STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "11001001" 
                       (fka "10101001") 
                          #40271-116 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Maurice Hurley 
                               & 
                         Robert Lewin 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Paul Lynch 


Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.

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                    2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                      NOVEMBER 19, 1987

            STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "11001001"                               
                              
                             CAST                               

           PICARD                         ORFIL QUINTEROS
           RIKER                          BYNARS:
           BEVERLY                          ONE ZERO
           DATA                             ZERO ONE
           TASHA                            ZERO ZERO
           WORF                             ONE ONE
           GEORDI                         JAZZ COMBO:
           WESLEY                           BASS PLAYER
                                            DRUMMER
           Voice-Overs:                     PIANIST
           COMPUTER VOICE (Main Computer)
           COMPUTER (Auto-Destruct)       MINUET (BEAUTIFUL BRUNETTE)
                                          WOMAN (MINUET-LIKE)

                                          Non-speaking roles:
                                            MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
                                            JAZZ CLUB AUDIENCE
                                            PRETTY BLONDE
                                            STUNNING REDHEAD
                                            DR. TERENCE EPSTEIN
                                          Voice-Overs:
                                            STARBASE COM VOICE
                                            STARBASE COMPUTER

            STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "11001001"                               
                              
                             SETS                               

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              AIR LOCK CORRIDOR        STARBASE 74 SPACE STATION
              MAIN ENGINEERING
              CORRIDOR                 BYNAUS (BYNAR PLANET)
              TURBOLIFT
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              SICKBAY
              HOLODECK DOOR
              HOLODECK
              JAZZ CLUB
              BANDSTAND
              DANCE FLOOR
          
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
          
            PASSAGEWAY CONNECTING
            ENTERPRISE AND STARBASE 74 SPACE STATION
          
            STARBASE 74 SPACE STATION
              COMMAND CENTER (MAIN DECK)
              CONFERENCE ROOM
          

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "11001001"                               

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - STARBASE AND ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise moves toward Starbase 74.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 41365.9.
			The Enterprise has been ordered
			to Starbase 74, in orbit around
			Tarsas III.

2    EXT. SPACE - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise closes with the huge starbase
	entrance port.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... where a routine maintenance
			check of all systems will be made,
			and certain upgrades completed,
			including the Holodeck, with which
			we have had problems. I anticipate
			a glowing report. This ship has
			performed magnificently -- beyond
			anyone's expectations.

3    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The REGULAR CREWMEMBERS are in their accustomed places
	as:

					GEORDI
			Coming into position.

					RIKER
			Stand by to dock.

					DATA
			Ready to dock.

4    INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	as the Enterprise moves into docking position.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          2.

4    CONTINUED:

					RIKER (V.O.)
			Engage mooring beams and lock
			off.

					GEORDI (V.O.)
			Aye sir.

5    INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The two elements COME INTO PLACE.

6    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					GEORDI
			Docking complete.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Number One. Well
			done, and well done all.

7    INT. ENTERPRISE AIR LOCK

	A hatch OPENS to the Starbase and allows the easy
	passage of people and supplies. There is a RUSH OF
	AIR as the hatch opens. Then a group of maintenance
	personnel EMERGE from the far end and CROSS to the
	Enterprise.

8    INT. AIR-LOCK CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker greet the starbase personnel.
	Commander ORFIL QUINTEROS, the base commander, steps
	forward. TWO other pale, frail people with translucent
	skin stand nearby. They are the BYNARS.

					QUINTEROS
			Commander Quinteros; request
			permission to come aboard.

					PICARD
			Granted -- and welcome.

	Quinteros STEPS FORWARD and shakes Picard's hand.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			This is Commander Riker.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          3.

8    CONTINUED:

	As the two shake hands the group moves down the
	corridor.

					QUINTEROS
			You're late. We expected you a
			week ago.

					RIKER
			We were unexpectedly delayed at
			Omicron Pascal.

					QUINTEROS
			Is there anything specific you
			wish to report, or that we should
			be aware of?

					PICARD
			No. We are very pleased with the
			operation of the Enterprise.

					QUINTEROS
			I knew you would be - I was in
			charge of the team which put her
			together.

					RIKER
			And are these gentlemen the
			Bynars?

	He indicates the Bynars.

8A   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	as they ENTER.

					QUINTEROS
			They're not gentlemen or ladies,
			Commander.
				(off Riker's look)
			They are a unified pair. Always
			together. This is One Zero.

	One Zero bows.

					QUINTEROS
				(continuing)
			And this is Zero One.

	Zero One bows. Picard and Riker nod to them.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          4.

8A   CONTINUED:

					QUINTEROS
				(continuing)
			They just finished upgrading the
			computers on the Wellington -- did
			a great job.

					PICARD
				(to the Bynars)
			Your reputation precedes you.
			I am pleased you will be improving
			our system.

					BYNAR ONE ZERO
			It is a great pleasure...

					BYNAR ZERO ONE
			... to work on such a large mobile
			computer.

					PICARD
			You have forty-eight hours,
			because at forty-eight plus six
			we have an appointment at Pelleus
			Five which we must keep.

	The Bynars swap a look with each another.

					ZERO ONE
			I thought we'd...

					ONE ZERO
			... have more time.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry. Our mission can't be
			delayed. Can we postpone this
			work?

					ZERO ONE
			Oh, no. This is...

					ONE ZERO
			... the best time...

					ZERO ONE
			... to do it.

					ONE ZERO
			We can complete...

					ZERO ONE
			... our work within the...

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          5.

8A   CONTINUED: (2)

					ONE ZERO
			... time allotted.

					QUINTEROS
			They work very quickly, but it'll
			be tight.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker and I will stay
			aboard, and be available should
			you need us.

					QUINTEROS
			Thank you, Captain. I don't think
			we'll need you until we're ready
			for inspection.

	Quinteros nods and FOLLOWS the Bynars AWAY, who CHATTER.

9    INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker walking along.

					RIKER
			The Bynars are perfect for this.
			This is the first time I've come
			in contact with them.

					PICARD
			As I understand it, over time
			they've become so interconnected
			with the master computer on their
			planet that their language and
			thought patterns have become as
			near to binary as possible for
			organic beings.

					RIKER
			It will be interesting to see how
			they improve a computer as
			advanced as ours.

					PICARD
			Well, I'm going to put my feet
			up, turn on my personal relaxation
			light and lose myself in the pages
			of some old novels.

	They STEP INTO the turbolift.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          6.

10   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Picard gives their destination.

					PICARD
			Bridge.
				(then:)
			And you, Number One? You've
			earned a good rest. What are you
			going to do with it?

	Riker smiles. The turbolift doors OPEN.

					RIKER
			I've never been good at organizing
			my time off, but something will
			come up -- it always does.

	Picard nods at him, and STEPS OFF.

					PICARD
			I'll be in my Ready Room.

	Riker acknowledges with a nod. Picard heads toward
	his Ready Room as Riker STEPS ONTO the bridge.

A11	INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	ESTABLISH the Enterprise inside the immense interior.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	CLOSE-UP on two of the Bynars as they pull open a
	panel. PULL BACK TO REVEAL Riker and Wesley watching
	them. Other than these four, the bridge is empty.
	The Bynars' CONVERSATION IS UNINTELLIGIBLE. It's a
	flow of data based information, which SOUNDS LIKE
	HIGH-SPEED RADIO MULTIPLEX IN BURSTS. The sound of
	it, and the movements of the aliens amuses Riker. TWO
	BYNARS ENTER the bridge and COME hurriedly UP. They
	are all in a state of agitation. The CONVERSATION goes
	on AT VERY HIGH SPEED.

					RIKER
			I thought there were only going
			to be two of you.

					ONE ZERO
			Because of the limited time
			allotted...

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          7.

11   CONTINUED:

					ZERO ONE
			... us, we need others...

	The newly-arrived Bynars continue with a HIGH SPEED
	STREAM OF AGITATED CONVERSATION.

					RIKER
				(picking up on their
				 agitation)
			Is there a problem?

	The Bynars closest turn toward Riker.

					ZERO ONE
			Ah... No...

					ONE ZERO
			...no. No problem.

	The tone - the hesitation. Riker isn't satisfied.

					RIKER
			Then why are you all so excited?

					ZERO ONE
			Because we... ah... have to...

					ONE ZERO
			... the ah, stacking...

					ZERO ONE
			... to reconfigure the computer...

					ONE ZERO
			... to communicate with itself...

					ZERO ONE
			... more efficiently...

					ONE ZERO
			... and at higher speeds.

	Zero One and One Zero MOVE OFF to help their mates.
	Riker watches, concerned.

					WESLEY
			You act like you don't believe
			them.

					RIKER
			I'm not sure. It's probably
			nothing.

          STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - TEASER          8.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Maybe it's just how a different
			species behaves.

	Riker nods thoughtfully.

					RIKER
			Maybe. I'm going to stroll the
			ship. You have the bridge. Keep
			an eye on them.

					WESLEY
			Aye sir.

	Riker turns and CROSSES to the turbolift, as Wesley
	looks over at the Bynars with a new awareness.

									FADE OUT:

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         9.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

12   INT. CORRIDOR

	As Riker walks along he sees TASHA, WORF, and some
	other members of the Crew, at the far end of the
	corridor. They are dressed for athletics. Each
	carries a small duffel bag.

					TASHA
			We've been challenged to a
			friendly game of Parrises Squares
			by some of the maintenance
			personnel -- want to join us on
			the starbase?

	Riker makes a quick count.

					RIKER
			You've already got all the players
			you need.

					TASHA
			We can switch off.

					RIKER
			No... if you do that in Parrises
			Squares you lose the rhythm of
			the game.

					TASHA
			I can't talk you into coming with
			us?

					RIKER
			No. But win, all right? The
			pride of the Enterprise goes with
			you.

					WORF
			Rest assured, Commander, we will
			be victorious, at whatever the
			cost.

					RIKER
				(concerned)
			Worf -- it's just a game. You
			know, a little friendly
			competition -- work up a sweat,
			have some laughs, make new
			friends.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         10.

12   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(with a gleam in his
				 eye)
			If winning is not important...
			then, Commander, why keep score?

	Riker can only shrug because he has no answer. Worf
	nods a good-bye, and HEADS OFF with the others. Tasha
	holds back for a beat.

					TASHA
			I think he's pulling your leg.
			Believe it or not, Worf's
			developing a sense of humor.

					RIKER
			Let's hope so for their sake.

	Riker smiles and shakes his head. Tasha, returns the
	smile, flashes a quick thumbs up... and SPRINTS OFF to
	join the others.

13   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He watches them go for a lonely moment. The area
	SUDDENLY DARKENS. Riker steps over to the com panel.
	He touches the panel, which LIGHTS UP, ILLUMINATING
	HIM.

14   RIKER AT COMPANEL

	He touches the panel.

					RIKER
			Computer -- There's a power
			reduction in section L-Ninety
			Four. Explain.

					COMPUTER
			Unoccupied sections are being
			closed down in order to clear
			space in the main computer banks.
			It's necessary to facilitate the
			system upgrade. Full power can
			be restored if needed.

	Riker is satisfied. He MOVES OFF.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         11.

15   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - CLOSE ON PAINTING

	Its design and form is to be determined, the artist is
	Lieutenant Commander Data.

					GEORDI (O.S.)
			What do you think?

					RIKER (O.S.)
			First tell me what it's supposed
			to be, then I'll give you an
			opinion.

	PULL BACK TO REVEAL Geordi, Data and Riker examining
	the "work of art" which is on an easel set up in the
	Observation Lounge.

					DATA
			It is an attempt at pure
			creativity.

					GEORDI
			What we're investigating is, "Can
			Data be creative?"

					DATA
			This is my attempt... with
			guidance from Geordi.

					GEORDI
			I suggested the Zylo eggs.

					RIKER
			Is that what those are?

	Riker heads for the door.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Keep notes. This project might
			turn out to be of interest to
			future scholars.

					GEORDI
			Really?

					RIKER
			Think about it. A blind man
			teaching an android to paint?
			That's got to be worth a couple
			of pages in someone's book.

	HOLD ON Data and Geordi as Riker waves a cheerful
	good-bye and WALKS OFF.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         12.

15A  INT. SICKBAY AND CORRIDOR

	BEVERLY is picking up notes and notebooks. She's
	excited almost to the point of being frazzled. Riker
	ENTERS.

					RIKER
			You look like you're packing up
			and leaving forever.

					BEVERLY
				(surprised)
			Oh -- Commander Riker. No -- I'm
			just getting my notes together.
			It's so exciting. Doctor Terence
			Epstein is at this Starbase.

					RIKER
			Is he someone I should know about?

	He FOLLOWS her OUT into the corridor.

					BEVERLY
			He's the leading mind in
			cybernetics. He lectured at
			my medical school. Since the
			disaster at Micromius I've been
			working on a theory combining
			cybernetics and regeneration. It
			sounds impossible I know -- but I
			think I have an approach which
			could work. What an opportunity!
			To have a chance to discuss this
			with Doctor Esptein. Sorry, Will,
			I'd like to stay here and chat --
			but I have to be going.

	And she's INTO a turbolift -- leaving Riker standing
	alone.

16   OMITTED

17   INT. CORRIDOR AND HOLODECK DOORS (OPTICAL)

	Two of the Bynars are there working on the outer panel.
	Riker APPROACHES.

					RIKER
			How's it going?

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         13.

17   CONTINUED:

					ZERO ZERO
			We are almost done...

					ONE ONE
			... the deviation...

					ZERO ZERO
			... caused by a previous...

					ONE ONE
			... probe has been corrected...

					ZERO ZERO
			... You may use the equipment...

					ONE ONE
			... anytime you wish.

					RIKER
			How much has it been changed?
			What exactly did you do?

					ONE ONE
			Enhancement...

					ZERO ZERO
			... nothing more.

	The Bynars look at him, then at each other.

					ZERO ZERO (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			This could be perfect!

					ONE ONE (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			Let's use him!

					ZERO ZERO
				(to Riker)
			Would you like to try...

					ONE ONE
				(to Riker)
			... the enhancement?

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			All right. What should I do?

	Riker steps over to the com panel.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         14.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Computer - I need a place to play
			some music - a little atmosphere.

					COMPUTER
			Specify.

					RIKER
			Jazz.

					COMPUTER
			Era?

					RIKER
				(pauses)
			Circa 1958.

					COMPUTER
			Location.

					RIKER
			Kansas City. No, wait. New
			Orleans. Yeah. New Orleans -- the
			Low Note. 'Round midnight.

	Pause.

					COMPUTER
			Program complete. Enter when
			ready.

18   HOLODECK DOOR

	Riker steps to the entrance. The doors OPEN. Before
	him is a --

19   OMITTED

20   HOLODECK (OPTICAL)

	-- JAZZ CLUB -- blue light -- dusty -- low ceiling -- small
	tables crowded together -- a worn little bandstand lit
	by pencil spots. Riker's impressed.

					RIKER
			Very good.

	He turns and nods his appreciation to the Bynars who
	are off to one side watching.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         15.

20   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Very good indeed.

	He STEPS INTO the Holodeck, turns his attention to the
	com panel on the arch. The Bynars, who ENTER with him,
	are fascinated.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Now, computer -- someone to play
			with. A combo. Say, drums
			upright bass...piano. And a 'bone
			for me.

	And just like that, the bandstand IS POPULATED with a
	jazz combo, including a trombone waiting on the stand.
	NONE OF THE IMAGES MOVE, and they won't until Riker
	activates them.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Now -- an audience...

	And the room IS FULL.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Whoa... too many. I was thinking
			of something a little more
			personal...intimate.

	And that quick the room IS EMPTY, SAVE FOR ONE very
	pretty blonde who is sitting alone at a front table.
	Her hand rests lightly on a glass. Her head is turned
	as though expecting someone -- a man to join her. Riker
	is very impressed -- not only by what the computer has
	accomplished, but by the blonde. He turns to the
	Bynars --

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Great job, boys.

	The Bynars TALK among themselves in their unique HIGH
	SPEED LANGUAGE. Riker turns back to the room.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			But, computer... blondes and jazz
			seldom go together.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         16.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

	The girl CHANGES to a redhead -- not the same girl with
	red hair, but a different girl, with beautiful green
	eyes and a low cut shimmering dress. Absolutely
	stunning.

					RIKER
				(continuing; he turns
				 to the Bynars.)
			Now that is truly exceptional...
				(then back to the
				 computer)
			...but... more sultry.

	And again the girl CHANGES -- this time to a BRUNETTE
	-- and even more beautiful.

21   ANGLE ON RIKER

	This three-dimensional, computer-generated image is so
	beautiful it takes his breath.

					RIKER
				(to the Bynars)
			Gentlemen, if this is what you
			call "enhancement" you have a gift
			for understatement.

	He CROSSES to the beautiful WOMAN.

22   THE BYNARS

	They CONSPIRE EXCITEDLY among themselves. Then go
	to the computer panel and make some very specific
	adjustment, looking at each other seriously for
	approval.

23   ANGLE ON WOMAN'S TABLE

	As Riker sits down, the IMAGES COME TO LIFE. The combo
	BEGINS TO PLAY, the woman (Minuet) MOVES.

24   BACK TO THE BYNARS

	The level of excitement among the Bynars increase. They
	are very pleased with what they have done.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         17.

25   RIKER AND WOMAN

	He looks at her with interest.

					RIKER
			What's your name, and tell me you
			love jazz.

					MINUET
			My name is Minuet. I love all
			jazz except Dixieland.

					RIKER
			Why not Dixieland?

					MINUET
			Because you can't dance to it.

					RIKER
			My girl.

26   ANGLE ON BYNARS

	It's clear from his expression and attitude that
	Riker's reaction is very meaningful. Zero Zero and
	One One APPROACH the computer panel and make a slight
	adjustment.

27   ANGLE ON TABLE WITH RIKER AND MINUET (OPTICAL)

	A slight change occurs in Minuet. The way she looks at
	Riker is more personal.

					RIKER
				(slyly)
			What's a knockout like you doing
			in a computer-generated joint like
			this?

					MINUET
			Waiting for you.

	Her voice is deeper, sexier. Her eyes are warm,
	liquid, inviting.

					RIKER
			Waiting for me?!! You can't be
			serious?

					MINUET
			Oh yes, Will -- I've never been
			more serious in my life.


         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT ONE         18.

27   CONTINUED:

	Riker is knocked a little off balance by her look
	and her directness. CAMERA ZOOMS THROUGH Riker and
	Minuet to the Bynars, who TALK EXCITEDLY.

27A  ANGLE ON BYNARS (OPTICAL)

					ZERO ZERO (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			It's working. All we need...

					ONE ONE (SUBTITLED)
				(in Binary)
			... is to hold him here for twenty
			minutes.

	They HEAD OFF through the open doors. The doors CLOSE,
	then DISAPPEAR, REVEALING the back wall of the Club.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

28   INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is still docked.

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley is at the Aft station watching two of the Bynars
	-- Zero One and One Zero (they are always in pairs).
	Quinteros is off to one side, checking. Wesley
	APPROACHES him.

					WESLEY
			Do you mind if I ask you a
			question about the Bynars?

					QUINTEROS
			Why not just ask them?

	Makes sense to Wesley. He goes to them.

					WESLEY
			What is that high-speed sound you
			make?

					ZERO ONE
			That is our...

					ONE ZERO
			... primary language.

					WESLEY
			How can humanoids process
			information at that speed?

	Zero One and One Zero point to each other's buffer.
	(These are belt-carried oblong cases roughly 4" x 6"
	x 2" deep, with CHASER LIGHTS.)

					ZERO ONE
			We store the information...

					ONE ZERO
			... with these buffers.

					ZERO ONE
			We receive information...

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         20.

29   CONTINUED:

					ONE ZERO
			... all the time...

					ZERO ONE
			... and save it...

					ONE ZERO
			... until we need it.

					WESLEY
			How did you happen to develop this
			ability?

					ONE ZERO
			It happened over...

					ZERO ONE
			... a long period of time.

					WESLEY
			To have a society so interdependent
			on computers has
			tremendous advantages.

					ONE ZERO
			And a few...

					ZERO ONE
			...disadvantages.

	Picard COMES OUT of his Ready Room.

					PICARD
			Everything under control, Ensign
			Crusher?

					WESLEY
			Fine, Captain. I am just trying
			to learn something about the
			Bynars.

					PICARD
			Where's Commander Riker?

					WESLEY
			Holodeck Four. Shall I call him
			for you, sir?

					PICARD
			No, I'll wander down and see
			what's he doing to occupy himself.
			Keep me apprised.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         21.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Yes, sir.

	Picard LEAVES.

30   INT. HOLODECK

	Riker is on the bandstand playing with the trio.

31   ON RIKER

	Slips into a short solo.

32   INTERCUT

	Minuet listens, enthralled more by the man than by his
	music.

33   ANGLE ON THE BAND

	As the PIANO PLAYER takes over, the BASS PLAYER leans
	over to Riker.

					BASS
			The chick digs you, man.

					RIKER
			What makes you say that?

					BASS
			Hey -- look at her.

34   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He looks at Minuet.

35   ANGLE ON MINUET

	Her eyes are shining and it's all for Riker.

36   ANGLE ON RIKER

	He tries to defuse the look and his feelings.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         22.

36   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Maybe it's my music.

					DRUMMER
			Yeah, well - about that... Don't
			give up your day job.

37   ANGLE ON THE BANDSTAND

	Riker talks to the bass player, but really he's talking
	to himself.

					RIKER
			It's all too real.

					PIANIST
			Yeah, Slim you got that
			straight... too real is too
			right.

	Riker smiles.

					RIKER
			Thanks for letting me sit in.

					BASS
			Ain't nothin' to it.

	Riker LEAVES the bandstand and HEADS for Minuet's
	table.

					BASS
				(continuing)
			Strange cat...

					DRUMMER
			I know this. If they're in town
			-- we get 'em.

	They laugh.

38
thru	OMITTED
40

41   INT. HOLODECK IV

	Riker APPROACHES the table. Minuet smiles a greeting.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         23.

41   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I am going to have to leave you
			for a while and see to my duties.

					MINUET
			Your work is very important to
			you.

					RIKER
			It is me -- it's what I am.

					MINUET
			Can we dance once before you
			leave?

	The invitation is so effortlessly offered -- and the
	woman so appealing -- who could resist?

					RIKER
			Sure, why not.

	She rises. He leads her to the little dance floor.

42   ON THE DANCE FLOOR

	As they STEP ONTO the dance floor, Minuet turns and
	folds herself into his arms. They dance. It's slow
	and sexy.

					RIKER
			How did you learn to dance so
			well?

					MINUET
			From following you.

	Riker is puzzled and amused at the same time.

					MINUET
			I can anticipate your lead. Tell
			me more about your work -- what
			is it about it that consumes and
			enthralls you?

					RIKER
			What an interesting choice of
			words. That's exactly what it
			does.

					MINUET
			You are very fortunate.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         24.

42   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I know that.

					MINUET
			At this point in your life to be
			exactly where you want to be...
			And it's wonderful that you
			realize it.

					RIKER
			I'd be a fool not to know how
			lucky I am to be on this ship
			serving with this group of people.
			It's a dream come true.

	She snuggles in a little closer.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Just like this.

					MINUET
			A dream? Is that what this is?
			Is that what I am?

	She fills up his senses. He holds her away, to look
	at her. Her fragrance -- the lightness of her touch.
	Her movement. Riker is becoming captivated by her.
	As a woman can, she senses what he's feeling and leans
	back to look in his eyes.

					RIKER
			I know you are a computer-generated
			image... but your smell,
			the way you feel, your touch, even
			the way you talk and think is so
			real.

					MINUET
			Thank you.

					RIKER
			How far can this relationship go?
			I mean, how real are you?

					MINUET
			As real as you need me to be.

	Then a look. To underline her words, she molds herself
	against him.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         25.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Astounding.

	At the sound of Picard's voice, Riker turns -- a little
	like a kid with his hand in the cookie jar.

43   INT. HOLODECK

	Picard is near the entrance taking it all in. The
	band, the mood, and Riker with a beautiful woman.

					RIKER
			Captain!

	Picard STEPS further INTO the room. Minuet is relaxed,
	confident, as she waits.

					PICARD
			Sorry, Number One -- I didn't mean
			to interrupt.

					RIKER
			It's all right, come in.

					PICARD
			You picked a wonderful locale.
			Something I might have chosen
			myself.

					MINUET
			Aren't you going to introduce me?

					RIKER
			Excuse me. Yes, yes, of course
			I am. Captain Picard, this is
			Minuet... Minuet, this is Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard.

	She steps over to take his hand.

					MINUET
			Enchante. Comme c'est merveilleux
			de vous voir ici.

					PICARD
			Incroyable! Vous etes Parisienne?

	Riker is surprised that she speaks French and a little
	jealous that she and Picard are hitting it off so well.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         26.

43   CONTINUED:

					MINUET
			Au fonde c'est vrai, nous sommes
			tous Parisienne.

					PICARD
				(laughs)
			Oui, au fonde nous sommes tous
			Parisienne. The spirit of that
			city can always restore my soul.

	His attitude is a mixture of curiosity, amusement and
	amazement. He, like Riker, is thoroughly captivated by
	Minuet. Her easy grace, her style, her beauty, and the
	fact that she is a figment of a computer's binary
	imagination.

					MINUET
			I have been hoping to meet you.

					PICARD
				(with a look to Riker)
			Oh.
				(lightly)
			Have I been a topic of
			conversation?

					MINUET
			Indirectly.

	Riker smiles and shrugs.

					MINUET
				(continuing)
			Join us, Jean-Luc.

	Picard STEPS OVER and sits down at the table.

					MINUET
				(continuing)
			A glass of wine?

					PICARD
			Thank you.

	As she pours.

					MINUET
			Will was saying how much he enjoys
			this assignment. It's a credit
			to you. For a ship and crew to
			function well it always starts
			with the captain. You set the
			tone.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         27.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to Minuet, graciously)
			At the moment, it's you who are
			setting the tone.
				(then, to Riker)
			The sophistication of this
			programming is remarkable.

					MINUET
			In what way?

					PICARD
			The Holodeck has been able to give
			us woodlands and ski slopes and
			figures that fight and fictional
			characters with which we can
			interact -- but you are quite
			different. You adapt. You spoke
			French to me.

					MINUET
			It's very simple. When I heard
			your name, I merely accessed the
			foreign language bank.

					PICARD
			Impressive.

					MINUET
			Oui, mon choux.

	Riker is very impressed.

43A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Data and Geordi are still working on his painting which
	shows signs of change, if not improvement. Data has
	stopped and is gazing vaguely off in space.

					GEORDI
			Now what are you doing?

					DATA
			I am awaiting inspiration.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Commander Data.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         28.

43A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			This is Commander Data, go ahead.

43B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Wesley's at the aft Science Station. The Bynars are
	slightly off to one side watching him with great
	interest.

					WESLEY
			I'm getting an indication of
			possible trouble in Main
			Engineering.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Can you be more specific?

					WESLEY
			Not very much. I'm reading a
			problem with the magnetic field
			which contains the antimatter.
			Could you come up here?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			We'll go to Engineering since
			that's where the trouble is. Wes,
			don't disturb the captain or
			Commander Riker until we check
			this out.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	He turns, looks at the Bynars. They go back to work.

44   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	The area is quiet. The lights are down. Geordi and
	Data ENTER. Surprised no one is there. They are
	looking for anything. As he moves vaguely around,
	something catches Geordi's extremely efficient eye.
	His attitude changes. He moves quickly to the
	COMPUTER and begins working.

					GEORDI
			bridge, this is Main Engineering.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			This is the bridge.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         29.

44   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Are you running any test programs?

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			No.

					GEORDI
			Are the Bynars?

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Not to my knowledge. Is something
			wrong?

					GEORDI
			I don't know. There's nobody on
			duty here, and we're getting a
			strange reading from the magnetic
			containment field.

	Data is at another computer terminal.

					DATA
			The field is deteriorating.
			Contact the captain immediately.
			I am initiating Red Alert.

	Data touches the com panel and the Red Alert KLAXON
	SOUNDS.

					GEORDI
			I can't maintain the integrity
			of the containment field.

					DATA
			If the antimatter is released the
			ship will be destroyed.

					GEORDI
			Nothing I do has any effect. I'm
			losing it. I have rechecked every
			circuit. This is not a misread
			by the computer.

	Data calmly touches the com panel.

					DATA
			Computer -- situation analysis.

         STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT TWO         30.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

					COMPUTER
			Estimate release of antimatter
			in four minutes eighteen seconds -- seventeen
			seconds -- sixteen
			seconds...

					DATA
			Bridge -- Engineering.

	The worried voice of Wesley Crusher.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Yes. This is the bridge.

					DATA
			Alert starbase. Inform them we
			are abandoning the ship. Tell
			them why. Initiate the automated
			sequence for departure, lay in
			a course and speed to put maximum
			distance between the Enterprise
			and any inhabited planet.

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Shouldn't we wait for the
			captain's approval?

					DATA
			There is no time. Based on all
			the information presently
			available the decision is correct.
				(touches the com panel)
			This is Lieutenant Commander Data
			speaking for the captain -- abandon
			ship -- this is not a drill.

45   INT. ENTERPRISE - VARIOUS SHOTS

	The KLAXON SCREAMS over a SERIES OF SHOTS of the
	ENTERPRISE BEING EVACUATED.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			I say again. All personnel
			abandon ship. Abandon ship -- this
			is not a drill -- this is not a
			drill.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        31.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

A46	EXT. SPACE - STARBASE 74 (OPTICAL)

	REESTABLISHING.

B46	INT. STARBASE 74 (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise is docked.

46   INT. ENTERPRISE (SERIES OF SHOTS)

	People running down the corridors, the KLAXON still
	BLARING.

47   OMITTED

48   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDORS (CONTINUE SERIES OF SHOTS)

	People still running. Over this:

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(echoing)
			Decks One through Four to Cargo
			Transporters. Decks Five through
			Ten: Transporters: One-Two,
			Three-Four. Decks Six through
			Sixteen: Transporters: Five-Six,
			Seven-Eight, Nine-Ten. Decks
			Seventeen through Twenty-eight to
			Transporters: Eleven-Twelve,
			Thirteen-Fourteen. Decks Twenty-nine
			through Forty-two:
			Transporters: Fifteen-Sixteen,
			Seventeen-Eighteen, Nineteen-Twenty.
			This is not a drill.

	(This Voice-Over dialogue should run from SCENE 46
	through SCENE 49.)

49   INT. AIR-LOCK

	Those people still aboard on the lower decks are SEEN
	RUNNING OUT of the connecting ramp into the Starbase.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        32.

49A  INT. STARBASE - CONFERENCE ROOM (NO WINDOWS)

	Beverly is talking to Doctor Terence Epstein, a young
	man of twenty-six. She has her notes spread out on
	a table.

					BEVERLY
			When I reviewed your fifth paper
			on molecular biology, I knew I
			was on the right track. You
			defined the problem as
			conductivity -- and that's exactly
			what...

	Beverly is distracted by a flurry of ACTIVITY outside.
	She stretches to look out.

					STARBASE COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Attention all personnel.
			Emergency evacuation of USS
			Enterprise in progress. Report
			to your stations.

					BEVERLY
			Oh, no! Something's happened
			to the Enterprise. That's my
			ship!

	And she BOLTS from the room.

50   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM

	People are converging, bunching up. INCLUDE Wesley.

					AD LIBBED VOICES
			Hurry up! We don't have much
			time! The ship'll be leaving in
			a minute!

51   INT. STARBASE COMMAND CENTER - NEW ANGLE

	Drawn by the emergency SIRENS and frantic activity
	around the Enterprise, Tasha and Worf ENTER to see what
	is happening.

					WORF
			What's going on?

					QUINTEROS
			Please stand out of the way.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        33.

51   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			The Enterprise is being evacuated.

					WORF
			Why?

					BEVERLY
			Some problem in Engineering.

					TASHA
			Get the security team together.

					WORF
			Aye, Lieutenant.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data and Geordi are closing down their consoles.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Ship's log. Supplemental. This
			is Lieutenant Commander Data.
			I have put the ship on automated
			departure and ordered the complete
			evacuation of the Enterprise.
			Everyone remaining is leaving on
			foot or beaming off.

	Data takes a second to punch his console.

					DATA
			Computer, where are the captain
			and Commander Riker?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			All decks empty.

					DATA
			Curious. The captain is
			usually the last to leave.

					GEORDI
			Let's go! We only have forty-one
			seconds.

	Data shuts down his console. They GET INTO the
	turbolift. As the doors CLOSE:

					GEORDI
			I think we're the last.

					DATA
			I hope we are the last.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        34.

53   INT. STARBASE SPACE STATION COMMAND CENTER (OPTICAL)

	It is a room about the size of the main bridge. There
	is a large window through which WE SEE the now "empty"
	ENTERPRISE as it starts to BACK OUT. Quinteros is in
	charge of the operation. Enterprise people are
	ARRIVING. Wesley has joined Worf and Tasha as Data
	and Geordi BEAM IN.

					WORF
			Did you see the captain and
			Commander Riker?

					DATA
			No. Are they not here on the
			Starbase?

					TASHA
			No.

					GEORDI
			Are you saying they are still on
			the Enterprise?

					WORF
			Yes. Sir, where's your
			Transporter Room?

					DATA
			We have to beam back and get them.

					QUINTEROS
			You haven't time!

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			This is Starbase 74. The
			Enterprise magnetic field is
			regenerating.

					GEORDI
			How is that possible?

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			Unknown.

					TASHA
			That changes nothing. The captain
			and Commander Riker must be in
			trouble, or they'd be here.

	Quinteros grabs her and points.

					QUINTEROS
			Look!

	Data turns to look.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        35.

54   OMITTED

55   DATA'S POV - OUT THROUGH STARBASE WINDOW (OPTICAL)

	The SHIP continues to BACK AWAY from its mooring.

					QUINTEROS (O.S.)
			Your ship's almost clear.

A56	INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise EXITS out through the entrance port
	doors.

56   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The ship clears the starbase, turns, and WARPS AWAY,
	leaving starbase far behind.

57   INT. STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	as the members of the Enterprise crew stare at the
	emptiness which had been their ship.

					STARBASE COM VOICE
			The USS Enterprise has departed
			in excess of warp one.

58   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	at warp speed as it RUSHES ON toward an unknown
	destination.

59   INT. ENTERPRISE

	CAMERA ROAMS the decks and corridors. All EMPTY.
	Warning LIGHTS still continue to FLASH.

60   INT. HOLODECK

	WE COME INTO THE SCENE, as Picard, Riker, and Minuet
	are talking. Minuet reaches over and lightly touches
	Riker's arm.

					MINUET
			... and the boy never found out?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        36.

60   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Oh, yes, but not until later.
				(lightly)
			When he finally walked in with
			his younger sister.

					MINUET
			And I'll bet both of them were
			all smiles.

					RIKER
			Yes. And we knew right then both
			of them had found out.

					MINUET
			You handled it in a very
			thoughtful way. You are very good
			with people.
				(to Picard)
			Don't you agree, Jean-Luc?

	Riker and Minuet hold each others' eyes for a moment.

					PICARD
			She's very different from any
			images we've experienced on the
			Holodeck, isn't she? More -- you
			might say -- intuitive.

					RIKER
			It's as though she was plugged
			into my subconscious and can
			anticipate what I want her to say
			even before I'm aware of it
			myself.

					PICARD
			I suppose it's an understandable
			progression. Computers make
			decisions based on inputs and we
			humans give off many subtle signs
			which communicate our emotions.

					RIKER
			It's uncanny. I could develop
			feelings for Minuet. A desire
			exactly as I would for any woman.

	Minuet smiles.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        37.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Doesn't love always begin that
			way? With the illusion being more
			real than the woman?

					MINUET
			Oh, Jean-Luc, spoken like a true
			Frenchman.

	Picard smiles.

					PICARD
			I think I'll be leaving.

	Minuet turns to Picard.

					MINUET
			Oh, don't go.

					PICARD
			Two's company.

					MINUET
			We have time -- there's no rush.
			I'd like it very much if you
			would stay.

					RIKER
			Yes, stay, Captain.

					PICARD
			This is your diversion, Number
			One. Not mine.

					MINUET
			Wait -- we haven't danced.

					PICARD
			I don't dance.

					MINUET
			Then some more wine.

					PICARD
			Thank you, no.

					MINUET
			Wait -- please. Please don't go -- you
			can't. Not yet.

					PICARD
			What?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        38.

60   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			Why -- Minuet -- what's the matter?
			Why can't he leave?

	Minuet FREEZES as they LEAVE her and stride quickly
	to the arch.

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Exit.

	The doors OPEN. The RED ALERT is still FLASHING.

61   RIKER AND PICARD - AT THE ARCH

	They react with shock -- like a dousing of ice water.

					PICARD
				(touches a panel)
			bridge, this is the captain.
			Situation report.

	No response, so Riker touches his communicator.

					RIKER
			Riker to bridge.

	Still nothing. The two exchange looks. Picard steps
	halfway into the corridor and operates the com panel.
	Riker stands with him.

62   FRESH ANGLE

	Picard and Riker are framed in the doorway, with
	Minuet, MOTIONLESS, in the background.

					PICARD
				(tense)
			Computer! Explain Red Alert.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Initiated as a programmed
			response. The magnetic field
			containing the antimatter had
			weakened. There was no fail-safe
			available.

					PICARD
			Why wasn't I notified?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        39.

62   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Unknown.

					PICARD
			Present condition.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The magnetic field is now
			restored. Containment is
			restored. Propulsion is at
			maximum efficiency.

					PICARD
				(beat, thinks)
			Locate Lieutenant Commander Data.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Not on board the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Explain.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			All Enterprise personnel except
			the captain and first officer have
			been evacuated.

					PICARD
			Evacuated!? Was the condition
			that critical?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Yes.

	A thought occurs to Riker.

					RIKER
			Are we still docked on the
			starbase?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			No.

					PICARD
			Position report.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Coordinates four-one-five-nine
			point two-six by eight-one-nine-two-one
			by three-one-two. Heading
			Two-three-three mark four-five.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        40.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Destination?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Planet Bynaus in the Beta Magellan
			system.

					RIKER
			The Bynars!

					PICARD
			Am I to understand that the Bynars
			have stolen the Enterprise?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			That information is not available.

	Picard turns back to Minuet.

63   INT. HOLODECK IV

	Picard APPROACHES Riker and Minuet. She COMES ALIVE
	when he speaks to her.

					PICARD
				(a beat, strong)
			It's the Bynars -- and you're part
			of this.

					MINUET
				(without hesitation)
			Yes.

					RIKER
			They made you the lure to keep
			me here! They programmed you
			while I was relaxing.

					MINUET
			Yes. When they saw your interest
			in me, they thought I could
			distract you and keep you here.

					PICARD
			That explains, Riker... What about
			me?

					MINUET
			Your being here was just a
			fortunate happenstance.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        41.

63   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Why do they want me?

					PICARD
			What do they want with the
			Enterprise? What's their purpose?

					MINUET
			I am not programmed to give you
			that information.

					PICARD
			Come on, Number One. We've got
			to regain control of our ship!

	Riker and Picard HEAD OUT. Minuet FREEZES behind them.

64   INT. STARBASE CONTROL

	With Geordi, Data, Tasha, Wesley and Worf.

					GEORDI
			What do we do?

					DATA
			Which is the nearest Starfleet
			vessel?

					QUINTEROS
			The Trieste.

					DATA
			I know the Trieste. Too small,
			too slow.

					QUINTEROS
			Plus it's sixty-six hours away.

					DATA
			Where are the Bynars?

					QUINTEROS
			... I haven't seen them.

					DATA
			Then they are obviously still
			aboard. Another Starfleet vessel
			must be sent to intercept the
			Enterprise at Bynaus. They might
			be taking the ship to their home
			planet.

72:[4,#b]
        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT THREE        42.

64   CONTINUED:

					QUINTEROS
			What makes you think so?

					DATA
			It is the best place for us
			to start.

65   INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker move quickly down a corridor. They
	turn a corner.

66   INT. ENTERPRISE - A NEW CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker ENTER a door. It closes behind them,
	FILLING THE SCREEN with the words "WEAPONS ROOM."

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        43.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it moves along at warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			now know "who" has commandeered
			the Enterprise... the Bynars.
			We can't communicate with the
			bridge. Commander Riker and I will
			now try to regain control of our
			ship.

68   INT. CORRIDOR

	After a moment, they ENTER the corridor tensely --
	armed against the possibility of being met by hostiles.
	Seeing the corridor is clear, Riker turns one way,
	Picard another.

					PICARD
			This way.

					RIKER
			But that's toward Engineering.

					PICARD
			That's our first stop, to verify
			the containment, and initiate
			auto-destruct.

	Riker looks concerned.

					RIKER
			Initiate auto-destruct?

					PICARD
			The ship has been commandeered
			by a force of unknown size and
			intent. We're here alone. We
			must assume the worst.

69   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Picard STEPS TO the wall panel and waits a beat as
	Riker JOINS him. Together they set the auto-destruct
	which requires their specific genetic code in order
	to access the system.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        44.

69   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			If we don't regain control, no
			one else will have it either.
			This is the only decision
			involving the operation of this
			ship which requires you and I to
			agree totally.

					RIKER
			It's the allotted time that
			concerns me.

					PICARD
			About that, there is no option.

					RIKER
			I know. It's a five minute
			countdown.

					PICARD
			It's sufficient to get to the
			bridge... once there, either
			we'll get control of the ship
			and shut off the auto-destruct,
			or we won't. The important thing
			is that this ship does not fall
			into hostile hands.

					RIKER
			Then let's set it and get going.

70   INT. ENGINEERING - AT COMPUTER (OPTICAL)

	This computer is separate from the main computer and
	is used for this type of emergency only.

					COMPUTER
			Recognize Picard, Jean-Luc,
			Captain...
				(pause)
			Recognize Riker, William T,
			Commander.

					PICARD
			Set auto-destruct sequence.

					COMPUTER
			Does the first officer concur?

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        45.

70   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			... Yes. Set auto-destruct
			sequence -- now!

	A small sign ILLUMINATES "AUTO-DESTRUCT IN (TIME)."

					COMPUTER
			Auto-destruct will detonate in
			four minutes and fifty-nine
			seconds... four minutes and
			fifty-eight seconds... four
			minutes and fifty-seven
			seconds...

					PICARD
			Let's go. The only place we can
			stop the count is from the bridge.

	They start to leave, but Riker spots something on the
	adjacent computer panel.

70A  CLOSE ON COMPUTER SCREEN (OPTICAL)

	WE SEE a BLUR OF SYMBOLS indicating a high-speed data
	flow.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			What do you make of this?

70B  BY THE SCREEN

					PICARD
			An enormous amount of data is
			being received and stored in the
			main computer.

					RIKER
			Just stored. Why?

					PICARD
			It's another piece to this puzzle.

	They leave the computer panel and EXIT.

71   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker move cautiously forward. The ship
	is quiet.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        46.

72
thru	OMITTED
73

74   INT. CORRIDOR NEAR TURBOLIFT NINE

	They reach turbolift nine. The doors do not open.
	Picard punches in a command to bring it. No response.
	The AUTO-DESTRUCT is DISPLAYED on every com panel. This
	one now reads "FOUR MINUTES TEN SECONDS."

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Access denied.

					PICARD
			They've locked it off.

	He thinks for a moment.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			We've got to find another way to
			get in.

					RIKER
			One of us could beam onto the
			bridge.

					PICARD
			It takes several seconds to
			materialize. You wouldn't
			stand a chance.

	Riker thinks for a beat.

					RIKER
			I could beam into the turbolift,
			force the doors, and take them
			by surprise.

					PICARD
			No. We'll beam in simultaneously
			in two different areas of the
			bridge.

					RIKER
			Only four minutes left.

	They head for Transporter Room Seven.

75   INT. STARBASE CONTROL (OPTICAL)

	Restless, the Enterprise crew is hovering around the
	Control Center.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        47.

75   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Still no response from the
			Enterprise.

					WORF
			They would answer if they could.
			Someone else has control of the
			ship.

					DATA
			Do you think I am responsible?

					GEORDI
			Why? How could you have known?

					DATA
			My station is on the bridge.

					GEORDI
			You can't be on the bridge every
			minute.

					DATA
			You are wrong, Geordi, I can.
			I do not need rest or diversion
			-- I should not have been painting.
			I was negligent.

					TASHA
			That's a pointless discussion.
			You could have been on the bridge
			and it still might have happened.

	Data snaps her a look of disbelief.

					TASHA
				(continuing; to
				 Quinteros)
			You have three ships in here.
			We need one of them now.

					QUINTEROS
			We're rushing repairs on the USS
			Melbourne -- but it's still
			eighteen hours until she'll be
			ready... There is nothing else
			you can do.

75A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	FLIES BY at warp speed.

        STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR        48.

76   INT. ENTERPRISE - TRANSPORTER ROOM SEVEN (OPTICAL)

	They ARRIVE at the Transporter Room. Riker goes to the
	control panel.

					RIKER
			I'll set a ten-second delay.

	Picard takes his place on one of the Pads.

					PICARD
			Right. Coordinates for Main
			Bridge -- port forward for me and
			aft for you.

					RIKER
				(a beat)
			You're on Pad Two.

	Riker inputs the two sets of coordinates.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Done.
				(a beat)
			Ten second delay... NOW.

	Riker starts the timer, hastens to the platform and
	steps up beside Picard. The Transporter ENGAGES.

77   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker BEAM INTO the Main Bridge as
	programmed -- he forward and port side, Riker aft.
	They look around, phasers ready.

78   ANGLE ON BYNARS

	In one corner of the bridge, the Bynars are huddled
	together, pale, cold, almost inert. They seem totally
	lifeless. All have looks of fear. They clearly pose
	no threat.

79   ANGLE ON PICARD

	He relaxes and moves forward.

					PICARD
			Why did you steal my ship?

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FOUR            49.

79   CONTINUED:

					ONE ZERO
			Please try...

					ZERO ONE
			... to help us.

	One Zero and Zero One collapse. Off Picard's reaction,
	WE:

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

80   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	near the Bynar's home planet - Bynaus.

80A  CLOSE ON COMPANEL

	Picard and Riker stand in front of it. The auto-destruct
	reads "TWO MINUTES, ONE SECOND."

					PICARD
			Cancel auto-destruct.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Does the first officer agree?

					RIKER
			Affirmative.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Auto-destruct cancelled.

	The red alarm lights STOP FLASHING.

81   INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard is by the Bynars who are prone and inert. Riker
	is checking the ship's position at a nearby panel.

					RIKER
			We're in orbit around Bynaus.
				(indicating the Bynars)
			How are they?

					PICARD
			They appear dead.

	Picard goes to his command chair. Riker continues
	working.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Let's see if we can get some
			answers from Bynaus.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            51.

81   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Their main computer is off.
			Sensors reveal all of the
			equipment on the planet is inert.
			They can neither receive nor send
			any messages.

					PICARD
			What about all the people in that
			world who are totally dependant
			on their computer? Are they still
			functioning?

					RIKER
			No. They are probably just like
			these Bynars here. Dying.

82   PICARD

	as he ponders.

					RIKER
			So, what's this all about? Why
			did they steal the ship and bring
			it here? What was their purpose?

					PICARD
			They went to a lot of trouble to
			clear computer space. See what
			they've stored.

83   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Riker at the Aft station computer with Picard beside
	him.

					RIKER
			Captain, it's enormous. Every
			byte of free space in the computer
			has been filled. They must have
			made a core-dump from their world
			to our computer.

	He inputs something into the computer. The CRT SHOWS
	nothing but GIBBERISH.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I can't get in.

	He tries again. The Screen REPAINTS and again is just
	a mass of unintelligible signs and symbols.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            52.

83   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(continuing; reading
				 the Screen)
			I need a code -- a password -- to
			access the file.

	Picard is both puzzled and concerned. He looks over
	at the Bynars who are still unconscious.

					PICARD
			They were desperate to steal this
			ship, bring it here to store all
			this information. Why?

					RIKER
			I don't know. I wish they had
			left a note.

	Picard pauses.

					PICARD
			Perhaps they did.

	Riker instantly connects.

					RIKER
			Minuet.

					PICARD
			Maybe.

83A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker hurriedly EXIT the turbolift.

84   INT. HOLODECK

	Riker and Picard are in the Holodeck. It's still the
	JAZZ CLUB. As they APPROACH Minuet she UNFREEZES.

					RIKER
			Tell me what this is all about.

					MINUET
			A star in the Bynar system went
			super nova and they miscalculated.
			The electromagnetic pulse from
			the explosion was going to knock
			out their main computer.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            53.

84   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Their only chance was to transfer
			all the stored information and
			shut down until after it passed.
			Then, reactivate their system and
			transfer the information back to
			this main computer.

					RIKER
			And the Enterprise has the only
			mobile computer large enough to
			handle all that information.

					PICARD
			So what went wrong?

					MINUET
			The star went super nova before
			it was expected and you were late
			arriving at Starbase 74.

					PICARD
			But why steal the ship? Why
			didn't they say something? Why
			didn't they just ask for help?

					MINUET
				(shrugs)
			I don't know. I don't have those
			answers.

					PICARD
			Is there anything we can do?

					MINUET
			Yes. Return the data stored in the
			Enterprise's computer back to the
			one on Bynaus.

					RIKER
			How do we do that?

					MINUET
				(puzzled)
			Don't you know?

	Riker shakes his head.

					RIKER
			Yes. If we had the file name.
			But we don't. Do you?

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            54.

84   CONTINUED: (2)

					MINUET
			I don't know what you're talking
			about. No.

					PICARD
			They wouldn't intentionally hide
			it or make it difficult for us
			to find. It's got to be right
			in front of us.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			We should call Starbase 74, and
			see if anyone can decipher this.

					MINUET
				(emotionally)
			Hurry. They're dying.
				(to Picard)
			They meant you no harm. It was
			their world they were trying to
			save.
				(to Riker)
			Help them, Will -- please help
			them.

85   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and Picard ENTER and take their positions.
	Picard touches his arm panel.

					PICARD
			Starbase 74 -- this is the
			Enterprise.

85A  INT. STARBASE CONTROL

	The relief is instantaneous. (INTERCUT THE ENTERPRISE
	AND STARBASE AS NEEDED.)

					QUINTEROS
			This is Starbase 74. Captain
			Picard, what's your situation?

					PICARD
			We'll get into that later. Right
			now I must speak with Lieutenant
			Commander Data.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            55.

85A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			I am here, sir.

					PICARD
			Data, the Bynars have stored an
			enormous amount of information
			in the computer. We can't access
			it, and we must.

					DATA
			The access would be available by
			code or password.

					PICARD
			I know, but what could it be?

					DATA
			File names can be anything.

					PICARD
			They want us to find it. They
			would have kept it simple.

					DATA
			Then a name -- or a place. It
			could be personal. In this case
			in binary language which is ones
			and zeros in groups of eight or
			sixteen characters.

	Picard looks at the prone figures.

					PICARD
			Could it be that simple?
				(to Riker)
			Try it.

86   RIKER AT COMPUTER (OPTICAL)

	He sets up the program. The CRT SCREEN DISPLAYS a
	PATTERN and starts running COMBINATIONS OF ONES AND
	ZEROS until it gets to -- 11001001 -- then the SCREEN
	LOCKS.

					RIKER
			That's the file. It'll work now.

	They exchange a visual equivalent of a High Five.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            56.

86   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Well done, Will. Now access the
			file and start the transfer.

	Riker attempts to do just that. Again the CRT
	REPAINTS, and this time it's filled with GIBBERISH.

					RIKER
			So much for that idea.

					PICARD
			Let me get on the other position.
			The Bynars always work in pairs,
			perhaps that is also required.

	Now together they input the information. There is a
	pause. Both think it's not working -- then the SCREEN
	LOCKS, the LIGHTS DIM, the computer HUMS and starts
	PUMPING OUT tons of binary info.

87   OMITTED

88   INT. - BACK TO MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	In the dim light, Riker and Picard watch as the CRT
	Screen whips through the files being dumped on Bynaus.

					PICARD
			It appears to be successful. The
			system has started up -- a resident
			diagnostic program is running.
			Their system is incredible.

	The Bynars on the bridge begin to REVIVE.

					ZERO ONE
			You...

					ONE ZERO
			... did it.

	As Picard and Riker watch, the Bynars continue to
	regain their strength. Bynar One Zero and Zero One,
	go to a computer panel and verify that the transfer
	of information is being accomplished efficiently. The
	bridge lighting returns to normal.

					ZERO ONE
				(showing relief and
				 happiness)
			... our world is...

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            57.

88   CONTINUED:

					ONE ZERO
				(... and happiness)
			... reactivating.

					ZERO ONE
			Our people...

					ONE ZERO
			... express their gratitude.

					ZERO ZERO
			... We will return to...

					ONE ONE
			... your Starbase for whatever...

					ZERO ZERO
			... punishment your system...

					ONE ONE
			... requires of us.

					PICARD
			Why didn't you just ask for our
			help?

	The four of them communicate quickly between
	themselves.

					ZERO ONE
			You might have...

					ONE ZERO
			... said no.

					RIKER
			But there was a very good chance
			we would have said "yes."

					ZERO ZERO
			Our need was too great...

					ONE ONE
			... to risk rejection.

					PICARD
			So you stole it.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            58.

88   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Their reason is part of their
			binary thinking -- for them there
			are only two choices -- one or zero
			-- yes or no.

					PICARD
			No one's been hurt. They
			accomplished their objective.
			They have their world back in
			order, and we have our ship.

	Picard takes the position at the Conn.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			It's been some time since I had
			the Conn.

	He taps in the coordinates.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			But, not to worry, Number One
			you're in good hands. Starbase
			74 -- at warp two.

	He taps in the speed.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Engage.

	Riker looks on with a smile.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Under complete control.

88A  EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE ENTERING STARBASE (OPTICAL)

	The ship APPROACHES, then DOCKS. (As before.)

88B  INT. STARBASE CONTROL

	The crewmembers of the Enterprise watch with elation
	as their ship REDOCKS.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            59.

88C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Both turbolift doors OPEN and the crew POURS ONTO the
	bridge. Beverly, Wesley, Geordi, Data, Tasha and Worf
	ENTER and gather around Riker and Picard.

					PICARD
			We are all right, everything is
			fine. Now -- I want a complete
			check of all systems and
			divisions.

					TASHA
			What about the Bynars?

	She indicates the four Bynars gathered together off
	to one side.

					PICARD
			Turn them over to Quinteros.
				(to the Bynars)
			There will be a hearing.

					ZERO ONE
			We understood that...

					ONE ZERO
			... would happen.

					RIKER
			That being the case -- permission
			to leave the bridge.

					PICARD
			Permission granted.

89   INT. HOLODECK

	Riker is at the computer panel. Riker punches in the
	code.

					COMPUTER
			Program entered - you may enter
			the Holodeck.

	Riker ENTERS. The scene is the same. "Minuet" is at
	the table. Riker is very relieved. Her face is turned
	away -- she is motionless and will be until Riker sits
	down.

             STAR TREK: "11001001" - 11/19/87 - ACT FIVE            60.

90   ANGLE ON TABLE

	Riker sits down.

					RIKER
			What's a knockout like you doin'
			in a computer-generated joint like
			this?

	The woman turns -- she looks a lot like Minuet -- but
	it is clearly not Minuet.

91   RIKER

	The disappointment etched on his face.

					RIKER
			You're not Minuet.

92   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker ENTERS and CROSSES to the Ops position.

					RIKER
			She's gone. I tried variations
			of the program, others appeared,
			but not Minuet.

					PICARD
			Maybe that too, was part of the
			Bynar's program. Some
			relationships just can't work.

					RIKER
				(he can agree
				intellectually, but
				emotionally it's not
				easy)
			Yes... probably true... but, she
			will be difficult to forget.

93   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	As she heads AWAY.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END