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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Transfigurations"
#40273-173
Written by
Rene Echevarria
Directed by
Tom Benko
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 This script is not for publication or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.
REVISED FINAL DRAFT
MARCH 27, 1990
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - 3/27/90 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Transfigurations"
CAST
PICARD Zalkonians
RIKER JOHN DOE
DATA SUNAD
BEVERLY
TROI
GEORDI
WORF
WESLEY
O'BRIEN
CHRISTY
NURSE TEMPLE
COMPUTER VOICE
Non-Speaking
SUPERNUMERARIES
TWO SHUTTLE TECHNICIANS
SEVERAL MEDICAL CREWPERSONS
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" 3/27/90 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Transfigurations"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE
READY ROOM PLANET SURFACE
OBSERVATIONS LOUNGE CRASH SITE
TEN FORWARD
SICKBAY ZALKONIAN SHIP
JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM
ENGINEERING
CORRIDORS
CRUSHER QUARTERS
TURBOLIFT
SHUTTLBAY
CONTROL BOOTH
CATWALK
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Transfigurations"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise in orbit around a small planetoid.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 43957.2.
We are presently charting an
unknown star system located in
the Zeta Gelis cluster. This
rather routine assignment has made
for a refreshingly quiet time
aboard the Enterprise.
2 INT. TEN FORWARD
GEORDI and WORF are at the bar. Geordi discreetly
indicates a young woman sitting with a friend (it is
CHRISTY, whom we last saw in "Booby Trap" telling
Geordi that she wasn't interested in him "that way").
GEORDI
That's her.
Worf takes a look.
GEORDI
Don't stare.
WORF
Why not?
GEORDI
Because she'll see.
WORF
Good. You must let her see the
fire in your eyes.
GEORDI
But what would I say... ?
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER 1A.
2 CONTINUED:
WORF
(acting the wise
Lothario)
Words come later, it is the scent
that first speaks of love.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
Thanks Worf, that really helps
me a lot.
Geordi sees Christy get up with a couple empty glasses
and head toward the bar. He quickly turns toward Worf
and tries to blend into the woodwork, but she ends up
standing right behind him as she waits for her refills.
She recognizes him:
CHRISTY
Hi, Geordi.
GEORDI
(turning around)
Hi, Christy.
A long silence. Christy waits for Geordi to continue,
but Geordi doesn't know what to say. She knows he has
a crush on her and tries to draw him out.
CHRISTY
So... how have you been?
GEORDI
Good.
Another long silence. Christy tries again.
CHRISTY
How are things down in
Engineering?
GEORDI
Fine... uh really... fine.
Another long silence. Christy finally gives up.
CHRISTY
Well, see you around.
Geordi nods and she EXITS. Worf turns to Geordi.
WORF
I have much to teach you about
women.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Mister La Forge, report to
Transporter Room three.
As Geordi reacts...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER 3.
3
thru OMITTED
3A
3B INT. CORRIDOR
RIKER, BEVERLY, and DATA are moving rapidly down the
corridor towards the Transporter Room. A Turbolift
OPENS and Geordi ENTERS. He quickly falls in step with
the others.
GEORDI
What's this all about, Commander?
RIKER
(to Geordi)
Sensors have discovered a small
one-man ship crashed on the
planet.
BEVERLY
We're picked up life-signs...
humanoid, very faint and fading.
They EXIT into the Transporter Room.
4 EXT. THE PLANET'S SURFACE (OPTICAL)
The Away Team MATERIALIZES in front of the shattered
hull of the wrecked escape pod.
DATA
(using tricorder)
Radiation levels within acceptable
limits.
As they get closer, we see the injured humanoid. He is
unconscious, in a state of shock. Half his body is
trapped under a mass of bent steel; he has a nasty head
wound. His right arm is severed. Beverly moves
quickly to him and uses her medical tricorder.
GEORDI
We can beam him out from under
there, get him up to Sickbay.
BEVERLY
He's not stable enough for
transport. There's damage to his
brain stem, his autonomic
functions are failing.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - TEASER 4.
4 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
His heart needs active neural
feedback, it can't regulate
itself. I need a volunteer.
GEORDI
I'm here.
BEVERLY
I'm going to hook your nervous
systems together through my
tricorder -- your brain will
regulate both systems. That
should stabilize him long enough
to get him up to the ship.
The following takes a matter of seconds... she affixes
a neural pad to the base of each of her patient's
skulls. Thin fiber optic cables lead out from these
pads and connect to her tricorder. She flips a switch
and the tricorder starts beeping in synch with Geordi's
heartbeat.
BEVERLY
Take deep, regular breaths. If
anything goes wrong I'll break
the connection.
Geordi nods. She activates the device. Two heartbeats
can now be heard. Suddenly, a strange COLOR WASH moves
along the fiber from the humanoid to Geordi.
BEVERLY
(ready to break
connection)
Geordi!
GEORDI
I'm fine... no problem.
BEVERLY
(nods and hits combadge)
Transporter Room, three to beam
directly to Sickbay.
As they DEMATERIALIZE, we...
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE 5.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
5 INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM
Patient "John Doe" has just been placed in a special
emergency surgical bed. Electrodes are feverishly
being attached to his head and chest. Beverly, NURSE
TEMPLE, and SEVERAL MEDICAL CREWPERSONS are working on
John.
BEVERLY
(to a nurse)
Autonomic responses are still
low... begin cardiostimulation...
(to another nurse)
Sixty cc's of inoprovaline...
massive infection is setting in...
use the protodynoplaser to
stabilize his immune system.
(looking at monitor)
We need to design a virus that
can infiltrate his cell structure
and boost his ATP production.
The team moves into action.
TEMPLE
What about Commander La Forge...
he's waiting in the diagnostic
center.
BEVERLY
I want you to give him a full
bioscan. See if there are any
residual effects from that energy
discharge during the neuro-link.
Temple nods and EXITS.
BEVERLY
(to another nurse)
Keep his arm in cryogenic stasis
until his vital signs are strong
enough to begin surgical
procedures.
Beverly leans over her patient as if trying to gauge
his chances for survival... at the moment they don't
look good...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE 6.
6 INT. BRIDGE
PICARD, Riker, Data, and Worf are on the Bridge.
RIKER
From the size and shape of the
wreckage, it appeared to be some
kind of escape pod. The control
system had been heavily damaged,
that's probably what caused the
crash.
PICARD
(thoughtfully)
An escape pod... then it couldn't
have travelled very far. Mister
Data, any signs of other ships
in this area?
DATA
(works console)
I am picking up a scattering of
debris in extended orbit around
the planet. It reads as refined
metals and other synthetic
compounds.
PICARD
The remains of a larger vessel.
He must have left in the pod
before the ship was destroyed.
WORF
(works console)
Sensors show trace elements in
the debris that would indicate
phaser fire was recently
exchanged.
PICARD
Were you able to salvage anything
from the escape pod?
Data holds up a small gel-filled capsule.
DATA
This is all that is left of the
pod's computer system.
PICARD
Can you access it?
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/3/90 - ACT ONE 7.
6 CONTINUED:
DATA
It will take time. Downloading
it into our system will require
fabrication of a matrix translator
to emulate the alien's computer
system.
PICARD
Keep me apprised of your progress.
DATA
Aye, sir.
Data moves to the aft science station.
7 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
in orbit.
8 INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Two hours later. Doctor Crusher has successfully
reattached her patient's arm and high-tech bandages
now cover the wound. Beverly looks fatigued. Temple
is monitoring some equipment.
TEMPLE
Limb re-fusion appears to have
been successful, Doctor.
Tissue oxygenation is within
norms.
BEVERLY
That's all we can do for now.
We won't be able to test
neuromuscular function for a few
days.
Geordi ENTERS.
GEORDI
Can I go now, Doc?
Beverly picks up a padd and examines the results of
Geordi's examination.
BEVERLY
No need to keep you here. Your
bioscan came out negative.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE 7A.
8 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
I could have told you that. I
feel great.
As Geordi turns to leave, Picard ENTERS.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE 8.
8 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(indicating John)
How's your patient, Beverly?
BEVERLY
I never thought he'd make it this
far. There was major trauma to
the head and chest cavity, massive
plasma loss, and severe damage
to most of his organs.
PICARD
What are his chances?
BEVERLY
I believe he'll live... but I'm
afraid I can't take the credit
for it. His body is showing
amazing recuperative powers. The
damaged tissue is repairing itself
at a phenomenal rate.
(beat)
There's only one thing that
troubles me.
PICARD
Go on.
BEVERLY
Take a look at this.
Beverly goes to a wall monitor and taps it. A graphic
display of cells undergoing rapid transformation comes
up.
PICARD
Cell regeneration?
BEVERLY
Yes... the thing is that it has
nothing to do with his injuries.
These are undamaged cells, but
they seem to be mutating.
PICARD
Any theory as to what's causing
it?
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE 9.
8 CONTINUED: (3)
BEVERLY
(shaking head)
No. I've never seen anything like
it. It's possible this could be
part of his natural healing
process. I hope it is... because
there's nothing I can do to stop
it.
On display as the cells rapidly mutate...
9 OMITTED
9A INT. TEN FORWARD (FORMERLY SCENES 17-20)
Geordi, Worf, and Data are seated at one of the tables.
Geordi and Data are deep in conversation, while Worf
looks a little bored. Geordi is holding the storage
capsule.
GEORDI
I'm telling you Data, there's got
to be some way to decode the
information in this thing.
DATA
I agree Geordi. But the data
matrix within the capsule does
not correspond to any standard
format. All we have been able
to determine is that the device
uses a chemically based system
for molecular energy encoding.
GEORDI
Yeah, and the computer still
can't analyze the specific
chemical elements involved. It's
got to be part of the data
processing system...
(a beat as he thinks)
What if it's a feedback loop
controller?
Data is very interested in this new line of pursuit.
DATA
The compact shape does suggest
a rapid chemical processing and
storage capacity.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE 9A.
9A CONTINUED:
GEORDI
We found it close to the escape
pod instrumentation assemblage...
this capsule might process the
ship's dynamic motions and augment
the manual control inputs.
(getting a little
excited)
We could send it a few test
signals... make it think the
entire assemblage was awake and
operating.
DATA
An intriguing experiment. The
capsule might provide us with
information without the need to
decode the storage medium itself.
Perhaps we could examine your
theory immediately.
WORF
(with usual Klingon
intensity)
Less talk, more synthehol.
(beat)
We came here to relax.
GEORDI
I am relaxed. In fact, I've never
felt better.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE 10.
9A CONTINUED: (2)
Geordi turns and waves over a WAITER for another round.
As he turns, he sees Christy at the bar talking with
a FEMALE CREWPERSON. She sees him and gives him a
friendly wave.
9B ON GEORDI
His attitude and demeanor are in marked contrast to
the first scene with Christy in the Teaser. A smile
breaks out on his face and he confidently gets up from
the table and starts to head for the bar.
GEORDI
But you know, Worf you do have
a point.
(to Data)
I think the storage capsule can
wait awhile.
They watch in surprise as he heads for the bar.
9C NEW ANGLE
on Christy and Geordi. Christy has just said good-bye
to her friend and is on her way out when Geordi
smoothly intercepts her. She is a little surprised
by Geordi's change in attitude, but welcomes it.
GEORDI
Hi. Not leaving, are you?
CHRISTY
Oh hi, Geordi... I was just on
my way down to the arboretum.
GEORDI
Care for some company?
CHRISTY
(warm smile)
I'd love some. But I didn't think
you were interested... in that
kind of thing.
GEORDI
(taking her arm)
There are a lot of things you
don't know about me.
Geordi matches her smile with one of his own and they
EXIT arm in arm.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE 10A.
9D ON WORF AND DATA
as they watch Geordi and Christy leave. Worf nods his
head in approval.
WORF
I have been tutoring him.
(proudly)
He learns quickly.
On Data's reaction...
9E EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Travelling on impulse power.
10 INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM
We see that the patient has been removed from the
emergency surgical bed and is now lying on an ordinary
sickbay bed.
BEVERLY (V.O.)
Medical Log, Stardate 43958.8.
I have removed patient "John Doe"
from the emergency bio-support
unit. In just thirty-six hours
most of his major organ systems
have regenerated themselves to
the point where they can now
function on their own.
Beverly crosses over to John's side. She is leaning
against the bed and looking up at a diagnostic
monitor... she turns to move away from the bed when
suddenly... his arm stabs out and grasps her wrist.
Beverly is startled, and whirls around in fear.
10A ANGLE ON JOHN
as his eyes open. He looks around in momentary
bewilderment... then looks up at Beverly... he breaks
into a smile so rich and deep that her fear evaporates
and she finds herself smiling back.
JOHN
(gratified)
I am... alive.
BEVERLY
You certainly are.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT ONE 11.
10A CONTINUED:
JOHN
Thank you... for my life. Tell
me... who am I?
On Beverly's reaction...
11
thru OMITTED
12
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT TWO 12.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
13 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Cruising on impulse power.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log: Stardate 43960.6.
Our mission to map the Zeta Gelis
star cluster is proceeding on
schedule. Meanwhile, Doctor
Crusher reports that the recovery
of the patient she has named John
Doe continues at a remarkable
pace.
14 INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)
The room has several devices designed for physical
rehabilitation scattered around it. The circular disc
that hangs over the operating table in Sickbay now
hangs here and dominates the room. There are a few
subtle changes in the disc to suggest small devices and
sensors. John is reclining in a chair beneath the
disc. Small BEAMS OF LIGHT lance down from the disc
and move along John's limbs. Beverly is standing at
a nearby console monitoring the therapy. John's
attitude is bright, positive. He is vibrant and full
of confidence as he goes through his rehabilitation.
BEVERLY
Are you experiencing any
discomfort?
JOHN
None. I can feel the life
returning to my body.
BEVERLY
(impressed)
Your neurofibrowaves are
functioning almost normally again.
(beat)
That puts you... about six weeks
ahead of my original schedule.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 13.
15 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Beverly works the console and the beams STOP. She
picks up some medical bands about the size and shape
of dog collars and begins to attach them to John's arms
and legs.
JOHN
(smiling)
That should give you and your
colleagues something to talk
about.
BEVERLY
You're all we've talked about
since your arrival.
John is pleased and enthusiastic.
JOHN
(pleased)
I believe I'm ready for the next
phase of my treatment.
BEVERLY
(light)
You're right... I think it's time
you stopped taking up valuable
bedspace.
John smiles.
BEVERLY
Now remember... you've been off
your feet for almost a month.
These motor assist bands will
provide electrical stimulation
to your arms and legs. They'll
help you re-learn to control your
muscles.
(beat)
Now, don't be disappointed if your
mobility is restricted at first...
your limbs are still weak.
John is clearly excited at the prospect of getting up.
Beverly completes the process of attaching the bands
and then stands up. She pulls out a tricorder to
monitor him.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO 14.
15 CONTINUED: (2)
JOHN
I appreciate your concern Doctor.
But I think I'm going to surprise
you again. I feel strong enough
to fly.
John slowly gets up. He smiles, glad to be on his
feet. He takes a few confident steps and then loses
his balance and collapses on the floor. Beverly moves
over to him quickly. John smiles ruefully.
JOHN
But perhaps I should concentrate
on walking first.
Beverly returns his smile and helps him to his feet.
BEVERLY
Let's try again. But this time...
a little more slowly.
JOHN
(grins)
Much more slowly.
John hesitantly begins to walk, stiff-limbed. Beverly
close at his side. He totters a moment and has to lean
on her for support. John starts to walk again without
her help. As he walks, we can see his strength
starting to return. John begins to flex his arms and
hands... his face shows sheer joy as life returns to
his limbs. Beverly is sharing in his infectious joy.
16 NEW ANGLE
As Picard ENTERS. Picard, who has met John before,
realizes that he is witnessing a key moment in John's
recuperation and watches without interrupting. John
begins to walk a little too fast once more and loses
his balance near Picard, who quickly catches him before
he falls. Picard helps John to regain his balance and
then lets him go.
JOHN
I envy your reflexes, Captain.
PICARD
And I envy your strength of will.
Doctor Crusher has kept me
informed of your progress. It's
quite extraordinary.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 15.
16 CONTINUED:
JOHN
I have an extraordinary doctor.
She gave me back my life. I hope
that I'm worthy of her efforts.
Beverly beams as she and John share a moment of pride
over what they've accomplished together. John girds
himself and starts walking again. Beverly monitors him
closely as he slowly moves around the room.
PICARD
Tell me John, are you still unable
to recall anything at all about
your past?
At the mention of his past, John's expression clouds.
His bright and vibrant personality seems dimmed.
JOHN
No... my memories begin the moment
I woke up in Sickbay.
(beat)
Doctor Crusher told me... you
think I was in some kind of
battle.
PICARD
We're quite certain of that. But
you have no idea how you came to
be in that escape pod, or what
happened to your ship?
JOHN
(shaking his head)
No. Believe me, Captain it's a
horrible feeling. Not knowing
who you are, where you're from...
PICARD
(to Beverly)
Have you tried synaptic
induction?
BEVERLY
His neural nets don't conform
to any known patterns.
Conventional neurotherapy has
proven ineffective. Hopefully,
in time, his memory pathways will
reestablish themselves naturally.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 16.
16 CONTINUED: (2)
Suddenly John puts a hand to his stomach and his face
contorts in momentary agony. Beverly moves to him.
BEVERLY
That same pain again?
JOHN
(tight)
Yes.
The pain ends and his features relax.
JOHN
(with shaky smile)
I think I've made enough progress
for one day.
Beverly is scanning him, but doesn't know what to make
of the readings.
PICARD
(to Beverly)
Not a relapse I hope.
BEVERLY
(concerned)
This has nothing to do with his
wounds. I think it's related
to the continuing mutation of his
cell structure.
PICARD
Still no theory as to what's
causing it?
BEVERLY
(shaking her head)
None. I've run every test I could
think of... it just doesn't make
any sense.
JOHN
(smiles but troubled)
I seem to be a mystery, Doctor.
To you... and to myself.
On Beverly's concerned reaction...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/3/90 - ACT TWO 17.
17
thru OMITTED
20
20A INT.CORRIDOR/TURBOLIFT (FORMERLY SCENE 29)
Riker waiting for Turbolift. The doors open and reveal
Geordi and Christy kissing inside. Christy pulls away
and smiles at Geordi.
CHRISTY
This is where I get off. See you
tonight in Ten Forward?
GEORDI
I'll be there.
Christy heads out into corridor. She smiles at Riker.
CHRISTY
Hello Commander.
RIKER
Miss Henshaw.
Riker ENTERS the Turbolift. The doors shut.
RIKER
Bridge.
Riker looks a question at Geordi.
GEORDI
Deck six.
RIKER
(light, easy)
So... you and Miss Henshaw have
certainly been seeing a lot of
each other.
GEORDI
Every night this week.
RIKER
Is that all? Seems like you've
been walking around with a smile
on your face for a lot longer than
that.
GEORDI
I guess I have. This last month
or so... everything seems to be
going my way.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 18.
20A CONTINUED:
GEORDI (Cont'd)
(beat)
I don't know what it is, but
something's changed around here.
RIKER
The only thing that's changed is
you.
GEORDI
Me? I'm the same guy I've always
been.
RIKER
If you say so... but I don't
remember the old Geordi having
much success with Christy Henshaw.
GEORDI
Maybe I am a little more confident
than I used to be.
The doors open and Geordi EXITS. Riker smiles in
approval.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 19.
21 INT. SICKBAY
John is sitting on the operating table with bands on
his arms and legs. Beverly is working at a console
while John practices flexing and stretching his
muscles. The door to Sickbay OPENS and O'BRIEN ENTERS
wearing a kayaking outfit. He is holding his shoulder
and has a rueful expression on his face.
BEVERLY
What happened to you?
O'BRIEN
I was... uh... kayaking on the
Holodeck again.
Beverly quickly scans his shoulder.
BEVERLY
And now you've dislocated your
shoulder. Sit down, I'll get the
osteotractor frame.
O'Brien sits down and WESLEY ENTERS.
WESLEY
Hi mom. We still on for dinner
tonight?
BEVERLY
Seven-thirty sharp. I'll be right
back.
Beverly EXITS to lab. Wesley sees O'Brien and smiles.
WESLEY
Kayaking again?
O'Brien grunts in pain. Wesley shakes his head. He
smiles in greeting to John. They've obviously met
before.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO 20.
21 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
So how's my mom's favorite
patient?
JOHN
Judge for yourself.
John gets off the table and starts to gingerly walk
around the room. His movements are confident and sure.
WESLEY
Hey... not bad.
JOHN
Your mother promised me a tour
of the ship tomorrow.
(confidentially)
You may find this hard to believe,
but Sickbay can be an incredibly
boring place.
O'BRIEN
(toward lab)
Hey Doc... I'm dying here.
22 ON JOHN (OPTICAL)
John looks at O'Brien... sees his discomfort... a look
of gentle compassion comes over his features. John
goes over to O'Brien and puts his hand on his injured
shoulder just as Beverly ENTERS from the lab in the
b.g.
JOHN
Don't worry my friend... you'll
be alright.
There is a brief COLOR WASH on O'Brien's shoulder (like
the light that hit Geordi in the Teaser). O'Brien is
surprised. He moves his arm around experimentally.
O'BRIEN
(to Beverly)
The pain's gone.
Beverly pulls out her scanner and runs it over his arm.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO 21.
22 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
(amazed)
It's completely healed. I don't
understand... what did you do,
John?
JOHN
I... don't know. It was...
instinct.
(holds out hand)
I just... touched him.
Beverly reaches out and takes his hand. She looks at
it in wonder and then looks up into his face. The
look on his face is surprised and bewildered.
23 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Cruising along.
24 INT. BEVERLY'S QUARTERS
Wesley at the table. He and Beverly have just finished
dinner. Beverly is returning to the table with a
couple of drinks. She sets the drinks down and then
sits.
BEVERLY
I've run every test and scan that
I can think of... there's no
physiological evidence that would
indicate he would possess such
powers. But then, there's so much
about John that's a mystery...
Wesley takes a drink and thinks for a beat.
WESLEY
You know... I really like him.
BEVERLY
(pleased)
He does have a certain charm
doesn't he? The whole medical
staff has commented on it.
Wesley studies his mom for a second. He can tell
there's more to this than Beverly is letting on. He
is genuinely interested in her feelings without being
threatened by them.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 22.
24 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
You seem pretty taken with him
yourself.
BEVERLY
I guess I am... taken with him.
There's a strength and serenity
about him that's very attractive.
Yet, he's filled with such pain
and turmoil... he's so
vulnerable. I find him... very
intriguing.
WESLEY
(with a smile)
Sounds like there's more to it
than that.
BEVERLY
Is that your way of asking if I'm
getting romantically involved with
him?
WESLEY
You said it, I didn't.
Beverly searches to explain her confused feelings.
BEVERLY
My feelings toward him aren't
romantic... exactly. I mean...
I know that the... doctor/patient
relationship can sometimes create
a... false sense of intimacy...
but this is different. There's
an almost... spiritual connection.
(beat)
I guess I'm not making much sense,
am I?
WESLEY
(gently)
I think I understand.
A beat. Beverly is appreciative and touched by
Wesley's support.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO 23.
25 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Data is working at the aft science station as Geordi
ENTERS the Bridge from the aft Turbolift. He carries
the storage capsule in his hand.
GEORDI
Data, I was thinking about the
storage capsule last night.
(he places the capsule
on to the console)
And I was wondering... what if
we've been going about it the
wrong way. We've been trying to
analyze its mechanical properties.
What if it is a biochemical
storage medium?
DATA
Are you suggesting that it
employes memory RNA like an
organic cell?
GEORDI
Well, it does contain quantities
of nucleic acids.
DATA
Perhaps the information sequences
are encoded in the molecular
patterns themselves.
GEORDI
Computer, scan the storage
capsule. Analyze molecular
sequences on nucleic acid chains.
Suddenly the random information on the science screen
coalesces into starmap coordinates.
GEORDI
(triumphant)
Well what do you know. A
navigational chart.
DATA
It appears that your hypothesis
was correct, Geordi.
GEORDI
(very pleased)
I knew it.
(to Picard)
Captain?
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO 23A.
25 CONTINUED:
Picard comes over.
PICARD
You found something?
DATA
We have determined that the
storage cube from John Doe's
escape pod contains navigational
information.
PICARD
Can you match these stars to our
charts?
DATA
Computer, run transformational
matrix calculations. Match
navigational referents to known
stars in this sector.
COMPUTER VOICE
Information on this sector is
incomplete. No correlation.
GEORDI
(determined)
I'm not giving up yet. Not after
coming so close to cracking this
thing.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO 24.
25 CONTINUED:
GEORDI (Cont'd)
(examines screen)
That might be flight path
information from John's ship, but
without a frame of reference, I
can't determine the origin points.
They all think for a beat.
DATA
Computer, assume those points are
course corrections and derive
gravitational values for stellar
objects near the flight path.
The information on the screen starts to be converted.
DATA
Most of these are ordinary G-type
stars...
(indicates point on
screen)
But this would appear to be a
neutron star, possibly a pulsar.
GEORDI
(indicates markings
next to the pulsar)
Which means this might be a
rotational time reference.
DATA
Computer, assume these symbols
are pulsars. Translate associated
values into standard temporal
notations.
The display changes again.
DATA
(continuing)
Computer, is there a pulsar with
a rotational period of...
one-point-five-two-four-four
seconds within sensor range?
COMPUTER VOICE
Affirmative.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO 24A.
25 CONTINUED: (2)
GEORDI
Bingo! Overlay navigational chart
using referenced pulsars and
project a flight path back to
origin.
COMPUTER VOICE
Flight path originated at bearing
zero-zero-three, mark
zero-one-five. Distance,
two-point-three parsecs.
GEORDI
That's it, Captain. That's where
John Doe came from.
DATA
That bearing is almost directly
along our planned course.
PICARD
Good. Then we can continue our
mission without significant
interruption.
As they look at the starchart on the screen...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 25.
26 INT. JOHN'S ROOM IN SICKBAY
John is shocked.
JOHN
Home?
MOVE to reveal Beverly and Picard in the room.
PICARD
Yes... using the information we
found in your escape pod, we may
be able to return you to your
people.
It takes John a few moments to sort out his feelings.
His expression changes for a moment... his words slip
out, without conscious thought.
JOHN
(almost a whisper)
I... cannot go back.
Picard and Beverly exchange a look.
PICARD
And why is that?
There is a beat as John thinks. Then with a shock of
realization...
JOHN
(certain)
You must not take me home,
Captain.
BEVERLY
John, your memory... has it
returned?
John is trying desperately to remember, but specific
memories stay tantalizingly out of reach.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO 26.
26 CONTINUED:
JOHN
All I know is that we came out
here to escape.
PICARD
Escape what?
BEVERLY
There were others with you?
JOHN
(searching)
Yes... I was not... alone. But
what happened to the others or
what we were escaping from... I
cannot remember.
(to Picard with passion)
But I do know that I cannot go
back... not yet.
Picard and Beverly are a little taken aback by the
conviction and determination of John.
PICARD
We will not arrive in your star
system for at least three weeks.
That gives us plenty of time to
discuss this matter further.
BEVERLY
Hopefully by then, you'll have
regained more of your memory.
JOHN
(relieved)
You're right of course. I
apologize for my outburst,
Captain.
PICARD
It is... understandable.
Picard nods and EXITS. Beverly smiles at John with
reassurance and then EXITS. John gets up and moves
over to a cup of water sitting on a table.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO 27.
27 ON JOHN (OPTICAL)
as he reaches for the cup. He doubles over in more
intense pain that we saw earlier... the spasm lasts
longer this time. With great effort, he tries to
release the pain by sheer will. The pain subsides
after a final spasm and a BRIGHT YELLOWISH GLOW moves
quickly from his chest to along his arms and then
disappears. Hold on John... bewildered and
frightened.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT THREE 28.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
28 INT. TEN FORWARD
Beverly and John ENTER. The room is filled with
SUPERNUMERARIES... a busy, lively atmosphere. John
and Beverly pause near the bar.
JOHN
This ship is astounding. It seems
to stretch on without end.
BEVERLY
We can see the rest of it some
other time. This is your first
day out of Sickbay... I don't want
you to overexert yourself.
JOHN
(glancing around)
This looks like an ideal place
to rest.
BEVERLY
My thoughts exactly.
They walk over to an empty table and sit down. John
looks around the room at the activity surrounding them.
JOHN
Truly remarkable.
BEVERLY
What is?
JOHN
These people... they're all so
different from one another... yet
they work together freely.
BEVERLY
Is it that surprising?
John thinks this over.
JOHN
It is... new to me.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE 29.
28 CONTINUED:
JOHN
(frustrated)
My people are different...
somehow. If only I could
remember!
(beat)
Yesterday... for one terrifying
moment, there was clarity.
BEVERLY
You mean that energy pulse... ?
JOHN
Yes. For that moment, my purpose
seemed clear... but then it was
gone.
BEVERLY
The pain... the energy pulse...
they must all be linked to the
cell mutation in your body.
(beat)
I wish there was some way I could
help you get to the truth.
John gives her a warm smile. His own pain forgotten...
only looking to reassure her.
JOHN
Thank you... Beverly, you've done
so much for me already. I only
wish there was some way I could
repay you.
BEVERLY
But you have...
John gives her a gentle but questioning look. Beverly
is a little embarrassed, yet she feels compelled to
tell him her personal feelings.
BEVERLY
The... friendship... that we've
developed has made me... very
happy.
John thinks this over for a few seconds. They both
realize that each has strong feelings towards the
other, but both know that they cannot take their
relationship any further.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE 30.
28 CONTINUED: (2)
JOHN
The rapport that exists between
us... also means a great deal
to me.
(beat with deep
conviction)
But I believe that I am on some
kind of journey. Whatever brought
me here... whatever is happening
to my body... it's all part of
that journey... and I must
complete it... before any other
consideration.
Beverly knows that John is right, but nevertheless
there is still that strong attraction between them.
A solemn bittersweet moment as they both reflect on
what might have been.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE 31.
29 OMITTED
30 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Data and Worf at their stations, Picard and Riker at
Command.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE 32.
30 CONTINUED:
WORF
Sir, I am reading a vessel on
long-range scanners... it is
coming from sector nine five six
nine.
PICARD
What configuration?
WORF
Impossible to identify at this
distance. However, it is on an
intercept course.
DATA
Captain, the ship is traveling
at warp nine point seven two.
RIKER
Nine point seven two?
PICARD
Time to intercept?
DATA
At present course and speed...
ten hours fifty-three minutes.
PICARD
Try to hail them, Mister Worf.
A beat as Worf works his console.
WORF
No response, Captain.
Picard is a little disturbed by this.
PICARD
Monitor their approach... repeat
hail every half hour.
WORF
Aye sir.
RIKER
Whoever they are, they're in a
big hurry to get here.
Picard and Riker exchange a look... who is out there?
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE 33.
31 INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM
John is reading about Federation history on a computer
terminal. Suddenly a spasm of pain shoots through his
body, doubling him over in agony.
32 CLOSE ON MEDICAL MONITOR (OPTICAL)
The screen is monitoring the lifesigns of John, when a
RED WARNING LIGHT comes on along with a BEEPING SOUND.
33 INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)
The doors open and Nurse Temple ENTERS. She goes over
to John, who is clearly in torment.
TEMPLE
(hits combadge)
Doctor Crusher, medical emergency,
room four.
JOHN
(struggling)
Can't... make it... stop...
Beverly RUSHES IN with a tricorder and goes to John.
BEVERLY
(scanning him)
John tell me... is it worse than
before?
JOHN
Much... worse.
TEMPLE
Should I get something for the
pain?
BEVERLY
(reading tricorder)
No. The readings are fluctuating
too wildly... it wouldn't do any
good, his entire cell structure...
is transforming.
His face contorts and he grabs her arm.
JOHN
Beverly! I have to... leave!
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 34.
33 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
Where do you want to go?
JOHN
I must... get off... this ship.
BEVERLY
John, that's impossible. In your
condition---
John moves away from her and backs towards the door.
JOHN
I must... !
A brief GLOW OF YELLOWISH LIGHT emanates from his chest
again, this time the effect is a little longer and the
light is more intense. It startles Beverly and the
Nurse. The glow subsides and a look of determination
comes over his face. John bolts OUT THE DOOR.
34 INT. SICKBAY/CORRIDOR
Moving with Beverly as she follows John. He goes into
the corridor and Beverly stops in the doorway. She
hesitates for a moment. She doesn't want to do
anything to hurt John, but realizes her duty to the
ship outweighs her personal feelings. She hits her
combadge.
BEVERLY
Security...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 34A.
35
thru OMITTED
36
37 INT. SHUTTLE BAY CONTROL BOOTH
Looking down into the shuttle bay. TWO SHUTTLE
TECHNICIANS are working on a shuttlecraft along with
Geordi. He steps back from the shuttle.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 35.
37 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
(to technicians)
Okay, let's realign the magnetic
inducers on the starboard nacelle.
38 NEW ANGLE
looking out from the control booth, along the catwalk
toward the door. The door opens and John ENTERS. He
hesitates a moment, gets his bearings... looks down
and sees the shuttlecraft... then heads for the control
booth.
39 ON CONTROL BOOTH (OPTICAL)
John goes into the booth, GLOWS again.
40 INT. CONTROL BOOTH
John trying to figure out how to open shuttle bay
doors...
41 INT. SHUTTLE BAY
Worf, SECURITY TEAM, and Beverly ENTER the bay on the
main level. They see John up in the booth.
BEVERLY
John!
WORF
Leave the control booth
immediately!
John continues to work the console. The HANGAR DOOR
STARTS TO OPEN.
41A INT. SHUTTLE BAY (OPTICAL)
as shuttle bay doors open.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 36.
42 MOVING WITH WORF
as he goes back out into the corridor and ENTERS the
Turbolift.
43 ON BEVERLY
BEVERLY
John! Listen to me! You must
come down!
44 ON BOOTH AND CATWALK (OPTICAL)
as Worf ENTERS from the door and moves carefully along
catwalk toward booth. His phaser is drawn.
WORF
Step away from the controls.
John is confused and frightened. He steps out of the
booth towards Worf.
JOHN
Get back! Please... stay away!
WORF
I have no wish to harm you... but
you must return to Sickbay
immediately.
Worf moves closer... trying to calm him.
JOHN
No! Do not come any closer! I
have no control over what's
happening to me.
John is convulsed with pain... he crumples (no flare
yet). Worf goes over to him and as he bends over him,
John suddenly PULSES BRIEFLY INTO A FLARE. John
returns almost immediately to humanoid form, but Worf
is knocked over the railing and falls to the deck
below.
45 ON WORF
as he lands with a sickening thud.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE 37.
46 ON JOHN
He looks down and sees Worf... a horrified expression
on his face.
47 NEW ANGLE
as Beverly and the Security Team cluster around Worf.
Beverly examines him.
BEVERLY
His neck is broken. No life
signs.
(hits combadge)
Sickbay, form a resuscitation
team, we have a code seven in
shuttle bay two. Transporter
room, standby...
Beverly senses another presence in the room and she
turns around. The others turn with her...
48 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
revealing John in the doorway to the shuttle bay... a
look of compassion and pity on his face. He begins to
move towards them... the Security team start to draw
their phasers, but Beverly stops them.
BEVERLY
No... don't.
The team hesitates... they move back warily. John
continues over to Worf. Beverly searches his face to
confirm her hope... there is a look of peaceful
confidence on his face. He kneels down by Worf and
slowly reaches out... and touches Worf's neck. The
same COLOR WASH seen when John touched O'Brien now
emanates from John's hand. A long beat... then Worf's
eyes open. An audible gasp from the on-lookers.
Worf's face shows his surprise... he's unsure of what
has just happened.
49 NEW ANGLE
Beverly scans Worf.
BEVERLY
There's no trace of injury.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 37A.
49A CLOSE ON GEORDI
as he looks at John and realizes the extent of John's
powers. He becomes aware of the effect John has had
on him.
49B BACK TO SCENE
Beverly looks at John with awe. He smiles... and for
that moment he is serene and at peace with himself.
All eyes on John as he helps Worf to his feet. On
their reactions...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT FOUR 38.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
50 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Travelling at impulse.
51 INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
Picard, Beverly, and John. Picard at his desk, his
expression grim. Beverly watches with concern and
compassion.
PICARD
You admit you were trying to steal
a shuttlecraft.
JOHN
Yes.
PICARD
So I ask you again -- why?
JOHN
I don't know!
PICARD
Unacceptable. You had a reason
-- I want to know what it was.
No response from John.
PICARD (cont'd)
(sharply)
Dammit, I'm entitled to an answer.
You nearly killed a member of
my crew.
BEVERLY
(defending)
And healed him.
PICARD
I am not forgetting that. It's
the only reason he's here, and
not in the brig.
JOHN
I warned him... told him it was
dangerous.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT FOUR 39.
51 CONTINUED:
Picard leaps on that small admission.
PICARD
Why? Why is it dangerous? What
is happening to you?
JOHN
(wearily)
I don't know.
Beverly responds to his pain and turmoil. She stands,
runs a tricorder scan.
BEVERLY
The rate of metamorphosis is
accelerating. Almost as if your
body were generating an
electrical field that's warping
the tissue.
(in answer to Picard's
look)
I can't explain what I don't
understand.
PICARD
(frustrated and worried)
Who are you? What are you?
JOHN
I am afraid... for myself...
for all of you. I have to get
away... isolate myself. Whatever
is happening to me, it's
dangerous.
PICARD
As Lieutenant Worf discovered.
JOHN
I don't want to hurt anyone.
(a beat)
Captain, for the sake of your
crew, let me go before it happens
again.
BEVERLY
John, I can't believe you're
capable of harming any --
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR 40.
51 CONTINUED: (2)
They are interrupted by a call from the Bridge.
DATA'S COM VOICE
Captain, the alien vessel is
coming within weapons range. Its
shields are up.
PICARD
On my way.
(to Beverly and John)
Take him back to Sickbay. I want
him under constant surveillance.
They all EXIT.
52 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard emerges from the Ready Room, followed by Beverly
and John. As Picard goes to his chair, Geordi
approaches John still near the door to the Ready Room.
Geordi hesitates before speaking -- a hesitation born
from admiration and wonder, not fear.
GEORDI
I want to thank you.
JOHN
For what?
GEORDI
I don't know how -- or why --
but down on the planet, you gave
me something... a new confidence.
John smiles.
JOHN
I doubt I can take credit for
that... Perhaps I only helped
you find something you already
had.
Geordi reacts...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR 41.
53 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
as Picard takes his seat, looks at the Main Viewer. On
it is an alien spaceship -- very sleek, very military.
DATA
Alien vessel approaching at
half-impulse, heading zero-five-one
mark one-one-four.
PICARD
Raise shields. Slow to one-third
impulse and bring us to
one-zero-three mark zero-two-five.
Mister Worf, hail the alien
vessel.
WORF
They continue to ignore our hails,
sir.
Data reacts to a readout on his panel.
DATA
They are scanning us, Captain.
John steps up to Picard and Beverly, his eyes on the
Main Viewer.
54 WIDER
as Picard notices John's cold, hard-edged expression;
it's the expression John gets when thinking of his
past. Picard gives John a look -- "do you recognize
that ship? John shrugs helplessly -- he doesn't know.
Worf works his panel:
WORF
They are answering our hail,
Captain.
PICARD
On screen.
55 ANGLE TO INCLUDE THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)
The image of the approaching ship is replaced with
SUNAD, an imposing Zalkonian humanoid physiologically
similar to John but whose attire and demeanor is much
more military, more aggressive, almost Draconian.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR 42.
55 CONTINUED:
Sunad sees John, glares at him with hostility. John
reacts to the sight of Sunad; Picard picks up on it:
PICARD
You know him?
JOHN
Yes... I don't know how, but...
(a beat)
He's dangerous...
Picard nods and steps up toward the Viewer.
SUNAD
I am Commander Sunad, of Zalkon.
You are trespassing into our
space... and you are holding a
Zalkonian citizen.
Troi, standing near Picard, studies John's reaction
to Sunad almost as intently as she studies Sunad. John
appears confused, showing a mixture of fear and
contempt.
PICARD
I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard, of
the United Federation of Planets.
We intend no transgression of --
Sunad, still eyeing John with loathing, interrupts:
SUNAD
You will return him to us
immediately.
Picard looks at John. John shakes his head -- he
doesn't want to go.
PICARD
(re: John)
Sunad -- this individual is our
guest. We found him dying in a
shipwreck and returned him to
health.
But Sunad is unappreciative:
SUNAD
Then you have aided a criminal.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR 43.
55 CONTINUED: (2)
This is all new information to John -- yet he doesn't
deny it.
SUNAD (cont'd)
He is one of four escaped
prisoners. We eliminated the
other three.
John's expression betrays a flash of pain and anger.
SUNAD (cont'd)
We thought this one dead as well.
Return him so we may complete our
task.
PICARD
Of what is he accused?
SUNAD
He is a disruptive influence.
He spreads lies... encourages
dissent... disturbs the natural
order of our society.
PICARD
In what way?
SUNAD
That is not your concern.
(a beat)
I will give you two hours to
comply.
Sunad ends his transmission as his image disappears,
replaced with a view of the Zalkonian ship.
56 NEW ANGLE
as Riker turns to Worf.
RIKER
Tactical analysis.
WORF
The Zalkonian ship has a
formidable armament. Their
weaponry is comparable to ours.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR 44.
56 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
They're just as fast -- and
probably just as maneuverable.
PICARD
Counselor. Do they mean to carry
out their threat?
TROI
I believe so. Sunad's hatred for
John was evident... but there's
something else. The Zalkonians
fear John.
Picard contemplates all this. After a beat, he heads
for the Observation Lounge.
PICARD
Commander Riker, Counselor,
Doctor. John, I'd like you to
join us.
Riker, Troi, Beverly, and John follow Picard.
PICARD (cont'd)
Mister Data, you have the Bridge.
Mister Worf -- stay at Tactical.
Counter any moves the Zalkonian
makes.
WORF
Aye, sir.
57 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
Picard, Riker, Troi, Beverly, John. John is
distressed, straining with all his might to be of help,
to remember.
JOHN
I can neither confirm nor deny
what the Zalkonians told you.
Picard's expression gives no indication of whether he
believes John or not.
PICARD
They make serious accusations
against you...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR 45.
57 CONTINUED:
JOHN
Their accusations may be true.
I don't know. I don't believe
I am a criminal...
PICARD
You understand the difficult
position in which I'm placed.
Meaning Picard may have to turn John over. John locks
eyes with Picard -- he understands.
JOHN
Completely. And I refuse to place
your ship in danger. If
necessary, I'll surrender to them.
(a beat)
But I'm convinced there's more
at stake here than my life...
there's something... important
I must complete... my survival
is vital.
John realizes how vague that sounds; he's frustrated
he can't be more specific.
JOHN (cont'd)
If I could explain it, I would...
After a beat, Picard nods.
PICARD
I'll inform you of my decision
shortly.
It's a dismissal; John EXITS. Once he's gone:
BEVERLY
Captain, you can't seriously be
considering --
PICARD
(sharply)
We must consider all options,
Doctor, without letting our
personal feelings impede our
judgment.
BEVERLY
You're going to tell me it's
irrelevant that we'd be sending
him to his death...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR 46.
57 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Exactly. Whether we approve of
the Zalkonians' motives is not
at issue.
(a beat)
For what it's worth, I suspect
John may be correct that his
existence has broader
ramifications than that of a
simple criminal.
TROI
Sunad thinks so. He feels
personally threatened by John.
BEVERLY
(agreeing)
Sunad called John a "disruptive
influence." That's hardly a
capital offense --
PICARD
It is not up to us to judge their
laws, Doctor.
RIKER
I know how I'd feel if the
situation were reversed... if they
were in our territory, holding
a Federation citizen.
TROI
(nods)
The Zalkonians truly don't
understand our indecision about
returning John. In their eyes,
we shouldn't be involved.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT FOUR 47-48.
57 CONTINUED: (3)
BEVERLY
We are involved. I saved his
life. For what? So they could
chase him down and take that life
away?
Picard sees the worth of Beverly's arguments... but
his hands may be tied...
57A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
facing the Zalkonian ship.
58 OMITTED
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT FIVE 49.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
59 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
and the Zalkonian ship.
60 OMITTED
61 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
On the Main Viewer, Sunad stares down at Picard.
Riker, Worf, and Data man their stations.
SUNAD
Picard -- we will not tolerate
more delays.
PICARD
Commander, let me remind you we
are on a mission of exploration...
our purpose is to establish
peaceful relations with the
civilizations we encounter.
SUNAD
We do not want relations with you.
PICARD
If that is your wish -- we will
respect it.
SUNAD
We simply want you to leave
Zalkonian space as soon as you
return the criminal.
PICARD
Commander, we will leave. It is
not our policy to intervene in
the affairs of other cultures.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE 50.
61 CONTINUED:
Picard moves closer to the viewer -- time to say what
he has to say.
PICARD (cont'd)
But before I return the survivor
to you, I would appreciate a more
detailed explanation of what he
has done to merit a death
sentence.
SUNAD
(bristling again)
As I said -- it is not your
concern.
PICARD
Agreed. However, there are
circumstances of which you may
be unaware. The survivor has
suffered a memory loss -- he is,
therefore, ill-equipped to defend
himself against your accusations.
SUNAD
(getting angry)
There is no defense. Our judgment
is final.
PICARD
Since his recovery, he has
manifested unusual abilities --
Sunad reacts, fearing the worst.
SUNAD
What kind of abilities?
PICARD
He apparently has the power to
heal injuries with a simple
touch...
SUNAD
(more and more agitated)
Lies!
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE 51.
61 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
-- and even to reverse death
itself --
SUNAD
(a shout)
Obviously he has corrupted you
as well. I see I am wasting my
time --
Sunad nods to a subordinate offscreen. Before Picard
can respond, he finds himself unable to breathe -- it's
as if an invisible hand has him by the windpipe.
62 NEW ANGLE
Everyone on the bridge is affected by the throat
constriction. Worf manages to gasp out:
WORF
Shields ineffective...
Picard struggles to speak, but his words are inaudible.
Worf falls to his knees.
Off Data's reaction (among those on the Bridge, he
alone is unaffected by the throat constriction) --
63 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Geordi and two SUPERNUMERARIES working their stations
are overwhelmed by the throat constriction.
64 OMITTED
65 INT. SICKBAY -- PRIVATE ROOM
Beverly is on the ground, gasping for breath.
BEVERLY
I can't... breathe...
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/1/90 - ACT FIVE 52.
65 CONTINUED:
John rushes to her side. Though he's unaffected by
the throat constriction, the sight of Beverly in
trouble is almost too much for him.
66 ON JOHN (OPTICAL)
John touches Beverly -- and a COLOR WASH flows from his
hands through Beverly's body.
As the COLOR WASH envelops Beverly, her throat
constriction vanishes.
John looks at his glowing hands. Realization sinks in
-- his memory returns. John's attitude changes: gone
from his eyes are the doubts and the confusion; replaced
with a strength and a self assurance that comes from
clarity of purpose.
67 ANGLE ON BEVERLY
looking at John with wonder and surprise.
68 ON JOHN
as he quickly rises to his feet.
JOHN
It's come back to me, Beverly...
I know who I am -- what I am.
Beverly reacts as John leads her out of Sickbay.
69 INT. CORRIDOR NEAR TURBOLIFT (OPTICAL)
A CREWMAN lies on the ground, choking. Beverly and
John ENTER. Beverly scans the crewman with her
tricorder.
John bends over the crewman and touches him. The same
COLOR WASH shimmers through the crewman's body -- and
the choking is gone. Beverly looks at John with
ever-increasing awe.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/1/90 - ACT FIVE 53.
69A ON JOHN (OPTICAL)
who moves away from the crewman and touches a wall
panel. A COLOR WASH moves from his hands to the
panel, spreads rapidly to evelop the corridor, keeps
spreading...
(70 thru 72 OMITTED)
73 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as the COLOR WASH permeates first the saucer section
and then the entire ship, covering and protecting it.
74 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
gone are the crippling effects of the Zalkonian
attack. Picard (with Data's assistance), Riker,
Worf, and the supernumeraries slowly get to their
feet, unharmed, as John and Beverly ENTER from the
Turbolift.
75 ANGLE ON JOHN (OPTICAL)
A quick glance tells John that his efforts to save the
crew have been successful. He moves to the center of
the Bridge, faces the Main Viewer with an air of quiet
command. On the Viewer, Sunad reacts -- the calm self
assurance in John's manner frightens him, but he acts
tough in a vain attempt to hide his terror. He barks
orders to someone o.s.:
SUNAD
Ready all weapons.
JOHN
That will be futile. You will
no longer harm these people,
Sunad.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE 54.
75 CONTINUED:
SUNAD
(trying to ignore him)
Fire upon that ship...
John reaches toward the Main Viewer. A quick GLOW from
John's hand --
76 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
-- and suddenly Sunad is standing on the Bridge.
Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, and Beverly react; Picard
raises a hand to signal the Bridge crew not to
interfere. John turns to face Sunad, who cowers.
JOHN
I won't hurt you.
SUNAD
(to Picard)
Kill him, Captain -- he's evil...
John sadly shakes his head, indicates Picard and the
Bridge crew.
JOHN
You could learn from these people,
Sunad. They don't fear me.
SUNAD
They don't realize how dangerous
you are -- you and the others like
you...
JOHN
That's what you and the other
leaders have maintained for
generations. But it's a lie.
John turns to Picard and Beverly:
JOHN (cont'd)
Captain -- my species is on the
verge of a wondrous evolutionary
change... a transmutation beyond
our physical being. I am the
first of my kind to approach that
metamorphosis.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE 55.
76 CONTINUED:
JOHN (Cont'd)
They tried to convince us it was
a sickness we'd never survive...
that the pain and energy pulses
would kill us. They claimed we
were dangerous... so they
destroyed anyone who exhibited
signs of the transfiguration.
SUNAD
We were protecting our society...
JOHN
By murdering us?
(shakes his head)
You saw the mutations as a threat
to your authority... you were
terrified of something you
couldn't understand.
Sunad doesn't reply.
JOHN (cont'd)
(to Picard)
Some suspected that what was
happening to them was not evil.
Four of us decided to flee Zalkon
and let the metamorphosis take
its course.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE 56.
76 CONTINUED: (2)
JOHN (Cont'd)
(to Sunad)
You hunted us down... killed the
others. But I survived...
(a look to Beverly)
... with the help of a kind and
friendly people.
77 ANGLE ON JOHN (OPTICAL)
as he TRANSFORMS -- and his body begins to GLOW in
a hundred colors.
John takes a step toward Sunad, who backs up.
JOHN
There is nothing to fear. You
can join me. All Zalkonians can.
Let me show you.
John reaches out a hand to Sunad, who recoils.
SUNAD
Don't touch me!
JOHN
As you wish. But others will
listen... now that you can no
longer prevent me from telling
them the truth. Those who are
willing will follow me.
John waves a hand -- and suddenly Sunad is no longer
on our Bridge.
WORF
(reading his panel)
Sunad is back aboard the Zalkonian
vessel, Captain...
On the Main Viewer, the Zalkonian ship departs.
STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE 57.
78 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
John approaches Picard.
JOHN
Captain... my people are about
to embark upon a new realm, a new
plane of existence... thanks to
you.
PICARD
It is our mission to seek out
life... in all its forms. We
are privileged to have been
present at the emergence of a new
species.
John crosses to Beverly.
JOHN
You gave me life... and more.
I don't have the words for my
gratitude... nor my sorrow at
leaving you.
They share a private, bittersweet moment. Then John
begins to SHIMMER... becoming more and more
incorporeal...
79 ON JOHN (OPTICAL)
as his body dissolves completely into a GLOWING
LIGHT...
80 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as a BEAM OF LIGHT emerges from the top of the saucer
section, streaks off into the distance -- and
disappears.
81 OMITTED
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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