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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Data's Day"
#40274-185
Teleplay by
Ronald D. Moore
Directed by
Robert Wiemer
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 This script is not for publication or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
OCTOBER 10, 1990
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Data's Day"
CAST
PICARD T'PEL
RIKER MENDAK
DATA KEIKO ISHIKAWA
BEVERLY V'SAL
TROI
GEORDI
WORF
Non-Speaking
O'BRIEN ALFREDO JUAREZ
TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN FRANCISCA JUAREZ
JUAREZ BABY
Non-Speaking
NURSE
MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
FEMALE DANCER
SUPERNUMERARIES
DATA'S CAT
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/11/90 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Data's Day"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE
CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM USS ZHUKOV
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
SICKBAY 2 ROMULAN WARBIRDS
BEVERLY'S OFFICE
TRANSPORTER ROOM
CORRIDOR
ARBORETUM
BARBERSHOP
TEN FORWARD
DATA'S QUARTERS
TURBOLIFT
T'PEL'S QUARTERS
KEIKO'S QUARTERS
NURSERY
DANCE STUDIO
TROI'S OFFICE
REPLICATING CENTER
ROMULAN WARBIRD
MENDAK'S READY ROOM
(ON VIEWSCREEN ONLY)
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Data's Day"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
KEIKO ISHIKAWA KAY-co EE-she-cow-wa
T'PEL TA-PELL
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: The Next Generation
"Data's Day"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship stopped in space.
DATA (V.O.)
Second Officer's Personal Log:
Stardate 44390.1 Record entry
for transmission to Commander
Bruce Maddox, Cybernetics
Division, Daystrom Institute.
Dear Commander Maddox,...
2 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
SUPERNUMERARIES at Con, Ops, and Tactical. Data is
near the aft stations, making a visual check of the
consoles. This is the "nightshift" and so lighting on
the Bridge should be SLIGHTLY DARKER than we're used to
seeing..
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
In reference to your most recent
letter, I agree that your study
lacks sufficient primary source
information on my programming.
Therefore in response to your
request, this correspondence will
include a complete record of my
activities during a normal day,
focusing on my perceptions of
friendship.
Data moves to Command, sits down and checks a few
readings on the small monitors on the command chair.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
RIKER, and THREE SUPERNUMERARIES ENTER from Turbolift.
Data stands.
DATA
Good morning, Commander. You are
fifteen minutes early.
Riker smiles... he's in a very good mood.
RIKER
Well, it's a special day. I
thought the... father of the bride
would enjoy being relieved a
little early on the wedding day.
DATA
Thank you, sir.
RIKER
Nervous?
DATA
I cannot become nervous. However,
I do sense a certain...
anticipation regarding my role
in the wedding.
(beat)
All systems normal, sir. Sickbay
reported that Lieutenant Juarez
went into labor at zero four
hundred hours. We remain on
station awaiting the arrival of
the starship Zhukov and guest
quarters have been prepared for
Ambassador T'Pel.
RIKER
Very well. I have the Bridge.
DATA
Aye, sir.
RIKER
(to com)
Begin day watch.
In response to his command, the LIGHTS begin to
BRIGHTEN, signalling the beginning of "day" on the
ship.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER 3.
2 CONTINUED: (2)
Data's people leave their positions and Riker's people
take the vacant stations.
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
Initially Commander Maddox, I
found it difficult to maintain
friendships since human emotions
are often puzzling to me.
CUT TO:
2A INT. CORRIDOR
Data ENTERS from Turbolift and moves to Keiko's
Quarters.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing over above
action)
Eventually, I developed a program
enabling me to predict human
emotional responses to specific
actions.
Data has arrived at the door.
2B INT. KEIKO'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS
KEIKO ISHIKAWA, a slender young woman of Japanese
descent and wearing civilian clothes, is walking from
the bedroom to the living area. She seems serene...
calm. The door CHIMES.
KEIKO
Come in.
Data ENTERS.
DATA
It is time for the wedding
rehearsal.
KEIKO
(flat)
I know...
(beat)
I've decided not to go through
with it, Data.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER 3A.
2B CONTINUED:
Keiko says this with a detached air... she's
intentionally distancing herself from her emotions
right now. As a way of dealing with the pain of the
situation, she's opted to take the 'super-rational'
approach.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - TEASER 4.
2B CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
You do not wish to rehearse?
KEIKO
No, I'm... calling off the
wedding.
DATA
May I ask why?
KEIKO
It's just the right thing to do.
DATA
Have your feelings for Chief
O'Brien changed?
KEIKO
(beat, calm)
I'm supposed to be getting
married, Data. I should be
happy... but I'm not. I just feel
this weight pressing down on me.
DATA
Will cancelling the wedding make
you happy?
She hesitates for a second... and although she tries
to say it with conviction, she's not really sure...
KEIKO
Yes.
(beat)
He'll probably be just as relieved
as I am.
(beat)
Data, you introduced us, you mean
a lot to both of us... I'd really
appreciate it if... you would tell
Miles for me.
DATA
If you wish.
Data turns to leave... on Keiko's expression...
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER 5.
3 OMITTED
4 INT. CORRIDOR
Data moving toward Ten Forward.
DATA (V.O.)
I have often heard my friend Chief
O'Brien say that above all else,
he wants to make Keiko happy.
Since cancelling the wedding will
make her happy, I must conclude
the Chief will be pleased at her
decision.
He EXITS to Ten Forward.
5 INT. TEN FORWARD - CONTINUOUS
GEORDI, O'BRIEN, and SUPERNUMERARIES. The
Supernumeraries are putting up Japanese lanterns,
decorations, etc. Geordi and O'Brien are standing
around, waiting for the rehearsal. (The lounge is
closed, no regular patrons.) Data ENTERS and goes
directly to O'Brien.
DATA
I have good news.
O'BRIEN
Oh?
DATA
Yes. Keiko has made a decision
designed to increase her
happiness.
(beat)
She has cancelled the wedding.
It takes a moment for this to sink in, and O'Brien just
stares at Data for a few seconds.
O'BRIEN
(shocked)
She what?
(beat, then getting
angry)
Cancelled the wedding? Today?
Without even a word... of all the
childish, selfish... !
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - TEASER 6.
5 CONTINUED:
O'Brien EXITS. Everyone is shocked, no one more so
than Data. Geordi comes over and gives him a look of
reproach.
GEORDI
Next time, maybe I should break
the... good news.
Geordi moves away and we PUSH IN on Data.
DATA (V.O.)
Commander Maddox, it would appear
that my program designed to
predict emotional responses
needs... adjustment.
On Data's reaction...
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE 7.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
6 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & ZHUKOV (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise and another starship running side by
side.
DATA (V.O.)
Personal Log: Supplemental. This
is the one thousand five hundred
fiftieth day since the Enterprise
was commissioned.
7 INT. CORRIDOR
Data moving toward Transporter Room. The Corridor
should be filled with SUPERNUMERARIES in Starfleet
uniforms, civilian clothes, sports wear... a feeling
of many cultures, activities and traditions aboard our
ship.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
Besides the arrival of Ambassador
T'Pel, other events occurring
today include four birthdays,
two personnel transfers, a
celebration of the Hindu Festival
of Lights, two chess tournaments,
one secondary school play, and
four promotions.
He has arrived at Transporter Room.
8 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
Data ENTERS. TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN at console.
DATA (V.O.)
Overall... an ordinary day.
TECHNICIAN
The Zhukov is ready for transport,
sir.
DATA
Energize.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE 8.
8 CONTINUED:
AMBASSADOR T'PEL MATERIALIZES on the platform. She is
Vulcan, middle-aged, and has the cool, regal bearing
common to her species.
DATA
Welcome aboard the Enterprise,
Ambassador.
T'PEL
I would meet with your Captain.
Data gestures to the door and they EXIT together.
CUT TO:
9 INT. TURBOLIFT
Data and T'Pel. Her face is impassive, unreadable...
Data's shows the innate curiosity and innocence which
is such an intrinsic part of his personality. The
Turbolift is MOVING.
DATA (V.O.)
Unlike my human friends, I am not
affected by feelings or emotional
considerations. In that sense,
I am closer to being Vulcan than
human, but I am not attracted to
Vulcan philosophy. Their devotion
to logic does have a certain
appeal in its simple purity...
The Turbolift STOPS and they EXIT.
9A INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS
Data and T'Pel ENTER from Turbolift and walk to Ready
Room. Riker's shift is on duty (Riker not on Bridge).
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
... but I find theirs to be a
somewhat... stark philosophy,
lacking beauty... and joy.
10 INT. READY ROOM
PICARD and Riker standing near the desk. T'Pel and
Data ENTER.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE 8A.
10 CONTINUED:
Picard lifts his hand in the Vulcan salute.
PICARD
Ambassador T'Pel...
T'PEL
(returning salute)
I come to serve.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT ONE 9.
10 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Your service honors us.
(gestures)
My first officer, Commander
William Riker.
T'PEL
(to Riker. Polite, yet
curt)
Leave us, please.
Riker glances at Picard, plainly irritated at this
peremptory dismissal. Picard gives a small nod of
agreement and then Data and Riker EXIT.
11 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS
Data and Riker ENTER from Ready Room.
RIKER
(annoyed, to Data)
Charming woman.
Riker is still irritated as he moves to Command. Data
studies him for a moment and then heads for Turbolift.
DATA (V.O.)
The tone of Commander Riker's
voice makes me suspect that he
is not serious about finding
Ambassador T'Pel charming. My
experience suggests that in fact
he may mean the exact opposite
of what he says. This is a form
of expression I have not yet been
able to master.
Data EXITS.
CUT TO:
12 INT. BARBERSHOP (OPTICAL)
Barbershops haven't changed much and there is still a
mirror, two barberchairs, and a sink, along with 24th
century combs, scissors, shaving cubes, etc. Geordi
has just sat down in one of the chairs and an alien
barber named V'SAL comes over to look at his hair.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE 9A.
12 CONTINUED:
A FEMALE ALIEN CREWMEMBER is sitting in the other chair
while a HUMAN BARBER works on her large expanse of
hair.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT ONE 10.
12 CONTINUED: (2)
Geordi and V'Sal are joking around. Their verbal jabs
at each other are definitely good-natured and they've
thrust and parried this way many times before.
V'SAL
(looking at Geordi's
hair)
You don't need a haircut. You
were just in here last week.
GEORDI
(joking)
Hey, I wouldn't be back here so
soon if you'd done it right the
first time...
Data ENTERS as V'Sal goes to the counter to get a
sheet and some scissors. (V'Sal's action must be long
enough for the following Data voice-over to be heard.)
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
When I have difficulty
understanding human behavior I
often turn to Commander Geordi
La Forge. I consider him to be...
my best friend.
V'Sal begins trimming Geordi's hair.
V'SAL
I know you want to be beautiful...
I'm just a barber, not a miracle
worker.
GEORDI
Just try to keep my ears on
straight today, all right?
They both chuckle a little and Data realizes they're
joking.
DATA (V.O.)
Friendly insults and jibes...
another form of human speech
that I am attempting to master.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE 10A.
12 CONTINUED: (3)
GEORDI
(to Data)
Hi... here for a trim?
DATA
My hair does not require
trimming... you peabrain.
Geordi almost falls out of the chair in shock, but a
smile still forms on his face.
GEORDI
What?
DATA
My hair...
GEORDI
'Peabrain'?
DATA
I am experimenting with friendly
insults and jibes. It was not
meant as a serious disparagement.
GEORDI
(laughs)
Well... I wouldn't try it out on
the Captain.
Data nods in understanding.
DATA
Geordi, I am still confused about
Chief O'Brien's reaction this
morning.
GEORDI
He was just surprised, Data. He
didn't mean to blow up like that.
He knows Keiko probably doesn't
want to call off the marriage.
(off Data's look)
She's just getting cold feet.
Data processes this for a moment, then finds the
reference.
DATA
Cold feet... jitters... a nervous
reaction to an impending event
of great importance.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE 11.
12 CONTINUED: (4)
GEORDI
Right. Don't worry,
everything'll be fine. She'll
change her mind again.
DATA
(surprised)
She will?
GEORDI
Absolutely.
DATA
Then you believe the wedding will
still proceed?
GEORDI
Trust me, they'll get married...
so you better find a gift.
On Data's expression...
CUT TO:
13 INT. REPLICATING CENTER (OPTICAL)
The 24th century equivalent of a ship's store. There
are several computer terminals showing images of
objects ranging from clothing to furniture. Patrons
select the desired item from one of the displays, then
take an encoded padd to one of the large replicator
consoles in the b.g. TWO ADULTS are perusing one of
the displays with a CHILD.
13A NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
The parents are making a few final adjustments to the
image of a stuffed rabbit (or toy sailboat) on one of
the screens. The child seems happy with the choice.
They press a button, and the item MATERIALIZES on one
of the replicator stages. They take the toy.
14 ON DATA (OPTICAL)
The computer screen is showing a shovel and Data seems
unsure what to do. He taps a key and the display now
shows a chair.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE 12.
15 NEW ANGLE
as Data sees WORF ENTER. Worf goes over to one of the
terminals and begins to tap in commands. Data goes
over to him.
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
I find Lieutenant Worf to be what
is called a kindred spirit. We
were both orphans and were both
rescued by Starfleet officers.
In many ways, we are both still
outsiders in Human society. I
do not fully understand why, but
I find it... comforting to think
that I am not alone in that
regard.
DATA
(to Worf)
Are you here to find a wedding
gift?
WORF
Yes.
DATA
I would appreciate your help in
selecting an appropriate item.
WORF
(a little proudly)
Of course. I have attended human
weddings before.
Worf taps in a couple commands on the display.
16 INSERT (OPTICAL)
The terminal screen shows a set of crystal wine
glasses.
17 RETURN TO SCENE - INTERCUT AS NEEDED (OPTICAL)
DATA
This is a traditional gift?
WORF
My adoptive parents often give
these... things at family
weddings. A human custom.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE 13.
17 CONTINUED:
Worf works the display again and now the image of a
delicate glass swan is shown.
DATA
It was my understanding that the
item selected should reflect the
personality of whoever is giving
the gift.
(looks at screen)
This does not remind me of you.
Worf frowns a little... he's never thought of it quite
that way before.
DATA
Have you ever been an actual
participant in a human wedding?
WORF
(with distaste)
No.
DATA
You would not consider it to be
an honor?
WORF
An honor, perhaps. But human
bonding rituals involve a great
deal of talking, dancing, and
crying.
Worf is still concerned with the gift and now he taps
in another command and the display screen shows a
vicious-looking Klingon weapon. Worf smiles to
himself... that's more like it! However, Data is no
longer watching him.
DATA
(concerned)
Dancing...
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT ONE 14.
18 OMITTED
19 INT. SICKBAY
BEVERLY is talking to a NURSE. They are in the
'birthing area' of Sickbay, a semi-private area where
a very PREGNANT WOMAN is lying on one of the biobeds,
while her HUSBAND (non-Starfleet) sits next to her.
Data's V.O. can be heard over the following...
BEVERLY
Continue to monitor the
contractions. I'd say she still
has a couple hours to go.
The Nurse nods and Beverly moves over to the pregnant
woman.
BEVERLY
(to woman)
You're going to be just fine.
Beverly turns to go to her office.
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
I am rarely in need of Doctor
Beverly Crusher's professional
services as my biomechanical
maintenance program (tech) is
self-sufficient. But I often
observe as she practices medicine
on others and have learned a
great deal about the human
condition from her.
19A NEW ANGLE
Data is waiting for Beverly in the vestibule outside
her office.
DATA
Doctor, may I ask a favor of you?
BEVERLY
Of course.
DATA
Will you teach me how to dance?
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE 14A.
19A CONTINUED:
A passing SECOND NURSE overhears this and looks at
Beverly with surprise. Beverly is embarrassed at the
mention of this subject and she pulls Data into her
office.
20 INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE
BEVERLY
What?
DATA
I would like to learn how to
dance.
BEVERLY
Why me?
DATA
It is in your service record.
'Awarded first prize in tap and
jazz competition, Saint Louis
Academy---
BEVERLY
(trying to quiet him)
Okay, okay.
She glances out the windows to see if anyone heard him.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE 15.
20 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
(puzzled)
Have I said something to upset
you?
BEVERLY
It's just... that was a long time
ago.
(off his look)
I'd rather not be known as... as
the dancing doctor. Again.
DATA
Then your answer is no?
Beverly struggles for a second... looks out into the
hall again to make sure no one's listening.
BEVERLY
(quietly)
All right. But let's keep this
between us.
DATA
Of course, Doctor.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Commander Data, please report to
the Bridge.
DATA
(hits communicator)
Acknowledged.
CUT TO:
21 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard and T'Pel are standing near aft science station.
Riker and his shift are still on duty. Data ENTERS.
PICARD
Mister Data... I need a tactical
projection of possible future
Romulan deployments along the
Neutral Zone. Access all
Federation records on the subject
and then report to my Ready Room.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE 16.
21 CONTINUED:
DATA
That is a very general request,
Captain. Is there a more specific
area you wish me to study?
Picard glances at T'Pel and she shakes her head.
PICARD
No.
Data sits down at the station and begins to work.
Picard and T'Pel head for Ready Room.
PICARD
(to Riker)
Set course one-three-zero mark
two-four-six. Warp seven.
Data turns around at this command and Riker is a little
surprised.
RIKER
That course will take us very
close to the Neutral Zone,
Captain.
PICARD
I'm aware of that. Proceed.
Picard and T'Pel EXIT to Ready Room. Riker is fairly
itching with questions, but he knows his duty.
RIKER
Lay in the course.
The Supernumerary at Con works the console. Data turns
back to the console and begins working.
DATA (V.O.)
It is fortunate that I am able
to perform my duties without
emotional distractions. If that
were not the case, a sudden course
correction toward the Neutral Zone
would make me very... nervous.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 17.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
22 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Moving at warp speed.
DATA (V.O.)
Personal Log: Supplemental.
Commander Maddox, there are still
many dynamics of social
interaction which I do not
understand.
22A INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker and his shift still on duty. Data is working at
the aft science station... after a few seconds, he
stands and goes over to the Ready Room door.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing over above
action)
The belief among humans that a
captain must remain distant from
his crew is puzzling. Captain
Picard and I have worked together
closely for over three years...
Data has arrived at the Ready Room.
23 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard and T'Pel are seated. The door CHIMES.
PICARD
Come.
Data ENTERS.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing over above
action)
... and yet I cannot truthfully
refer to him as my friend. I find
that thought to be...
disappointing.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 18.
23 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Based on your analysis, what is
the current Romulan strategy
behind the deployment of their
ships in this sector?
DATA
Their ships are deployed to
support a policy of confrontation
designed to test Federation
defenses along the Neutral Zone.
PICARD
Do you predict any change in the
near future?
DATA
I project a ninety percent
probability that they will
continue to pursue this policy.
PICARD
Are there any indications of a
more conciliatory attitude on
their part?
DATA
(beat)
No, sir.
Picard looks at T'Pel. She is unperturbed by this
information.
T'PEL
Caution is clearly called for,
Captain. However, the mission
must proceed as planned.
PICARD
Starfleet Command agrees with you,
Ambassador. But I would feel
better if you would consent to
an escort or...
T'Pel pointedly looks away from Picard toward Data.
Picard understands her concern.
PICARD
(reluctant)
Thank you, Mister Data.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 19.
23 CONTINUED: (2)
Data EXITS.
CUT TO:
24 OMITTED
25 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
Data ENTERS. He crosses to the food replicator.
DATA
Feline supplement seventy-four.
A small dish of food MATERIALIZES and Data takes it.
He sets the dish down near a wall and then goes over
to the desk unit.
26 NEW ANGLE
as a CAT walks over to the dish of food and begins
eating.
27 ON DATA
as he sits at the desk. He places his hand on the
console and a small series of LIGHTS COME ON in
response.
DATA
Computer, run fluidic sensor
diagnostic.
LIGHTS BLINK on the console and Data waits patiently.
His cat jumps up into his lap and Data automatically
begins to pet him.
COMPUTER VOICE
Diagnostic complete. All systems
functioning within normal
parameters.
The door CHIMES.
DATA
Come in.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO 20.
28 NEW ANGLE
as O'Brien ENTERS. He's upset, but somewhat
apologetic.
O'BRIEN
Am I intruding, Commander?
DATA
No.
(beat)
Would you care to sit down?
O'Brien sits... he's very agitated, having trouble
saying what's on his mind... he gets up again...
starts to say something... changes his mind... moves
about uncomfortably.
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
When one of my friends is
distraught, I know that I should
attempt to make him more
comfortable.
Data stands and goes over to the food replicator.
DATA
May I offer you some refreshment,
chief?
O'BRIEN
No, thank you, sir. First of
all... I'd like to apologize for
this morning in Ten Forward...
DATA
There is no need to apologize.
I was not offended.
(beat)
Perhaps you would like a pillow
or a more comfortable chair to
sit upon.
O'BRIEN
Uh... no sir. Thank you, sir.
DATA
Would you care to listen to music?
Brahms? Aurelia? Mexler?
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 21.
28 CONTINUED:
O'BRIEN
No, sir... really... I'm fine.
I came here to... to ask for your
help.
(beat)
It's about Keiko... I'd like you
to talk to her... convince her
to go through with the wedding.
DATA
Would Counselor Troi not be a more
appropriate choice to speak with
Keiko?
O'BRIEN
She already has... it didn't
help.
(beat)
You've known her longer than I
have... I just thought she might
listen to you.
O'Brien's really having a hard time with this... a man
very much in love and feeling powerless to do anything.
O'BRIEN
(continuing)
She won't even talk to me...
DATA
I do not know what to say to her.
O'BRIEN
Just talk with her... try to make
her see reason. She's going off
half-cocked and not thinking this
through. You've worked with her
for a long time... she respects
your opinion.
Data thinks for a second... decides to do it.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO 21A.
28 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
Perhaps she has not fully analyzed
her decision.
O'BRIEN
(relieved)
Thank you, sir. I won't forget
this.
As O'Brien EXITS, Data thinks for a beat... then stands
and heads for the door.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 22.
28 CONTINUED: (3)
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
Commander Maddox, I noted that
Keiko was quite calm and rational
when she informed me of her
decision this morning.
CUT TO:
28A INT. CORRIDOR
Data walking to the Arboretum.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
Therefore, I can predict that
she will respond to an objective
analysis of the situation based
on the available facts.
29 INT. ARBORETUM
Data ENTERS. The Arboretum is a large, well-kept
nursery... lots of trees, bushes, flowers, etc. Keiko
(in lab coat) is staring at a flowering plant, lost
in thought.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing over above
action)
It is fortunate that she has not
let emotional considerations cloud
her judgement. It should make
my task much simpler.
Keiko notices Data. She's not as sure of herself as
earlier in the day. The decision is starting to weigh
heavily upon her and she's a little emotionally fragile
right now.
KEIKO
Hi.
DATA
Am I disturbing you?
KEIKO
No...
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO 22A.
29 CONTINUED:
DATA
There is a high likelihood that
your decision to cancel the
wedding was an error.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 23.
29 CONTINUED: (2)
KEIKO
(startled)
What?
DATA
I believe you made an incorrect
analysis of the facts at hand.
Keiko didn't expect this from Data and it takes her a
few seconds to get her bearings.
KEIKO
What do you mean?
DATA
You do not seem happy.
KEIKO
Well, no...
DATA
Your decision was based on the
assumption that cancelling the
wedding would bring you happiness.
That has proved to be incorrect.
KEIKO
Data... it's not that simple.
DATA
Since your action did not produce
the desired results, the most
advisable solution is to
re-examine the decision-making
process and look for errors.
Keiko feels pressured, boxed in... her feelings of pain
and guilt start to get closer to the surface... she's
defensive.
KEIKO
I knew what I was doing. It's
my decision.
DATA
That fact is not in dispute.
However, you may have acted with
undue haste... and in doing so,
you have unintentionally hurt
Chief O'Brien's feelings.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 24.
29 CONTINUED: (3)
KEIKO
(suddenly angry)
I did what I had to! Why are you
doing this? I thought you were
my friend.
DATA
I am your friend.
KEIKO
Then leave me alone.
DATA
If I have offended---
She backs away from him... tears mixing with the anger.
KEIKO
Just... leave me alone.
She EXITS. On Data's troubled reaction...
DATA (V.O.)
It is clear that I need guidance
to resolve this situation.
Counselor Troi's advice should
be useful.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 24A.
30
thru OMITTED
31
31A INT. TROI'S OFFICE
CLOSE ON a cup, as TROI pours tea into it. MOVE WITH
HER as she picks up the cup, crosses the room and sits
down on the couch with Data. (This action must be long
enough for Data's voice-over to be heard.)
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing over above
action)
In many ways, she is the friend
that I understand the least. Her
life and her duties are predicated
on her understanding and
perception of emotions. Since
I have none, no doubt she finds
me as much of a mystery as I find
her.
DATA
Chief O'Brien talks to me... Keiko
talks to you... why do they not
talk to each other?
TROI
(smiles)
That's a good question, Data.
I wish I had a good answer for
you. Perhaps when they're ready,
they will.
DATA
Many aspects of this situation
are puzzling. I have been
studying relevant texts on the
subject of marriage, but I have
not found a suitable guide.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 25.
31A CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
A suitable guide for what?
DATA
In an effort to be helpful, I
am trying to calculate the
variables involved in a successful
marriage.
TROI
Good luck.
DATA
There are many different
opinions. On Galvin Five, a
marriage is considered successful
only if children are produced
within a year of the wedding.
Andorian marriages require groups
of four people unless two---
TROI
Data... would you like my advice
on how to help them?
(off his nod)
Don't. This is something they
need to work out for themselves
now.
DATA
But I am their friend. Should
I not stand with them in a time
of difficulty?
TROI
There are many ways of helping
a friend... sometimes the best
way is to leave them alone.
Data thinks about that for a second.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 26.
31A CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
Do you believe marriage to be the
right decision for them?
TROI
I don't know. They are very much
in love, but sometimes that isn't
enough. Marriage is an agreement
to share who you are with someone
else... to spend your lives
together... to grow old together.
Beat as Data thinks about this.
DATA
(concerned)
'To grow old together?' Is that
an integral component of
marriage?
TROI
(cautious)
Why do you ask?
DATA
Although I am an android, I have
not excluded the possibility that
I too may someday marry.
TROI
There's nothing wrong with that.
DATA
I believe I have much to offer
a potential mate, however we
cannot grow old together,
Counselor, because I will not grow
old.
TROI
(smiles)
You do have a lot to offer,
Data...
T'PEL'S COM VOICE
Commander Data, this is Ambassador
T'Pel. Please report to my
quarters.
DATA
(hits communicator)
Acknowledged.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 26A.
32 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship at warp.
33 INT. T'PEL'S QUARTERS
(No windows... similar to the quarters in "Sarek")
T'Pel is pacing, a little restless for a Vulcan, but
not nervous. The door CHIMES.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO 27.
33 CONTINUED:
T'PEL
Enter.
Data ENTERS. T'Pel sits at the table... an impassive
look on her face.
T'PEL
You have a priority three
clearance aboard the Enterprise?
DATA
That is correct, Ambassador.
T'PEL
I require information on this
ship's defense and navigational
systems. Access code kappa alpha
four-six-zero-one-seven-zero-four.
DATA
(processes for a second)
That code is valid.
T'PEL
What is the field strength of the
ship's deflector shields at
maximum output?
DATA
May I ask what is the purpose for
this request?
T'PEL
I require the information.
DATA
I have the same safeguards as the
ship's computer. Therefore, I
must report any inquiry regarding
restricted information to the
Captain along with a report
stating the nature and purpose
of the inquiry.
T'Pel's eyes narrow a bit as she reconsiders for a
moment. Data frowns in puzzlement.
DATA
Your reaction suggests that you
do not wish the Captain to be
informed of your inquiry.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO 28.
33 CONTINUED: (2)
T'PEL
(cool)
No. I was not interested in the
information. I was curious as
to your security safeguards.
They appear to be adequate.
(beat)
Cancel request. You may leave.
Data EXITS.
34 INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Data ENTERS from T'Pel's quarters. He heads for a
Turbolift.
DATA (V.O.)
Commander Maddox, I have often
wished for the sense that humans
call intuition or instinct.
Since Vulcans do not lie, I must
accept the Ambassador's
explanation... but I still wish
I could have a... gut feeling
to back up this conclusion.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 29.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
35 OMITTED
35A INT. CORRIDOR
Data steps up to the keypad outside the Holodeck doors
and presses a button.
COMPUTER VOICE
Program Crusher Four in progress.
Data EXITS to the Holodeck.
36 INT. HOLODECK/DANCE STUDIO
The Studio is plain: wood floor, mirror, practice beam.
Data ENTERS. Beverly is already here warming up. She
sees Data and comes over... she's excited to be
dancing again.
BEVERLY
Hi.
(re: the room)
Whatta ya think? It's a recreation
of the studio where I took my
first dance lesson.
She says it with affectionate nostalgia... Data can't
appreciate the emotional attachment.
DATA
It appears to be quite suitable,
Doctor.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 30.
36 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
All right, then. Let's start with
something real simple.
She taps out a very rudimentary step.
BEVERLY
Go ahead, try it.
Data repeats the move smoothly.
BEVERLY
(surprised)
Good! Now try this...
A slightly more complex step... again Data picks it
up without trouble, but he keeps his arms stiffly at
his sides.
BEVERLY
Wait a minute...
(Data stops)
Try it again, but watch my
arms...
She repeats the step using her arms... Data tries
again... uses his arms in exact imitation of Beverly.
BEVERLY
(shocked at his skill)
And... you say you're never done
this... ?!
DATA
That is correct. Perhaps it would
be beneficial to show me the final
lesson.
BEVERLY
Okay...
She does a more complex dance routine. Data looks for
a moment... then joins her, matching her step for step.
As they finish with a quick flourish...
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 30A.
36 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY
That was the easiest lesson I've
ever given.
DATA
Then I have succeeded in learning
how to dance?
BEVERLY
You seem to have... picked up the
basics.
DATA
Thank you, Doctor. I am now ready
to dance at the wedding.
BEVERLY
(reacts)
Wedding?
DATA
Keiko's wedding.
BEVERLY
But you never... you didn't say
it was for the wedding.
DATA
Is that important?
BEVERLY
Well... yes. They don't do a
lot of tap dancing at weddings...
DATA
Why not?
BEVERLY
Because... well... actually I'm
not exactly sure, Data. But we'd
better try a style of dancing
they will do at the wedding...
Computer, run "Blue Moon".
The MUSIC STARTS. (Other songs: "My Romance," "Night
& Day," "Constantly," "Moon Glow," or "Dancing in the
Dark.")
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 31.
36 CONTINUED: (3)
Beverly positions his arms correctly and then starts to
dance...
BEVERLY
Compared to what we were just
doing, it's very simple. Just
follow me. One, two, three,
four---
Data doesn't get this at all... he quickly makes a
wrong move and steps on her foot.
BEVERLY
No, no... you're trying to---Ow!
Move more slowly... that's it...
no, now you're--Ow! Stop music.
MUSIC STOPS.
DATA
I am sorry.
BEVERLY
I don't get it... you picked up
tap dancing so quickly...
DATA
I cannot reproduce your
performance if I cannot see your
feet.
BEVERLY
(now she understands)
You need something to copy. You
can't just... dance?
DATA
No, Doctor.
She looks at him with wonder and compassion... amazed
at this simple inability by someone so incredibly
gifted. Her heart warms... she finally takes his arms
again.
BEVERLY
All right... this time, watch my
feet. Computer, start music.
(the music starts)
Don't try to imitate me. You
have to lead.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 31A.
36 CONTINUED: (4)
DATA
Lead where?
BEVERLY
Indicate to your partner where
you're going to step.
DATA
How is this accomplished... ?
BEVERLY
Watch me, I'll lead...
(they switch arms)
Notice I don't repeat the same
pattern over and over... I
improvise... Good... Now you
lead...
(they switch positions
again)
Look up... into my eyes...
Good... You're holding me too
tight, Data...
DATA
This is a very complex set of
variables to coordinate.
BEVERLY
You're doing fine... now smile,
like you're enjoying yourself...
He puts on a pleasant face...
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 32.
36 CONTINUED: (5)
NURSE'S COM VOICE
Doctor Crusher please report to
Sickbay.
The interruption breaks their rhythm and Data steps on
her toes again.
BEVERLY
(wincing, hits
communicator)
Is it Lieutenant Juarez?
NURSE'S COM VOICE
Yes, Doctor. Her contractions
are now one minute apart.
BEVERLY
I'm on my way.
(to Data)
Why don't you try it with an...
artificial partner for a little
while? Don't be afraid to
experiment.
DATA
I will. Thank you, Doctor.
She EXITS with a slight limp.
37 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
DATA
Computer, create dance partner,
female.
A FEMALE DANCER APPEARS. She smiles sweetly at Data
and he takes her in his arms.
DATA
Begin music.
The MUSIC STARTS and as Data tries to dance we...
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 33.
38 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship at warp.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 34.
39 OMITTED
40 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Data ENTERS. Riker's shift still on duty. Riker is
telling a joke to the Supernumeraries at Tactical and
the Aft Science station. Data watches Riker as he
moves to Ops and takes his station. Data's V.O. can be
heard over Riker's joke.
RIKER
... he still won't talk... so they
put the Count's head on the
chopping block... 'one more
chance' says the Queen. 'No' says
the Count. The headsman swings
his axe and just as the blade
falls, the Count says 'Wait, wait,
I'll talk!' but it was too late.
And the moral to the story is
don't hatchet your counts before
they chicken.
DATA (V.O.)
(over the above)
Commander Riker's easy-going
manner and sense of humor is
fascinating. It is one reason
why he is so popular among the
crew. I believe it may also be
partly responsible for his success
in matters of love. There may
be a possible correlation between
humor and sex... the need for more
research is indicated.
The Supernumeraries groan at the joke, but Riker is
pleased with himself and moves back to Command. Data
notices something on his console.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 35.
40 CONTINUED:
DATA
Commander, we have reached the
designated coordinates.
RIKER
All stop.
(to com)
Captain Picard to the Bridge.
Picard and T'Pel ENTER from Ready Room. Picard is
grim.
PICARD
Hold position. Long range scan.
Picard looks at the viewscreen for a tense beat...
everyone waiting, unsure what's coming next.
DATA
I have detected a ship in the
Neutral Zone, Captain.
Configuration... Romulan Warbird.
Picard looks to T'Pel... she's pleased by the news.
Picard's grim expression doesn't alter and he does not
look away from her...
PICARD
Yellow Alert.
T'Pel disapproves, but neither of them say anything...
they stare at each other in a silent battle of wills as
the Bridge goes to condition yellow. Worf ENTERS and
goes to his station. Picard finally turns away from
T'Pel and back toward the viewer.
PICARD
Mister Worf, hail the Warbird.
WORF
(works console)
Aye, sir.
(beat)
They are responding... text only
Captain.
(reads message)
We are to proceed to the agreed
coordinates.
Picard takes another beat to think this over.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE 36.
40 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Set course zero three seven mark
zero zero five, warp four. Take
us into the Neutral Zone, Ensign.
There are reactions around the Bridge the Supernumerary
at Con carries out the order.
41 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship goes into warp.
42 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
As before.
WORF
(reading console)
Captain, the Warbird is holding
position. In three minutes we
will be within phaser range.
PICARD
Red Alert.
T'Pel reacts... she gives Picard a warning look.
PICARD
My crew knows their duty,
Ambassador. They will take no
provocative action... without my
order.
There is something close to anger on T'Pel's face, but
she maintains her cool Vulcan reserve. She taps in
some numbers at one of the Command terminals.
T'PEL
Hold position at these
coordinates.
RIKER
(glances at his
terminal)
Slow to half impulse.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE 37.
42 CONTINUED:
T'PEL
(to Worf)
Open a channel.
Worf looks to Picard and he nods agreement.
WORF
(works console)
Open.
T'PEL
This is Ambassador T'Pel. I have
arrived.
43
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44
45 ON VIEWER (OPTICAL) - INTERCUT AS NEEDED
The image of MENDAK, a Romulan Admiral, comes on the
screen. His attitude is neutral... a shrewd negotiator
careful not to give anything away.
MENDAK
I am Admiral Mendak.
T'PEL
There is no established protocol
for a meeting of this nature.
The logical course is for me to
transport aboard your ship and
begin the negotiations.
MENDAK
(noncommittal)
Yes...
(looks at Picard)
Captain, I note your defensive
systems have been activated.
Picard glances at Worf and receives a quick nod in
return.
PICARD
As are yours, Admiral.
MENDAK
(smiles)
It was not meant as an
accusation...
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE 38.
45 CONTINUED:
MENDAK (Cont'd)
(to T'Pel)
Indeed, I salute your show of
strength. Ambassador, we are
honored by your presence. You
may transport aboard at your
convenience.
T'PEL
The honor is mine.
The view screen returns to a shot of the Romulan ship.
T'Pel turns to Picard... more than a trace of arrogance
in her attitude.
T'PEL
Instruct your Transporter Room
to stand-by. I will beam to their
ship without further delay.
Picard is reluctant... he makes one last attempt.
PICARD
(quiet)
Ambassador, I must once again urge
you to reconsider. The Enterprise
can accommodate a Romulan
delegation without sacrificing
security or---
T'PEL
(withering)
Captain Picard, I find your
arguments illogical. Please carry
out my instructions.
She EXITS to Turbolift. Riker and Picard exchange a
look of exasperation with the Ambassador.
PICARD
(to com)
Bridge to Transporter Room Three.
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
O'Brien here.
PICARD
Prepare to beam Ambassador T'Pel
to the Romulan ship.
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE 39.
45 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(to Worf)
Maintain a lock on her signal
once she's aboard their vessel.
At the first sign of trouble I
want to be able to bring her
back.
WORF
Understood.
46 NEW ANGLE
as Worf reads his console.
WORF
Transporter activated...
Worf reacts with alarm at something on the console just
as O'Brien's voice comes over the com...
WORF
Captain---!
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
Transporter emergency! I'm
losing her signal!
WORF
Boosting power to autosequencers.
DATA
Engaging computer override.
RIKER
(to com, urgent)
O'Brien what's happening down
there?
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
I'm losing the pattern... trying
to re-establish...
An ominous silence... everyone on the Bridge waits for
a long, tense beat...
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE 40.
46 CONTINUED:
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
(defeated)
I'm sorry, sir... I wasn't able
to retrieve the signal... the
Ambassador's dead.
On Picard's reaction...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR 41.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
47 OMITTED
47A INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Picard, Data, and Riker are listening to O'Brien's
report. Geordi, Beverly and a MEDICAL TECHNICIAN are
examining the Transporter pad in the b.g. with a couple
of tricorders. The Technician has a carrying case into
which residual samples from the Transporter pad are
being placed. Data's V.O. can be heard over the
following...
O'BRIEN
The signal lock wasn't broken,
sir. I had just entered the
transfer sequence when the
Ambassador's pattern began to
break up. I tried to go to
emergency manual control, but the
pattern deteriorated too rapidly
and...
(shakes his head)
DATA (V.O.)
(over the above)
Personal Log: Supplemental. The
risks aboard a starship are
accepted by all who serve, but
I have never failed to observe
a deep emotional response to the
loss of a comrade. It is at times
like this that I greatly miss the
ability to share human feelings.
DATA
(to Picard)
Captain, there is no prior record
of this type of accident occurring
on a starship. Back-up systems
and safeguards are designed to
prevent just such an occurrence.
Geordi comes over from the Transporter pad.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FOUR 42.
47A CONTINUED:
GEORDI
I can't find any system flaws in
the unit, sir. All the
Engineering status reports were
normal. None of the backups were
activated and the autosequencers
all functioned normally.
PICARD
Any prior malfunctions with this
Transporter unit?
O'BRIEN
No, sir. In fact, we replaced
the transition coils only a week
ago.
RIKER
Could there have been some kind
of interference from the Romulans?
O'BRIEN
Nothing that I could see... their
shields were down... there was
no power interruption... no
subspace bias.
PICARD
(to Geordi)
I want that unit pulled and its
systems checked again. I also
want a level one diagnostic
performed on all Transporters.
GEORDI
Aye, Captain.
Geordi EXITS. Beverly has finished her work. The
Technician EXITS carrying the medical case.
BEVERLY
Her molecular structure
dissipated instantly once the
pattern was lost. There were a
few organic compounds left on the
pad, but there's not enough
material for an autopsy.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FOUR 43.
47A CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
To die in a Transporter
accident... Hardly a fitting end
for one of the Federation's most
honored diplomats.
A quiet moment as they contemplate the death of the
Ambassador.
WORF'S COM VOICE
Bridge to Captain. Admiral Mendak
wishes to speak with you.
Picard knows what's coming and he's not looking forward
to it. On Picard...
CUT TO:
48
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49
49A INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INTERCUT WITH VIEWSCREEN (OPTICALL)
Picard, Data, Riker, and Worf. Mendak is on the
viewscreen.
MENDAK
We're still waiting, Captain.
Is there a problem?
Picard hesitates for only a moment... but there's no
way to hide this.
PICARD
There's been... an accident.
Ambassador T'Pel... was killed
in a Transporter malfunction.
Mendak is surprised... takes a second to digest this
information... then his eyes narrow and he looks at
Picard with suspicion.
MENDAK
What kind of malfunction?
PICARD
We're investigating that right
now. I'm sure that---
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FOUR 44.
49A CONTINUED:
MENDAK
I should have known the Federation
wasn't serious about this
conference.
PICARD
Admiral, I can assure you that
the Federation places the highest
priority on this mission and its
goal.
Mendak isn't buying this... but his attitude shows
grudging admiration.
MENDAK
Well played, Captain... well
played. Starfleet opposes
normalization of relations with
the Romulan Empire and so you are
ordered to create... an accident.
PICARD
You're mistaken. I am ready and
willing to discuss the
establishment of full diplomatic
relations under the same terms
as Ambassador T'Pel.
MENDAK
(derisive laugh)
A generous offer, since you know
that we were only willing to
negotiate with T'Pel.
(shakes head)
I salute you again, Captain. It
was a maneuver worthy of a
Romulan. I suggest we both leave
the Neutral Zone before there
is... another accident.
The image goes blank. Ominous silence fills the
Bridge. Finally...
PICARD
Set course for Federation
territory, warp two.
The Supernumerary at Con works the console.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR 45.
49A CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(continuing)
Engage.
(to Data)
Mister Data, take charge of the
investigation. Study computer
logs, sensor information...
everything. I refuse to believe
this was a simple malfunction.
DATA
Yes, sir.
Data EXITS to Turbolift.
CUT TO:
50 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Data working at the pool table.
DATA (V.O.)
Captain Picard was the person who
first interested me in the works
of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle.
51 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
A short time later. Data and Geordi running some tests
on a console... Geordi getting frustrated.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
I have subsequently become a great
admirer of the fictional detective
Sherlock Holmes and his ability
to solve mysteries by careful
examination of the available
evidence.
52 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Data and O'Brien running tests on the Transporter...
objects DEMATERIALIZE and REMATERIALIZE.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR 46.
52 CONTINUED:
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
I have found Holmes' methodology
of deductive reasoning to be quite
useful in performing my duties.
One of his adages is that once
you have eliminated the
impossible...
53 INT. SICKBAY
Data ENTERS. Beverly is working at a lab table with
a large scanning/analysis device with a single computer
screen and keypad built into it.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
... whatever remains, however
improbable, must be the truth.
BEVERLY
I'm afraid I can't give you
another lesson right now, Data.
DATA
That is not my purpose. I wish
to examine the remains of
Ambassador T'Pel found on the
Transporter pad.
BEVERLY
I'm working on my report right now.
DATA
Have you compared the genetic
code with the Ambassador's last
recorded Transporter ID trace?
BEVERLY
No... that's not part of the
standard procedure. Why?
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR 47.
53 CONTINUED:
DATA
(hesitates)
I could be pursuing an untamed
ornithoid without cause.
She looks at him blankly for a moment.
BEVERLY
A wild goose chase?
Data nods.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/24/90 - ACT FOUR 48.
53 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY
Okay... let's see what happens...
Computer, access Transporter ID
trace of Ambassador T'Pel.
53A INSERT (OPTICAL)
Transporter information comes up on the terminal
screen.
53B RETURN TO SCENE - INTERCUT AS NEEDED (OPTICAL)
BEVERLY
All right... there's the genetic
record of the Ambassador when she
beamed aboard the Enterprise.
Beverly takes a small disk containing some organic
material and sets it into a slot in the machine. She
begins to work the console and now genetic information
from the material comes up on the other side of the
screen. Beverly begins to run both sets of information
through a test... the information on both sides should
be virtually identical.
BEVERLY
Now, the breakdown of the
organic material found on the
Transporter pad should be
identical.
(beat as she reads
screen)
Mitochondrial structure fits all
general parameters... no change
in the nucleotide bases...
The test STOPS and the two screens highlight sections
of the genetic code that are DIFFERENT.
BEVERLY
(frowns)
There's a slight discrepancy in
the base pair sequence.
She runs another test... the screens then STOP on
another section of code that's DIFFERENT.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/24/90 - ACT FOUR 48A.
53B CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
(to Data)
Chemically, these are identical...
however, the organic sample from
the Transporter is showing
numerous single-bit errors... like
replicated material.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR 49.
53B CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
Can you postulate an explanation
for the discrepancy?
BEVERLY
I'd say the DNA was either mutated
by the Transporter during the
rematerialization process...
DATA
(he expected this)
A supposition not supported by
the Transporter records.
BEVERLY
Or these aren't the remains of
the Ambassador.
On their reactions...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 50.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
54 INT. READY ROOM
Data, Geordi, Riker, and Picard.
DATA
(to Picard)
The only abnormality found during
my investigation was a temporary
increase in the matter to energy
signal ratio. This fluctuation
was well within operating
parameters and would normally not
invite further consideration.
However, due to the circumstances,
I decided to investigate the
possibility that a second
Transporter signal had caused the
fluctuation. Although this was
highly improbable, it was the only
remaining theory.
RIKER
A second transporter signal?
From where?
DATA
From the Devoras.
GEORDI
Romulan transporters operate on
similar subspace frequencies to
our own. With minor adjustments
they could be made to simulate
our own transporter carrier wave.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 51.
54 CONTINUED:
PICARD
So they beamed the Ambassador off
our own pad.
DATA
While simultaneously a small
amount of genetically similar
material was left in the
Ambassador's place.
RIKER
To make us believe she died as
a result of the 'malfunction.'
DATA
Yes, sir.
PICARD
(hits communicator)
Mister Worf, where is the Devoras?
WORF'S COM VOICE
The ship is still in the Neutral
Zone...
(BEGIN DATA V.O.)
... on course zero seven nine mark
one two five... speed warp two.
RIKER
Heading for home.
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
The safest and most logical
decision in this situation is to
contact Starfleet and await
further instructions. However,
based on past experience, I
project only a seventeen percent
chance Captain Picard will choose
that alternative.
Picard thinks for a few seconds... gets up, moves to
the window and looks out for a few moments before
making the decision. (His action must be long enough
to cover Data's voice-over.)
PICARD
Red Alert. All hands stand to
battlestations.
They all EXIT.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 51A.
55 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS
Riker, Geordi, Data, and Picard ENTER from Ready Room
and take their positions.
PICARD
Lay in an intercept course to the
Romulan ship.
RIKER
Shields up, load all torpedo bays,
stand-by phasers.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE 52.
55 CONTINUED:
DATA
Course laid in, Captain.
PICARD
Warp factor eight. Engage.
56 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship at warp.
57 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
As before.
PICARD
Open a channel to the Devoras.
WORF
Aye, sir.
(works console)
No response.
DATA
The Devoras is dropping out of
warp... their weapon systems are
powering up.
PICARD
Go to impulse power.
DATA
Aye, sir.
Worf sees something on his console.
WORF
Message coming in, sir.
PICARD
On screen.
58 ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL) - INTERCUT AS NEEDED
Mendak's image appears.
MENDAK
Captain Picard, you agreed to
leave the Neutral Zone without---
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE 53.
58 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(firm)
Admiral Mendak, you are holding
our Ambassador captive.
A wisp of a smile plays about Mendak's lips... he seems
to enjoy this a little.
MENDAK
I can assure you... there is no
one being held captive aboard this
ship.
PICARD
We know about the Transporter
'malfunction' and that you are
holding Ambassador T'Pel.
Mendak waits for a beat... then nods to someone o.s.
WORF
Captain, Romulan Warbird
decloaking to starboard!
59 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & ROMULANS (OPTICAL)
Another Romulan ship DECLOAKS and now two Romulans are
facing the Enterprise.
60 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
As before. (Intercut with Viewscreen)
MENDAK
I suggest you leave... now.
Picard will not be moved.
PICARD
It is my responsibility to protect
the lives of Federation citizens.
I will not permit this abduction
to succeed..
Mendak isn't taking him seriously yet.
MENDAK
Captain, you're not going to start
an incident which might---
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 54.
60 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(final)
I am prepared to take whatever
action is necessary to obtain the
Ambassador's return.
Mendak takes Picard's measure for a moment... as we
CUT BETWEEN Picard and Mendak, we hear Data's V.O...
DATA (V.O.)
(over above action)
In poker, there is a moment when
a player must decide if an
opponent is being deceptive or
actually holds a winning hand.
This decision is based not only
on the odds, but also on an
appraisal of the man. Is he
bluffing or does he have the
cards?
Mendak finally sees that Picard means business.
MENDAK
Fortunately... I'm not ready to
start a war today...
Mendak gestures to someone o.s. and Ambassador T'Pel
moves into view, wearing a ROMULAN UNIFORM. There are
shocked reactions around the Bridge.
RIKER
T'Pel?
T'PEL
Sub-Commander Selok, actually.
It's all clear to Picard now.
PICARD
A spy.
MENDAK
A patriot, Captain... she has
performed her service to the
Empire with distinction.
T'PEL/SELOK
(smiles)
Thank you for your... help,
Captain.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE 55.
60 CONTINUED: (2)
MENDAK
You can see now that we are not
holding one of your citizens...
and we thank you for returning
our sister to us.
(voice hardens)
But my patience has limits... the
game is over. I expect you to
leave peacefully. Now.
The transmission ENDS.
WORF
Sir, long-range scanners show
three more Romulan ships moving
into this sector.
Picard takes that in... looks at Riker.
RIKER
(quiet)
Some days you get the bear, some
days the bear gets you.
Picard sees the only rational course of action.
PICARD
Reverse course... take us back
to Federation territory, warp six.
Engage.
61 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & ROMULANS (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise turns and moves away.
62 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
As before... PUSH IN on Data.
DATA (V.O.)
Captain Picard once drew an
analogy between life and a chess
game... he said that the loss of
a single piece does not concede
the game itself.
Data glances over his shoulder at the others on the
Bridge. People are returning to normal business. The
Red Alert indicators turn OFF.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 56.
62 CONTINUED:
DATA (V.O.)
The Captain has also said that
out of the ashes of defeat rise
the victorious dreams of men.
I find that to be a worthy
philosophy and I have incorporated
it into my programming.
CUT TO:
63 INT. ARBORETUM
Keiko is scanning a tree with a tricorder. In contrast
to her earlier attitude, she is bright and cheerful.
Data ENTERS.
DATA
Keiko, I need your help.
(off her surprised look)
I have offended you and need to
find a way to rectify my mistake.
I am not sure what to do.
KEIKO
You didn't offend me.
DATA
I should not have interfered.
It would be best if I apologized.
KEIKO
It would be best if you got
dressed.
(off his reaction)
For the wedding?
DATA
But...
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 57.
63 CONTINUED:
KEIKO
Oh, come here... I have a
beautiful carnation for the
father of the bride... don't be
nervous now...
As she goes off to get it...
DATA
(to Keiko, as she
leaves)
I am not nervous.
(beat, to himself)
I am just... confused.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 58.
64 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship stopped in space.
65 INT. TEN FORWARD - ON DATA
He is looking at something o.s.... Japanese wedding
MUSIC (called gagaku) is playing in the b.g. After
a few seconds, MOVE TO reveal Data (dress uniform, with
a boutonniere) standing in Ten Forward, which is
decorated for the wedding. This is a celebration of
two cultures (Japanese & Irish) and there should
fixtures from both.
66 NEW ANGLE
Picard is standing in front of the center window with
O'Brien before him and Geordi standing in place as best
man. (All three in dress uniforms) A white,
earthenware goblet sits on a table next to O'Brien.
Riker and Troi (in standard uniforms) are standing to
one side and there are SUPERNUMERARIES gathered around.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 59.
67 ON KEIKO
She is kneeling in prayer off to one side of the room.
She is wearing a semi-traditional Japanese wedding
kimono of black silk, with a few modern touches.
Data waits just behind her. Keiko finishes her silent
prayer to her ancestors and stands. Data takes her
arm and they walk toward O'Brien.
68 NEW ANGLE
as Data and Keiko move to O'Brien. Data hands the
bride to him and then he takes the goblet from the
table and hands it to Keiko. She drinks from it in
three quick sips and then hands it to O'Brien. He also
drinks in three sips. Data takes the goblet and sets
it back on the table. Everyone now looks to Picard
PICARD
Since the time of the first wooden
sailing ships, all captains have
enjoyed the happy privilege of
joining two people in the bonds
of matrimony. And so now it is
my honor to unite you Keiko
Ishikawa, and you Miles Edward
O'Brien together in marriage here
in the sight of your friends and
family.
MOVE TO Data as he watches the ceremony.
DATA (V.O.)
(over part of the above)
There are still many human
emotions I do not fully
comprehend... anger, hatred,
revenge...
69 ON O'BRIEN & KEIKO
as O'Brien kisses Keiko... and everyone CHEERS. The
Japanese music is replaced by a bright, lively, IRISH
TUNE and people gather round to congratulate the happy
couple.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
But I am not mystified by the
desire to be loved...
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE 60.
70 ON DATA & KEIKO
a short time later as Data dances gracefully with the
new bride.
DATA (V.O.)
(continuing)
... the need for friendship...
these are things I do understand.
As they dance...
CUT TO:
71 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship moving at warp speed.
72 INT. NURSERY
Data ENTERS (now in standard uniform). The room is
quiet and dark. Picard (still in dress uniform) and
the Nurse are near a small cradle... the Nurse gesture
to the cradle and then walks away from Picard as if she
had just showed him the way over there. Picard looks
down for a beat and then notices Data.
DATA
(quietly)
I was looking for Doctor Crusher.
I wished to thank her for my...
He trails off, not wanting to give away her secret.
PICARD
(softly)
She just left.
He looks back into the cradle and Data moves over for
a better view.
DATA
The Juarez child?
PICARD
(nods)
A boy.
(beat)
At the same time we were facing
destruction... this small miracle
was taking place.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE 61.
73 NEW ANGLE
now including the JUAREZ BABY sleeping in the cradle.
Picard leans forward.
PICARD
(softly)
Welcome aboard.
CUT TO:
74 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Worf in Command and SUPERNUMERARIES (different from
Riker's shift) at the other stations. Data and his
shift ENTER from Turbolifts. This is night again, so
the Bridge lighting is DARK.
WORF
(stands)
All systems normal, sir. We are
on course for Adelphous Four.
Engineering is realigning the main
deflector dish, Sickbay reports
Lieutenant Umbato broke two ribs
during a Holodeck exercise, and
sensors continue to gather long
range information on the Murasaki
Quasar.
DATA
Very well. I have the Bridge.
WORF
Aye, sir.
DATA
(to com)
Begin night watch.
The LIGHTS DARKEN to signal the end of the 'day'.
Data's people smoothly take their positions and Worf
EXITS along with his shift. Data sits in Command and
contemplates the stars on the main viewer.
STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE 62.
74 CONTINUED:
DATA (V.O.)
If being human is not simply a
matter of being born flesh and
blood... if it is instead a way
of thinking, acting... and
feeling... then I am hopeful that
one day I will discover my own
humanity. Until then Commander
Maddox, I will continue...
learning, changing, growing...
and trying to become more than
what I am.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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