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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Captain's Holiday"
#40273-167
Written by
Ira Steven Behr
Directed by
Chip Chalmers
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 1990 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.
FINAL DRAFT
JANUARY 21, 1990
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Captain's Holiday"
CAST
PICARD VASH
RIKER SOVAK
DATA AJUR
BEVERLY BORATUS
TROI JOVAL
GEORDI
WORF COMPUTER VOICE
Non-Speaking
RESORT SUPERNUMERARIES
Non-Speaking MALE COMPANION
SUPERNUMERARIES
ENSIGN BENNETT
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Captain's Holiday"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE USS ENTERPRISE
CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM RISIAN LANAI
TURBOLIFT
CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
CORRIDOR (VARIOUS)
RISIAN RESORT
LOBBY
PICARD'S ROOM
VASH'S ROOM
CAVERN
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - 01/24/90 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Captain's Holiday"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
AJUR AY-zure
BORATUS bur-A-tus
ESTRAGON EST-ra-gone
HORGA'HN HOR-gone
JAMAHAROHN JAH-ma-ha-ron
JOVAL JOE-val
KAL DANO CAL DAY-no
SOVAK SOE-vauk
VASH VASH
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Captain's Holiday"
TEASER
1 INT. RISIAN PLEASURE HAVEN - THE LOBBY
Imagine a twenty-fourth century Hawaiian resort. The
indoor/outdoor open-sided lobby (one end leads off to
a sun drenched lanai) has a simple grace and beauty
that is immediately apparent.
In the center of the lobby is a stone shrine. Residing
on the alter is a large rotund idol (also made of
stone) called a Horga'hn. Smaller, wooden Horga'hns
circle the main figure.
As for the guests, they all appear rested and happy.
Clothing is loose, casual and extremely revealing.
Couples predominate, with the spectrum of sexual
preferences being evident.
2 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Two sleek and well dressed aliens (Vorgons -- one male,
BORATUS, the other female, AJUR) MATERIALIZE by one
of the entranceways.
The Vorgons glance curiously around the lobby then make
their way over to a nearby wall grid.
Ajur places her palm on an adjoining sensor panel which
glows at her touch.
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Welcome to Risa. All that is ours
is yours.
AJUR
We are looking for the lodging
chamber of Captain Jean-Luc
Picard.
A beat as the computer accesses the data.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
COMPUTER (V.O.)
A file scan reveals no record of
a Captain Picard currently
visiting Risa.
The Vorgons exchange a look of concern.
AJUR
When is he expected to arrive?
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Where is no arrival date on file
for any such individual.
Ajur removes her hand from the panel. It goes dark.
BORATUS
Could we have been mistaken?
And when Ajur speaks, it is without the slightest hint
of doubt.
AJUR
He will come.
HOLD ON the Vorgons. They look confident and slightly
ominous.
3 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Slowly circling a cloud shrouded planet.
RIKER (V.O.)
First officer's log, Stardate
43745.2. We are in orbit of
Gemaris Five where, for the past
two weeks, Captain Picard has been
serving as mediator in a trade
dispute between the Gemarians and
their nearest neighbor, the
Dachlyds.
4 INT. BRIDGE
DATA at Ops, ENSIGN BENNETT at Conn, WORF at Tactical.
RIKER standing by Command.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER 3.
4 CONTINUED:
He greets TROI who has just entered from the aft
turbolift.
RIKER
Welcome back, Counselor.
TROI
It's good to be back. It's been
a grueling two weeks.
RIKER
I take it the captain was able
to negotiate an agreement mutually
beneficial to both parties.
TROI
He did. Though I don't know how
he managed it. Both the Gemarians
and the Dachlyds are incredibly
stubborn people.
RIKER
The more difficult the task, the
sweeter the victory.
The turbolift doors re-open and out steps PICARD.
Though he moves with his usual determination, there is
a slight edge of weariness to his gestures. He
definitely does not act like a man who has just won a
"sweet" victory.
PICARD
Break us out of orbit, Mister
Bennett. Set a course for
Starbase twelve.
Picard approaches the Command area.
PICARD
(continuing)
Report, Number One.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER 4.
4 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
Everything status quo, sir.
PICARD
Very well...
He glances around the bridge. Then abruptly:
PICARD
(continuing)
If anyone needs me, I'll be in
my Ready Room.
RIKER
Sir...
Picard turns back in the doorway.
RIKER
(continuing)
Congratulations.
PICARD
About what?
PIKER
About the trade agreement.
A beat, then Picard gives a brief nod of
acknowledgement before disappearing into his office.
A puzzled Riker stares after him.
RIKER
(continuing)
Counselor, is it my imagination
or is something bothering the
captain?
TROI
He has been under a great deal
of strain lately. While on
Gemaris he ate sparingly... and
slept even less.
RIKER
Is there anything we can do?
TROI
I have a solution in mind, but
I doubt he'll agree to it.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER 5.
4 CONTINUED: (3)
RIKER
And what would that be?
TROI
(simply)
Our captain needs a vacation.
An amused Riker smiles sympathetically. Troi is
absolutely right. The captain will never agree to it.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE 6.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
5 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard at his desk studying a stack of reports. He
leans forward to stretch out a stiff back.
The DOOR CHIME SOUNDS. Picard is too distracted to
respond. The CHIME SOUNDS again.
PICARD
Come.
BEVERLY ENTERS. A woman with a mission.
BEVERLY
Sir, it's come to my attention
one of the crew has been
neglecting his health again.
A warning light goes off in Picard's head. He sits up
a little straighter in his chair.
PICARD
How so?
BEVERLY
He suffers from a classic case
of stress related ailments brought
about by overwork. Exhaustion,
irritability... muscle spasms.
Yet he insists on ignoring them.
Picard, who was just about to rub his aching back,
halts in mid-gesture. He's now certain he's the object
of Beverly's report.
PICARD
It doesn't sound all that serious.
BEVERLY
And I plan to keep it that way.
PICARD
Recommended treatment.
BEVERLY
A week's shore leave.
Picard shakes his head, dismissing the notion entirely.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE 7.
5 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Impossible.
But Beverly comes right back at him.
BEVERLY
Jean-Luc... I could make it an
order.
PICARD
But you won't... Beverly you know
I loathe vacations.
BEVERLY
You loathe going on vacation.
Once you're there you have a
marvelous time. You told me you
loved the four days you spent on
Zytchin Three.
PICARD
I lied.
(an idea)
The Enterprise is scheduled to
spend a week undergoing a
maintenance overhaul at Starbase
twelve. While there, I promise
to make full use of all available
recreation activities.
BEVERLY
Watching some technician fill
deuterium tanks is not my idea
of fun.
It doesn't sound like much fun to Picard either.
PICARD
I suppose I could find a few hours
to spend on the Holodeck.
BEVERLY
Forget about the Holodeck. There
must be someplace you'd like to
go.
PICARD
The Astrophysics Center on Icor
Nine is holding a symposium on rogue
star clusters. I had given serious
thought to attending.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE 7A.
5 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY
Serious thought is the last thing
you need. Why not go some place
beautiful? Where you can relax
and be pampered. You deserve it.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE 8.
5 CONTINUED: (3)
But Picard isn't ready to commit.
PICARD
I'll give it serious thought.
BEVERLY
(insistent)
Captain...
PICARD
Beverly... enough.
Beverly sighs and backs off. Picard returns to his
reports, confident that he's dodged that particular
bullet.
5A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship cruising at warp speed.
5B INT. CORRIDOR
Picard and Riker are headed towards a turbolift.
RIKER
So have you decided where you're
going yet?
The turbolift doors open. Picard and Riker ENTER.
6 INT. TURBOLIFT
Continuous.
PICARD
Yes Number One, I have.
(to computer)
The bridge.
RIKER
I meant for your shore leave.
Picard glares at his first officer.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE 8A.
6 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Not you too.
RIKER
(to computer)
Halt.
The turbolift stops. A smiling Riker launches into
his sales pitch.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE 9.
6 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
(continuing)
I know this perfect little
vacation spot... In fact, its
co-ordinates lie within this
sector.
PICARD
How convenient. Except I have
absolutely no intention of taking
a holiday. Do I make myself
clear?
RIKER
Very clear...
PICARD
Good. I'm glad we've got that
straightened out.
(to computer)
Resume.
The turbolift continues on its way. Riker, realizing
he doesn't have much time left, presses on.
RIKER
It's called Risa. And believe
me Captain, it's paradise. Warm
tropical breezes... exotic food...
and nothing to do but sit back
and enjoy the quiet.
(a beat)
And then there's --
Picard anticipates Riker's next thought.
PICARD & RIKER
(together)
... the women...
PICARD
... of course.
RIKER
I'm sure you'd find their
sybaritic outlook on life very
appealing.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE 10.
6 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
I'm sure I would.
Riker thinks he has the captain sold. The turbolift
doors open.
RIKER
I'm glad to hear you say so, sir.
7
thru OMITTED
9
9A INT. BRIDGE
As Picard and Riker EXIT the aft turbolift.
PICARD
Unfortunately, this vessel is
about to undergo extensive
repairs requiring my personal
supervision.
RIKER
But what about Risa?
PICARD
Some other time, Number One.
Troi is on her way over to the turbolift. Perhaps a
brief conspiratorial look passes between her and Riker
before she speaks.
TROI
Will, I've just received some
delightful news.
RIKER
Really?
And we get the feeling that what follows is said more
for Picard's benefit than for Riker's.
TROI
There's an excellent chance my
mother may be meeting us at
Starbase twelve.
To Picard this sounds anything but "delightful."
PICARD
Your mother?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT ONE 11.
9A CONTINUED:
TROI
Yes, she's returning home from
a conference on Achrady Seven.
She's going to try to rearrange
her schedule so she can spend some
time visiting with us.
RIKER
That's wonderful, Deanna.
TROI
She mentioned how much she's
looking forward to seeing you
again, Captain.
PICARD
Did she?
Troi ENTERS the turbolift.
The turbolift doors close. Picard is only too well
aware of how "fond" Lwaxana can be.
PICARD
Commander, I'd like a word with
you. In private.
Picard ENTERS the Ready Room. Riker follows.
9B INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Continuous.
RIKER
Is something wrong, Captain?
PICARD
Tell me, Number One, is the entire
crew aware of this little scheme
to send me off on holiday?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE 12.
9B CONTINUED:
RIKER
(fighting back a smile)
I believe there are two ensigns
stationed on deck thirty-nine who
know nothing about it.
PICARD
I suppose this means I can look
forward to a week of continual
harassment on the subject.
Riker's look says he wouldn't be at all surprised. A
beat as Picard decides it's not really worth the fight.
PICARD
I admit I have been feeling a bit
fatigued.
Hold on Picard having made his decision.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE13-13A.
9BA EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
coming out of warp and approaching Risa.
9C INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
The ship is out of warp. Picard, dressed in casual
clothing, is packing up some books to take with him on
his trip. Riker and Troi are there to see him off.
RIKER
I'll see to it that these bags are
beamed directly to your room.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT ONE 14.
9C CONTINUED:
Troi leans over and unbuttons the top button of the
Captain's shirt. That feels better.
TROI
You look very handsome, Captain...
If you don't mind my saying so.
Riker looks over at the stack of books lying atop a
travel bag.
RIKER
You're not really bringing all
these books with you?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE 15.
9C CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
I thought I'd take along some
light reading... in case I got
bored.
Riker checks out some of the titles.
RIKER
Ulysses by James Joyce? Ethics,
Sophistry and the Alternate
Universe by Ving Kuda -- You call
this light reading?
PICARD
To each his own, Number One.
Picard closes up the bag. As he starts out of the
room:
RIKER
Did I ever mention how imaginative
Risian women are?
TROI
Too often, Commander.
Riker looks over at Troi. Could there have been a
slight trace of jealousy in the counselor's remark?
9D INT. CORRIDOR LEADING TO TRANSPORTER ROOM
Picard, Troi and Riker.
RIKER
Captain, I do have one request.
PICARD
You want me to bring you back a
souvenir?
How did he know?
RIKER
It's called a Horga'hn. You won't
have any trouble finding one.
PICARD
Consider it done.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE 15A.
9E NEW ANGLE
WORF and a security guard are waiting outside the
Transporter Room.
WORF
Sir, I would feel better if you
would allow me to assign a
security officer to accompany you.
We will be out of communication
range as soon as we leave orbit.
PICARD
I don't think that will be
necessary, Lieutenant. Risa has
a reputation of being a most
peaceful planet.
WORF
Aye, sir.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE 16.
9E CONTINUED:
Picard realizes there's no use in putting it off any
longer.
PICARD
The ship is yours, Number One.
TROI
Enjoy your trip, Captain.
PICARD
I'll try, Counselor.
Picard ENTERS the Transporter Room. As the doors
close, Riker turns to Troi.
RIKER
He's going to have a great time.
10 OMITTED
11 INT. RISIAN PLEASURE HAVEN - THE LOBBY (OPTICAL)
Picard MATERIALIZES. A glance at the blissful faces of
the other guests only serves to convince him that it's
going to be a long week.
12 NEW ANGLE
A woman, VASH, mid-thirties, striking good looks, moves
away from the pond, where she has stood admiring the
shrine of the Horga'hn. She casts a backward glance
at the idols.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE 17.
12 CONTINUED:
She and Picard are on a collision course, and sure
enough, they come together with a jolt.
PICARD
Pardon me.
Vash is about to answer back when something catches her
eye in the entranceway behind Picard. What happens
next is quite fast.
13 VASH'S P.O.V.
SOVAK, a Ferengi has just arrived at the Haven. His
eyes search the room.
14 BACK TO SCENE
Vash moves slightly to the side so that Picard's body
will block her from Sovak's sightline. Her eyes light
up as she suddenly "recognizes" Picard.
VASH
It's so good to see you again.
Before Picard can react, she throws her arms around his
neck and gives him an enthusiastic kiss.
Her eyes remain open and she sees that Sovak has
spotted her anyway. At first the Ferengi looks as if
he's going to approach her, but he thinks better of
it and with an ugly grin, moves away.
A relieved Vash then gazes over at Picard whose eyes
have stayed open as well. For a beat, they stare at
one another, lips pressed together. Then Picard breaks
the embrace.
PICARD
I think you've mistaken me for
someone else.
Vash studies Picard's face closely and then reacts.
VASH
You know, I believe you're right.
She shrugs, and then flashes a very provocative smile.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE 18.
14 CONTINUED:
VASH
(continuing)
Welcome to Risa.
She strolls away.
PICARD
(to himself)
A simple handshake would have
sufficed.
He walks off. The CAMERA follows him only to stop when
he reaches:
15 THE VORGONS
who study him closely as he walks by. A meaningful
look passes between them, as we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 19.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
16 INT. LANAI (OPTICAL)
Another perfect day at the Pleasure Haven. The
temperature is the equivalent of a balmy eighty-three
degrees Fahrenheit; a warm breeze prevents the heat
from becoming oppressive, and the water (you'll have to
take my word for it because we never get to see the
ocean) is as clear and calm as a lake.
The CAMERA OPENS on a happy couple, lying asleep on the
veranda. CAMERA PANS over to a second couple, kissing
passionately. CAMERA PANS again to REVEAL:
17 PICARD
Sitting in a lounge chair, trying to concentrate on the
thick tome he's reading. It's not as simple as it
would appear. First of all, it's not easy to relax
with a couple locked in the throes of lust only a few
feet away. For a private man like Jean-Luc Picard,
such public behavior is distasteful at best. Then
another couple comes running up from the unseen beach.
The water from their still dripping bodies sprays over
him. Annoyed, he carefully wipes dry his book.
18 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
As he settles back down, a hoverball glides over to
him and stops dead in the air only inches from his
face. Picard tries to ignore it but the sphere emits
an aggravating low level HUM. He casually tries to
swat it away but it avoids his hand and darts away.
Picard reopens his book... just as the hoverball makes
an abrupt reappearance above his head. As he looks
up:
JOVAL (V.O.)
Return.
The hoverball zips away.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT TWO 20.
19 NEW ANGLE
to include Joval, a delicate beauty wearing an eye
catching bathing outfit. She grabs hold of the
hoverball.
JOVAL
My apologies. I fear I have yet
to master the art of hoverball.
PICARD
So it would seem.
Joval sits beside him.
JOVAL
My name is Joval. I am employed
here. Is there anything you
require to make your stay a more
pleasant one?
A small smile from Picard. He shakes his head as if
he's heard it all before.
JOVAL
You find me amusing.
PICARD
No. It's just that you're the
fifth woman to ask me that this
morning... All I require is to
sit here in the sun and read my
book. Alone.
JOVAL
And afterward?
The question catches Picard by surprise.
PICARD
I really haven't thought that far
ahead.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 21.
19 CONTINUED:
JOVAL
Then may I suggest a swim to be
followed by a massage?
This is all said very matter of fact, without any hint
of salaciousness and no trace of servitude.
PICARD
Some other time perhaps.
Picard was hoping this would end matters right there,
but Joval only looks perplexed.
JOVAL
I don't understand. You say you
wish to be alone yet you carry
the Horga'hn.
She holds up a small wooden copy of the idol which is
on a table next to Picard.
PICARD
I just purchased that.
(suddenly suspicious)
Why? Are you implying it holds
some special meaning?
Joval looks at him like he has got to be kidding.
JOVAL
The Horga'hn is the Risian
symbol of sexuality. To own
one is to call forth it powers.
To display it is to announce you
are seeking Jamaharohn.
Picard glares at the Horga'hn.
PICARD
(softly but
emphatically)
Riker!
JOVAL
Do you seek Jamaharohn?
PICARD
I don't even know what it means.
(quickly)
Nor do I want to. The Horga'hn
is for a friend.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 22.
19 CONTINUED: (2)
JOVAL
I see. Someone close to you.
PICARD
That's right.
JOVAL
Someone you love.
PICARD
I wouldn't go that far.
Joval stands.
JOVAL
Your attitude is most puzzling.
I will leave you now to your book.
PICARD
That's all I ask.
And with a final look of disapproval, Joval leaves.
As for Picard, the conversation has done nothing to
improve his mood. Once again, he opens the book, tries
to make himself comfortable.
After a beat, an ominous shadow falls over him. He
looks up to see:
20 PICARD'S P.O.V.
A dark figure who stands backlit before him.
PICARD (V.O.)
You're blocking the sun.
The figure leans forward into the CAMERA and now we
realize it's Sovak, the Ferengi, looking rather absurd
in a Risian resort outfit.
SOVAK
I know you're working with her.
I warn you, it's a mistake.
21 NEW ANGLE
as Picard looks around, convinced that Sovak must be
speaking to someone else. But no one's there.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 23.
21 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Are you addressing me?
SOVAK
Don't bother to deny it. I've
seen the two of you together.
PICARD
I don't know what the devil you're
talking about. But whatever it
is, I assure you it's no concern
of mine.
Picard goes back to his book, trying his best to ignore
the Ferengi.
SOVAK
Tell her I want the disc returned
to me immediately.
PICARD
Perhaps I haven't made myself
clear. You have the wrong man.
22 ANGLE ON VASH
who is seated in a lounge chair at the edge of the
lobby. A male companion is giving her a backrub as she
watches Picard and Sovak.
23 BACK TO SCENE
SOVAK
I am rapidly losing patience with
you. I demand you talk business.
Picard has had about enough of this guy.
PICARD
You'll find Ferengi demands carry
little weight with me.
SOVAK
Obviously you've never dealt with
my people before.
PICARD
On the contrary, I have. All too
often.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 24.
23 CONTINUED:
SOVAK
Then you know the Ferengi are not
to be trifled with.
PICARD
Or trusted.
Sovak looks threateningly over him.
SOVAK
You dare to insult me!
Picard rises to his feet. The Ferengi stands his
ground.
PICARD
I advise you to listen closely
for I will not say this again.
I came to Risa for a holiday,
nothing more. I have no knowledge
of this woman you refer to, nor
have I laid eyes on any disc.
SOVAK
You expect me to believe such
feeble lies?
PICARD
(with an edge)
I don't particularly care what
you believe.
A long beat as Picard stares down Sovak. Finally the
Ferengi backs away.
SOVAK
This is not over yet, human. The
disc is mine... And so is the
woman. Remember that.
The Ferengi EXITS into the lobby.
Picard takes a deep breath, allowing the tension to
drain out of him. He sits back down and once again
opens the book.
VASH (V.O.)
Hello!
Picard slams the book shut.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT TWO 25.
23 CONTINUED: (2)
He turns, sees Vash standing by the doorway of the
lanai. Her outfit leaves little to the imagination.
PICARD
Oh, it's you.
VASH
That's not much of a greeting.
Undeterred, she sits down beside him.
PICARD
Look, I don't mean to appear rude,
but I am not seeking Jamaharohn.
At first Vash appears perplexed, but then she smiles
and nods philosophically.
VASH
All right. But you really should
try it some time.
And it's clear that Vash knows of what she speaks.
PICARD
If I "try it", it will be at a
time of my own choosing.
VASH
That's fine with me. It's not
as though I was offering to help
you find it.
And now it's Picard who's a bit taken back.
PICARD
I assumed by the way you welcomed
me the other day...
VASH
I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
PICARD
I don't recall saying I was
embarrassed.
VASH
Do public displays of affection
normally make you uncomfortable?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 26.
23 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
Let's just say I prefer to be
acquainted with the women I kiss.
VASH
That's understandable. The name's
Vash.
She holds out her hand. And for a brief moment before
Picard takes it, they stare at each other in an
undeniable beat of sexual tension.
PICARD
Jean-Luc Picard.
VASH
So tell me about yourself,
Jean-Luc.
PICARD
(scowling)
Is that really necessary?
VASH
Would you rather I guess? I can
be very persistent.
Picard sees she means it. If only to get it over
with...
PICARD
I'm captain of a Federation
starship.
Vash is impressed.
VASH
Well then that explains it.
PICARD
Explains what?
VASH
I noticed you arguing with that
Ferengi. For a moment there it
looked like it was going to come
to blows.
And suddenly it all clicks into place for Picard.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 26A.
23 CONTINUED: (4)
PICARD
You're the woman he was talking
about?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 27.
23 CONTINUED: (5)
Vash tries to keep it light but there's a hint of worry
in her voice.
VASH
I hope your disagreement wasn't
over me.
Picard gets up.
PICARD
For the answer to that I suggest
you ask him.
He reaches down and picks up his book and Riker's
Horga'hn.
VASH
Where are you going?
PICARD
To find some privacy.
He walks off towards the lobby. Vash gets up to
follow.
VASH
Wait a second.
24 INT. LOBBY
Picard and Vash ENTER from the lanai.
VASH
What did he tell you? I'm sure
there wasn't a bit of truth to
any of it.
25 NEW ANGLE
As a triumphant Sovak appears from behind a plant and
blocks their path.
SOVAK
(to Picard)
And you said you didn't know her.
PICARD
I don't. And I don't want to.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 28.
25 CONTINUED:
SOVAK
(to Vash)
Return the disc to me and all will
be forgiven.
VASH
The disc doesn't belong to you,
Sovak. It never did.
Picard has no intention of staying around to hear them
argue.
PICARD
It would seem you two have a lot
to discuss. If you'll excuse
me...
He starts to go, but Vash stops him.
VASH
I'm sorry, Jean-Luc. Perhaps one
day I can explain this all to you.
26 INSERT
As she slips an optical disc into his coat pocket.
27 BACK TO SCENE
PICARD
Perhaps you can.
And with that, he leaves. Vash watches him go. Sovak
appears at her shoulder.
SOVAK
I have a proposal I believe you'll
find most interesting.
VASH
Save your breath.
SOVAK
I am willing to pay you your
weight in gold in exchange for
the disc. Is that not a generous
offer?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO 29.
27 CONTINUED:
Vash dismisses the offer with a look and then walks
off.
SOVAK
(admiring)
I must have that woman.
28 INT PICARD'S ROOM
Picard ENTERS. We do not reveal the interior of the
room until Picard reacts to:
29 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Boratus and Ajur, who are busy using some kind of hand
held tracking device to scan the area.
PICARD
What are you doing in my room?
The Vorgons stop their scan.
AJUR
We are Vorgons. I am Ajur. This
is Boratus.
BORATUS
We come from the twenty-seventh
century. We've traveled three
hundred years into the past to
find you.
And off Picard's reaction, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 30.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
30 INT. PICARD'S ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard and the Vorgons as before.
PICARD
Let's assume for the moment I
believe you. That you are indeed
from the future. What is it that
you want from me?
AJUR
Have you heard of the Tox Uthat?
The question surprises Picard.
PICARD
I'm aware of the legend. It tells
of a visitor from the future who
left behind a mysterious device
known as the Tox Uthat.
AJUR
Essentially that story is correct.
PICARD
Then the Uthat actually exists.
BORATUS
(nodding)
It was invented by a scientist
named Kal Dano in the mid-twenty-seventh
century. The Uthat is a
quantum phase inhibitor... capable
of halting all nuclear reaction
within a star.
PICARD
But why bring such a powerful
weapon into the past?
BORATUS
Criminals attempted to steal the
device from Dano. He was
determined to keep it out of their
hands, so he fled back to the
twenty-second century... where
he hid it.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT THREE 31.
30 CONTINUED:
BORATUS
(nodding)
Ajur and I were the security team
assigned to protect the Uthat.
Having failed in our duty, we
followed Dano into the past,
hoping to return him and the
weapon safely to our own time.
One look at the aliens tells Picard all he needs to
know.
PICARD
I gather you were unsuccessful.
AJUR
Though we searched for many years,
we were unable to find any trace
of it.
BORATUS
Returning home in defeat we began
to search through the historical
records for some clue to the
Uthat's fate.
AJUR
For years we looked through the
archives of the many cultures that
reside in this part of the galaxy.
PICARD
And the search led you to me?
AJUR
We came upon a brief account
stating you had discovered an
object of unknown origin while
vacationing on Risa. From its
description -- a crystal cube that
fits in the palm of the hand -- we
surmised it could very well be
the Uthat.
PICARD
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but
I haven't found a thing -- including
peace, which is the only thing
I'm looking for.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 32.
30 CONTINUED: (2)
BORATUS
You will find such a device,
Captain -- to us it's already part
of history.
It's a difficult argument for Picard to refute.
PICARD
And if I do find it, what then?
AJUR
You will give it to us immediately
so that we may return with it.
BORATUS
Can we expect your cooperation,
Picard?
Picard hesitates before replying. There is no way to
verify the Vorgon's story -- and his instincts are
whispering caution. His answer is subtly ambiguous.
PICARD
The Uthat belongs to your time
-- not mine.
Upon hearing Picard's answer, the aliens seem to relax
for the first time.
AJUR
(pleased)
It would appear that history is
correct in its assessment of you,
Captain. You are a very wise man.
And with that, the Vorgons touch their transporter
belts and DEMATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER EFFECT).
Picard reacts to their abrupt departure, not sure
whether Ajur's last remark was a compliment or a subtly
veiled threat. He takes off his jacket and as he does,
Vash's optical disc drops to the floor. He picks it up
and examines it closely.
31 INT. VASH'S ROOM (A REDRESS OF PICARD'S)
Vash is busy gathering up her belongings which have
been tossed helter-skelter around the room.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT THREE 32A.
31 CONTINUED:
PICARD (V.O.)
May I come in?
She turns quickly.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT THREE 33.
32 NEW ANGLE
Picard is standing in the doorway.
VASH
Excuse the mess.
She returns to her work.
VASH
Sovak has taken to searching my
room periodically.
Picard holds up the disc.
PICARD
Is this what he's looking for?
An apologetic Vash reacts to the sight of the disc.
VASH
I'm sorry I had to hide it like
that, but I was afraid he'd start
searching me next.
PICARD
This disc must contain some very
valuable information.
Vash reaches out her hand, waits for Picard to give it
back.
VASH
I doubt it's anything you'd be
interested in.
But Picard holds on to the disc.
PICARD
That depends.
And now Vash isn't as calm as she was a moment before.
VASH
On what?
PICARD
On whether or not this has
anything to do with the Tox Uthat.
VASH
(a flash of anger)
Did Sovak tell you that?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 34.
32 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Let's just say I've heard...
rumors that the Uthat is located
somewhere on Risa.
Vash tries to gauge just how much Picard knows. But
he's a hard man to read.
VASH
Look, the last thing I need is
a partner.
PICARD
Then it's true.
Vash sees that Picard is not about to let go of this.
VASH
I don't suppose you ever heard
of Professor Samuel Estragon?
PICARD
As a matter of fact, I have. He
spent half his life searching for
the Uthat.
(off her reaction)
Archaeology is a hobby of mine.
VASH
I served as his personal
assistant for the past five years.
Shortly before he died, he
uncovered new data pinpointing
its location. That disc contains
his research notes and maps.
PICARD
So you're continuing his work?
VASH
Exactly.
PICARD
With a Ferengi as an associate.
VASH
Sovak and I are definitely not
working together.
PICARD
But the two of you are well
acquainted.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 34A.
32 CONTINUED: (2)
VASH
At times he aided the professor
in his explorations. Especially
in situations that weren't quite
ethical.
PICARD
And now with typical Ferengi
logic, he's convinced that the
Uthat belongs to him.
VASH
All he cares about is selling it
to the highest bidder.
PICARD
I take it you have a more noble
purpose in mind.
VASH
I told the professor I'd present
it to the Daystrom Institute.
(with a hint of anxiety)
But first I have to find it.
And that won't be easy with Sovak
watching me every minute.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 35.
32 CONTINUED: (3)
And to Picard it's as if fate itself has brought him to
this moment.
PICARD
Then I'll go in your place.
Vash reacts. Not so fast buddy.
VASH
And what about me?
PICARD
You'll remain here. It's safer.
VASH
This isn't a starship, Jean-Luc.
And I don't follow orders.
A beat as they stare at each other.
VASH
You'd never find it without me.
The professor's notes are in code.
She smiles triumphantly. Picard grudgingly accepts
the inevitable.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT THREE 36.
32 CONTINUED: (4)
In spite of himself, Picard is beginning to admire this
brash woman.
PICARD
From the moment we met I knew you
were going to be trouble.
VASH
You look like a man who could
handle trouble.
PICARD
How far is it to our destination?
VASH
According to the professor's notes,
a series of subterranrean caves lie
twenty-nine kilometers due east.
That's where we'll find the Uthat.
PICARD
I'll meet you in the lobby in
fifteen minutes. Be punctual.
(a beat)
I advise you to change clothing.
He heads for the door.
VASH
Jean-Luc...
He turns.
VASH
... We're going to make a wonderful
team.
Picard isn't quite so confident. He EXITS.
33 INT. LOBBY
Picard and Vash move quickly through the lobby. Vash
is carrying a back pack.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT THREE 37.
34 NEW ANGLE
As Sovak appears at their side.
SOVAK
I expected such treachery. Did
you think you could sneak away
from me so easily?
35 INSERT
A small phaser is pressed against Picard's back.
36 BACK TO SCENE
As Picard and Vash react.
37 INT. LOBBY - THE LANAI (OPTICAL)
Picard and Vash ENTER, followed by Sovak. As they turn
to face him:
SOVAK
The disc -- where is it?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 38.
37 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Didn't anyone tell you weapons
aren't allowed on Risa?
SOVAK
You're making a grave mistake
putting your trust in this woman.
VASH
It would be a worse mistake to
trust you.
SOVAK
Silence!
(to Picard)
Do you know how she acquired the
disc in the first place?
Vash starts toward the Ferengi.
VASH
(a warning)
Sovak!
He points the phaser in her direction, effectively
stopping her in her tracks. Sovak smiles. He's
enjoying this.
SOVAK
(to Picard)
I paid her to steal it. But
instead she betrayed me, and
used my money to make her way
here.
VASH
That's not the way it happened.
SOVAK
(relishing it)
She's a greedy and unscrupulous
woman.
(drooling over Vash)
A perfect mate for a Ferengi.
PICARD
You are becoming quite an
annoyance, Sovak.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 39.
37 CONTINUED: (2)
SOVAK
As are you, human. Perhaps I
should kill you and then take the
disc.
Vash moves forward, holding out the back pack.
VASH
No wait... you can have it.
A greedy Sovak, anticipating victory, reaches for the
bag. Vash tosses it to him. A surprised Sovak catches
it. Picard uses the opportunity to grab for the phaser.
The Ferengi FIRES it, the beam passing between Picard
and Vash. A solid punch from the captain and Sovak
crumples to the ground.
Picard takes the phaser and tosses it in the bushes. He
picks up the back pack.
VASH
You see, I told you we'd make a
good team.
Picard still isn't totally convinced. He leads her
away.
PICARD
We have a long trip ahead of us.
They EXIT the lanai.
Hold a beat, and then the Vorgons MATERIALIZE (VORGON
TRANSPORTER EFFECT).
AJUR
So it finally begins.
BORATUS
Picard must not be allowed to
destroy the Uthat.
AJUR
He will surrender it to us...
or die.
And on two very grim and determined Vorgons, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR 40.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
38 INT. CAVERN (OPTICAL)
A dark, primeval place. Shafts of moonlight emanating
from natural fissures in the ceiling provide the only
illumination.
Picard is finishing up some dinner as he stands gazing
off into the shadows. Behind him is a small, grassy
chamber. He turns and ENTERS -- revealing a weary Vash
resting on the ground. She holds a tricorder-like
device (the disc is inside) as she checks the
professor's maps.
PICARD
Have you calculated how much
further we have to go?
VASH
Another eleven kilometers.
Picard is well aware they both could use a rest.
PICARD
We'll remain here for the night.
VASH
I was hoping you'd say that.
She flops onto her back, arms outstretched. Picard
sits with his back to the cave wall.
PICARD
We made better time than I
expected.
Vash leans up on her elbows.
VASH
I'll take that as a compliment.
Picard acknowledges.
PICARD
As it was intended.
Vash sits up -- moves closer to Picard. She hesitates
-- looking for the right words... Totally serious for
a change.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR 41.
38 CONTINUED:
VASH
Jean-Luc... I'm afraid I haven't
been totally honest with you.
PICARD
Forgive me if I don't act
surprised.
VASH
Sovak did pay me to hand over the
disc.
PICARD
Then you did steal it.
VASH
It wasn't stealing. The professor
was dead... Someone had to
continue his work. I had already
devoted five years of my life to
tracking down the Uthat.
PICARD
But you took Sovak's money.
VASH
It was the only way I could afford
to get to Risa. As for Sovak,
he got exactly what he deserved.
Picard gives a wry grin.
PICARD
Well, any woman who can beat a
Ferengi at his own game, bears
watching.
Vash is delighted to return Picard's smile.
VASH
I'll take that as another
compliment. I am flattered.
A silent moment passes between them. Then:
PICARD
(gruffly)
We should get some sleep.
Vash turns and rummages through the pack. She pulls
out a blanket (perhaps some kind of sleeping bag.)
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR 42.
38 CONTINUED: (2)
VASH
You know Jean-Luc, it's lucky for
you we met.
Picard flashes Vash a dubious look as he helps her
spread out the blanket.
VASH
If it wasn't for me, you'd still
be back there sitting in the
sun... relaxing.
PICARD
That happens to be why I came to
Risa.
They both slip under the blanket. Settle in.
VASH
I'm sure you hated every minute
of it. That kind of vacation isn't
for a man like you. You need
excitement.
PICARD
Excitement? Sleeping in a damp
cave... chasing after something
we'll probably never find?
VASH
(confident)
You are enjoying yourself, aren't
you?
A beat and then Picard allows himself a small grin.
There's no use denying it.
PICARD
I suppose I am.
VASH
(victory)
I just wanted to hear you say it.
PICARD
Good. Now go to sleep.
A beat. Picard closes his eyes. Vash looks over at
him.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR 43.
38 CONTINUED: (3)
VASH
I'll never forget that look on
your face when you thought I was
offering you Jamaharon.
Picard's eyes open.
PICARD
That was a simple
misunderstanding.
VASH
(a beat)
You did seem a little disappointed
when I turned you down.
Picard rises up on an elbow, leans towards Vash.
PICARD
You can be the most irritating
woman sometimes.
VASH
(smiling)
You're kind of prickly yourself.
(a beat)
Don't you see, we're a lot alike.
That's probably why we get along
so well.
PICARD
You call this getting along?
VASH
All right. We don't get along.
She moves up into a reclining position alongside
Picard... and now their faces are only inches apart.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR 44.
38 CONTINUED: (4)
VASH
(softly)
But you do admit we're attracted
to one another.
A long beat of sexual tension and Picard's response
is more an admission than a denial.
PICARD
Do I?
VASH
If you want to pretend otherwise,
that's fine with me, but...
But before she can continue, Picard moves forward that
last inch and kisses her.
VASH
You still think I'm trouble?
PICARD
I'm sure of it.
They kiss again... and it grows more passionate. She
lowers him down over her.
DISSOLVE TO:
39 OMITTED
39A INT. CAVERNS
Picard and Vash hiking along. Picard wears the back
pack.
40 INT. CAVERNS (OPTICAL)
A vaulted cul-de-sac.
Picard and Vash ENTER. Look around. Vash can barely
contain her excitement as she consults her tricorder.
VASH
This is it. We've reached the
end of our journey.
PICARD
Do you have an exact location?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR 44A.
40 CONTINUED:
VASH
(reading off the disc)
Six meters in from the large
outcropping.
Picard and Vash find the outcropping. Picard paces off
the distance.
PICARD
That should put it right about
here.
Vash scans the spot with her tricorder. A frown slips
across her face. She scans the rest of the chamber,
her frown deepening.
PICARD
Is something wrong?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR 45.
40 CONTINUED: (2)
VASH
I can't get a reading. There must
be Starithium ore in these rocks.
PICARD
That leaves us but one
alternative.
He reaches into the pack and pulls out a collapsible
shovel -- hands it to Vash. Then takes out another for
himself.
PICARD
Shall we?
Vash nods. Picard buries the shovel into the ground.
At the moment of impact, the Vorgons MATERIALIZE into
the chamber. (VORGON MATERIALIZATION EFFECT.)
Vash reacts to the intrusion -- what new enemy is this?
VASH
(wielding her shovel;
help)
Picard!
PICARD
(seeing it's the
Vorgons)
A bit early, aren't you?
AJUR
We are here to witness a great
moment, Picard.
Vash looks over at Picard, demanding an explanation.
VASH
Who the hell are they?
PICARD
They're security officers from
the twenty-seventh century.
They're here to take back the
Uthat.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR 46.
40 CONTINUED: (3)
Vash is torn between amazement and anger.
VASH
You knew about this and didn't
tell me?
PICARD
My apologies Vash... But if I
had told you, would you have
brought me here?
VASH
Probably not.
PICARD
My point exactly.
SOVAK (O.S.)
So the betrayer is herself
betrayed.
41 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Sovak ENTERS the vault carrying a phaser rifle at the
ready. He reacts to the Vorgons.
SOVAK
(to Vash)
You've put together quite a little
team.
Ajur advances towards Sovak.
AJUR
You must not interrupt Captain
Picard...
Sovak points the rifle at the Vorgon.
SOVAK
Quiet. Move back with the
others.
Ajur and Boratus comply and move closer to Picard and
Vash.
PICARD
(coldly to Sovak)
How did you get here?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR 47.
41 CONTINUED:
SOVAK
(proudly)
I found the disc in her room.
Picard looks over at Vash. Can this be true?
VASH
That's impossible. I made a copy
as a precaution. But I burned
it before we left.
SOVAK
Only the outer casing was
incinerated. Now, I had no
intention of interrupting you.
Please...
(harshly)
Continue digging.
A beat. Neither Picard or Vash move. Sovak FIRES
the phaser rifle into the air. A defiant Vash drives
her shovel into the dirt. Picard looks over at the
Vorgons. No help there. For the time being, there's
only one thing to do.
And as Picard begins to dig, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 48.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
42 INT. CAVERN (OPTICAL)
Picard climbs out of a hole that has grown waist deep
and five feet wide. Vash continues to shovel away --
under the watchful eyes of the Vorgons and an
increasingly anxious Sovak.
SOVAK
No one told you to stop digging,
human.
PICARD
I see no reason to continue.
Now Vash has stopped digging as well. Sovak fires a
shot from the phaser rifle.
SOVAK
You will do as I say. Now pick
up that shovel!
PICARD
Look around Sovak, by now it must
be obvious even to you... the
Uthat is not here.
SOVAK
Is this some pathetic attempt at
trickery? Of course it's here.
We simply haven't found it yet.
Vash approaches Picard.
VASH
Are you saying the professor's
findings were wrong?
PICARD
It would appear so.
Picard's words seem to be making a strong impact on
Vash. It's as if she's struggling to accept the truth.
VASH
(bewildered)
But how could that be? His
evidence was overwhelming.
Sovak's rage and panic is building.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 49.
42 CONTINUED:
SOVAK
Enough with this foolishness.
(to Vash)
Can't you see he's trying to
deceive us?
(to Picard)
Return to work this instant!
43 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Vash gives Sovak a sympathetic look.
VASH
I'm afraid he's right, Sovak.
According to the disc we should
have reached it hours ago.
SOVAK
(panic rising)
Lies! Treachery! This cannot
be happening. Not another
failure. Not after having come
so close.
AJUR
It is most puzzling.
And with that, the Vorgons beam out. (VORGON
TRANSPORTER EFFECT.)
PICARD
(firmly)
It's over, Sovak.
SOVAK
No, I will not be cheated out of
my prize.
(to Vash)
Tell him. Tell him the
professor's research is
irrefutable.
VASH
(her doubt's growing)
I... I don't know anymore...
SOVAK
Then step aside...
He grabs the shovel from Vash.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 50.
43 CONTINUED:
He throws away the phaser rifle and lowers himself into
the hole. He begins digging frantically.
SOVAK
(continuing)
The Uthat is here... somewhere...
Just waiting to be found... It
can't hide from me forever.
He continues digging.
44 NEW ANGLE
Picard and Vash watch this sorry spectacle for a beat
and then turn to leave.
45 INT. LOBBY - EVENING
It is nearly deserted.
45A INT. VASH'S ROOM
Picard and Vash ENTER. Vash looks like a tired and
defeated woman.
VASH
Five years of my life... wasted.
PICARD
There are other treasures to be
found, Vash.
Vash nods. She is trying to put up a brave front, but
she is clearly devastated.
VASH
Not like the Uthat.
(a beat)
I hope you won't mind... but I
need to be alone for awhile.
PICARD
I quite understand.
Vash manages a smile. She kisses Picard on the cheek
and he EXITS.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 51.
46 INT. PICARD'S ROOM - NIGHT
Picard, back in the clothes he wore when he first came
to the Haven, is packing his travel bags. (NOTE: He
is now wearing his communicator.)
RIKER (COM VOICE)
Enterprise to Picard.
Picard keys his insignia.
PICARD
Picard here.
INTERCUT TO:
47 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker at Command. Data and Worf at their usual
stations. Supernumerary (Bennett) at Conn.
RIKER
I hope we're not interrupting
anything important, Captain. I
just wanted to inform you that
we have achieved orbit around Risa
and are ready to beam you up at
your convenience.
PICARD
I will be returning shortly,
Commander. In the interim, stand
ready to initiate Transporter Code
Fourteen at my signal.
Riker reacts -- perhaps he misunderstood Picard.
RIKER
Transporter Code Fourteen?
PICARD
You heard me, Number One.
RIKER
Yes, sir.
PICARD
Picard out.
END INTERCUT.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 52.
48 INT. LOBBY - NIGHT
Deserted, except for Vash who is dressed as in the
teaser. She carries the back pack as she hurries
toward the Horga'hn Shrine.
PICARD (V.O.)
Leaving so soon?
A startled Vash whirls around to see:
49 VASH'S P.O.V.
On Picard who has been waiting in a secluded area for
just this moment.
50 BACK TO SCENE
As Picard approaches, Vash manages to recover her
poise.
VASH
Jean-Luc -- I was just about to
come say good-bye.
Picard plays it nonchalant, but he is carefully
scrutinizing her reactions.
PICARD
Well then, I've saved you the
bother.
VASH
I want to put all this behind me
as soon as possible. You
understand.
PICARD
Of course. However, there is one
last thing you can do for me.
VASH
Anything.
Picard leans forward in a confidential manner.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 53.
50 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Show me where you've hidden the
Tox Uthat.
Vash stares back at him with a look of outraged
innocence.
VASH
That's not funny, Jean-Luc.
But Picard isn't interested in denials.
PICARD
You never intended to burn that
second disc. If you had, you
wouldn't have been so careless
as to allow Sovak to salvage any
of it. You wanted him to follow
us so he could see for himself
that the Uthat wasn't at the cave
site. It was the only way to
convince him your quest had been
futile.
VASH
But how could I have known the
Uthat wasn't there?
PICARD
Because you had gone there once
before. Probably the moment you
arrived on the planet. That's
when you found it.
A long beat before Vash finally answers.
VASH
(a reluctant smile)
You're a man of many talents,
Jean-Luc.
She reaches over to the shrine and picks up one of the
smaller Horga'hns.
She hands the figure over to Picard.
VASH
Open it.
Picard finds a hinge in the belly of the idol. He
lifts up the top half.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 53A.
51 HORGA'HN - E.C.U.
As it splits open, we REVEAL the Tox Uthat, a gleaming
crystal cube sitting in the belly of the statue.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 54.
52 BACK TO SCENE
VASH
(admiring it)
A piece of the future.
PICARD
A very dangerous piece. Were you
really going to give it to the
Daystom Institute?
VASH
Well, maybe not give it.
(off his look)
Five years is a huge investment,
Jean-Luc. I deserve to make a
reasonable profit.
53 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
As Boratus and Ajur MATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER
EFFECT).
AJUR
Congratulations Picard. We knew
you would not fail us.
Vash grabs hold of Picard's arm.
VASH
You're not going to just hand
it over are you?
(a beat)
You didn't trust me... what makes
you think you can trust them?
PICARD
I assume the Vorgons have proof
to back up their claims.
Picard's words are clearly intended as much for the
Vorgons as for Vash.
BORATUS
Our being here is proof enough.
And as Vash makes the connection --
VASH
Wait a second, Vorgons?
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 54A.
53 CONTINUED:
VASH (Cont'd)
According to the professor's
notes, it was two Vorgons... a
male and a female... who tried
to steal the Uthat in the first
place. For all we know it could
be them.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 55.
53 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard confronts the Vorgons. His earlier suspicions
now seemingly confirmed.
PICARD
You're going to have to prove
you are who you say you are.
Both Vorgons make no move to comply.
AJUR
As you yourself said, the Uthat
belongs to the future.
PICARD
But not necessarily to you.
Boratus points a weapon at Picard.
BORATUS
You will return what is ours,
Picard.
VASH
No!
Vash moves towards Boratus. The beam from the weapon
hits her in the chest, pushing her backwards.
Picard moves quickly -- placing the Uthat on the floor
as he keys his communicator.
PICARD
Enterprise... Code Fourteen...
Lock on present coordinates...
three second delay... Mark!
Picard moves away from the Uthat as Ajur runs towards
it.
And as Ajur reaches toward the Uthat it suddenly
SHIMMERS in the TRANSPORTER EFFECT and then EXPLODES.
54 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Picard helps a shaky Vash to her feet.
PICARD
Are you all right?
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 56.
54 CONTINUED:
Picard, relieved to see she's not seriously injured,
turns his attention to the Vorgons.
PICARD
(forcefully)
Go. Return to your own time.
There's nothing for you here.
BORATUS
History recorded that you
destroyed the Uthat.
AJUR
You have fulfilled your destiny
all too well, Picard.
The Vorgons DEMATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER EFFECT.)
HOLD ON Picard and Vash.
55 INT. PICARD'S ROOM - NIGHT (OPTICAL)
Vash is helping Picard pack his travel bags.
VASH
I don't suppose there are any
openings for an archaeologist
aboard the Enterprise.
PICARD
(smiling)
Somehow I doubt you'd find life
aboard a starship suitable to your
taste.
VASH
Probably not. I could never
tolerate all that discipline.
PICARD
What are your plans?
VASH
I thought I'd explore the ruins
on Sarthong Five. No telling what
I might find there.
PICARD
But the Sarthongians deal harshly
with trespassers.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 56A.
55 CONTINUED:
VASH
Why Jean-Luc, you really do care
about me.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 57.
55 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard closes up his bags. And she's right. He is
somewhat concerned.
PICARD
You will try and stay out of
trouble.
VASH
I always try.
But they both know she's not going to try very hard.
And now there's nothing left to do but say good-bye.
And it seems only natural for Picard to take her in
his arms for a farewell kiss. Afterward --
VASH
I wish we had more time together.
PICARD
(smiling)
Perhaps we do.
(off her questioning
look)
The Vorgons are time travelers.
Now that they know where and when
the Uthat can be found, they may
very well come back and try for
it again.
VASH
So we may be doing this all over
again.
A beat... Picard smiles... and Vash returns it.
VASH
Good-bye Jean-Luc.
Picard nods in farewell. He keys his insignia.
PICARD
Picard to Transporter Room. One
to beam up.
Picard and Vash exchange a final glance before the
TRANSPORTER EFFECT beams Picard away.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 57A.
56 INT BRIDGE
Riker and Troi greet Picard as he ENTERS from the
turbolift. He is back in uniform and in a far better
mood than when he returned from Gemaris.
RIKER
Welcome aboard, Captain.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE 58.
56 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Thank you, Commander. Status
report.
RIKER
All went well on Starbase twelve.
I think you'll find the ship to
be in splendid condition.
PICARD
I'll present my compliments to
the crew. Oh yes... and Number
One... about that Horga'hn you
requested.
RIKER
(feigning innocence)
Yes, sir...
PICARD
We need to have a little chat
about that.
Riker tries unsuccessfully to suppress his grin.
Picard heads for his Ready Room.
TROI
Was it a relaxing trip, Captain?
He gives Troi a look that says -- you don't know the
half of it. As the doors close behind him:
RIKER
(beaming)
I knew he'd have a great time.
57 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Warps out of orbit.
STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE 59.
58 INT. RISIAN LOBBY (RE-DO OF SCENE 1)
We are back in time to the opening of the show.
Everything is exactly like it was in the first shot
of the Teaser.
59 NEW ANGLE (RE-DO OF SCENE 2) (OPTICAL)
As before, the Vorgons MATERIALIZE by one of the
entranceways.
The Vorgons glance curiously around the lobby then make
their way over to a nearby wall grid.
Ajur places her palm on an adjoining sensor panel which
glows at her touch.
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Welcome to Risa. All that is ours
is yours.
AJUR
We are looking for the lodging
chamber of Captain Jean-Luc
Picard.
COMPUTER (V.O.)
A file scan reveals no record of
a Captain Picard currently
visiting Risa.
Boratus turns to Ajur.
BORATUS
We're early.
AJUR
Again.
And their look implies that this time they are
determined to be successful.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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