STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 
                          #40273-162 
                              
                          Written by 
                         Ed Zuckerman 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Cliff Bole 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                      NOVEMBER 27, 1989
 

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Perspective" - 11/27/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 
                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KRAG
                RIKER              APGAR
                DATA               MANUA
                BEVERLY            TAYNA
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                O'BRIEN            

                Non-Speaking       
                TWO ART STUDENTS   
                 ENSIGN WILLIAMS
                 LIEUTENANT WRIGHT

                NUDE FEMALE MODEL  
                NURSE              
                CREWWOMAN          
                SUPERNUMERARIES    

    STAR TREK: "A Matter of Perspective" - 11/27/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 
                      
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     SPACE STATION
              CORRIDOR
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              TURBOLIFT
              SICKBAY
              HOLODECK
          
            HOLODECK
              EMPTY
              ART CLASS
              SPACE STATION
          
            SPACE STATION
              LABORATORY
              LIVING AREA
              GUEST QUARTERS

        STAR TREK: "A Matter of Perspective" - 11/30/89 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                   "A Matter of Perspective" 

                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              APGAR                  AP-garr
              DICOSILIUM             dye-co-SIL-lee-uhm
              MANUA                  MAN-you-ah
              TANUGA                 TAN-ooh-guh
              TANUGAN                TAN-ooh-gun
              TAYNA                  TAY-nah
              EMILA                  em-EEL-ah

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                   "A Matter of Perspective"                        
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. HOLODECK/ART CLASS

	Open on side view of painting canvas. PICARD'S hand
	comes into picture from o.s. with paintbrush and works
	on the as-yet-unseen painting. PULL BACK to reveal
	PICARD sitting in an art class along with TWO
	SUPERNUMERARIES. They are all painting something that
	is presently o.s.

2    ANOTHER ANGLE

	shows that the class is painting a NUDE FEMALE MODEL.

3    ON HOLODECK DOORS

	The doors OPEN and DATA ENTERS. He walks over to
	address Picard.

					DATA
				(sotto voce)
			We have arrived at Tanuga Four,
			Captain. The away team has
			completed its survey of Doctor
			Apgar's work and is ready to
			return to the ship.

					PICARD
				(putting aside
				 paintbrush)
			Good.

	Data is curious about Picard's artwork and is trying
	to get a better look at it when Picard notices his
	interest.

					PICARD (cont'd)
				(gestures)
			Please... and examine the work
			of the other students as well.

	Data moves in front of all three paintings as the other
	students move aside.

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - TEASER      2.

4    DATA AT PICTURE #1

	Woman with flowers.

					DATA
			Ensign Williams' striking style
			is heavily influenced by geometric
			constructivism.

	Moving to...

4A   DATA AT PICTURE #2

	Woman with violin.

					DATA
			Lieutenant Wright has effectively
			fused the incongruities of the
			surrealists with the irrationality
			of Dadaism.

	Returning to...

5    PICARD'S PAINTING

	Picard tries not to betray his feelings as Data
	prepares to pronounce judgment.

					DATA
			Interesting.

					PICARD
			How so?

					DATA
			While suggesting the free
			treatment of form usually
			attributed to Fauvism, this quite
			inappropriately attempts to
			juxtapose the disparate cubistic
			styles of Picasso and Leger. In
			addition, the use of color
			suggests a haphazard melange of
			clashing styles.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - TEASER      3.

5    CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			Furthermore, the unsettling
			overtones of proto-Vulcan
			influences...

	Picard's features have become progressively clouded
	during this speech and finally he's had enough.

					PICARD
				(strained)
			Thank you... Mister Data.

					DATA
			You are welcome, sir. If I may
			be of any further assistance --

					PICARD
			No... thank you.

	Data turns and EXITS. Off Picards reaction...

5A   ALTERNATE

	Picard slowly walks toward his painting; picks up a
	jar full of paint brushes, removes the brushes and
	proceeds to throw the bright red liquid onto his
	canvas.

6    OMITTED

7    EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE AND SPACE STATION (OPTICAL)

	The ship is in orbit around a planet along with a small
	space station.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43610.4.
			After completing a delivery of
			dicosilium to the Tanuga Four
			research station, our away team
			is receiving an update from
			Doctor Nel Apgar on his efforts
			to create Krieger Waves, a
			potentially valuable new power
			source.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - TEASER     3A.

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Data ENTER from the turbolift. WORF at
	Tactical. GEORDI is at an Aft Science Station going
	over some information on the console. Data goes to
	Ops.

					PICARD
			Welcome back, Mister La Forge.
			Where's Commander Riker?

	And Geordi answers evenly, but there is a trace of
	tension in his voice...

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - TEASER      4.

8    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Still on the station, sir. Doctor
			Apgar wanted a word with him.

	Picard notices...

					PICARD
			Any problems... ?

	Hesitating, this is really something Riker should tell
	Picard about...

					GEORDI
			Not... with the scientific part
			of the mission, sir...

	Picard's curiosity is raised even further by Geordi's
	evasiveness, but before he can pursue it, Riker's voice
	breaks in over the com line.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
				(a little stiffly)
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

	Saved by the bell... to Picard's unspoken question --

					GEORDI
			I'm sure Commander Riker will
			explain, sir...

	What is going on, wonders Picard. As...

9    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

					O'BRIEN
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

	O'BRIEN energizes the transporter console. Nothing
	happens. O'Brien frowns at his console:

					O'BRIEN
				(to com panel)
			Transporter Room to Engineering.
			I have a power drain...

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - TEASER      5.

9A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Near the space station... which suddenly EXPLODES.

10   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ON PICARD AND MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAAL)

	Picard is moving toward the command center. In the
	b.g. the aftermath of the explosion is clearly visible
	on the Main Viewer. Data at Ops. Supernumerary at
	Conn.

					PICARD
				(urgently)
			Transporter Room! Is Commander
			Riker aboard?

11   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien working furiously at the console.

					O'BRIEN
			Not yet, Captain. I'm having
			trouble clearing the signal...

	He continues to fight to bring Riker aboard. On the
	transporter pad, the TRANSPORTER EFFECT shimmers,
	weakens, shimmers again... finally RIKER begins to take
	shape. The EFFECT ENDS and Riker steps off the pad.

					O'BRIEN (cont'd)
			Transporter Room to bridge. He's
			aboard.

					RIKER
			You sound surprised, Mister
			O'Brien...

					O'BRIEN
			For a moment, we weren't sure you
			left the space station in time...

					RIKER
			In time for what... ?

					O'BRIEN
			It just exploded, sir.

	On Riker's reaction --

									FADE OUT.

					END OF TEASER

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

12   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is in orbit as before. The space station is
	gone, but perhaps there is a faint cloud of particles
	or debris left over from the explosion seen earlier.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental:
			Commander Riker has informed me
			that Doctor Apgar was the only
			one aboard the space station when
			it exploded. We remain in orbit
			investigating the accident...

13   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, Geordi... WESLEY is at Conn, Worf at
	Tactical, Data at Ops...

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I've gone through the whole
			system, sir... I can't find any
			malfunction in the transporter,
			nothing that would cause an
			explosion like that...

									INTERCUT:

13A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Why was there a power drain before
			transport?

					O'BRIEN
			I don't know, Captain.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			I want an answer to that
			question... I'm sure the Tanugans
			will too...

					O'BRIEN
			Yessir.

									END INTERCUT:

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     6A.

13B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

					DATA
			Captain, the radiation and debris
			are consistent with an overload
			of the station's reactor core.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     7.

13B  CONTINUED:

	Picard turns to Riker and Geordi...

					PICARD
			Any indications of reactor core
			problems while you were on the
			station?

					GEORDI
			No, sir.

	Riker's brow is wrinkled... his mind is not in the
	room. Picard notices...

					PICARD
			Number One... ?

	Riker looks up, shakes his head, no.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Commander La Forge suggested this
			was not an entirely routine
			mission...

					RIKER
				(sighs)
			It's a long story, Captain...
				(beat)
			... but I'm sure it doesn't have
			anything to do with this accident.

	His voice sounds uncertain.

					WORF
			Captain, Chief Investigator Krag
			of the Tanugan security force
			requests permission to beam
			aboard.

	Picard reacts, stares at Riker.

					PICARD
			Granted, Lieutenant, please escort
			our guest to the bridge.
				(beat)
			...slowly.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	Worf EXITS...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     7A.

13B  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Perhaps you should tell me as much
			as possible prior to his arrival,
			Number One.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     8.

13B  CONTINUED: (3)

	Riker sighs, acknowledges.

14
thru	OMITTED
17

17A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	As Inspector Krag MATERIALIZES. His curious eyes
	examine his surroundings, study the Klingon who greets
	him, and O'Brien behind the console.

					WORF
			I am Lieutenant Worf, head of
			ship's security. I will take you
			to the captain.

	Krag nods and follows; he could be intimidated here,
	away from his usual turf, but he isn't...

18   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Worf ENTERS from the turbolift along with
	Krag. Geordi is at the science station. Data and
	Wesley are at their accustomed stations. Krag is at
	all times soft-spoken, calm, rather British in nature
	(no accent)... qualities of the men of his race... but
	also fine qualities for an investigator. He is also
	quite relentless and determined to get to the truth.

					PICARD
			Chief Investigator, welcome to
			the Enterprise. I'm Captain
			Picard... my first officer,
			Commander William Riker.

	Krag all but ignores Picard at the mention of Riker's
	name.

					KRAG
			Commander Riker, I am here to take
			you into custody...

					RIKER
			On what charge?

					KRAG
			Suspicion of murder.

	All over the bridge, heads turn in shock.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     9.

18   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Murder... now wait a minute...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Chief Investigator... we are more
			than willing to cooperate fully
			with you, but...

					KRAG
			Then you will release the prisoner
			for transportation to the planet.

	Picard holds up a hand: "just wait a second", realizes
	the bridge is no place to have this discussion...

					PICARD
				(to Krag)
			Why don't we discuss this in
			private...

	Indicating the way... Riker moves to join them, but
	Picard, as his captain, looks him back with purpose...

					PICARD
			You have the bridge, Number One.

	Riker is about to protest, but instead says nothing
	and remains on the bridge as Picard and Krag EXIT into
	the Ready Room. The rest of the bridge crew can't help
	but steal glances at Riker.

19   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard indicates a chair for Krag as he seats himself
	at the desk. Krag remains standing and is waiting for
	Picard to make the first move.

					PICARD
			Just what is your evidence against
			my officer?

					KRAG
			Two witnesses have come forward
			to describe Commander Riker's
			threats against Doctor Apgar...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE     10.

19   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Threats... ? I am aware of an
			altercation between the two of
			them...

					KRAG
			It apparently was much more than
			just an altercation, Captain...
			but he will have a chance to prove
			his innocence...

					PICARD
			In our system of legal
			jurisprudence, a man is innocent
			until proved guilty.

					KRAG
			In ours, he is guilty until he
			is proved innocent. And you are
			in our jurisdiction. If I
			understand the Federation
			regulations on these matters, and
			I just happened to look them up
			before I...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			I'm aware of the Federation
			regulations, sir... and if you
			will check further, they say the
			captain will decide if extradition
			is warranted...

					KRAG
			Are you saying it is not?

					PICARD
			I'm saying...

	... backing off the conflict, knowing it does not help
	matters.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			If I find that there is sufficient
			cause to warrant a trial, I
			will... release Commander Riker
			to your custody.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE    10A.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					KRAG
				(thoughtful beat)
			Would you say you're close to your
			first officer, Captain?

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     11.

19   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			That's irrelevant here...

					KRAG
			Really, Captain, you cannot
			believe that. And how can I
			expect a fair and impartial
			decision?

					PICARD
			I will protect the rights of my
			officer...

					KRAG
			I appreciate that. But you'll
			have to do it on the planet, not
			here. After all, what if you were
			suddenly to decide to leave this
			star system... ?

					PICARD
			You have my word as an officer
			of Starfleet that I will not.

					KRAG
			Unacceptable. You must turn him
			over to me for interrogation.

					PICARD
			Interrogate him here.

					KRAG
			Captain, we must recreate
			step-by-step, moment-by-moment,
			the events leading to the
			explosion... we need immediate
			access to all the witnesses, as
			well as the data from the lab's
			ground computers. It would be
			impossible to accomplish here.

	A beat. Looking for a compromise --

					PICARD
			Perhaps not.
				(keys insignia)
			Mister Data, please report to my
			Ready Room.
				(to Krag)
			In fact, I may be able to assist
			you in recreating the events.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT ONE    11A.

19   CONTINUED: (4)

	Data ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Commander Data, Chief Inspector
			Krag.

	They bow to each other... Krag looks curiously at the
	android...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT ONE     12.

19   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			Data, by taking testimony from
			both the away team and from
			witnesses provided by Investigator
			Krag, would it be possible to
			program the Holodeck to recreate
			what happened aboard the science
			station?

					DATA
			It would require construction and
			design specifications, full
			orthographic representations of
			the Krieger equipment, as well
			as visual representations and
			voice analyses of the persons
			involved... but yes, it is
			possible.

	Krag considers this. Picard is clearly unmovable on
	releasing Riker. He nods.

					KRAG
			Very well. Arrangements will be
			made to provide you with all
			available information. I shall
			return shortly with our witnesses.

					PICARD
			Data, escort the chief inspector
			to Transporter Room Three.

	As they EXIT, stay on Picard a beat, see his frown as
	he considers the situation...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/27/89 - ACT ONE     13.

20   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. Riker is sitting in command and trying not
	to throw glances at the Ready Room door. Picard ENTERS
	from the Ready Room. TROI is now on the bridge.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge, Ensign Crusher,
			we are going to recreate the
			research station on the Holodeck.
			I want you to work with Mister
			Data on the preparations. In
			addition, Mister La Forge, you
			and Commander Riker will give the
			computer detailed depositions on
			everything you heard and saw while
			aboard. Counselor, you will
			assist me during this inquiry.

	Picard pauses for a second as he considers the impact
	of his next words on his trusted first officer.

					PICARD (cont'd)
				(quiet yet firm)
			My decision on extradition will
			be based upon the evidence
			presented in these re-creations.

	Riker can't really believe all this is happening, but
	Picard's expression is set.

					RIKER
			Captain, may I have a word with
			you?

					PICARD
			Under these circumstances, I
			believe it would be inappropriate,
			Number One.

	Picard exits. PUSH IN on Riker's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

					END OF ACT ONE

      STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO 14-14A.        

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

20A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Second officer's log, Stardate
			43611.6. Programming of the
			Holodeck has taken eighteen hours
			and is now complete.

21   INT. CORRIDOR

	as Picard, Riker, Troi, and Krag approach the Holodeck
	doors.

					DATA (V.O.)
			All participants have entered
			their depositions. Technical
			schematics, and complete records
			from the lab's ground computers,
			as well as Doctor Apgar's personal
			logs, have been included. The
			recreation has a nominal
			eight-point-seven percent margin
			of error.

	The participants ENTER the Holodeck.

22   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	This is the main laboratory of the space station. The
	walls are lined with consoles, readouts, and computer
	equipment, most of which is inactive at the moment.
	Dominating the room is a large array of energy-focusing
	condensers, field coils, refractors, and so forth.
	Nearby is a medium-sized power reactor.

	Picard and Krag step into the center of the simulation.
	Picard nods approval. Even the normally poker-faced
	Krag is impressed.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     15.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Is there anything you'd like to
			say before we begin, Number One?

	To Krag --

					RIKER
			Just this. I'm not a murderer.
			I went to the Tanugan lab as an
			official representative of
			Starfleet. And I acted
			accordingly. I was there to
			evaluate Apgar's progress on
			development of a Krieger Wave
			converter. That's all I was
			interested in. Computer. Load
			deposition program, Riker One.

23   ANGLE ON THE LAB (OPTICAL)

	The holograms of APGAR and TAYNA APPEAR, frozen in
	position.

	Apgar is male, older than Riker, cold, intelligent,
	antisocial... and like Krag, he is soft-spoken,
	reserved. Tayna is female, early twenties, the
	deferential assistant.

					RIKER
			Run the simulation.


     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     16.

24   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The Apgar and Tayna holograms "come to life" just as
	(holograms of) Geordi, and Riker MATERIALIZE in the lab
	(the away team beaming onto the station). (It's
	important to note that in Riker's presentation of the
	story, he is extremely business-like, almost flat in
	character... he is not as charming or personable as
	we know he can be. Nevertheless, for him, this is the
	truth.)

					RIKER
			Doctor Apgar? I'm Commander
			William Riker; Lieutenant
			Commander Geordi La Forge.

	Apgar's making an effort to be polite, but he's plainly
	less than overjoyed to see them. And impatient to get
	it over with.

					APGAR
			My assistant Tayna... well, let's
			get on with it, shall we?

	From off camera, heads turning to the voice of --

					MANUA (O.S.)
			Don't be in such a hurry, dear...

24A  ANGLE - MANUA

	entering... and it's a moment... like that first look
	that Bacall gave Bogart in "To Have and Have Not", she
	gives that look to Riker... female, thirties, strong,
	outgoing -- she takes your breath away. But Riker's
	hologram is quite unmoved.

					MANUA
				(continuing)
			Perhaps our guests would like some
			refreshment...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     17.

24A  CONTINUED:

	She moves to Riker, looks him in the eyes...

					APGAR
			My wife, Manua...

					RIKER
				(pleasant but routine)
			Pleasure to meet you, Mrs.
			Apgar.

	His attention is on Apgar...

					RIKER
			Doctor, if you're prepared to get
			started, so are we...

					APGAR
				(defensive)
			Prepared? Of course I'm
			prepared...

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			All right... then why don't you
			give me the overview of your
			research while Mister La Forge
			and your assistant look at the
			experimental data...

					APGAR
			Fine. Whatever. I must say,
			Commander, I resent your early
			arrival. Starfleet will get its
			converter... I've had a few
			setbacks, that's all...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT TWO     17A.

24A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(sympathetic)
			Doctor, we're not here to pressure
			you, we just want an update on
			your progress.

	Apgar grunts, disbelieving. Riker glances toward --

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     18.

24B  ANGLE - MANUA

	revealing she is bored beyond description, leaning
	languidly against a counter with her elbows back,
	supporting her and her chest thrust out rather
	invitingly, her eyes undress Riker.

					APGAR
			Tayna -- show the commander's
			assistant whatever he wants to
			see. Give him full access to our
			records.

					TAYNA
				(to Geordi)
			If you'll come with me...

	Tayna leads Geordi over to the other side of the lab,
	shows him the large array of condensers.

					TAYNA
			Our Lambda Field generator is on
			the planet since it requires a
			minimum of five thousand kilometers
			for the field to collimate.

	... And out of earshot.

25   ON MANUA

	turning to Riker and smiling warmly.

					MANUA
				(to her husband)
			Really, darling, you're being
			rude... after all, Commander Riker
			is willing to sit through all your
			prattle about Krieger Waves...

	Apgar bristles at his wife's digs... she takes Riker's
	arm... and Riker is embarrassed for Apgar, but it would
	be extraordinarily awkward for him to throw down her
	arm now that she has it...

					MANUA
			Commander, let me get you a
			drink... and we'll hear all about
			Krieger Waves...

	And Riker is clearly uncomfortable as she leads him
	to another room... Apgar follows as they exit.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT TWO     19.

26   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LIVING AREA

	CLOSE on champagne being poured into three flutes.
	WIDEN to reveal Manua doing the pouring. Riker and
	Apgar are seated. Manua hands a glass to Riker; as
	Riker takes it, their hands touch. Manua smiles.
	Almost as an afterthought, she hands Apgar his glass.

	Riker raises his glass in a friendly toast:

					RIKER
			To your success, Doctor.

					MANUA
				(pointed)
			... and the rewards that come
			with it.

	Apgar scowls, makes a point of not joining in their
	toast. Apgar gets down to business, states his
	grievances:

					APGAR
			Riker -- what is Starfleet doing
			here anyway? My delivery wasn't
			scheduled for another three
			months.

					RIKER
			Actually, we're in this sector
			on another mission... and you had
			asked Starfleet for additional
			dicosilium.... it seemed like a
			good opportunity.

					MANUA
			How interesting. Tell us about
			this other mission.

	As though she's interested in anything other than her
	husband's work.

					RIKER
			It's just a study of a proto-star
			cloud. The Enterprise will be
			returning tomorrow.

					APGAR
				(even less pleased)
			The Enterprise just left you here?

	Riker can't understand why Apgar has such a negative
	attitude. He tries to placate Apgar:

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT TWO     20.

26   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We have no wish to inconvenience
			you. We've arranged for quarters
			on the planet...

					MANUA
				(smoothly)
			I won't hear of such a thing.
			Commander, I insist you and Mister
			La Forge stay with us.

	Again the inviting smile from Manua. Apgar protests:

					APGAR
			I hardly think --

					MANUA
				(to Apgar, firm)
			I know you'd prefer to be alone
			with your important work... but
			I, for one, am glad for the
			company.

	Apgar sullenly clams up. Manua beams at Riker.

					MANUA
			Good.
				(a beat)
			I must apologize for my husband's
			lack of social graces. He may
			be one of the great scientific
			minds in the galaxy... but he
			does come up a bit short in other
			areas.

	Riker doesn't know what to say to that, takes a sip
	of champagne.

27   WIDER ANGLE

	to reveal Picard, Troi, Krag, and Riker watching the
	holograms of Manua, Apgar, and Riker in the b.g.

					KRAG
			Stop.

					PICARD
			computer -- freeze program.

	The holograms freeze in their tracks. Krag turns to
	the real Riker:

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT TWO     21.

27   CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			Then it's your testimony that it
			was Mrs. Apgar's idea for you
			to spend the night aboard the
			station.

					RIKER
			It's my testimony... and it's the
			truth.

	Krag nods noncommittally.

					PICARD
			Resume program.

28   OMITTED

29   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL))

	The door OPENS; Manua and Riker ENTER the tight
	quarters. A bed which has been decorated with a
	definite feminine touch.

					MANUA
			Our guest quarters aren't
			luxurious... but I've tried to
			make this room warm... and
			inviting.

					RIKER
			I'll be very comfortable, thank
			you. Good night.

	But she doesn't leave...

					MANUA
			The environmental controls are
			here...

	Manua brushes past Riker to show him the controls -- no
	"accident."

					RIKER
			I'm sure I can find everything
			I need.

					MANUA
			And the door shuts by touching
			this panel.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT TWO     22.

29   CONTINUED:

	It closes.

					RIKER
			Mrs. Apgar...

					MANUA
			This is my sanctuary. Privacy
			is very important on a small
			station. I'm left alone here...
			... often for hours.

	She looks directly at Riker -- Riker ignores her
	meaning.

					RIKER
			It's late. And I'm tired.

	Manua lets her garment fall off her shoulders. She is
	wearing a sexy undergarment.

					MANUA
			Are you still tired, Commander?

	Riker quickly reaches for her garment...

					RIKER
			Ma'am, excuse me, but I really
			think you ought to leave...

	And as he puts it back over her shoulders... his arms
	around her --

30   ON THE DOOR

	as it OPENS to REVEAL Apgar. Seeing Riker's arms
	around his wife, he snaps:

					APGAR
				(to his wife)
			I knew I'd find you with him.
			Did you think I didn't notice
			how you looked at him? I'm not
			the fool you take me for...

					RIKER
			Doctor...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT TWO    22A.

31   NEW ANGLE

	Apgar slaps his wife hard across the cheek, she cries
	out, Riker is forced to intervene... Apgar takes a
	swing at him. Riker deflects the punch harmlessly.
	Apgar loses his balance and falls.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     23.

31   CONTINUED:

	Apgar stares at Riker with hatred and embarrassment.

					RIKER
			Doctor, believe me, this is all
			a terrible mistake...

	Apgar scrambles to his feet and as he storms out of
	the room he says --

					APGAR
				(to Riker)
			You won't get away with this.
			I'll see to it. I swear I will,
			Riker.

	He EXITS... Manua in tears, rushes out after him
	without even a glance at Riker. The hologram program
	ends with Riker alone in the room.

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Freeze program.

	Riker's hologram FREEZES.

32   ANGLE ON RIKER (OPTICAL)

					RIKER
			I didn't see Doctor Apgar again
			until the following morning when
			he asked to see me alone.
			Commander La Forge returned to
			the Enterprise...
				(a beat)
			Resume program.

	An over the shoulder shot establishing our people
	watching.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT TWO     24.

33   ANGLE ON HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	The holograms of Riker and Apgar stand in the main
	laboratory area.

					APGAR
				(fuming)
			I suppose if I make a formal
			complaint, your report on my work
			won't be very good...

					RIKER
			Doctor, this will have no impact
			on my report. It was a
			misunderstanding of the worst
			kind... and I feel I could
			straighten it out if you would
			ask Mrs. Apgar to join us...

					APGAR
				(curtly)
			My wife and my assistant have
			transported down to the planet.

	Apgar is a man under a great strain, looks away, shakes
	his head, then looks back at Riker. He can't let Riker
	leave without knowing where he stands...

					APGAR
			What are you going to put in your
			report, Riker? That there's no
			justification for all the extra
			dicosilium I've requested? That
			is why they sent you early, isn't
			it?

					RIKER
			Doctor...

					APGAR
				(too earnest)
			I can explain why I needed it.
			They have no idea what my problems
			are... there are explanations for
			all of it...

					RIKER
				(interrupts)
			I don't need explanations.

	A moment as they study each other. Apgar seems to
	understand where he stands now.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT TWO     24A.

33   CONTINUED:

					APGAR
			Then we have nothing further to
			say to each other.

					RIKER
				(nods, he tried)
			I will tell my captain to expect
			your grievance.

					APGAR
			Do that.

	Apgar seats himself at a console begins to work,
	entering commands. Riker taps his insignia...

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

34
thru	OMITTED
38

38A  ANGLE - INCLUDE THE GALLERY

					RIKER
			Freeze program.

	As Apgar looks up one last time at Riker, it freezes.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			And then I returned to the
			Enterprise...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT TWO     25.

38A  CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			And there's nothing you'd like to
			add... about firing a phaser,
			Commander?

					RIKER
			I fired no phaser aboard the
			science station.

	Krag's eyes look perplexed.

					KRAG
			That's very odd, Commander. Very
			odd. Captain Picard, isn't it
			true that your sensors picked up
			a power drain just before
			transport?

					PICARD
			That is correct.

					KRAG
			Have you been able to explain it?

					PICARD
			Not to my knowledge.

					KRAG
				(nods)
			We have. Our readings are quite
			clear about it. Information
			retrieved from the lab's ground
			computers show that a focused
			energy pulse was fired just as
			Commander Riker began transport.
			Furthermore, by analyzing the
			trajectory and angle, it is clear
			that it came from the very spot
			that Commander Riker was standing.
			In short, allow me to show you
			my own recreation of the end of
			this story, a speculation if you
			will... computer, play
			hypothetical Krag One.

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT TWO     26.

39   ANGLE ON HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	The holograms of Apgar and Riker VANISH, and reappear
	in the positions just prior to Riker's departure.
	Riker taps his insignia...

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

	Just before the dematerialization effect begins on the
	hologram of Riker, he takes out his phaser and aims
	it behind Apgar. Riker FIRES the phaser at the reactor
	--

					KRAG
			Freeze program...

	Program freezes.

					KRAG (cont'd)
			Three seconds later the station
			exploded.

39A  ANGLE - RIKER

	reacts as we:

40
thru	OMITTED
41
									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT THREE    27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

41A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 45)

	Data, Geordi and Wesley are gathered around Science
	One looking at monitors displaying information. Worf
	is at Tactical. Supernumeraries at Conn and Ops.

					GEORDI
			No question about it, the Tanugans
			are right... something was fired
			at the reactor core just before
			transport...

					DATA
			The energy signature would seem
			to indicate a phaser-like blast...

					WESLEY
				(strong)
			Well, it wasn't the commander's
			phaser. It couldn't be. There's
			gotta be another answer... we're
			just not seeing it yet...

					DATA
			Was there anything else in the
			lab capable of creating this kind
			of energy discharge... ?

					GEORDI
			Nothing I saw. And besides, how
			do you explain that it came from
			Commander's Riker's exact
			position...
				(beat)
			Dammit, I should have stayed with
			him...

	A small alarm goes off on Worf's console. He reacts.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT THREE    28.

41A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sensors indicate a radiation burst
			on Deck Thirty-Nine. Outside
			Cargo Bay Twelve.

					DATA
			Source?

					WORF
			Unknown.

					DATA
			Computer identify type of
			radiation.

					COMPUTER
			Emission is not consistent with
			any known radiation.

					WORF
			It is subsiding, sir.

	They all exchange glances.

41B  ANGLE ON - WALL (FORMERLY SCENE 46)

	A section of wall about the size of a quarter has
	melted. A tricorder is run across the spot. Pull back
	to reveal --

41C  INT. CORRIDOR (FORMERLY SCENE 47)

	Geordi, and Wesley in the deserted corridor, checking
	tricorder readings.

					WESLEY
			Make any sense to you?

					GEORDI
				(using the VISOR)
			I don't recognize it. Even the
			main deflector doesn't put out
			that kind of spillage.

					WESLEY
			Where would it be coming from...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT THREE    29.

41C  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I don't know, Wesley... but
			whatever it is, it's capable of
			putting a hole in solid duranium.

	Off Wesley's reaction...

42   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	The Holodeck doors open to reveal Krag escorting in
	Manua. She reacts, stops as she sees the lab
	recreation. She is as beautiful as Riker described,
	but is dressed quite conservatively and does not ooze
	sensuality. She is in fact a grieving widow.

43   OMITTED

44   ANOTHER ANGLE - THE GALLERY

	As she comes over --

					KRAG
			In a sense we've all met Mrs.
			Apgar, so shall we dispense with
			the introductions?

	But Manua is ignoring him. Her attention is riveted on
	Riker. Riker half-rises from his chair...

					PICARD
				(holding up a hand)
			Mrs. Apgar, do you understand
			the purpose of this hearing?

	She nods.

					TROI
			We understand how difficult this
			will be for you. If you need a
			recess, please don't hesitate to
			ask.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT THREE    30.

44   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Would you like to make a statement
			before we begin?

					MANUA
				(unprepared)
			No. I just know he did it. He
			killed my husband.

	Riker reacts...

					KRAG
			Load Manua Simulation One.

45
thru	OMITTED
47

48   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LIVING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The witness, the accused and the observers at the
	table. Frozen on stage is Manua and Apgar alone...
	heading through the living area... she is straightening
	out his tie (or whatever accessory is appropriate)...

48A  MANUA

	visibly gasps at this sight. Krag studies her, decides
	she's ready to proceed.

					KRAG
			Run program.

49   ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The figures unfreeze... and Manua continues to adjust
	her husband's appearance, brushing off his suit, etc...
	he is impatient, bitter and defeated. As she speaks
	she punctuates her words with encouraging little
	touches to his hand, cheek, etc.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    31.

49   CONTINUED:

					MANUA
			If you greet them with such a long
			face they're going to assume
			something is wrong with the
			experiment.

					APGAR
			I just need time... A little more
			time.

					MANUA
				(smiles at him)
			I'm certain they'll give you the
			time you need if you just show
			a little charm.

					APGAR
				(kisses her lightly)
			You do that so much better than
			I.

	He catches her as she starts to walk away.

					APGAR (cont'd)
			Manua, someday I'll be able to
			reward you... for all your
			patience. I'll get you everything
			you ever dreamed of.

					MANUA
			I have all the reward I need.

	Manua smiles at him, a warm, loving glance. This is
	a very supportive woman who's charming and in love with
	life.

					MANUA (cont'd)
			Go on, I'll be right in...

	He EXITS and she takes a deep breath, smiles a hopeful
	smile to herself... and as she takes a beat to look
	in a mirror and adjust her hair... from the other room,
	we can hear the materialization sound... and...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    32.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER (O.S.)
			Doctor Apgar? I'm Commander
			William Riker; Lieutenant
			Commander Geordi La Forge.

	She moves toward the door...

					APGAR (O.S.)
			My assistant Tayna... well, let's
			get on with it, shall we?

49A  INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	MANUA ENTERS.

					MANUA
			Don't be in such a hurry, dear.
			Perhaps our guests would like some
			refreshment...

					APGAR
			My wife, Manua...

	And she is Donna Reed here... the happy homemaker...
	but still there is that moment... because now Riker
	gives her that look... the look that John Garfield gave
	Lana Turner in "The Postman Always Rings Twice"... and
	she feels it and is immediately uncomfortable...

					RIKER
				(warm)
			It's a... pleasure... to meet you,
			Manua.

	(And it's important to note that in this take on the
	story, Riker's attitude is less aloof and formal. He's
	relaxed and charming. In fact, in some ways he is more
	like the Riker we know and love.)

					APGAR
			I'm anxious to get started...

	Reluctantly, bringing back his attention to Apgar --

					RIKER
			If you wish.

   STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT THREE   32A.

49A  CONTINUED:

					APGAR
			I must say I resent your early
			arrival, Commander... I have much
			work to do...

					RIKER
			I'll try to make this as painless
			as possible. For both of us.
				(smiles to Manua)
			Do you assist your husband in his
			work?

					MANUA
			Oh, dear, no. I'm no scientist.

					RIKER
			Frankly, neither am I.

					MANUA
				(uncomfortable)
			But I find this all fascinating,
			don't you?

	Riker grins as though they share a secret boredom.

					RIKER
			Mister La Forge, why don't you
			go over the doctor's experimental
			data...
				(to Apgar)
			Later on, you can give me an
			overview...

					APGAR
				(defensive)
			Fine. Whatever. Starfleet will
			get its Krieger Wave converter...
			These things take time. I've had
			a few setbacks, that's all...

	Manua gives Apgar a warning glance... don't be rude,
	dear. Apgar pulls it in...

					RIKER
			Doctor, I'm not here to put
			pressure on you.

	And this is said to Manua --

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    33.

49A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I'm sure my report will only
			underscore the need for continued
			support of your research.

	And as nice as that sounds, the fact that it is said
	to Manua could carry with it a tinge of sexual
	leverage. Apgar grunts, disbelieving... moving away
	with Geordi and Tayna --

					APGAR
			Tayna, I'll call up the records...
			show the commander's assistant
			whatever he wants to see.

					TAYNA
				(to Geordi)
			If you'll come with me...
				(moving across the lab)
			Our field generator is on the
			planet, since it requires a
			minimum of five thousand
			kilometers for the field to
			collimate.

	Manua suddenly finds herself alone with Riker and his
	eyes are undressing her... their eyes meet, she quickly
	moves to her husband at a computer bank...

					MANUA
			Darling, let Tayna take care of
			that... I'm sure Commander Riker
			wants to hear how close you are
			to a breakthrough...

	And it's her husband's arm she takes...

					MANUA
			I'll make the two of you a drink
			and you can talk all about Krieger
			Waves...

	And she leads them out...

50   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LIVING AREA

	Manua handing a glass of champagne to Riker who is
	standing close at her side. She crosses to her
	husband, who is seated on the couch, and gives him a
	glass.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    34.

50   CONTINUED:

					APGAR
			To success.

					RIKER
				(glance to Manua)
			Success.

	They drink. Manua looks at Apgar with encouraging
	eyes. Apgar gets the message, clears his throat...

					APGAR
			Well, in a way, I suppose it's
			good you're early. Manua's right
			-- it gives me a chance to show
			you the progress we've been
			making.

	Riker is paying no to attention to the babbling
	scientist. He is watching Manua.

					RIKER
			I'd appreciate it if Commander
			La Forge and I could stay here
			until the Enterprise returns.

					MANUA
				(uncomfortable)
			It's a little inconvenient --

					RIKER
			It might help accelerate the
			process...

	Apgar feels the pressure...

					APGAR
			If you wish, Commander...

	Apgar stands, and begins to pace as he warms to his
	topic.

					APGAR
			Now, where shall I start... well,
			first of all, you should know that
			I'm very close to being able to
			collimate a Krieger field...

	Manua looks up from an abstracted study of her glass,
	and finds Riker staring at her intently. A long beat
	as they stare at each other.

									CUT TO:

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT THREE    35.

51   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION - GUEST QUARTERS
	(OPTICAL)

	Riker is surveying the tiny room. Manua, who stands
	behind him, and very close to the door, is
	uncomfortable.

					RIKER
			Very... charming.
				(smiles at her)
			It has your touch.

					MANUA
				(embarrassed)
			The station is very small, and
			we don't often have guests. So
			I use this as my sanctuary.

					RIKER
			Who do you need sanctuary from?

	She smiles off the question uncomfortably...

					MANUA
			The environmental controls are
			here...

	While she is talking Riker moves to the control panel
	and CLOSES the door, blocks the exit. Manua starts,
	and looks back at him.

					MANUA
			Commander... it's late and I'm
			tired.

					RIKER
			A husband more interested in
			Krieger Waves than in a woman like
			you... how is it possible...

					MANUA
				(angry)
			My husband is one of the great
			minds in the galaxy... and we love
			each other very much...

	She moves toward the door but he stops her, puts his
	hands on her shoulders...

					MANUA
				(softly pleading)
			Please... don't...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT THREE    35A.

51   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It must get very lonely for you
			up here... a princess in a very
			high tower...

					MANUA
			My husband will be looking for
			me...

					RIKER
			Your sanctuary, remember... ?

	He slips the garment over her shoulders... she covers
	herself...

					RIKER (O.S.)
			She's lying... this never
			happened...

					PICARD (O.S.)
			Freeze program...

	It freezes.

51A  ANOTHER ANGLE - THE WATCHERS (OPTICAL)

	As Riker can't take this anymore, and he stands.

					RIKER
			Captain, you know I would never
			act like this.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker...

	He crosses into the Holodeck quarters, goes up to his
	image.

					RIKER (cont'd)
			This isn't me. I wasn't the one
			who closed the door... I didn't
			proposition her... I certainly
			didn't try to rape her...
				(turning to Manua)
			Why are you doing this?

	Manua reacts...

					MANUA
			It's exactly what happened...

   STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT THREE   35B.

51A  CONTINUED:

	Troi moves out to Riker...

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT THREE    36.

51A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Riker looks again at the frozen image...

					TROI
			Come on, Will. Sit down.

	Riker returns to the table. Krag watches it all
	curiously.

					KRAG
			Resume program.

51B  INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION
	GUEST QUARTERS (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SCENE 51A)

	The door OPENS to REVEAL Apgar. Seeing his wife in
	Riker's arms he snaps:

					APGAR
				(to Riker)
			I knew you'd try this, Riker.
			Do you think I didn't notice how
			you looked at her? I'm not the
			fool you take me for...

	In a rage he rushes Riker. Riker blocks Apgar's wild
	punch, and follows with two hard jabs to the
	scientist's gut. Apgar doubles over, and falls to the
	floor. Manua runs to her husband, and drops down
	protectively at his side.

					APGAR
			You won't get away with this.
			Your career is over. I'll see
			to it. I swear I will, Riker.

					RIKER
				(threatening)
			If you report this, you'll be
			making a terrible mistake, Doctor.
			A terrible mistake.

	Manua is terrified of Riker. She gets Apgar to his
	feet, and helps him from the room.

    STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT THREE    37.

52   OMITTED

53   ANGLE ON - KRAG (OPTICAL)

	in the gallery.

					KRAG
			Freeze program.

					MANUA
				(to Riker)
			Your career was safe. He was a
			scientist. In another day some
			fascinating bit of technical
			trivia would have distracted him.
			He would have forgotten about you
			and his complaint to Starfleet.

	Riker reacts.

					MANUA (cont'd)
				(she begins to cry)
			Excuse me.

	She heads for the Holodeck doors, followed by Krag.
	Picard is deeply troubled by the charges... not that
	he believes them, but the mounting evidence is forcing
	him to see extradition may be unavoidable. After a
	beat, he glances at Troi and Riker... softly --

					PICARD
			We'll, uh... take a short recess.

	Picard EXITS. Troi and Riker are alone. Riker is
	stunned.

					RIKER
			Why would she lie like that... ?

	Troi doesn't immediately answer... in fact, she's
	uncomfortable with what she's feeling and he notices
	it.

					RIKER
			She was lying. You must have felt
			it.

        STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT THREE        38.

53   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Will, I sensed no deception from
			her...

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Then you must think that I...

					TROI
			No, of course not. I know you.
			You don't have to convince me of
			anything.

					RIKER
			We can't both be telling the
			truth.

					TROI
			It is the truth... as you each
			remember it.

	Riker tries to lighten the mood, but there is an
	undercurrent of seriousness and truth to his words.

					RIKER
			Yes, but her version is going to
			put a noose around my neck.

	Off Troi's reaction.

									CUT TO:

54   OMITTED

55   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly, assisted by a NURSE, is examining a
	CREWWOMAN'S arm.

					BEVERLY
			This is healing beautifully. I
			think you can begin to work on
			strengthening these muscles
			again...

        STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT THREE        39.

55   CONTINUED:

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Security to Doctor Crusher...
			evacuate, repeat evacuate...
			radiation emissions are indicated
			in Sickbay...

55A  ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Beverly guides the others out, move to find the
	wall is melting...

55B
thru	OMITTED
56
									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FOUR        40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

57   INT. SICKBAY

	Geordi and Wesley are examining the melted spot in the
	wall, (which is about the size of a basketball) with
	tricorders. Picard, Riker, and Beverly are listening
	to Data's report.

					DATA
			It is definitely the same
			radiation that penetrated deck
			thirty-nine... highly focused,
			very powerful... but of unknown
			origin.

					GEORDI
			If this should happen in the
			engine core or the anti-matter
			containment tanks, we'll be in
			trouble, Captain...

					PICARD
			Do you have any theories?

					WESLEY
			Data noticed something too strange
			to be a coincidence...

					DATA
			The two radiation events aboard
			the Enterprise occurred five hours,
			twenty minutes and three seconds
			apart. The science station
			exploded yesterday at almost
			exactly four times that interval.

					WESLEY
			There's a point-zero-zero-one-four
			second variance we haven't been
			able to explain yet.

					RIKER
				(reacts)
			Are you saying there's a
			connection between the radiation
			bursts and the explosion?

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FOUR        41.

57   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We do not have the evidence to
			support that conclusion at this
			time, Commander.

	He glances at Picard...

					BEVERLY
			If they're right, we should be
			able to predict the next event...

					GEORDI
			We expect it in just over five
			hours.

					PICARD
			Take every precaution you can to
			protect the ship's vital areas...
			if you haven't identified the
			source before the time interval
			is up, we will leave orbit. If you
			perceive any further danger,
			advise me immediately.

	He leaves... Riker gives his colleagues a look that
	says my life may be in your hands...

					WESLEY
			We'll figure it out, Commander.

	Riker nods with silent appreciation, moves quickly off
	to join the captain...

58   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Picard is already inside as Riker ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Deck eleven.

	They begin to move. Riker glances at Picard... thinks
	for a second, and then...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT FOUR        42.

58   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to computer)
			Halt.

	Turbolift STOPS. Picard looks at Riker with surprise.

					PICARD
				(about to warn Riker)
			Number One...

					RIKER
			I'm not going to try to influence
			your decision, Captain. I know
			you may have to turn me over to
			Krag. I can accept that.

					PICARD
			It hasn't come to that yet.

					RIKER
			But it might... and it's more
			important to me that you know I
			didn't do it.

	Picard's looks at his first officer. Lets his guard
	down. Not serious --

					PICARD
			If you could just keep your
			trousers buckled... things like
			this wouldn't happen to you...

					RIKER
				(not realizing he's
				 joking)
			I never even gave her a second
			glance...

					PICARD
			Number One, even I gave her a
			second glance.

	Picard gives him a half grin... and Riker relaxes...

					PICARD
			Did I ever tell you about the
			mayor's wife in Brussels...

					RIKER
			The one who collected Starfleet
			cadets...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT FOUR       42A.

58   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I did tell you...

					RIKER
			No, you didn't...

	Picard does a take. Not you too...

					RIKER
			Brussels is lovely this time of
			the year. Isn't it?

	Picard and Riker nod in unison.

					RIKER
			All things considered right now,
			I'd rather be in Brussels.

					PICARD
			As would I, Number One. As would
			I.

	A long beat. Picard searches for the right thing to
	say without looking at him.

					PICARD
			Will, giving you to them would
			be like handing over a part of
			myself.

	Riker gives Picard a long look until Picard is so
	uncomfortable that he must ends this...

					PICARD
				(to computer)
			Resume.

	Hold a beat as they don't look at each other.

59   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	Close on Tayna while Picard, Riker, Krag and Troi look
	on.

					TAYNA
			After the... the fight, Doctor
			Apgar came to find me... he was
			very upset...

     STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FOUR 43-45.        

59   CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			And he told you what happened?

					TAYNA
			Yes, he told me everything that
			happened...

					KRAG
				(to Picard)
			Based on Tayna's deposition, we
			have reconstructed the incident
			in Commander Riker's quarters as
			Doctor Apgar described it to
			her... computer...

					PICARD
				(interrupting)
			Inspector, this is hearsay...
			She wasn't a witness to this
			incident...

					KRAG
			Doctor Apgar is dead. Tayna's
			statement is admissible under
			Tanugan law... and I insist you
			consider it.

					PICARD
				(beat, frowns)
			We will... watch this evidence.
			And I will weigh it accordingly.

	Krag moves out of the lab.

					KRAG
			Computer, run Tayna Simulation
			Three.

60
thru	OMITTED
63

64   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION GUEST QUARTERS -
	(OPTICAL)

	As the door opens to reveal Apgar, we can see Riker
	and Manua in the same basic position that they have
	been in the other flashbacks... her dress is off,
	Riker's arms around her... here, though, they are
	fully embracing in a passionate kiss, both on fire...
	they react as...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT FOUR         46.

64A  OMITTED

64B  NEW ANGLE - APGAR

	in a rage...

					APGAR
			I knew I'd find the two of you
			together. Do you think I didn't
			notice how you were looking at
			each other? I'm not the fool you
			take me for...

	Apgar moves quickly at Riker... Riker throws a wild
	PUNCH at Apgar, who quickly ducks out of the way.
	Apgar smoothly moves under Riker's swing and sends him
	to the ground with a flurry several quick PUNCHES to
	Riker's stomach and jaw.

					APGAR
			I'm going to report this, Riker.
			You can count on that.

	From the floor --

					RIKER
			You're a dead man, Apgar. A dead
			man.

64C  ON RIKER IN THE GALLERY

	shaking his head...

					KRAG (O.S.)
			Freeze program.

	Program freezes.

64D  ANGLE - THE GALLERY

					KRAG
			And then Doctor Apgar came to find
			you...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FOUR        47.

64D  CONTINUED:

					KRAG
			Run Tayna Simulation Four.

65   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LAB (OPTICAL)

	Apgar and Tayna are alone in the lab. Apgar is very
	distraught and upset.

					APGAR
			I want you to take Manua and beam
			down to Tanuga immediately.

					TAYNA
			Doctor, if he threatened you, you
			shouldn't stay...

					APGAR
			I'm not leaving him here alone.
			He's capable of anything. I've
			got to protect our work...

					TAYNA
			I'll contact the authorities.

	Apgar thinks about that... after a beat...

					APGAR
			No, I'll take care of that.

	She reluctantly moves to exit... as Apgar, his mind
	working, moves across the room and touches a panel
	(that will become meaningful later)... Tayna pauses at
	the door...

					TAYNA
			Doctor, be careful...

					APGAR
			It'll be all right. Go on...

	She EXITS.

65A  ON TAYNA AND KRAG

					KRAG
			Computer, freeze program.
				(to Tayna)
			What happened next?

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FOUR        48.

65A  CONTINUED:

					TAYNA
			I left the station with Manua.
			The next morning when I heard that
			the station had exploded... I knew
			what had happened. He'd killed
			Doctor Apgar.

					KRAG
			Thank you. You're excused.

	She exits off camera.

66   ON KRAG AND PICARD

					KRAG
				(to Picard)
			Captain, I have established
			motive, method and opportunity.
			In any court in the Federation,
			it is enough to warrant the
			extradition of the accused. I
			await your decision forthwith.

	Push in on Picard...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/28/89 - ACT FIVE        49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

67   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Troi.

					PICARD
			I don't see any alternative, do
			you?

					TROI
			We both know Will is innocent...

					PICARD
			Of course he is. But as a
			Starfleet captain, I don't have
			the luxury of yielding to my
			personal feelings.
				(beat)
			The evidence certainly warrants
			a trial... I will have to allow
			extradition.

					TROI
			Do you think there's enough
			evidence to prove his innocence?

	A long beat.

					PICARD
			Frankly... no.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, we have discovered the
			source of the radiation... can
			you join us on the bridge?

					PICARD
			Acknowledged.
				(pausing, to Troi)
			Why don't you spend some time with
			Commander Riker...

					TROI
			I'd like that.

	Picard acknowledges and EXITS.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         50.

67A  OMITTED

67B  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

	Geordi, Data, and Wesley are at one of the aft science
	stations. Picard ENTERS from the Ready Room.

					DATA
			Captain, as you know, we have been
			looking for a phenomenon that
			reoccurs every five hours, twenty
			minutes and three seconds...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			The interval between radiation
			bursts...

					DATA
			We have found one such phenomenon
			on the planet's surface.

					GEORDI
			It's the field generator that
			Apgar used in his research. When
			it's fully charged, it emits an
			energy pulse and then requires
			five hours, twenty minutes and
			three seconds to recharge itself.

					WESLEY
			It must have been left on after
			the explosion of the lab.

					PICARD
			But why would the generator be
			affecting the Enterprise this
			way... ?

					DATA
			It should not be. It is a
			harmless Lambda Field generator.

					GEORDI
			But we knew that somehow it was
			related to our radiation bursts
			... and that's when the pieces
			started falling together...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FIVE       50A.

67B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We now know what is causing the
			bursts, sir, and why the science
			station exploded.

					WESLEY
			We also know who killed Doctor
			Apgar.

	Off Picard's reaction...

67C
thru	OMITTED
67E

69   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Still in orbit.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT FIVE         51.

70   INT. HOLODECK/SPACE STATION LABORATORY

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Geordi, Krag, Manua and Tayna.
	(NOTE: Troi has already heard the explanation and
	should not be perplexed at what she hears.)

					PICARD
			Chief Inspector, we've watched
			the events replayed over and over
			again... I've been impressed...
			and admittedly dismayed... by the
			body of evidence you've prepared
			against Commander Riker.

	Krag acknowledges.

					PICARD
			But isn't it remarkable that with
			all the witnesses, all the
			different points of view of the
			events aboard the space station...
			that we've never seen what really
			happened at all?

					KRAG
				(reacts)
			I don't understand.

					PICARD
			Allow me, with the help of Mister
			La Forge, to explain. computer,
			load Manua Program One, time code
			fourteen-four-one...

70A  ANGLE

	The holograms of Riker, Manua, Apgar, Geordi and Tayna
	appear frozen as they did in Manua's version of the
	first lab scene...

					PICARD
			Play program.

					APGAR
				(defensive)
			Fine. Whatever. Starfleet will
			get its Krieger Wave converter.
			These things take time. I've had
			a few setbacks, that's all...

					PICARD
			Freeze.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/29/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

70A  CONTINUED:

	The holograms freeze.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Apgar, this was from your
			deposition. It would suggest that
			your husband had failed to create
			Krieger Waves...

					MANUA
			Yes. But he was very close to
			a breakthrough.

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			He says here he needed more
			time... and he was upset by our
			early arrival. In fact, I
			maintain he already had made a
			breakthrough... and that he was
			lying to us...

					KRAG
			On what basis... ?

	Picard glances to Geordi...

					GEORDI
			For the last several hours, the
			Enterprise has been experiencing
			unusual radiation bursts. We've
			identified them as Krieger Waves.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT FIVE         53.

70A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Reactions...

					TAYNA
			Krieger Waves... but that's
			impossible. From where?

					GEORDI
			From right here. In the Holodeck.

					PICARD
			We recreated your science lab in
			every conceivable detail... from
			all technical sources available
			including Doctor Apgar's own
			personal records... There is a
			slight margin of error, but
			essentially whatever was in the
			original lab is here...

					GEORDI
				(moving to the
				 experimental display)
			Including the Krieger Wave
			converter that Doctor Apgar
			claimed didn't work... except it
			does work.

					PICARD
			Your field generator on the planet
			surface has been sending out
			harmless energy charges... and
			this facsimile has been converting
			them into Krieger Waves.

					RIKER
				(confused)
			But the Holodeck can't create
			anything dangerous...

					GEORDI
				(acknowledges)
			It didn't. When you get down to
			basics, the converter is nothing
			more than a complex series of
			mirrors and reflective coils.
			The energy from the field
			generator on the planet simply
			reflects off elements in the
			convertor which turns it into
			highly focused Krieger Waves...

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FIVE        54.

70A  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			And those waves have been randomly
			striking different areas of our
			ship as we orbit the planet and
			our angle to the generator
			changes.

					KRAG
			Why would Apgar lie about his own
			success... ?

					PICARD
				(nods, yes, good
				 question)
			Computer, run Manua Program One,
			time code, fourteen three-eight.

	The set changes to --

70B  OMITTED

70C  ANGLE - SPACE STATION LIVING ROOM (OPTICAL)

	From Manua's story --

					APGAR
			Manua, someday I'll reward you
			for all your patience. I'll get
			you everything you ever dreamed
			of.

					MANUA
			I have all the reward I need.

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The Holodeck figures freeze.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Run Riker Program Two, time code,
			sixteen-one-zero.

	The Apgar/Manua holograms DISAPPEAR and REAPPEAR with
	Riker, from Riker's story, the champagne toast:

					RIKER
			To your success, doctor.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT FIVE         55.

70C  CONTINUED:

					MANUA
				(pointed)
			And the rewards that come with
			it.

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The Holodeck figures freeze.

					MANUA
			I never said that.

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, it seems clear that
			your husband was motivated to earn
			the kind of rewards that would
			please you, Mrs. Apgar.

					MANUA
				(defensive)
			What's wrong with that?

					TROI
			He wouldn't have earned great
			profits from his dealings with
			Starfleet... We were only
			interested in a new power
			source...

					GEORDI
			But if he could turn this into
			a weapon... it would be worth a
			lot to the Ferengi or the
			Romulans or a few others. Doctor
			Apgar had been ordering extra
			dicosilium for months... that's
			a pretty good indication he was
			trying to create larger reflective
			coils.

					PICARD
			When the away team arrived early
			he must have been worried that
			Starfleet was getting suspicious.
			He needed more time to finish his
			work. Apgar said that in all
			three versions. No doubt, he was
			afraid that Commander Riker might
			learn the truth and cut off his
			support prematurely.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/4/89 - ACT FIVE         56.

70C  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Discovering Commander Riker with
			his wife did not improve matters.
				(dramatic pause)
			And, I submit, that he decided
			to murder Commander Riker.

	Reactions.

					MANUA
			Ridiculous.

					PICARD
			Is it? Computer, run Tayna
			Program Four, time code
			eighteen-one-four.

	The set changes back to...

71   OMITTED

71A  ANGLE - SPACE STATION LABORATORY (OPTICAL)

	From Tayna's story, Apgar and Tayna --

					TAYNA
			I'll contact the authorities.

					APGAR
			No, I'll take care of that.

	She reluctantly moves to exit... as Apgar, his mind
	working, moves across the room and touches a panel...

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The holograms freeze.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Tayna, what is it that he's doing
			here... ?

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         57.

71A  CONTINUED:

	Apgar's hologram has been frozen as he touches the
	panel.

					TAYNA
				(realizing)
			Activating the generator on the
			planet.

					PICARD
			Why would he do that?

					TAYNA
				(shrugs)
			Maybe he was going to work on the
			converter, I don't know.

					PICARD
			Or he might have already been
			thinking ahead to his next
			confrontation with Commander
			Riker... Computer, play Riker
			Program Four, time code twenty-four-one.

72   NEW ANGLE

	The holograms of Apgar and Tayna disappear and are
	replaced by Apgar and Riker... as described by Riker...

					APGAR
			What are you going to put in your
			report, Riker? That there's no
			justification for all the extra
			discosilium I've requested? That
			is why they sent you early, isn't
			it?

					RIKER
				(shakes his head)
			Doctor...

					APGAR
				(too earnest)
			I can explain why I needed it.
			They have no idea what my problems
			are... there are explanations for
			all of it...

					RIKER
				(interrupts)
			I don't need explanations.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/3/89 - ACT FIVE         58.

72   CONTINUED:

	A moment as they study each other. Apgar seems to
	understand where he stands now.

					PICARD
			Freeze.

	The holograms freeze.

					PICARD
			To Apgar, that must have seemed
			as though Commander Riker was
			confirming his worst fears. And I
			believe this is when Apgar decided
			finally to kill him.

					KRAG
			You forget, Picard... we know the
			energy pulse which blew up the
			reactor was fired from Commander
			Riker's position not Doctor
			Apgar's.

	Picard glances to Geordi.

					GEORDI
			We are hypothesizing that Doctor
			Apgar energized the converter at
			the moment of Commander Riker's
			beam-out hoping to make his death
			look like a transporter accident.
			But something went wrong... the
			energy pulse hit the Transporter
			beam and reflected back to the
			lab's reactor which caused the
			explosion.

					KRAG
			An interesting hypothesis. But
			impossible to prove.

					GEORDI
			Not really. We know that the
			field generator on the planet
			has been repeating a discharge
			command ever since the explosion.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         59.

72   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
			The intervals are like
			clockwork... except the explosion
			occurred point-zero-zero-one-four
			seconds after the first
			discharge... the only explanation
			for that variance is the time it
			would take the energy pulse to
			bounce back from the transporter
			beam to the reactor.

					MANUA
			I haven't the slightest idea what
			anyone's talking about.

					PICARD
			Nor should you, Mrs. Apgar.
			We have arranged a demonstration
			to illustrate. Mister La Forge,
			I believe it is almost time is
			it not?

					GEORDI
				(acknowledges)
			Computer, load program, La Forge
			One... coordinate auto-engage time
			sequence.

73   ANGLE

	The holograms of Riker and Apgar disappear and reappear
	in different positions...

					GEORDI
				(beat)
			The next discharge from the field
			generator is scheduled to occur
			in a few moments. We have aligned
			the Holodeck program to recreate
			the final events as Commander
			Riker described them... only this
			time our facsimile will
			automatically process the energy
			charge from the planet and reflect
			it just as the original convertor
			did before the explosion.

					PICARD
			If we're correct, we'll know it
			instantly.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 12/1/89 - ACT FIVE         60.

73   CONTINUED:

	The program begins automatically... the holograms begin
	to move and talk --

					RIKER
			I will tell my captain to expect
			your grievance.

					APGAR
			Do that.

	Apgar seats himself at a console, begins to work,
	entering commands...

74   ANGLE - INCLUDE THE GALLERY (OPTICAL)

	Riker's hologram taps his insignia...

					RIKER
			Riker to Enterprise. I'm ready
			to leave now.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Stand by, Commander. Engaging
			transport.

	Riker begins to DEMATERIALIZE... Apgar glances up...
	suddenly an energy beam shoots from the converter hits
	the transport effect and reflects back past Apgar into
	the reactor... and then there is a huge explosion that
	wipes out everything except of course the gallery...
	when it clears, we are in:

75   INT. HOLODECK

	-- the empty Holodeck. Picard, Riker, Troi, Geordi,
	Krag, Manua, and Tayna are unharmed.

					PICARD
			Doctor Apgar killed himself...
			during his attempt to kill
			Commander Riker.

	A long beat.

					KRAG
			Captain... I withdraw my request
			for Commander Riker's extradition.

	Troi smiles. Riker relaxes.

         STAR TREK: "Perspective" - REV. 11/30/89 - ACT FIVE        61.

76   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker at their command stations. Everyone
	else in their usual positions. Troi is ENTERING from
	the aft turbolift. As she walks down to her chair she
	takes the long way so she can pass by Riker, and lay a
	hand briefly on his shoulder.

	He looks up at her, and a glance is exchanged. "I'm
	glad you're safe." "I'm glad you were there."

	She takes her chair.

					PICARD
			Well, Number One... have we any
			"further business" in the Tanuga
			system?

					RIKER
			Not that I know of, sir. I'm more
			than willing to put it behind me.

					PICARD
			Then perhaps you'd be so good as
			to get this ship underway?

					RIKER
			With pleasure, sir.

	They exchange a glance. Riker then turns toward
	Wesley.

					RIKER
			Mister Crusher, set a course for
			Emila-Two.

					WESLEY
			Course laid in, sir.

					RIKER
			Engage.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END