STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Angel One" 
                          #40271-115 
                              
                          Written by 
                         Patrick Barry 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Michael Rhodes 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
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                      REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                       NOVEMBER 9, 1987

               STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - CAST                 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Angel One"                               

                             CAST                               

                PICARD               BEATA
                RIKER                TRENT
                BEVERLY              ARIEL
                DATA                 RAMSEY
                TROI               
                TASHA              
                WORF                 Non-Speaking Roles
                GEORDI                SEVERAL MALE SECRETARIES
                WESLEY                TWO TALL WOMEN
                                      THREE MALE SURVIVORS
                                      FEMALE GUARDS
                Non-Speaking Roles    TWO NATIVE WOMEN
                 A BUDDY              NATIVE MEN
                 TRANSPORTER OPERATOR
                 CREWMEMBERS        

            STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Angel One" 

                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              Main bridge
              Corridor                 ANGEL ONE (PLANET)
              Transporter Room
              Holodeck Door            ANGEL ONE (SURFACE)
              Sickbay
              Doctor Crusher's Lab
              Captain's Ready Room
              Picard's Quarters
          
            ANGEL ONE
              Executive Office
              Great Hall
              Guest Quarters
              Hideout
              Holding Area

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Angel One"                               

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP AND PLANET (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise APPROACHES, bearing down as:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41636.9.
			As feared, our examination of the
			seven year overdue Federation
			freighter, Odin -- disabled by
			an asteroid collision -- revealed
			no survivors.

2    REVERSE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	to show the Enterprise APPROACHING a GREEN PLANET. As
	the Enterprise slows to assume an orbit:

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			However, three escape pods were
			missing, suggesting the
			possibility of survivors...

3    INT. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	The Green Planet is featured on the Main Viewer.
	PICARD, GEORDI, DATA, RIKER, TASHA and TROI at their
	stations.

					GEORDI
			Ready to begin orbit of Angel One,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Make it so, Mister La Forge. What
			kind of place is this, Data?

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          2.

3    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Angel One is a class M planet,
			supporting carbon-based flora and
			fauna, sparsely populated with
			intelligent life forms... similar
			in technological development to
			mid-twentieth-century Earth.

					GEORDI
			Just like being marooned at home.

					RIKER
			Assuming any survivors made it
			this far. Admittedly, it's the
			closest planet to the Odin. But
			the distance we've traveled in the
			past two days at warp one would've
			taken the Odin escape pods five
			months.

					DATA
			Five months, fourteen days, eleven
			hours, two minutes --

					RIKER
			Thank you, Data.

					DATA
			-- and fifty-seven seconds.

	During this, Tasha reacts to a display at her station.

					TASHA
			Captain, we're receiving an audio
			signal from Angel One.

					PICARD
			Starfleet was quite adamant that
			we maintain excellent diplomatic
			relations with this planet. Any
			other pertinent information before
			we reply, Mister Data? Their form
			of government would be a logical
			starting place.

					DATA
			Angel One has evolved into a
			constitutional oligarchy. It is
			governed by a parliamentary body
			consisting of six elected
			Mistresses, and headed by a female
			they refer to as "The Elected
			One."

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          3.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			It sounds very much like my own
			planet.

					WORF
				(aside to Data)
			Klingons appreciate strong women.

					RIKER
			How current is your information,
			Data?

					DATA
			A Federation vessel last visited
			this planet sixty-two years ago,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Except, let us hope, for the Odin
			escape pods.
				(then:)
			Since this is a female-dominated
			society, it might be more prudent
			if you made the initial contact,
			Counselor.

					TROI
				(nods, and:)
			Please open hailing frequencies.

					TASHA
			Hailing frequencies open.

					TROI
			This is Counselor Deanna Troi of
			the USS Enterprise.

					FEMALE'S COM VOICE
			I am Beata, The Elected One. How
			may we assist you, Counselor?

					TROI
			The Federation has neglected a
			visit to your planet for far too
			long. With your permission, we
			would like to correct that
			oversight.

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          4.

3    CONTINUED: (3)

					BEATA'S COM VOICE
			We feel in no way neglected,
			Counselor. A diplomatic courtesy
			call is neither expected nor
			required.

	REACTIONS at lack of hospitality. Troi pushes on:

					TROI
			We also come in search of possible
			survivors from one of our
			freighters.

					BEATA'S COM VOICE
			A brief visit will be tolerated.

	CLICK.

					TASHA
			They've broken off transmission.

					GEORDI
			Ever feel like you're not really
			wanted?

					PICARD
			That's their prerogative,
			Lieutenant.
				(then:)
			Prepare the away team, Number One.

					RIKER
			Aye, aye, sir.

	As Riker, Data, Troi and Tasha stand down, heading
	toward the turbolift, Picard returns his attention to
	the green planet on his Main Viewer.

4    INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR

	WESLEY and a BUDDY converge on the Holodeck entrance.
	As WE FOLLOW this excited twosome, WE PICK UP Riker
	(carrying a METALLIC BOX) Troi, Data and Tasha
	APPROACHING from the opposite direction.

					RIKER
			Where're you boys off to?

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          5.

4    CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Skiing, sir. Our instructor has
			us scheduled for the Swiss Alps,
			sir.

					RIKER
			Save us some deep powder.

					WESLEY
			No problem, sir. The Holodeck
			has all you'll ever need.

	All enjoy the enthusiasm of the boys as they HURRY INTO
	the Holodeck.

5    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and a transporter operator at the console as the
	away team ENTERS.

					RIKER
			The away team is ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Angel One's position in this
			quadrant may become strategically
			vital. The hope at Starfleet is
			that some day this planet could
			become a part of the Federation.

					RIKER
			We'll try to make a good impression,
			Captain.

	Riker, Troi, Tasha and Data take their places on the
	Transporter pad.

					PICARD
			Energize!

	The operator does. TRANSPORTER EFFECT. Then:

6    EXT. ANGEL ONE - DAY - ESTABLISH (OPTICAL)

	Lush vegetation surrounded by high-tech architecture.

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          6.

7    INT. ANGEL ONE EXECUTIVE OFFICE - DAY

	Steel and glass and concrete, with all the trappings
	of a Presidential Suite. The Elected One, BEATA, sits
	behind a huge desk. Dressed in utilitarian fashion,
	the woman is still very attractive. Hovering over her
	is TRENT, her personal secretary. He's shorter in
	stature, much more frail than Beata (as are all the
	men of this planet). In contrast to his boss, he's
	dressed in bright colors. Beata is busy scanning and
	signing papers that Trent places in front of her, when:

8    ANGLE - THE DOOR

	Another male secretary shows Troi, Data, Tasha and
	Riker INTO the office, then WITHDRAWS. They stand
	before the desk, waiting.

9    FULL SHOT

	Beata lets our away team "learn their place" as she
	continues to ignore them, studying documents, etc.

					BEATA
			See that these matters are handled
			immediately.

					TRENT
			As you wish, Mistress.

	He takes the papers, HURRIES OUT. Finally, Beata
	focuses on the away team.

					BEATA
			I am Beata, The Elected One of
			Angel One.

					TROI
			Mistress Beata, I am Counselor
			Troi.
				(refers to metal box)
			We've brought you a small token
			of our goodwill.

	Beata eyes the metal box... eyes Riker.

					BEATA
			My cooperation is not for sale,
			Counselor.

          STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - TEASER          7.

9    CONTINUED:

					TROI
			We didn't mean to imply that it
			was, Mistress.
				(beat, and:)
			Out of respect to your wishes that
			we keep our visit brief, perhaps
			you would like to address the
			issue of survivors immediately.

					BEATA
				(curtly)
			Immediately -- but not
			impetuously. You will present
			your case.

	She rises. This woman is as tall as Riker.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			Until I am certain of your
			intentions, I know of no such
			survivors.

	And on this unexpected twist, we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         8.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

10   EXT. ANGEL ONE - DAY - ESTABLISH (OPTICAL)

11   INT. GREAT HALL - DAY

	Steel, glass and smooth concrete softened by dripping
	ferns and draped sheers. The outer doors swing open
	and IN STRIDES our away team. Riker still carries the
	metal box.

12   ANOTHER ANGLE

	TO REVEAL the occupants. A large U-shaped table
	dominates the room. At the top of the U is Beata.
	Trent stands behind off one shoulder. The flanking
	sides of the table are occupied by three (tall) WOMEN
	to each side, one of whom will be identified as ARIEL.
	Several other male secretaries are in attendance along
	the perimeter of the table.

					BEATA
			Representatives of the Starship
			Enterprise -- do you wish to
			petition the Parliament of Angel
			One?

					TROI
			We do. We have reason to hope
			that survivors from a damaged
			Federation freighter may be
			marooned on your planet. We are
			seeking to learn if this is so.

	General stoicism from the Parliamentarians. Except
	for Ariel who displays particular interest.
	Suspiciously:

					BEATA
			Even a planet as remote as Angel
			One has heard of Starfleet.
			Searching the galaxy for survivors
			seems a petty task for one of their
			mighty vessels.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         9.

12   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We don't consider even one
			survivor petty.

					BEATA
				(to Troi, offended)
			Is this man suggesting that we
			place a lesser value on life than
			you do?

					TROI
			Not at all.

	Troi looks to Riker for encouragement. He nods for
	her to continue.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Our discovery of the abandoned
			freighter was an accident,
			Mistress Beata. We have a duty
			to investigate.

					BEATA
			I see. And if you were to find
			survivors? What then?

					TROI
			We will take them with us. See
			that they are reunited with their
			families.

	Ariel reacts to this, her concern evident.

					ARIEL
			Mistress Beata... ?

					BEATA
			Yes, Ariel?

					ARIEL
			Are we to take these strangers
			at their word?

					BEATA
			A good question.

					TASHA
			What reason could we possibly have
			to deceive you?

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         10.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEATA
			Another good question.

					RIKER
			Are there survivors from the
			freighter Odin on this planet?

					BEATA
			After we discuss that matter,
			we'll let you know.

	What the hell kind of answer is that? Before it can
	be pursued:

					BEATA
				(continuing; to Trent)
			See to their comforts.

	Trent leaves his place near the seat of power to escort
	the away team from the Great Hall.

13   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	As plush as the Great Hall, consisting of common area
	with doors leading to separate sleeping cubicles. The
	main door OPENS -- Trent LEADS the away team IN.

					TRENT
			You will remain here until
			summoned.

	Trent EXITS. Tasha removes a tricorder, checks the
	area. As Riker places the metal box on a side table:

					RIKER
			Are we able to talk? Is the
			area secure?

					TASHA
			Yes. Tricorder doesn't show
			any listening devices or
			anything else of a threatening
			nature

					RIKER
			Good. Troi?

					TROI
			There was much fear in that room.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         11.

13   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Paranoia, if you ask me. But of
			what?

					TROI
			I cannot say. Nor do I feel their
			fear was focused. I sensed that
			all were not concerned for the
			same reason.

					RIKER
			Data?

					DATA
			There are undoubtedly survivors
			from the Odin on this planet,
			Commander.

					RIKER
			I agree. Otherwise, why would
			they be so circumspect?

					TASHA
			As the Mistress Beata is so fond
			of saying -- good question.

					DATA
			What do we do if they elect to
			deny the existence of any
			survivors?

					RIKER
			Let's not look for problems.

	But of course, that's what they are all trained to do.

14   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship continues to orbit Angel One.

15   INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR NEAR HOLODECK

	Picard and WORF are walking down the hallway.

					PICARD
			I want all departments prepared
			for a warp six trip to the Neutral
			Zone as soon as the away team
			completes its mission.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         12.

15   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Trouble, Captain?

					PICARD
			Insurance. Romulan battlecruisers
			have been detected near one of
			our border posts. They've
			requested assistance as soon as
			we are available.

	Without warning, Picard is hit squarely on the cheek by
	a SNOWBALL. He stops cold.

16   REVERSE - OPEN HOLODECK DOOR

	A laughing Wesley comes TUMBLING OUT, smashing into
	Worf as he avoids the pursuit of his buddy. Both skid
	to a shocked halt at sight of Picard.

					WESLEY
			Captain Picard!

	Picard wipes the snow from his face. The boys, soaking
	wet themselves, cringe.

					PICARD
			Report, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			We, ah, finished our ski lesson,
			sir... and it kinda just happened,
			sir.

					PICARD
			On the Enterprise, Mister Crusher,
			nothing "just happens."
				(distracted)
			What is that smell?

					WORF
				(sniffs, and:)
			Hmm, yes... slightly reminiscent
			of Night-Blooming Throgni,
			Captain. From home.
				(deep breath)
			Quite stimulating, wouldn't you
			say?

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         13.

16   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			No.

	Wesley tries to smell, but no luck. He glances at his
	Buddy who shrugs.

					WESLEY
			I can't smell anything. I'm
			a little congested...

					PICARD
			Don't let this "just happen"
			again, Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
				(snapping to)
			Yes, sir!!

	As the boys wheel and MARCH/RUN OFF, Worf catches
	Picard with the hint of a smile. Shaking it off, the
	two men continue on.

17   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	Tasha pacing; Troi and Riker sitting; Data examining
	knickknacks. Data's attention falls on an atomizer.
	Squeezing the ball, he gets a face full of mist. Sniffs:

					DATA
			Interesting. An alcohol-based
			synthetic, artificially
			reproducing a floral scent.

					TROI
			It is called perfume, Data.

					DATA
			The purpose of which is... ?

					TASHA
			Certain cultures consider perfume
			an aphrodisiac.

					DATA
			I am unfamiliar with that term.

					RIKER
			An aphrodisiac is something
			designed to stimulate or enhance
			sexual pleasure.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         14.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			How does stimulation of the
			olfactory nerve affect the
			enjoyment of sex?

	All look to the other to field this one. They are
	saved by the door. Trent ENTERS.

					TRENT
			The Elected One will see you now.

	He stands aside so that Riker, Tasha and Troi can EXIT.
	Data brings up the rear, putting the atomizer down as
	he EXITS. Trent picks up the atomizer, sprays himself,
	enjoys the scent a moment before FOLLOWING.

18   INT. GREAT HALL - DAY

	CLOSE ON Beata.

					BEATA
			You claim you intend to remove
			these survivors from our planet.
			Are you prepared to give us your
			solemn word on that?

19   REVERSE ON OUR AWAY TEAM

	standing as before.

					TROI
			We are.

20   FULL SHOT

	Parliament in full session as before.

					BEATA
			You should know that the vote was
			not unanimous. Some among us are
			suspicious.

21   ARIEL

	to name one.


         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         15.

22   BACK TO SCENE

					BEATA
			Yet, the majority feel that we
			have no choice but to trust you.

					RIKER
			We don't understand the source
			of your misgivings, Mistress, but
			we appreciate your faith in us.

					BEATA
				(sharply)
			Make certain that our faith has
			not been misplaced.
				(then:)
			There are four survivors from the
			ship you call the Odin. All male.
			Their leader is a man who calls
			himself Ramsey.

					RIKER
			If you'll bring these men to us,
			we'll have them off your planet
			immediately.

					BEATA
			If they were mine to deliver, I
			would do so without hesitation.
			Unfortunately, their hiding place
			has long eluded us.

					TASHA
			Hiding place? Why are they in
			hiding?

					BEATA
			Because they are fugitives on
			Angel One! And the sooner we are
			rid of them, the better!
				(calming down)
			When these men arrived seven years
			ago, they accepted our hospitality
			quickly enough. But gradually,
			they grew restive. Making
			unreasonable demands, going
			against the natural order -- there
			seemed to be no end to the trouble
			they created.

					TROI
			Using the technology of the
			Enterprise, we might be able to
			find these men.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT ONE         16.

22   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
			I assumed as much. But be warned,
			Counselor --
				(beat, and:)
			-- these men are dangerous.

	Our away team members exchange a look -- what have they
	stepped in this time? And on this, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

23   EXT. SPACE - STARSHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise continues its silent orbit.

24   INT. ENTERPRISE - SICKBAY

	BEVERLY administers hypo shots to Wesley's buddy who
	is laid out on a bed next to Wesley as:

					WESLEY
				(suffering)
			This is worse than Hesperan
			Thumping Cough. What is it, Mom?

					BEVERLY
			You and your friend probably
			picked up something on the Quazulu
			Eight field trip last week.
			Whatever it is may have been
			activated by your exposure to the
			cold ski environment of the
			Holodeck.

					WESLEY
			But the transporter biofilter is
			supposed to kill stuff like that.

	Beverly has moved to stand at his side, checking his
	vital signs with an instrument.

					BEVERLY
			If this is our first contact, it
			wouldn't have been programmed into
			the biofilter computer yet.

					WESLEY
				(getting sleepy)
			Mom...

	And he's asleep. Beverly gives in to the out-dated,
	yet motherly hand-to-Wesley's-forehead-checking-for-fever,
	tucks him in. FOLLOW AS she CROSSES to her LAB
	AREA. The work space already shows the CLUTTER of her
	search for answers to this illness.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         18.

24   CONTINUED:

	Activating her com:

					BEVERLY
			Sickbay to Captain Picard.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

	Geordi and Worf at their stations as:

					PICARD
			Picard here.

					BEVERLY
			Wesley and one of his friends have
			contracted some form of
			respiratory ailment -- most likely
			a viral infection.

					PICARD
			Is it contained?

					BEVERLY
			I believe so. I've isolated the
			twelve students who were on the
			field trip where I believe the
			problem began.

					PICARD
			How contagious is it?

					BEVERLY
			Unknown. Nor do I have a clue
			as to how it's transmitted.

					PICARD
			Please stay with it, Doctor.
			Starfleet has important business
			for us as soon as the away team
			returns. I don't relish having my
			crew infected.

					BEVERLY
			At the moment, my only suggestion
			is that all crew avoid any
			cold-weather Holodeck simulations
			until further notice.

	Picard rubs his neck, trying to ease the stiffness.
	His voice betrays a trace of irritation:

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         19.

25   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Agreed. And keep me advised.

	Damn that stiffness!

26   REVERSE ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, rubbing his neck, glances toward the Main
	Viewer, the Green Planet below.

27   INT. ANGEL ONE GREAT HALL - NIGHT

	Away team present. Beata and her Parliamentarians
	listen as:

					RIKER
			Data, how can we best go about
			finding Mister Ramsey and the
			other survivors?

					DATA
			Assuming the survivors have
			retained some remnants of their
			lives aboard the Odin, we might
			not have a difficult task. If
			we can isolate something unique
			to the survivors -- perhaps an
			element not otherwise found on
			Angel One -- we can utilize the
			Enterprise scanners.

					RIKER
				(to Beata)
			Mister Data will need access to
			your library.

					BEATA
			Our library is far too
			sophisticated for a man to
			comprehend.

					DATA
			I am an android, Mistress, though
			anatomically, I am a fully
			functioning male.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         20.

27   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
			An amusing notion. Perhaps you
			could teach our males a thing or
			two.
				(with a look)
			Trent -- see to the android's
			needs.

	Trent nods, LEADS Data from the room. To the team:

					BEATA
			Do not forget your promise.

	Without another word, Beata, and then the other women,
	rise and LEAVE.

28   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

29   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Worf, Geordi and others. Worf on the com:

					WORF
			Bridge to Captain Picard.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, Lieutenant.

					WORF
			The away team has requested that
			we scan the planet surface for
			traces of platinum.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Have Mister La Forge break fixed
			orbit and initiate a search
			pattern.

					WORF
			Aye, Captain.
				(and:)
			Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Search pattern initiated now.

	Punctuated by the appropriate button pushing.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         21.

30   INT. ENTERPRISE - CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Beverly hovers over Picard with a medical tricorder.

					PICARD
			This is all quite unnecessary,
			Doctor.
				(suppressing the pain)
			I'm merely fatigued.

	Beverly reads the tricorder, shakes her head.

					BEVERLY
			Because you are very ill, Captain.
			You have the virus.
				(in full stature)
			Captain, in my opinion, you are
			no longer physically able to
			effectively command this vessel.

					PICARD
			Don't be ridiculous, Doctor. I've
			got an away team down there, in
			less-than-friendly territory, not
			to mention an appointment with the
			several Romulan battlecruisers...

					BEVERLY
			You have an appointment in your
			cabin, Captain. With your bed.

					PICARD
			Is that an order?

					BEVERLY
			Yes.

	She's as stern as she can be. He relents.

					PICARD
			I guess I'm better at giving
			orders than taking them.

	She smiles. He shivers.

31   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Geordi and Worf at their stations.

					WORF
				(stuffy nose)
			I think I may sneeze...

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         22.

31   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			A Klingon sneeze?!

					WORF
			Only kind I know.

	Geordi's dread is short-lived as Picard, walking
	unsteadily, ENTERS the bridge, FOLLOWED by Beverly.
	Every eye sneaks a look. Pausing at the turbolift,
	he turns to Geordi:

					PICARD
			Lieutenant La Forge -- you have
			command until further notice.
			Please make the proper entries
			in the ship's log.

					GEORDI
			Aye, sir.

	Picard and Beverly ENTER the turbolift; doors CLOSE.
	Geordi's concern for Picard is tempered by the supreme
	pleasure he feels as he experiments with the fit of
	the command chair. Worf glances at his scanner
	display:

					WORF
			Scanners indicate a platinum
			trace. Should I notify the away
			team?

					GEORDI
			Make it so.

	Worf stares and shakes his head in reaction. Even
	Geordi can't believe he said that. The command chair
	seems to fit Geordi like a glove.

32   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - NIGHT

	Riker, Trent with him as escort, stands before Beata
	who is seated at her desk. Ariel is also present, her
	business with Beata suspended by:

					RIKER
			The Enterprise reports a possible
			location for Mister Ramsey and
			the other survivors.

					BEATA
			So soon? I'm impressed with your
			haste.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         23.

32   CONTINUED:

					ARIEL
			I am suspicious of it.

					BEATA
			You've had your opportunity to
			object, Ariel. You were in the
			minority.

					ARIEL
			Excuse me, Mistress. I have
			matters to attend to elsewhere.

	Giving the away team a final look, she EXITS. And:

					RIKER
			With your permission, we'd like
			to begin our search immediately.

					BEATA
			By all means.
				(rising)
			But I'm sure that Counselor Troi
			and the others can do that without
			you.
				(off his reaction)
			If I recall, you had a gesture
			of goodwill you wished to give
			me... ?

					RIKER
			That can certainly wait until
			we've recovered the survivors.

					BEATA
			Are you suggesting that the women
			in your party are incapable of
			performing this task without the
			help of a man?

					RIKER
			Not at all. Lieutenant Yar and
			Counselor Troi are completely
			qualified.

					BEATA
				(sarcastically)
			How generous you are with your
			praise.
				(an order)
			Inform them you will remain here
			with me.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         24.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			Riker to Lieutenant Yar.

33   INT. GUEST QUARTERS (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

	Data, Troi and Tasha standing by.

					TASHA
			This is Yar.

					RIKER
			Tasha - you'll be leading the team
			without me.

					TASHA
				(puzzled)
			Commander... ?

					RIKER
			In the interest of diplomatic
			relations, I'll remain with
			Mistress Beata while you conduct
			your search.

					TASHA
			Certainly, sir.

	(END INTERCUT) Beata indicates a chair.

					BEATA
			Relax. We have much to discuss.

	Riker sits.

34   INT. GUEST QUARTERS - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

					TASHA
			Set phasers to stun.

	Data and Tasha do.

					TROI
			Is that really necessary?

					DATA
			A justified precaution, Counselor.
			Mistress Beata observed that
			Mister Ramsey and his men were
			dangerous.

         STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT TWO         25.

34   CONTINUED:

					TASHA
				(into Com)
			Lieutenant Yar to Enterprise.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Go ahead, Tasha.

					TASHA
			Three to beam to the location of
			that platinum trace, Geordi.

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Coordinates set.

					TASHA
			Energize!

	Tasha, Data and Troi DEMATERIALIZE.

35   INT. HIDEOUT - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Primitive by the standards we've grown accustomed to
	on Angel One, but comfortable communal housing
	nevertheless. Data, Troi and Tasha MATERIALIZE,
	phasers at the ready. But their vigilance seems the
	product of over-training as they REACT to the sight
	of:

36   RAMSEY

	relaxing in a chair. He smiles at the away team.

					RAMSEY
			Welcome. I've been expecting you.

	And, on the away team's REACTIONS to this unexpectedly
	benign threat, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        26.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

37   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Geordi at Command; Worf at his station. Other
	crewmembers are scattered about.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Picard to bridge.

	Worf lets go a SNEEZE that packs a wallop.

					WORF
			Pardon me.

					GEORDI
			La Forge here, Captain.

39   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

	Drawn, weary, listless, Picard huddles under a blanket
	as he tries to sit at his desk. The man is incredibly
	ill, his speech halting, broken by coughs and shivers.

					PICARD
			Status report, please.

					GEORDI
			Eighty-two more reported cases
			of the virus, sir. Doctor Crusher
			has converted the Holodeck into
			an isolation ward.

					PICARD
			And the --

	He's suddenly overcome with a terrible COUGH, making
	further speech impossible. As it calms:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			-- away team?

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        27.

39   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			No recent contact, Captain. But
			I've informed them of the medical
			situation up here and the growing
			Romulan threat to our Neutral Zone
			outpost.

					PICARD
			Keep me--
				(coughs)
			--advised. You'll have the bridge
			until Commander Riker returns.

	With great effort, Picard drags himself away from his
	desk, finally collapsing onto his bunk.

40   ANGLE FAVORING WORF

	referring to his console at the conn.

					WORF
				(congested)
			Engineering reports a computer
			malf...

	... The rest of which is lost in another Klingon SNEEZE.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Sorry, I'm... getting sick.

					GEORDI
			I'm sure half the ship knows that
			by now. Report to Sickbay.

	As Worf struggles to his feet, the Com crackles:

					ENGINEERING'S COM VOICE
			Engineering to bridge.

					GEORDI
			La Forge here.

					ENGINEERING'S COM VOICE
			Sir, the computer won't accept
			the variant climate controls
			Doctor Crusher wants in the
			quarantine areas.

					GEORDI
			I'm on my way.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        28.

40   CONTINUED:

	Worf, on his way to the turbolift, (and struggling
	against the urge to sneeze), stops Geordi with a hand
	to his shoulder.

					WORF
			With all respect, Lieutenant,
			there are other people to do that
			job now.

	Geordi sees the wisdom of this, presses the Com:

					GEORDI
			bridge to Engineering. Lieutenant
			Wong knows the system. I'm sure
			she'll be able to resolve all
			problems.

					ENGINEERING'S COM VOICE
			I'll ask her to look at it right
			away, sir.

					GEORDI
			Worf...

	Stopping in the Lift, Worf turns back to face Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Thanks for the advice.

	Worf nods. But he can't speak because another sneeze
	is on the way. The turbolift doors CLOSE just in time
	as the SNEEZE explodes.

41   INT. ANGEL ONE HIDEOUT - NIGHT

	Ramsey, a large, pleasant man, pours drinks for the
	away team. He's dressed in a subdued version of the
	male native dress.

					TROI
			We haven't much time, Mister
			Ramsey. The Enterprise has urgent
			business elsewhere.

					RAMSEY
			Certainly we have time for a
			drink.

	Troi and Tasha take the offered drinks. He raises his
	in silent toast, takes a sip, and:

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        29.

41   CONTINUED:

					RAMSEY
				(continuing)
			How did you find me?

					DATA
			Actually, it was quite simple.
			I accessed all possible elements
			available to the crew of the Odin,
			cross-referenced those to elements
			endemic to Angel One, then
			eliminated the common
			denominators. Angel One has no
			platinum. Enterprise scanners
			did the rest.

					RAMSEY
			Platinum, was it?

	Ramsey pulls a PENDANT on a CHAIN from around his neck
	INTO VIEW.

					RAMSEY
				(continuing)
			My wings. I kept them for their
			sentimental value.

					TASHA
			Where are the other survivors,
			Mister Ramsey?

					RAMSEY
			Oh, they're nearby. Packing, as
			a matter of fact, since we can
			no longer remain here. As the
			unofficial leader of our little
			group, I've been chosen to speak
			for us all.

					TROI
			Marooned seven years on an alien
			planet. Rather than excitement
			or anticipation at being rescued,
			I sense a feeling of calm in you.

					RAMSEY
			What is it you think you're
			rescuing me from? My shipmates
			and I have all taken wives. A
			few even have children. You can't
			"rescue" a man from the place he
			calls his home.

	Home? This is getting more complicated by the moment.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        30.

42   INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE - NIGHT

	Trent is no longer in the room. Beata and Riker,
	seated comfortably on a lounge, each have a drink.

					RIKER
			... Why were you so hesitant at
			first to tell us about the Odin
			survivors?

					BEATA
			Simply because Ramsey and his men
			are anarchists. Tampering with
			the laws of nature. Obsessed with
			spreading untruths, and
			encouraging dissent among our
			people. I had to be certain you
			weren't here to fuel their
			struggle.

					RIKER
			It's not our place to interfere
			in the domestic affairs of other
			societies.

					BEATA
			Not you, perhaps, because you
			understand a man's place. But
			Ramsey is not so well-mannered.
				(shakes her head)
			Sometimes I fear that it is
			actually the men who are the
			clever ones, enjoying all that
			life has to offer while we women
			devote ourselves to the drudgery
			of making life work.

					RIKER
			In our society, men and women
			share equally in all that life
			has to offer.

					BEATA
			Don't misunderstand me, Riker.
			I'd be the last to imply that men
			are in any way inferior to women.
			But, after all, men are... men --
			with a natural place in the scheme
			of things.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        31.

42   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(amused)
			We gave up those distinctions
			centuries ago. In our world,
			equality among the sexes is so
			well established, we no longer
			consider it an issue.

					BEATA
				(humoring him)
			You deny that differences exist
			between men and women?

					RIKER
			We not only acknowledge the
			differences. We delight in them.

	The mood is growing a bit more seductive.

					BEATA
			That's so like a man. So
			emotional. What would we do
			without you... ?

	A question she is about to answer with a kiss. But
	the moment is cut short by a NOISE o.s. Both REACT
	to:

43   ANGLE - TRENT

	ENTERING with the metallic box. Taking the box:

					RIKER
			Thank you, Trent.

	Trent continues to stand. Dismissing him:

					BEATA
			You may go.

	Reluctantly, Trent EXITS. Riker offers Beata the
	metallic box.

					RIKER
			With compliments of the USS
			Enterprise.

	Their hands linger at the touch before Riker finally
	pulls his away. Beata opens the box and withdraws a
	large, clear, octagonal CRYSTAL.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        32.

43   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's called an Albeni meditation
			crystal.

	Riker removes a small striking bar from the box, taps
	the crystal. It comes to life, producing a warm GOLDEN
	GLOW and accompanying resonant HUM.

					BEATA
			Very impressive.

	Riker puts his hand over the crystal to turn it off.
	Beata covers his hand with her own. There's a lot of
	heat between these two, and it's no secret.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			And now, of course, I must repay
			you in kind.

	She leans to kiss Riker. He submits. Willingly.

44   INT. HIDEOUT - NIGHT

	Ramsey paces the small place, the away team watching,
	listening to:

					RAMSEY
			... Five months in a rescue pod
			no bigger than this room is an
			eternity I hope none of you ever
			have to face. When we finally
			made it here, we all thought we'd
			died and gone to heaven. You've
			seen the women of the planet --
			tall and strong and lovely.

	Shakes his head, remembering his moment of realization:

					RAMSEY
				(continuing)
			But once the newness wore off,
			we started to see how men on this
			planet were treated. No vote,
			no opinions... no respect.

					TASHA
			None of which is any longer your
			concern, Mister Ramsey. Call the
			others in, please. It's time to
			leave.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        33.

44   CONTINUED:

					RAMSEY
			Despite its problems, Lieutenant,
			we like it here on Angel One.
				(simply)
			We're not going anywhere.

					TROI
			But Mistress Beata --

					RAMSEY
				(overlapping)
			Mistress Beata be damned! Her
			wish is not my command. And
			neither is yours. You can't force
			us to go.

					DATA
			Mister Ramsey is correct,
			Counselor. The Odin was not a
			starship, which means its crew
			is not bound by the Prime
			Directive. If he and the other
			survivors wish to stay here, there
			is absolutely nothing we can do.

	Tasha and Troi exchange a look, a shrug.

45   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE

	in orbit.

46   INT. SICKBAY

	SHOOTING from the lab area, WE CAN SEE the room is
	overflowing with beds of sick crewmembers. A line of
	newly infected has formed in the doorway. Beverly is
	busy with her research when:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Bridge to Sickbay -- how are you
			Doing, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
				(into Com)
			We have more sick than we do beds.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        34.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS REQUIRED)

	Geordi, nursing a stiff neck of his own, listens:

					BEVERLY
			I've been forced to confine over
			three hundred to their private
			quarters.

					GEORDI
			We're going to be seriously
			undermanned if we're forced to
			engage the Romulans in battle.

					BEVERLY
			The Romulans are your problem,
			Lieutenant. Trying to find an
			innoculant is mine. This virus
			mutates every twenty minutes.
			On the positive side, the virus
			is debilitating -- but so far we
			haven't had any fatalities.

					GEORDI
			If this continues, there'll be
			no one left to run the ship.

					BEVERLY
			If it continues, no one will be
			healthy enough to care.

	(END INTERCUT) Geordi surveys his undermanned bridge.
	If anything, his neck seems even stiffer.

					TASHA'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Yar to Enterprise.

					GEORDI
				(activating Com)
			Enterprise, go ahead.

48   INT. ANGEL ONE HIDEOUT - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Data and Troi standing by. Ramsey watching.

					TASHA
			Prepare to beam three back to our
			previous location, Geordi. After
			we regroup with Commander Riker,
			we'll return to the ship.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        35.

48   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Suggest you make that on the
			double. We have a real medical
			emergency brewing up here. A
			third of the crew is down. And
			the latest report from the Neutral
			Zone outpost is that more Romulan
			battlecrusiers are entering the
			area.

					TASHA
			I'll inform the commander.
				(then, to Ramsey)
			One thing before we go. You said
			you were expecting us. Why?

					RAMSEY
			I'm sorry. I can't tell you.

	The away team accepts this.

					TROI
			We wish you well, Mister Ramsey.

					TASHA
				(into Com)
			Energize!

	Our away team DEMATERIALIZES. Beat. Ramsey goes to
	a door, opens it, speaking off:

					RAMSEY
			They are gone.

	Beat. OUT steps Ariel. They embrace.

49   INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE - NIGHT

	CLOSE ON the Albeni mediation crystal. Beata's hand
	reaches INTO FRAME, taps the crystal with the striking
	bar. It GLOWS, HUMS. PAN off the crystal to the
	lounge where Riker and Beata are wrapped in each
	other's arms. There are caresses and kisses as
	counterpoint to:

					BEATA
			It is such a refreshing change
			to be with a man who knows what
			he wants.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        36.

49   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You mean without a woman having
			to tell him?

					BEATA
			Exactly! I knew you were bright
			enough to understand. Women, by
			our very nature, want only what
			is best for their men.

					RIKER
			Men are not objects to be
			possessed, Mistress Beata.

					BEATA
				(humoring him)
			Of course they're not. It was
			merely a figure of speech.

	A BELL o.s. The kiss continues. Another BELL.
	Angered by the interruption, Beata reaches out to quiet
	the Albeni crystal before sharply calling off:

					BEATA
			Enter.

50   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Trent ENTERS the chamber. "Don't kill the
	messenger" is practically stamped on his forehead.

					BEATA
			Why do you bother me?

					TRENT
			Forgive the disturbance, Elected
			One...

					BEATA
				(to Riker)
			I expect so little from this sorry
			excuse for a man. Perhaps even
			that much is too much...

	She is on her feet, charging the smaller man.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			What is so important you find it
			necessary to intrude on my
			privacy?

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT THREE        37.

50   CONTINUED:

					TRENT
			They have returned, Mistress.
			But without Ramsey or the others.

	Trent motions off, and IN WALK Data, Tasha and Troi.
	Riker rises on their entrance.

					BEATA
			Your advanced technology has
			proven inadequate?

	Rather than answer her, the away team turns to Riker.

					RIKER
			What happened, Troi?

					TROI
			Mister Ramsey and the other
			survivors refuse to leave.

					BEATA
			But you promised!

					RIKER
				(considers, and:)
			I'm sorry. There's nothing else
			we can do.

					BEATA
			I am sorry as well.

	She moves to sit behind her desk.

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			Since you refuse to take them with
			you, I am left with no choice...
			but to sentence them all to death.

	On Riker's REACTION, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

51   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Everything normal on the outside.

52   INT. ENTERPRISE - PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Still in bed; still very sick. Door CHIME. Weakly:

					PICARD
			Enter.

	Beverly, a thermos-like container in hand, ENTERS.
	Picard makes no pretense of health as he shivers under
	his blankets. Beverly squirts a serving of green
	liquid into a cup. He's too weak to take the cup.
	She lifts his head, holding the cup to his lips. He
	resists.

					BEVERLY
			It looks horrible, tastes worse --
			but it's absolutely guaranteed to
			make you feel better.

	Picard gulps, nearly choking on a mouthful of the foul
	brew. He sputters, growls, twisting up his face.

					BEVERLY
				(continuing)
			Knew you'd like it.
				(smells)
			New cologne?

					PICARD
				(coughs, groans)
			Same... you gave me last birthday.

					BEVERLY
			Uh-uh, different. Like something
			I smelled earlier. Something...
			I don't know... like a flower I
			remember. Something Klingon, I
			think.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        39.

52   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf and I... detected
			a similar scent when we bumped
			into... your son at the Holodeck.

					BEVERLY
				(lightbulb!)
			It's that smell! That must be
			how the virus travels!
				(working it out:)
			An airborne microbe whose sweet
			scent inspires deep inhalation...
				(bingo!)
			... And once inside the body,
			becomes this damned virus!
				(quickly)
			I have a great deal of work to
			do.

	She's GONE in a rush. On the closed door, a feeble:

					PICARD
			You are excused, Doctor.

	He falls back into his pillows to sleep.

53   EXT. ANGEL ONE - NIGHT - ESTABLISH (OPTICAL)

54   INT. ANGEL ONE GREAT HALL - NIGHT

	Riker, Tasha and Troi are joined by Data RETURNING from
	a quiet corner of the hall. Except for our away team,
	only Trent and a female guard are standing by to make
	sure no one steals the paperclips. In hushed voices:

					RIKER
			What's the latest on the
			Enterprise's medical situation?

					DATA
			Doctor Crusher feels the virus
			will undoubtedly run unchecked
			through the entire ship's
			contingent. Attempts to develop
			an innoculant have so far ended
			in failure. Lieutenant La Forge
			still has the Conn pending your
			return.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        40.

54   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			What about the Romulans in the
			Neutral Zone?

					DATA
			The border outpost reports a
			contingent of seven Romulan
			battlecruisers within sensor
			range. The USS Berlin has
			answered their distress call, and
			is standing by. However, should
			hostilities erupt, the outpost
			and the starship will be
			outgunned. It is felt that the
			Enterprise's presence in the area
			will be a vital show of force.

					TASHA
			Some show of force. The
			Enterprise may be able to fly on
			autopilot. But with that virus
			knocking down our crew, we're
			going to be in sorry shape if
			things turn ugly.

					RIKER
			The Romulans won't know our
			strength, Lieutenant.
				(glancing around)
			It's time for us to leave this
			place.

					TROI
			It feels terribly wrong to leave
			while Beata is determined to
			execute those people.

					RIKER
			She has to find them first.
			Ramsey and his bunch have been
			fugitives for years. I suspect
			he's pretty good at evading
			capture. As cold as it sounds
			we're going to have to treat this
			mission as if it never happened.
			Everything will remain exactly
			as it was before we arrived.

	A COMMOTION o.s., and they turn to see:

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        41.

55   BEATA AND THE PARLIAMENTARIANS

	FILING INTO the Hall, taking their seats. Ariel is
	not among them.

					TROI
				(low, to team)
			Something is wrong.

	The away team's attention is focused on Beata even as
	her attention is on them. Finally:

					BEATA
			Your presence on Angel One no
			longer amuses me.

					RIKER
			Amusement was never our intention,
			Mistress.

					BEATA
			Before you go back to your ship,
			there is something I wish you to
			see.

	She nods to a guard near the far door. The guard opens
	the door, and other guards lead Ramsey, three male
	earthlings, two other native women and a handful of
	native men into the hall.

					RAMSEY
				(to Troi)
			We were no harm to anyone. Why
			did you tell them where to find
			us?

					BEATA
			Don't blame them, Ramsey. You
			brought this upon yourself.
			You... and the traitor.

	She glances to the guard near the door she and the
	Parliamentarians used. The guard opens this door,
	EXITS... only to RETURN half a beat later with Ariel
	in tow. Ariel and Ramsey exchange a pained look.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        42.

55   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			One doesn't need the technology
			of the Enterprise to follow
			Mistress Ariel sneaking off to
			warn her husband.
				(to Guard)
			Let her stand with him now...

	The Guard leads Ariel to Ramsey's side, into his arms
	as:

					BEATA
				(continuing)
			... For tomorrow they will die
			together.

	Off our away team's REACTIONS, we find ourselves:

56   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Beverly, medical tricorder in hand, is examining
	Geordi. He looks terrible, feels worse. Otherwise,
	the bridge is empty.

					BEVERLY
			You're out of commission, Geordi.
			Report to your quarters.

					GEORDI
				(in horrible pain)
			Can't leave my post... until I'm
			relieved.

					BEVERLY
			I've been aboard the Enterprise
			long enough to know she's designed
			to run herself.

					GEORDI
			But the innoculant --

					BEVERLY
			I can do my research on the
			computers here.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        43.

57   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Then I can convalesce here.

	Geordi holds his position, sick as he is. Beverly
	resigns herself to taking the seat adjacent. She's
	not at all pleased with what's happening. What's worse
	is -- she's beginning to feel ill herself.

58   INT. ANGEL ONE EXECUTIVE OFFICE - NIGHT

	Riker stands before the desk, fighting to draw Beata's
	attention from the stack of paperwork she
	intentionally hides behind.

					RIKER
			You claim to be an advanced
			society, yet you resort to tyranny
			and executions in order to
			suppress those who don't share
			your views.

					BEATA
			I don't expect you to understand.

					RIKER
			Why? Because I'm only a man?

					BEATA
			You'll accomplish nothing with
			that attitude.

	Riker counts to ten, and:

					RIKER
			Mistress Beata, if you could avoid
			executing Ramsey and his
			followers, would you do so?

					BEATA
			Is that not the way of an advanced
			society?

					RIKER
			Then let us talk to men from the
			Odin one last time. Let me try
			to convince them to leave with
			us.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        44.

58   CONTINUED:

					BEATA
			But what of the others? Their
			minds have been poisoned. Will
			you also include those from this
			planet who unwisely chose to
			follow Ramsey and his group?

					RIKER
			Yes. All of them.

	Beata considers this.

59   INT. HOLDING AREA - NIGHT

	Ramsey, Ariel, and the others sit, stand or lean in
	the cramped area like ancient Christians awaiting dawn
	and the inevitable lions. All react to:

60   ANGLE

	Riker, Data, Troi and Tasha are allowed into the room
	by a Guard who closes and locks the door behind them.

					TROI
			Mistress Beata is giving you a
			second chance. We're prepared
			to take your entire group with
			us.

					RAMSEY
			That's very kind of you, sir, but
			we're not going.

					TASHA
			Haven't you been paying attention,
			Ramsey? You're scheduled to be
			executed tomorrow.

	A glance to his followers, all of whom are listening,
	confirms his resolve.

					RAMSEY
			We don't want to die. We don't
			want to leave, either. I'm not
			Academy educated, but I've studied
			a little history. The ancient
			Christians faced their lions, the
			natives of the African continent
			faced their suppressors.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        45.

60   CONTINUED:

					RAMSEY (Cont'd)
			Even the women of the twentieth century
			chose to settle for nothing but
			full equality.

					RIKER
			There's no time to debate the
			issues, Ramsey. We're taking you
			with us whether you choose to go
			or not.

					DATA
			Excuse me, Commander, but removing
			any of these people against their
			will would be a violation of
			several Starfleet regulations,
			not the least of which would be
			the Prime Directive.

					RIKER
				(sharply)
			I realize that, Data.
				(softly)
			But I'd rather be facing a court
			martial than trying to live with
			the guilt of leaving these people
			to their deaths.
				(into Com)
			Commander Riker to Enterprise.

61   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE - (INTERCUT AS NEEDED)

					BEVERLY
				(into Com)
			This is the Enterprise.

	Our away team share a look.

					TASHA
			Things must be worse up there than
			we thought.

					RIKER
			Doctor, where is Lieutenant La
			Forge?

	For the first time, WE SEE Geordi, barely conscious
	in the command chair.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        46.

61   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			He's right here, Will, but he's
			in no shape to be here.

					RIKER
			We're on our way, Doctor.
			There'll be fourteen to beam up.
			Two groups, five each. I'll be
			in the last group of four.

					BEVERLY
			I'm afraid I can't allow that,
			Will. The virus is totally out
			of control. Until I know exactly
			what I'm dealing with, I can't
			let anyone new be exposed.

					RIKER
			There are people facing certain
			death down here, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			They could well be facing the same
			thing up here, Will. I have no
			idea what effect living on Angel
			One might have on a person's
			immune system. I'm sorry.

	REACTIONS all around.

					RIKER
			Understood.
				(considers, then:)
			Doctor -- would this virus have
			any effect on Data?

					BEVERLY
			None that I can imagine.

					RIKER
			You're going back alone, Data.
			We have no idea what the Romulans
			plan to do to that outpost.
			You're going to have to get the
			Enterprise to the Neutral Zone
			before it's too late.

	Reading Data's pause as uncertainty:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			That's a direct order, Mister Data.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FOUR        47.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Neutral Zone before it is too
			late. Understood, Commander.

62   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
				(into Com)
			This is Data, standing by to beam
			up.

	Data DEMATERIALIZES.

63   ANGLE - OUR AWAY TEAM

	turning now to look at tomorrow's intended victims.

					TROI
			And what of them?

					RIKER
			I don't know, Deanna.

	And on this uncertain fate, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE        48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

64   EXT. ANGEL ONE - DAY - ESTABLISH

65   INT. ANGEL ONE - GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	A sleepless night has been spent by all. Trent ENTERS.

					TRENT
			Mistress Beata invites you to
			witness this morning's
			reaffirmation of Angel One's moral
			imperative.

					TASHA
			Is that supposed to be the fancy
			name for murder on this planet?

					RIKER
			Send Mistress Beata our regrets.

					TRENT
			The Elected One will not look
			fondly upon --

	Trent's admonishment is cut short by:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Enterprise to Commander Riker.

					TROI
				(surprised)
			They are still here?

					RIKER
				(into Com, angry:)
			This is Commander Riker.

66   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

					RIKER
			I gave you a direct order to head
			for the Neutral Zone immediately.
			Explain the delay.

        STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE        49.

66   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			To be precise, Commander, you
			ordered me to reach the Neutral
			Zone "before it is too late."
			I have computed the length of time
			the border outpost and USS Berlin
			can safely withstand a Romulan
			attack... deducted our time to
			destination at maximum warp speed.
			That leaves Doctor Crusher with
			forty-eight more minutes to
			complete her research and develop
			an innoculant to the virus.

					TASHA
				(energized)
			Which means there's still time
			for us to do something.

					RIKER
			Forty-eight minutes... I think
			we're down to splitting hairs.

					DATA
			Splitting hairs is a figure of
			speech I recognize, Commander.
			Speaking for those whose hair is
			soon to be split, forty-eight
			minutes may make a great deal of
			difference.
				(refers to console)
			Excuse me -- forty-seven minutes.

					RIKER
				(considering:)
			Perhaps, Data, just perhaps.
				(then)
			Thanks for following my orders
			so precisely, Data. Riker out.

	(END INTERCUT) Riker turns to Trent.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			On second thought, Trent, we would
			be honored to watch your moral
			imperative in action.


             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            50.

67   INT. GREAT HALL - DAY - (TO BE WRITTEN)

	Lots of folk. Tasha, Troi and Riker. Ramsey and
	Ariel. Ramsey's merry band of followers. Guards.
	Beata. The Parliamentarians. Trent. Anyone else we
	can find and costume. It's hangin' time.

	The thrust of this scene is Riker trying to convince
	Beata that the execution of Ramsey will not halt what
	can only be perceived as an irrevocable evolutionary
	cycle in Angel One's societal development.

	After getting Beata to admit that Ramsey and his
	followers are merely symbols of a change that preceded
	their arrival on Angel One, Riker is quick to point
	out that executing these people will only make martyrs
	of them. That, in fact, to kill them will accelerate
	rather than stop or retard the coming equality between
	the sexes of Angel One. Riker might even point out
	similar occurrences in Earth's history... I don't
	know... depends on how clever he is.

	Nevertheless, Riker is able to demonstrate to our
	audience, and Beata, that executing Ramsey, et al, will
	be counterproductive.

	The ladies adjourn to caucus.

68   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY (TO BE WRITTEN)

	Our away team waits. They're running out of time.
	They explore their options. Hey, it's a short scene.

69   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit.

70   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Data moves from station to station, checking all is
	well.

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay to bridge.

					DATA
			Go ahead, Doctor.

             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            51.

71   INT. CRUSHER'S LAB (INTERCUT AS DESIRED)

	Her work area shows evidence of much work. Beverly
	looks tired... but very pleased.

					BEVERLY
			Bingo, Data.

					DATA
			Bingo? I fail to see the
			relevance, Doctor. Is that not
			a reference to an ancient Earth
			game?

					BEVERLY
			It's also a reference to success,
			Data. I've got the innoculant.

					DATA
			Excellent, Doctor. And we still
			have a margin of seventeen
			minutes. I will inform the away
			team immediately.
				(changes channel)
			Enterprise to Commander Riker.

72   INT. ANGEL ONE GUEST QUARTERS - DAY

	Our Team listens as:

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			We are ready to have you beamed
			up, Commander.

					RIKER
			Data, I want you to lock the
			transporter on the holding area
			where they're keeping Ramsey and
			the others. If we don't hear from
			Beata in the next ten minutes,
			you are to begin the beam up
			sequence, five at a time. The
			away team will beam up last.

					DATA
			Understood, Commander. Enterprise
			out.

	NOISE o.s., and Trent ENTERS.

					TRENT
			The Elected One wishes to see you.

             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

73   INT. EXECUTIVE OFFICE - DAY (TO BE WRITTEN)

	Beata, Trent, the away team. Basically, Beata tells
	Riker he's pretty smart for a man. She's given his
	words a great deal of thought, sees his point, has
	(with the help of her parliament) reached a decision.

	The Ramsey cult will not be executed. Instead, they
	will be exiled to a remote part of Angel One where they
	can promote all the heresy they wish. And anyone else
	on Angel One who feels the same way can go with them.

	This solution won't stop the inevitable decay of Angel
	One's cherished system, but at least it will retard
	it long enough so that Beata won't have to be around
	to see the damage.

	Beata urges them to be on their way. She strikes the
	meditation crystal, giving in to its soothing warmth
	as Riker belays the previous order to "kidnap" the
	Ramsey group, and our away team DEMATERIALIZES.

74   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Troi and Tasha MATERIALIZE. Beverly is standing
	by to inoculate the returning away team.

					BEVERLY
			Welcome home.

					RIKER
			It's good to be back. Is everyone
			recovering?

					BEVERLY
			Slowly... but yes.

	He HURRIES OUT, FOLLOWED closely by Troi and Tasha.

75   INT. ENTERPRISE - PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Picard is still in bed, but he looks much better than
	before. DOOR CHIME.

					PICARD
			Enter.

	Troi ENTERS his stateroom.

					TROI
			How are you feeling, sir?

             STAR TREK: "Angel One" - 11/9/87 - ACT FIVE            53.

75   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			On the mend, thank you. Tell me
			about Angel One.

	Troi sits next to him, ready to make her report.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data is seated at his usual station. The turbolift
	doors OPEN and OUT STEP Riker and Tasha, each hurrying
	to the appropriate station. As Riker takes the center
	seat.

					RIKER
			Set coordinates for the Neutral
			Zone, Mister Data. We have a call
			to pay on the Romulans.

					DATA
			Coordinates set, Commander. On
			your mark --

					RIKER
			As Captain Picard would say --
			make it so, Mister Data.

	Data hits the "make it so" buttons and:

77   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	the ship breaks out of orbit and heads toward its next
	adventure as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END