STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "Transfigurations" 
                          #40273-173 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Rene Echevarria 
                              
                          Directed by 
                           Tom Benko 


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                      REVISED FINAL DRAFT
 
                       MARCH 27, 1990
 

        STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - 3/27/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Transfigurations" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             Zalkonians
                RIKER              JOHN DOE
                DATA               SUNAD
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                O'BRIEN            
                CHRISTY            
                NURSE TEMPLE       

                COMPUTER VOICE     

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  TWO SHUTTLE TECHNICIANS
 
                  SEVERAL MEDICAL CREWPERSONS

         STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" 3/27/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Transfigurations" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              READY ROOM               PLANET SURFACE
              OBSERVATIONS LOUNGE        CRASH SITE
              TEN FORWARD
              SICKBAY                  ZALKONIAN SHIP
              JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM
              ENGINEERING
              CORRIDORS
              CRUSHER QUARTERS
              TURBOLIFT
              SHUTTLBAY
                CONTROL BOOTH
                CATWALK

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER    1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "Transfigurations"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in orbit around a small planetoid.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log, Stardate 43957.2.
			We are presently charting an
			unknown star system located in
			the Zeta Gelis cluster. This
			rather routine assignment has made
			for a refreshingly quiet time
			aboard the Enterprise.

2    INT. TEN FORWARD

	GEORDI and WORF are at the bar. Geordi discreetly
	indicates a young woman sitting with a friend (it is
	CHRISTY, whom we last saw in "Booby Trap" telling
	Geordi that she wasn't interested in him "that way").

					GEORDI
			That's her.

	Worf takes a look.

					GEORDI
			Don't stare.

					WORF
			Why not?

					GEORDI
			Because she'll see.

					WORF
			Good. You must let her see the
			fire in your eyes.

					GEORDI
			But what would I say... ?

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER   1A.

2    CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(acting the wise
				 Lothario)
			Words come later, it is the scent
			that first speaks of love.

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - TEASER    2.

2    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Thanks Worf, that really helps
			me a lot.

	Geordi sees Christy get up with a couple empty glasses
	and head toward the bar. He quickly turns toward Worf
	and tries to blend into the woodwork, but she ends up
	standing right behind him as she waits for her refills.
	She recognizes him:

					CHRISTY
			Hi, Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(turning around)
			Hi, Christy.

	A long silence. Christy waits for Geordi to continue,
	but Geordi doesn't know what to say. She knows he has
	a crush on her and tries to draw him out.

					CHRISTY
			So... how have you been?

					GEORDI
			Good.

	Another long silence. Christy tries again.

					CHRISTY
			How are things down in
			Engineering?

					GEORDI
			Fine... uh really... fine.

	Another long silence. Christy finally gives up.

					CHRISTY
			Well, see you around.

	Geordi nods and she EXITS. Worf turns to Geordi.

					WORF
			I have much to teach you about
			women.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Mister La Forge, report to
			Transporter Room three.

	As Geordi reacts...

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - TEASER    3.

3
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3A

3B   INT. CORRIDOR

	RIKER, BEVERLY, and DATA are moving rapidly down the
	corridor towards the Transporter Room. A Turbolift
	OPENS and Geordi ENTERS. He quickly falls in step with
	the others.

					GEORDI
			What's this all about, Commander?

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			Sensors have discovered a small
			one-man ship crashed on the
			planet.

					BEVERLY
			We're picked up life-signs...
			humanoid, very faint and fading.

	They EXIT into the Transporter Room.

4    EXT. THE PLANET'S SURFACE (OPTICAL)

	The Away Team MATERIALIZES in front of the shattered
	hull of the wrecked escape pod.

					DATA
				(using tricorder)
			Radiation levels within acceptable
			limits.

	As they get closer, we see the injured humanoid. He is
	unconscious, in a state of shock. Half his body is
	trapped under a mass of bent steel; he has a nasty head
	wound. His right arm is severed. Beverly moves
	quickly to him and uses her medical tricorder.

					GEORDI
			We can beam him out from under
			there, get him up to Sickbay.

					BEVERLY
			He's not stable enough for
			transport. There's damage to his
			brain stem, his autonomic
			functions are failing.

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - TEASER    4.

4    CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			His heart needs active neural
			feedback, it can't regulate
			itself. I need a volunteer.

					GEORDI
			I'm here.

					BEVERLY
			I'm going to hook your nervous
			systems together through my
			tricorder -- your brain will
			regulate both systems. That
			should stabilize him long enough
			to get him up to the ship.

	The following takes a matter of seconds... she affixes
	a neural pad to the base of each of her patient's
	skulls. Thin fiber optic cables lead out from these
	pads and connect to her tricorder. She flips a switch
	and the tricorder starts beeping in synch with Geordi's
	heartbeat.

					BEVERLY
			Take deep, regular breaths. If
			anything goes wrong I'll break
			the connection.

	Geordi nods. She activates the device. Two heartbeats
	can now be heard. Suddenly, a strange COLOR WASH moves
	along the fiber from the humanoid to Geordi.

					BEVERLY
				(ready to break
				 connection)
			Geordi!

					GEORDI
			I'm fine... no problem.

					BEVERLY
				(nods and hits combadge)
			Transporter Room, three to beam
			directly to Sickbay.

	As they DEMATERIALIZE, we...

									FADE OUT.

					END OF TEASER

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM

	Patient "John Doe" has just been placed in a special
	emergency surgical bed. Electrodes are feverishly
	being attached to his head and chest. Beverly, NURSE
	TEMPLE, and SEVERAL MEDICAL CREWPERSONS are working on
	John.

					BEVERLY
				(to a nurse)
			Autonomic responses are still
			low... begin cardiostimulation...
				(to another nurse)
			Sixty cc's of inoprovaline...
			massive infection is setting in...
			use the protodynoplaser to
			stabilize his immune system.
				(looking at monitor)
			We need to design a virus that
			can infiltrate his cell structure
			and boost his ATP production.

	The team moves into action.

					TEMPLE
			What about Commander La Forge...
			he's waiting in the diagnostic
			center.

					BEVERLY
			I want you to give him a full
			bioscan. See if there are any
			residual effects from that energy
			discharge during the neuro-link.

	Temple nods and EXITS.

					BEVERLY
				(to another nurse)
			Keep his arm in cryogenic stasis
			until his vital signs are strong
			enough to begin surgical
			procedures.

	Beverly leans over her patient as if trying to gauge
	his chances for survival... at the moment they don't
	look good...

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE   6.

6    INT. BRIDGE

	PICARD, Riker, Data, and Worf are on the Bridge.

					RIKER
			From the size and shape of the
			wreckage, it appeared to be some
			kind of escape pod. The control
			system had been heavily damaged,
			that's probably what caused the
			crash.

					PICARD
				(thoughtfully)
			An escape pod... then it couldn't
			have travelled very far. Mister
			Data, any signs of other ships
			in this area?

					DATA
				(works console)
			I am picking up a scattering of
			debris in extended orbit around
			the planet. It reads as refined
			metals and other synthetic
			compounds.

					PICARD
			The remains of a larger vessel.
			He must have left in the pod
			before the ship was destroyed.

					WORF
				(works console)
			Sensors show trace elements in
			the debris that would indicate
			phaser fire was recently
			exchanged.

					PICARD
			Were you able to salvage anything
			from the escape pod?

	Data holds up a small gel-filled capsule.

					DATA
			This is all that is left of the
			pod's computer system.

					PICARD
			Can you access it?

    STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/3/90 - ACT ONE    7.

6    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			It will take time. Downloading
			it into our system will require
			fabrication of a matrix translator
			to emulate the alien's computer
			system.

					PICARD
			Keep me apprised of your progress.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Data moves to the aft science station.

7    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

8    INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Two hours later. Doctor Crusher has successfully
	reattached her patient's arm and high-tech bandages
	now cover the wound. Beverly looks fatigued. Temple
	is monitoring some equipment.

					TEMPLE
			Limb re-fusion appears to have
			been successful, Doctor.
			Tissue oxygenation is within
			norms.

					BEVERLY
			That's all we can do for now.
			We won't be able to test
			neuromuscular function for a few
			days.

	Geordi ENTERS.

					GEORDI
			Can I go now, Doc?

	Beverly picks up a padd and examines the results of
	Geordi's examination.

					BEVERLY
			No need to keep you here. Your
			bioscan came out negative.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE   7A.

8    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I could have told you that. I
			feel great.

	As Geordi turns to leave, Picard ENTERS.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT ONE   8.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(indicating John)
			How's your patient, Beverly?

					BEVERLY
			I never thought he'd make it this
			far. There was major trauma to
			the head and chest cavity, massive
			plasma loss, and severe damage
			to most of his organs.

					PICARD
			What are his chances?

					BEVERLY
			I believe he'll live... but I'm
			afraid I can't take the credit
			for it. His body is showing
			amazing recuperative powers. The
			damaged tissue is repairing itself
			at a phenomenal rate.
				(beat)
			There's only one thing that
			troubles me.

					PICARD
			Go on.

					BEVERLY
			Take a look at this.

	Beverly goes to a wall monitor and taps it. A graphic
	display of cells undergoing rapid transformation comes
	up.

					PICARD
			Cell regeneration?

					BEVERLY
			Yes... the thing is that it has
			nothing to do with his injuries.
			These are undamaged cells, but
			they seem to be mutating.

					PICARD
			Any theory as to what's causing
			it?

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   9.

8    CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
				(shaking head)
			No. I've never seen anything like
			it. It's possible this could be
			part of his natural healing
			process. I hope it is... because
			there's nothing I can do to stop
			it.

	On display as the cells rapidly mutate...

9    OMITTED

9A   INT. TEN FORWARD (FORMERLY SCENES 17-20)

	Geordi, Worf, and Data are seated at one of the tables.
	Geordi and Data are deep in conversation, while Worf
	looks a little bored. Geordi is holding the storage
	capsule.

					GEORDI
			I'm telling you Data, there's got
			to be some way to decode the
			information in this thing.

					DATA
			I agree Geordi. But the data
			matrix within the capsule does
			not correspond to any standard
			format. All we have been able
			to determine is that the device
			uses a chemically based system
			for molecular energy encoding.

					GEORDI
			Yeah, and the computer still
			can't analyze the specific
			chemical elements involved. It's
			got to be part of the data
			processing system...
				(a beat as he thinks)
			What if it's a feedback loop
			controller?

	Data is very interested in this new line of pursuit.

					DATA
			The compact shape does suggest
			a rapid chemical processing and
			storage capacity.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   9A.

9A   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We found it close to the escape
			pod instrumentation assemblage...
			this capsule might process the
			ship's dynamic motions and augment
			the manual control inputs.
				(getting a little
				 excited)
			We could send it a few test
			signals... make it think the
			entire assemblage was awake and
			operating.

					DATA
			An intriguing experiment. The
			capsule might provide us with
			information without the need to
			decode the storage medium itself.
			Perhaps we could examine your
			theory immediately.

					WORF
				(with usual Klingon
				 intensity)
			Less talk, more synthehol.
				(beat)
			We came here to relax.

					GEORDI
			I am relaxed. In fact, I've never
			felt better.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE   10.

9A   CONTINUED: (2)

	Geordi turns and waves over a WAITER for another round.
	As he turns, he sees Christy at the bar talking with
	a FEMALE CREWPERSON. She sees him and gives him a
	friendly wave.

9B   ON GEORDI

	His attitude and demeanor are in marked contrast to
	the first scene with Christy in the Teaser. A smile
	breaks out on his face and he confidently gets up from
	the table and starts to head for the bar.

					GEORDI
			But you know, Worf you do have
			a point.
				(to Data)
			I think the storage capsule can
			wait awhile.

	They watch in surprise as he heads for the bar.

9C   NEW ANGLE

	on Christy and Geordi. Christy has just said good-bye
	to her friend and is on her way out when Geordi
	smoothly intercepts her. She is a little surprised
	by Geordi's change in attitude, but welcomes it.

					GEORDI
			Hi. Not leaving, are you?

					CHRISTY
			Oh hi, Geordi... I was just on
			my way down to the arboretum.

					GEORDI
			Care for some company?

					CHRISTY
				(warm smile)
			I'd love some. But I didn't think
			you were interested... in that
			kind of thing.

					GEORDI
				(taking her arm)
			There are a lot of things you
			don't know about me.

	Geordi matches her smile with one of his own and they
	EXIT arm in arm.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT ONE  10A.

9D   ON WORF AND DATA

	as they watch Geordi and Christy leave. Worf nods his
	head in approval.

					WORF
			I have been tutoring him.
				(proudly)
			He learns quickly.

	On Data's reaction...

9E   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Travelling on impulse power.

10   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM

	We see that the patient has been removed from the
	emergency surgical bed and is now lying on an ordinary
	sickbay bed.

					BEVERLY (V.O.)
			Medical Log, Stardate 43958.8.
			I have removed patient "John Doe"
			from the emergency bio-support
			unit. In just thirty-six hours
			most of his major organ systems
			have regenerated themselves to
			the point where they can now
			function on their own.

	Beverly crosses over to John's side. She is leaning
	against the bed and looking up at a diagnostic
	monitor... she turns to move away from the bed when
	suddenly... his arm stabs out and grasps her wrist.
	Beverly is startled, and whirls around in fear.

10A  ANGLE ON JOHN

	as his eyes open. He looks around in momentary
	bewilderment... then looks up at Beverly... he breaks
	into a smile so rich and deep that her fear evaporates
	and she finds herself smiling back.

					JOHN
				(gratified)
			I am... alive.

					BEVERLY
			You certainly are.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT ONE   11.

10A  CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			Thank you... for my life. Tell
			me... who am I?

	On Beverly's reaction...

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									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT TWO   12.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

13   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising on impulse power.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log: Stardate 43960.6.
			Our mission to map the Zeta Gelis
			star cluster is proceeding on
			schedule. Meanwhile, Doctor
			Crusher reports that the recovery
			of the patient she has named John
			Doe continues at a remarkable
			pace.

14   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The room has several devices designed for physical
	rehabilitation scattered around it. The circular disc
	that hangs over the operating table in Sickbay now
	hangs here and dominates the room. There are a few
	subtle changes in the disc to suggest small devices and
	sensors. John is reclining in a chair beneath the
	disc. Small BEAMS OF LIGHT lance down from the disc
	and move along John's limbs. Beverly is standing at
	a nearby console monitoring the therapy. John's
	attitude is bright, positive. He is vibrant and full
	of confidence as he goes through his rehabilitation.

					BEVERLY
			Are you experiencing any
			discomfort?

					JOHN
			None. I can feel the life
			returning to my body.

					BEVERLY
				(impressed)
			Your neurofibrowaves are
			functioning almost normally again.
				(beat)
			That puts you... about six weeks
			ahead of my original schedule.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   13.

15   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Beverly works the console and the beams STOP. She
	picks up some medical bands about the size and shape
	of dog collars and begins to attach them to John's arms
	and legs.

					JOHN
				(smiling)
			That should give you and your
			colleagues something to talk
			about.

					BEVERLY
			You're all we've talked about
			since your arrival.

	John is pleased and enthusiastic.

					JOHN
				(pleased)
			I believe I'm ready for the next
			phase of my treatment.

					BEVERLY
				(light)
			You're right... I think it's time
			you stopped taking up valuable
			bedspace.

	John smiles.

					BEVERLY
			Now remember... you've been off
			your feet for almost a month.
			These motor assist bands will
			provide electrical stimulation
			to your arms and legs. They'll
			help you re-learn to control your
			muscles.
				(beat)
			Now, don't be disappointed if your
			mobility is restricted at first...
			your limbs are still weak.

	John is clearly excited at the prospect of getting up.
	Beverly completes the process of attaching the bands
	and then stands up. She pulls out a tricorder to
	monitor him.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   14.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOHN
			I appreciate your concern Doctor.
			But I think I'm going to surprise
			you again. I feel strong enough
			to fly.

	John slowly gets up. He smiles, glad to be on his
	feet. He takes a few confident steps and then loses
	his balance and collapses on the floor. Beverly moves
	over to him quickly. John smiles ruefully.

					JOHN
			But perhaps I should concentrate
			on walking first.

	Beverly returns his smile and helps him to his feet.

					BEVERLY
			Let's try again. But this time...
			a little more slowly.

					JOHN
				(grins)
			Much more slowly.

	John hesitantly begins to walk, stiff-limbed. Beverly
	close at his side. He totters a moment and has to lean
	on her for support. John starts to walk again without
	her help. As he walks, we can see his strength
	starting to return. John begins to flex his arms and
	hands... his face shows sheer joy as life returns to
	his limbs. Beverly is sharing in his infectious joy.

16   NEW ANGLE

	As Picard ENTERS. Picard, who has met John before,
	realizes that he is witnessing a key moment in John's
	recuperation and watches without interrupting. John
	begins to walk a little too fast once more and loses
	his balance near Picard, who quickly catches him before
	he falls. Picard helps John to regain his balance and
	then lets him go.

					JOHN
			I envy your reflexes, Captain.

					PICARD
			And I envy your strength of will.
			Doctor Crusher has kept me
			informed of your progress. It's
			quite extraordinary.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   15.

16   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			I have an extraordinary doctor.
			She gave me back my life. I hope
			that I'm worthy of her efforts.

	Beverly beams as she and John share a moment of pride
	over what they've accomplished together. John girds
	himself and starts walking again. Beverly monitors him
	closely as he slowly moves around the room.

					PICARD
			Tell me John, are you still unable
			to recall anything at all about
			your past?

	At the mention of his past, John's expression clouds.
	His bright and vibrant personality seems dimmed.

					JOHN
			No... my memories begin the moment
			I woke up in Sickbay.
				(beat)
			Doctor Crusher told me... you
			think I was in some kind of
			battle.

					PICARD
			We're quite certain of that. But
			you have no idea how you came to
			be in that escape pod, or what
			happened to your ship?

					JOHN
				(shaking his head)
			No. Believe me, Captain it's a
			horrible feeling. Not knowing
			who you are, where you're from...

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Have you tried synaptic
			induction?

					BEVERLY
			His neural nets don't conform
			to any known patterns.
			Conventional neurotherapy has
			proven ineffective. Hopefully,
			in time, his memory pathways will
			reestablish themselves naturally.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   16.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

	Suddenly John puts a hand to his stomach and his face
	contorts in momentary agony. Beverly moves to him.

					BEVERLY
			That same pain again?

					JOHN
				(tight)
			Yes.

	The pain ends and his features relax.

					JOHN
				(with shaky smile)
			I think I've made enough progress
			for one day.

	Beverly is scanning him, but doesn't know what to make
	of the readings.

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			Not a relapse I hope.

					BEVERLY
				(concerned)
			This has nothing to do with his
			wounds. I think it's related
			to the continuing mutation of his
			cell structure.

					PICARD
			Still no theory as to what's
			causing it?

					BEVERLY
				(shaking her head)
			None. I've run every test I could
			think of... it just doesn't make
			any sense.

					JOHN
				(smiles but troubled)
			I seem to be a mystery, Doctor.
			To you... and to myself.

	On Beverly's concerned reaction...

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/3/90 - ACT TWO   17.

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20

20A  INT.CORRIDOR/TURBOLIFT (FORMERLY SCENE 29)

	Riker waiting for Turbolift. The doors open and reveal
	Geordi and Christy kissing inside. Christy pulls away
	and smiles at Geordi.

					CHRISTY
			This is where I get off. See you
			tonight in Ten Forward?

					GEORDI
			I'll be there.

	Christy heads out into corridor. She smiles at Riker.

					CHRISTY
			Hello Commander.

					RIKER
			Miss Henshaw.

	Riker ENTERS the Turbolift. The doors shut.

					RIKER
			Bridge.

	Riker looks a question at Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Deck six.

					RIKER
				(light, easy)
			So... you and Miss Henshaw have
			certainly been seeing a lot of
			each other.

					GEORDI
			Every night this week.

					RIKER
			Is that all? Seems like you've
			been walking around with a smile
			on your face for a lot longer than
			that.

					GEORDI
			I guess I have. This last month
			or so... everything seems to be
			going my way.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   18.

20A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			I don't know what it is, but
			something's changed around here.

					RIKER
			The only thing that's changed is
			you.

					GEORDI
			Me? I'm the same guy I've always
			been.

					RIKER
			If you say so... but I don't
			remember the old Geordi having
			much success with Christy Henshaw.

					GEORDI
			Maybe I am a little more confident
			than I used to be.

	The doors open and Geordi EXITS. Riker smiles in
	approval.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   19.

21   INT. SICKBAY

	John is sitting on the operating table with bands on
	his arms and legs. Beverly is working at a console
	while John practices flexing and stretching his
	muscles. The door to Sickbay OPENS and O'BRIEN ENTERS
	wearing a kayaking outfit. He is holding his shoulder
	and has a rueful expression on his face.

					BEVERLY
			What happened to you?

					O'BRIEN
			I was... uh... kayaking on the
			Holodeck again.

	Beverly quickly scans his shoulder.

					BEVERLY
			And now you've dislocated your
			shoulder. Sit down, I'll get the
			osteotractor frame.

	O'Brien sits down and WESLEY ENTERS.

					WESLEY
			Hi mom. We still on for dinner
			tonight?

					BEVERLY
			Seven-thirty sharp. I'll be right
			back.

	Beverly EXITS to lab. Wesley sees O'Brien and smiles.

					WESLEY
			Kayaking again?

	O'Brien grunts in pain. Wesley shakes his head. He
	smiles in greeting to John. They've obviously met
	before.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   20.

21   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			So how's my mom's favorite
			patient?

					JOHN
			Judge for yourself.

	John gets off the table and starts to gingerly walk
	around the room. His movements are confident and sure.

					WESLEY
			Hey... not bad.

					JOHN
			Your mother promised me a tour
			of the ship tomorrow.
				(confidentially)
			You may find this hard to believe,
			but Sickbay can be an incredibly
			boring place.

					O'BRIEN
				(toward lab)
			Hey Doc... I'm dying here.

22   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	John looks at O'Brien... sees his discomfort... a look
	of gentle compassion comes over his features. John
	goes over to O'Brien and puts his hand on his injured
	shoulder just as Beverly ENTERS from the lab in the
	b.g.

					JOHN
			Don't worry my friend... you'll
			be alright.

	There is a brief COLOR WASH on O'Brien's shoulder (like
	the light that hit Geordi in the Teaser). O'Brien is
	surprised. He moves his arm around experimentally.

					O'BRIEN
				(to Beverly)
			The pain's gone.

	Beverly pulls out her scanner and runs it over his arm.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   21.

22   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(amazed)
			It's completely healed. I don't
			understand... what did you do,
			John?

					JOHN
			I... don't know. It was...
			instinct.
				(holds out hand)
			I just... touched him.

	Beverly reaches out and takes his hand. She looks at
	it in wonder and then looks up into his face. The
	look on his face is surprised and bewildered.

23   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising along.

24   INT. BEVERLY'S QUARTERS

	Wesley at the table. He and Beverly have just finished
	dinner. Beverly is returning to the table with a
	couple of drinks. She sets the drinks down and then
	sits.

					BEVERLY
			I've run every test and scan that
			I can think of... there's no
			physiological evidence that would
			indicate he would possess such
			powers. But then, there's so much
			about John that's a mystery...

	Wesley takes a drink and thinks for a beat.

					WESLEY
			You know... I really like him.

					BEVERLY
				(pleased)
			He does have a certain charm
			doesn't he? The whole medical
			staff has commented on it.

	Wesley studies his mom for a second. He can tell
	there's more to this than Beverly is letting on. He
	is genuinely interested in her feelings without being
	threatened by them.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   22.

24   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			You seem pretty taken with him
			yourself.

					BEVERLY
			I guess I am... taken with him.
			There's a strength and serenity
			about him that's very attractive.
			Yet, he's filled with such pain
			and turmoil... he's so
			vulnerable. I find him... very
			intriguing.

					WESLEY
				(with a smile)
			Sounds like there's more to it
			than that.

					BEVERLY
			Is that your way of asking if I'm
			getting romantically involved with
			him?

					WESLEY
			You said it, I didn't.

	Beverly searches to explain her confused feelings.

					BEVERLY
			My feelings toward him aren't
			romantic... exactly. I mean...
			I know that the... doctor/patient
			relationship can sometimes create
			a... false sense of intimacy...
			but this is different. There's
			an almost... spiritual connection.
				(beat)
			I guess I'm not making much sense,
			am I?

					WESLEY
				(gently)
			I think I understand.

	A beat. Beverly is appreciative and touched by
	Wesley's support.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO   23.

25   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data is working at the aft science station as Geordi
	ENTERS the Bridge from the aft Turbolift. He carries
	the storage capsule in his hand.

					GEORDI
			Data, I was thinking about the
			storage capsule last night.
				(he places the capsule
				 on to the console)
			And I was wondering... what if
			we've been going about it the
			wrong way. We've been trying to
			analyze its mechanical properties.
			What if it is a biochemical
			storage medium?

					DATA
			Are you suggesting that it
			employes memory RNA like an
			organic cell?

					GEORDI
			Well, it does contain quantities
			of nucleic acids.

					DATA
			Perhaps the information sequences
			are encoded in the molecular
			patterns themselves.

					GEORDI
			Computer, scan the storage
			capsule. Analyze molecular
			sequences on nucleic acid chains.

	Suddenly the random information on the science screen
	coalesces into starmap coordinates.

					GEORDI
				(triumphant)
			Well what do you know. A
			navigational chart.

					DATA
			It appears that your hypothesis
			was correct, Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(very pleased)
			I knew it.
				(to Picard)
			Captain?

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO  23A.

25   CONTINUED:

	Picard comes over.

					PICARD
			You found something?

					DATA
			We have determined that the
			storage cube from John Doe's
			escape pod contains navigational
			information.

					PICARD
			Can you match these stars to our
			charts?

					DATA
			Computer, run transformational
			matrix calculations. Match
			navigational referents to known
			stars in this sector.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Information on this sector is
			incomplete. No correlation.

					GEORDI
				(determined)
			I'm not giving up yet. Not after
			coming so close to cracking this
			thing.
					(MORE)

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO   24.

25   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (Cont'd)
				(examines screen)
			That might be flight path
			information from John's ship, but
			without a frame of reference, I
			can't determine the origin points.

	They all think for a beat.

					DATA
			Computer, assume those points are
			course corrections and derive
			gravitational values for stellar
			objects near the flight path.

	The information on the screen starts to be converted.

					DATA
			Most of these are ordinary G-type
			stars...
				(indicates point on
				 screen)
			But this would appear to be a
			neutron star, possibly a pulsar.

					GEORDI
				(indicates markings
				 next to the pulsar)
			Which means this might be a
			rotational time reference.

					DATA
			Computer, assume these symbols
			are pulsars. Translate associated
			values into standard temporal
			notations.

	The display changes again.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Computer, is there a pulsar with
			a rotational period of...
			one-point-five-two-four-four
			seconds within sensor range?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Affirmative.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT TWO  24A.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			Bingo! Overlay navigational chart
			using referenced pulsars and
			project a flight path back to
			origin.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Flight path originated at bearing
			zero-zero-three, mark
			zero-one-five. Distance,
			two-point-three parsecs.

					GEORDI
			That's it, Captain. That's where
			John Doe came from.

					DATA
			That bearing is almost directly
			along our planned course.

					PICARD
			Good. Then we can continue our
			mission without significant
			interruption.

	As they look at the starchart on the screen...

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   25.

26   INT. JOHN'S ROOM IN SICKBAY

	John is shocked.

					JOHN
			Home?

	MOVE to reveal Beverly and Picard in the room.

					PICARD
			Yes... using the information we
			found in your escape pod, we may
			be able to return you to your
			people.

	It takes John a few moments to sort out his feelings.
	His expression changes for a moment... his words slip
	out, without conscious thought.

					JOHN
				(almost a whisper)
			I... cannot go back.

	Picard and Beverly exchange a look.

					PICARD
			And why is that?

	There is a beat as John thinks. Then with a shock of
	realization...

					JOHN
				(certain)
			You must not take me home,
			Captain.

					BEVERLY
			John, your memory... has it
			returned?

	John is trying desperately to remember, but specific
	memories stay tantalizingly out of reach.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT TWO   26.

26   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			All I know is that we came out
			here to escape.

					PICARD
			Escape what?

					BEVERLY
			There were others with you?

					JOHN
				(searching)
			Yes... I was not... alone. But
			what happened to the others or
			what we were escaping from... I
			cannot remember.
				(to Picard with passion)
			But I do know that I cannot go
			back... not yet.

	Picard and Beverly are a little taken aback by the
	conviction and determination of John.

					PICARD
			We will not arrive in your star
			system for at least three weeks.
			That gives us plenty of time to
			discuss this matter further.

					BEVERLY
			Hopefully by then, you'll have
			regained more of your memory.

					JOHN
				(relieved)
			You're right of course. I
			apologize for my outburst,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			It is... understandable.

	Picard nods and EXITS. Beverly smiles at John with
	reassurance and then EXITS. John gets up and moves
	over to a cup of water sitting on a table.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT TWO   27.

27   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	as he reaches for the cup. He doubles over in more
	intense pain that we saw earlier... the spasm lasts
	longer this time. With great effort, he tries to
	release the pain by sheer will. The pain subsides
	after a final spasm and a BRIGHT YELLOWISH GLOW moves
	quickly from his chest to along his arms and then
	disappears. Hold on John... bewildered and
	frightened.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT THREE  28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

28   INT. TEN FORWARD

	Beverly and John ENTER. The room is filled with
	SUPERNUMERARIES... a busy, lively atmosphere. John
	and Beverly pause near the bar.

					JOHN
			This ship is astounding. It seems
			to stretch on without end.

					BEVERLY
			We can see the rest of it some
			other time. This is your first
			day out of Sickbay... I don't want
			you to overexert yourself.

					JOHN
				(glancing around)
			This looks like an ideal place
			to rest.

					BEVERLY
			My thoughts exactly.

	They walk over to an empty table and sit down. John
	looks around the room at the activity surrounding them.

					JOHN
			Truly remarkable.

					BEVERLY
			What is?

					JOHN
			These people... they're all so
			different from one another... yet
			they work together freely.

					BEVERLY
			Is it that surprising?

	John thinks this over.

					JOHN
			It is... new to me.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  29.

28   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
				(frustrated)
			My people are different...
			somehow. If only I could
			remember!
				(beat)
			Yesterday... for one terrifying
			moment, there was clarity.

					BEVERLY
			You mean that energy pulse... ?

					JOHN
			Yes. For that moment, my purpose
			seemed clear... but then it was
			gone.

					BEVERLY
			The pain... the energy pulse...
			they must all be linked to the
			cell mutation in your body.
				(beat)
			I wish there was some way I could
			help you get to the truth.

	John gives her a warm smile. His own pain forgotten...
	only looking to reassure her.

					JOHN
			Thank you... Beverly, you've done
			so much for me already. I only
			wish there was some way I could
			repay you.

					BEVERLY
			But you have...

	John gives her a gentle but questioning look. Beverly
	is a little embarrassed, yet she feels compelled to
	tell him her personal feelings.

					BEVERLY
			The... friendship... that we've
			developed has made me... very
			happy.

	John thinks this over for a few seconds. They both
	realize that each has strong feelings towards the
	other, but both know that they cannot take their
	relationship any further.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  30.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOHN
			The rapport that exists between
			us... also means a great deal
			to me.
				(beat with deep
				 conviction)
			But I believe that I am on some
			kind of journey. Whatever brought
			me here... whatever is happening
			to my body... it's all part of
			that journey... and I must
			complete it... before any other
			consideration.

	Beverly knows that John is right, but nevertheless
	there is still that strong attraction between them.
	A solemn bittersweet moment as they both reflect on
	what might have been.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  31.

29   OMITTED

30   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data and Worf at their stations, Picard and Riker at
	Command.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  32.

30   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir, I am reading a vessel on
			long-range scanners... it is
			coming from sector nine five six
			nine.

					PICARD
			What configuration?

					WORF
			Impossible to identify at this
			distance. However, it is on an
			intercept course.

					DATA
			Captain, the ship is traveling
			at warp nine point seven two.

					RIKER
			Nine point seven two?

					PICARD
			Time to intercept?

					DATA
			At present course and speed...
			ten hours fifty-three minutes.

					PICARD
			Try to hail them, Mister Worf.

	A beat as Worf works his console.

					WORF
			No response, Captain.

	Picard is a little disturbed by this.

					PICARD
			Monitor their approach... repeat
			hail every half hour.

					WORF
			Aye sir.

					RIKER
			Whoever they are, they're in a
			big hurry to get here.

	Picard and Riker exchange a look... who is out there?

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  33.

31   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM

	John is reading about Federation history on a computer
	terminal. Suddenly a spasm of pain shoots through his
	body, doubling him over in agony.

32   CLOSE ON MEDICAL MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The screen is monitoring the lifesigns of John, when a
	RED WARNING LIGHT comes on along with a BEEPING SOUND.

33   INT. JOHN'S SICKBAY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	The doors open and Nurse Temple ENTERS. She goes over
	to John, who is clearly in torment.

					TEMPLE
				(hits combadge)
			Doctor Crusher, medical emergency,
			room four.

					JOHN
				(struggling)
			Can't... make it... stop...

	Beverly RUSHES IN with a tricorder and goes to John.

					BEVERLY
				(scanning him)
			John tell me... is it worse than
			before?

					JOHN
			Much... worse.

					TEMPLE
			Should I get something for the
			pain?

					BEVERLY
				(reading tricorder)
			No. The readings are fluctuating
			too wildly... it wouldn't do any
			good, his entire cell structure...
			is transforming.

	His face contorts and he grabs her arm.

					JOHN
			Beverly! I have to... leave!

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE  34.

33   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Where do you want to go?

					JOHN
			I must... get off... this ship.

					BEVERLY
			John, that's impossible. In your
			condition---

	John moves away from her and backs towards the door.

					JOHN
			I must... !

	A brief GLOW OF YELLOWISH LIGHT emanates from his chest
	again, this time the effect is a little longer and the
	light is more intense. It startles Beverly and the
	Nurse. The glow subsides and a look of determination
	comes over his face. John bolts OUT THE DOOR.

34   INT. SICKBAY/CORRIDOR

	Moving with Beverly as she follows John. He goes into
	the corridor and Beverly stops in the doorway. She
	hesitates for a moment. She doesn't want to do
	anything to hurt John, but realizes her duty to the
	ship outweighs her personal feelings. She hits her
	combadge.

					BEVERLY
			Security...

 STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 34A.

35
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36

37   INT. SHUTTLE BAY CONTROL BOOTH

	Looking down into the shuttle bay. TWO SHUTTLE
	TECHNICIANS are working on a shuttlecraft along with
	Geordi. He steps back from the shuttle.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE  35.

37   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(to technicians)
			Okay, let's realign the magnetic
			inducers on the starboard nacelle.

38   NEW ANGLE

	looking out from the control booth, along the catwalk
	toward the door. The door opens and John ENTERS. He
	hesitates a moment, gets his bearings... looks down
	and sees the shuttlecraft... then heads for the control
	booth.

39   ON CONTROL BOOTH (OPTICAL)

	John goes into the booth, GLOWS again.

40   INT. CONTROL BOOTH

	John trying to figure out how to open shuttle bay
	doors...

41   INT. SHUTTLE BAY

	Worf, SECURITY TEAM, and Beverly ENTER the bay on the
	main level. They see John up in the booth.

					BEVERLY
			John!

					WORF
			Leave the control booth
			immediately!

	John continues to work the console. The HANGAR DOOR
	STARTS TO OPEN.

41A  INT. SHUTTLE BAY (OPTICAL)

	as shuttle bay doors open.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE  36.

42   MOVING WITH WORF

	as he goes back out into the corridor and ENTERS the
	Turbolift.

43   ON BEVERLY

					BEVERLY
			John! Listen to me! You must
			come down!

44   ON BOOTH AND CATWALK (OPTICAL)

	as Worf ENTERS from the door and moves carefully along
	catwalk toward booth. His phaser is drawn.

					WORF
			Step away from the controls.

	John is confused and frightened. He steps out of the
	booth towards Worf.

					JOHN
			Get back! Please... stay away!

					WORF
			I have no wish to harm you... but
			you must return to Sickbay
			immediately.

	Worf moves closer... trying to calm him.

					JOHN
			No! Do not come any closer! I
			have no control over what's
			happening to me.

	John is convulsed with pain... he crumples (no flare
	yet). Worf goes over to him and as he bends over him,
	John suddenly PULSES BRIEFLY INTO A FLARE. John
	returns almost immediately to humanoid form, but Worf
	is knocked over the railing and falls to the deck
	below.

45   ON WORF

	as he lands with a sickening thud.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT THREE  37.

46   ON JOHN

	He looks down and sees Worf... a horrified expression
	on his face.

47   NEW ANGLE

	as Beverly and the Security Team cluster around Worf.
	Beverly examines him.

					BEVERLY
			His neck is broken. No life
			signs.
				(hits combadge)
			Sickbay, form a resuscitation
			team, we have a code seven in
			shuttle bay two. Transporter
			room, standby...

	Beverly senses another presence in the room and she
	turns around. The others turn with her...

48   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	revealing John in the doorway to the shuttle bay... a
	look of compassion and pity on his face. He begins to
	move towards them... the Security team start to draw
	their phasers, but Beverly stops them.

					BEVERLY
			No... don't.

	The team hesitates... they move back warily. John
	continues over to Worf. Beverly searches his face to
	confirm her hope... there is a look of peaceful
	confidence on his face. He kneels down by Worf and
	slowly reaches out... and touches Worf's neck. The
	same COLOR WASH seen when John touched O'Brien now
	emanates from John's hand. A long beat... then Worf's
	eyes open. An audible gasp from the on-lookers.
	Worf's face shows his surprise... he's unsure of what
	has just happened.

49   NEW ANGLE

	Beverly scans Worf.

					BEVERLY
			There's no trace of injury.

 STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT THREE 37A.

49A  CLOSE ON GEORDI

	as he looks at John and realizes the extent of John's
	powers. He becomes aware of the effect John has had
	on him.

49B  BACK TO SCENE

	Beverly looks at John with awe. He smiles... and for
	that moment he is serene and at peace with himself.
	All eyes on John as he helps Worf to his feet. On
	their reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT FOUR  38.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

50   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Travelling at impulse.

51   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

	Picard, Beverly, and John. Picard at his desk, his
	expression grim. Beverly watches with concern and
	compassion.

					PICARD
			You admit you were trying to steal
			a shuttlecraft.

					JOHN
			Yes.

					PICARD
			So I ask you again -- why?

					JOHN
			I don't know!

					PICARD
			Unacceptable. You had a reason
			-- I want to know what it was.

	No response from John.

					PICARD (cont'd)
				(sharply)
			Dammit, I'm entitled to an answer.
			You nearly killed a member of
			my crew.

					BEVERLY
				(defending)
			And healed him.

					PICARD
			I am not forgetting that. It's
			the only reason he's here, and
			not in the brig.

					JOHN
			I warned him... told him it was
			dangerous.

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/27/90 - ACT FOUR  39.

51   CONTINUED:

	Picard leaps on that small admission.

					PICARD
			Why? Why is it dangerous? What
			is happening to you?

					JOHN
				(wearily)
			I don't know.

	Beverly responds to his pain and turmoil. She stands,
	runs a tricorder scan.

					BEVERLY
			The rate of metamorphosis is
			accelerating. Almost as if your
			body were generating an
			electrical field that's warping
			the tissue.
				(in answer to Picard's
				 look)
			I can't explain what I don't
			understand.

					PICARD
				(frustrated and worried)
			Who are you? What are you?

					JOHN
			I am afraid... for myself...
			for all of you. I have to get
			away... isolate myself. Whatever
			is happening to me, it's
			dangerous.

					PICARD
			As Lieutenant Worf discovered.

					JOHN
			I don't want to hurt anyone.
				(a beat)
			Captain, for the sake of your
			crew, let me go before it happens
			again.

					BEVERLY
			John, I can't believe you're
			capable of harming any --

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR  40.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

	They are interrupted by a call from the Bridge.

					DATA'S COM VOICE
			Captain, the alien vessel is
			coming within weapons range. Its
			shields are up.

					PICARD
			On my way.
				(to Beverly and John)
			Take him back to Sickbay. I want
			him under constant surveillance.

	They all EXIT.

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard emerges from the Ready Room, followed by Beverly
	and John. As Picard goes to his chair, Geordi
	approaches John still near the door to the Ready Room.
	Geordi hesitates before speaking -- a hesitation born
	from admiration and wonder, not fear.

					GEORDI
			I want to thank you.

					JOHN
			For what?

					GEORDI
			I don't know how -- or why --
			but down on the planet, you gave
			me something... a new confidence.

	John smiles.

					JOHN
			I doubt I can take credit for
			that... Perhaps I only helped
			you find something you already
			had.

	Geordi reacts...

  STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR  41.

53   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Picard takes his seat, looks at the Main Viewer. On
	it is an alien spaceship -- very sleek, very military.

					DATA
			Alien vessel approaching at
			half-impulse, heading zero-five-one
			mark one-one-four.

					PICARD
			Raise shields. Slow to one-third
			impulse and bring us to
			one-zero-three mark zero-two-five.
			Mister Worf, hail the alien
			vessel.

					WORF
			They continue to ignore our hails,
			sir.

	Data reacts to a readout on his panel.

					DATA
			They are scanning us, Captain.

	John steps up to Picard and Beverly, his eyes on the
	Main Viewer.

54   WIDER

	as Picard notices John's cold, hard-edged expression;
	it's the expression John gets when thinking of his
	past. Picard gives John a look -- "do you recognize
	that ship? John shrugs helplessly -- he doesn't know.

	Worf works his panel:

					WORF
			They are answering our hail,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			On screen.

55   ANGLE TO INCLUDE THE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	The image of the approaching ship is replaced with
	SUNAD, an imposing Zalkonian humanoid physiologically
	similar to John but whose attire and demeanor is much
	more military, more aggressive, almost Draconian.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      42.

55   CONTINUED:

	Sunad sees John, glares at him with hostility. John
	reacts to the sight of Sunad; Picard picks up on it:

					PICARD
			You know him?

					JOHN
			Yes... I don't know how, but...
				(a beat)
			He's dangerous...

	Picard nods and steps up toward the Viewer.

					SUNAD
			I am Commander Sunad, of Zalkon.
			You are trespassing into our
			space... and you are holding a
			Zalkonian citizen.

	Troi, standing near Picard, studies John's reaction
	to Sunad almost as intently as she studies Sunad. John
	appears confused, showing a mixture of fear and
	contempt.

					PICARD
			I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard, of
			the United Federation of Planets.
			We intend no transgression of --

	Sunad, still eyeing John with loathing, interrupts:

					SUNAD
			You will return him to us
			immediately.

	Picard looks at John. John shakes his head -- he
	doesn't want to go.

					PICARD
				(re: John)
			Sunad -- this individual is our
			guest. We found him dying in a
			shipwreck and returned him to
			health.

	But Sunad is unappreciative:

					SUNAD
			Then you have aided a criminal.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      43.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

	This is all new information to John -- yet he doesn't
	deny it.

					SUNAD (cont'd)
			He is one of four escaped
			prisoners. We eliminated the
			other three.

	John's expression betrays a flash of pain and anger.

					SUNAD (cont'd)
			We thought this one dead as well.
			Return him so we may complete our
			task.

					PICARD
			Of what is he accused?

					SUNAD
			He is a disruptive influence.
			He spreads lies... encourages
			dissent... disturbs the natural
			order of our society.

					PICARD
			In what way?

					SUNAD
			That is not your concern.
				(a beat)
			I will give you two hours to
			comply.

	Sunad ends his transmission as his image disappears,
	replaced with a view of the Zalkonian ship.

56   NEW ANGLE

	as Riker turns to Worf.

					RIKER
			Tactical analysis.

					WORF
			The Zalkonian ship has a
			formidable armament. Their
			weaponry is comparable to ours.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      44.

56   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			They're just as fast -- and
			probably just as maneuverable.

					PICARD
			Counselor. Do they mean to carry
			out their threat?

					TROI
			I believe so. Sunad's hatred for
			John was evident... but there's
			something else. The Zalkonians
			fear John.

	Picard contemplates all this. After a beat, he heads
	for the Observation Lounge.

					PICARD
			Commander Riker, Counselor,
			Doctor. John, I'd like you to
			join us.

	Riker, Troi, Beverly, and John follow Picard.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Mister Data, you have the Bridge.
			Mister Worf -- stay at Tactical.
			Counter any moves the Zalkonian
			makes.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

57   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Beverly, John. John is
	distressed, straining with all his might to be of help,
	to remember.

					JOHN
			I can neither confirm nor deny
			what the Zalkonians told you.

	Picard's expression gives no indication of whether he
	believes John or not.

					PICARD
			They make serious accusations
			against you...

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      45.

57   CONTINUED:

					JOHN
			Their accusations may be true.
			I don't know. I don't believe
			I am a criminal...

					PICARD
			You understand the difficult
			position in which I'm placed.

	Meaning Picard may have to turn John over. John locks
	eyes with Picard -- he understands.

					JOHN
			Completely. And I refuse to place
			your ship in danger. If
			necessary, I'll surrender to them.
				(a beat)
			But I'm convinced there's more
			at stake here than my life...
			there's something... important
			I must complete... my survival
			is vital.

	John realizes how vague that sounds; he's frustrated
	he can't be more specific.

					JOHN (cont'd)
			If I could explain it, I would...

	After a beat, Picard nods.

					PICARD
			I'll inform you of my decision
			shortly.

	It's a dismissal; John EXITS. Once he's gone:

					BEVERLY
			Captain, you can't seriously be
			considering --

					PICARD
				(sharply)
			We must consider all options,
			Doctor, without letting our
			personal feelings impede our
			judgment.

					BEVERLY
			You're going to tell me it's
			irrelevant that we'd be sending
			him to his death...

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FOUR      46.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Exactly. Whether we approve of
			the Zalkonians' motives is not
			at issue.
				(a beat)
			For what it's worth, I suspect
			John may be correct that his
			existence has broader
			ramifications than that of a
			simple criminal.

					TROI
			Sunad thinks so. He feels
			personally threatened by John.

					BEVERLY
				(agreeing)
			Sunad called John a "disruptive
			influence." That's hardly a
			capital offense --

					PICARD
			It is not up to us to judge their
			laws, Doctor.

					RIKER
			I know how I'd feel if the
			situation were reversed... if they
			were in our territory, holding
			a Federation citizen.

					TROI
				(nods)
			The Zalkonians truly don't
			understand our indecision about
			returning John. In their eyes,
			we shouldn't be involved.

   STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/30/90 - ACT FOUR 47-48.      

57   CONTINUED: (3)

					BEVERLY
			We are involved. I saved his
			life. For what? So they could
			chase him down and take that life
			away?

	Picard sees the worth of Beverly's arguments... but
	his hands may be tied...

57A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	facing the Zalkonian ship.

58   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/28/90 - ACT FIVE      49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

59   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	and the Zalkonian ship.

60   OMITTED

61   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	On the Main Viewer, Sunad stares down at Picard.
	Riker, Worf, and Data man their stations.

					SUNAD
			Picard -- we will not tolerate
			more delays.

					PICARD
			Commander, let me remind you we
			are on a mission of exploration...
			our purpose is to establish
			peaceful relations with the
			civilizations we encounter.

					SUNAD
			We do not want relations with you.

					PICARD
			If that is your wish -- we will
			respect it.

					SUNAD
			We simply want you to leave
			Zalkonian space as soon as you
			return the criminal.

					PICARD
			Commander, we will leave. It is
			not our policy to intervene in
			the affairs of other cultures.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      50.

61   CONTINUED:

	Picard moves closer to the viewer -- time to say what
	he has to say.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			But before I return the survivor
			to you, I would appreciate a more
			detailed explanation of what he
			has done to merit a death
			sentence.

					SUNAD
				(bristling again)
			As I said -- it is not your
			concern.

					PICARD
			Agreed. However, there are
			circumstances of which you may
			be unaware. The survivor has
			suffered a memory loss -- he is,
			therefore, ill-equipped to defend
			himself against your accusations.

					SUNAD
				(getting angry)
			There is no defense. Our judgment
			is final.

					PICARD
			Since his recovery, he has
			manifested unusual abilities --

	Sunad reacts, fearing the worst.

					SUNAD
			What kind of abilities?

					PICARD
			He apparently has the power to
			heal injuries with a simple
			touch...

					SUNAD
				(more and more agitated)
			Lies!

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      51.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			-- and even to reverse death
			itself --

					SUNAD
				(a shout)
			Obviously he has corrupted you
			as well. I see I am wasting my
			time --

	Sunad nods to a subordinate offscreen. Before Picard
	can respond, he finds himself unable to breathe -- it's
	as if an invisible hand has him by the windpipe.

62   NEW ANGLE

	Everyone on the bridge is affected by the throat
	constriction. Worf manages to gasp out:

					WORF
			Shields ineffective...

	Picard struggles to speak, but his words are inaudible.

	Worf falls to his knees.

	Off Data's reaction (among those on the Bridge, he
	alone is unaffected by the throat constriction) --

63   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi and two SUPERNUMERARIES working their stations
	are overwhelmed by the throat constriction.

64   OMITTED

65   INT. SICKBAY -- PRIVATE ROOM

	Beverly is on the ground, gasping for breath.

					BEVERLY
			I can't... breathe...

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/1/90 - ACT FIVE       52.

65   CONTINUED:

	John rushes to her side. Though he's unaffected by
	the throat constriction, the sight of Beverly in
	trouble is almost too much for him.

66   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	John touches Beverly -- and a COLOR WASH flows from his
	hands through Beverly's body.

	As the COLOR WASH envelops Beverly, her throat
	constriction vanishes.

	John looks at his glowing hands. Realization sinks in
	-- his memory returns. John's attitude changes: gone
	from his eyes are the doubts and the confusion; replaced
	with a strength and a self assurance that comes from
	clarity of purpose.

67   ANGLE ON BEVERLY

	looking at John with wonder and surprise.

68   ON JOHN

	as he quickly rises to his feet.

					JOHN
			It's come back to me, Beverly...
			I know who I am -- what I am.

	Beverly reacts as John leads her out of Sickbay.

69   INT. CORRIDOR NEAR TURBOLIFT (OPTICAL)

	A CREWMAN lies on the ground, choking. Beverly and
	John ENTER. Beverly scans the crewman with her
	tricorder.

	John bends over the crewman and touches him. The same
	COLOR WASH shimmers through the crewman's body -- and
	the choking is gone. Beverly looks at John with
	ever-increasing awe.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 4/1/90 - ACT FIVE       53.

69A  ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	who moves away from the crewman and touches a wall
	panel. A COLOR WASH moves from his hands to the
	panel, spreads rapidly to evelop the corridor, keeps
	spreading...

	(70 thru 72 OMITTED)

73   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the COLOR WASH permeates first the saucer section
	and then the entire ship, covering and protecting it.

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	gone are the crippling effects of the Zalkonian
	attack. Picard (with Data's assistance), Riker,
	Worf, and the supernumeraries slowly get to their
	feet, unharmed, as John and Beverly ENTER from the
	Turbolift.

75   ANGLE ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	A quick glance tells John that his efforts to save the
	crew have been successful. He moves to the center of
	the Bridge, faces the Main Viewer with an air of quiet
	command. On the Viewer, Sunad reacts -- the calm self
	assurance in John's manner frightens him, but he acts
	tough in a vain attempt to hide his terror. He barks
	orders to someone o.s.:

					SUNAD
			Ready all weapons.

					JOHN
			That will be futile. You will
			no longer harm these people,
			Sunad.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      54.

75   CONTINUED:

					SUNAD
				(trying to ignore him)
			Fire upon that ship...

	John reaches toward the Main Viewer. A quick GLOW from
	John's hand --

76   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	-- and suddenly Sunad is standing on the Bridge.
	Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, and Beverly react; Picard
	raises a hand to signal the Bridge crew not to
	interfere. John turns to face Sunad, who cowers.

					JOHN
			I won't hurt you.

					SUNAD
				(to Picard)
			Kill him, Captain -- he's evil...

	John sadly shakes his head, indicates Picard and the
	Bridge crew.

					JOHN
			You could learn from these people,
			Sunad. They don't fear me.

					SUNAD
			They don't realize how dangerous
			you are -- you and the others like
			you...

					JOHN
			That's what you and the other
			leaders have maintained for
			generations. But it's a lie.

	John turns to Picard and Beverly:

					JOHN (cont'd)
			Captain -- my species is on the
			verge of a wondrous evolutionary
			change... a transmutation beyond
			our physical being. I am the
			first of my kind to approach that
			metamorphosis.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      55.

76   CONTINUED:

					JOHN (Cont'd)
			They tried to convince us it was
			a sickness we'd never survive...
			that the pain and energy pulses
			would kill us. They claimed we
			were dangerous... so they
			destroyed anyone who exhibited
			signs of the transfiguration.

					SUNAD
			We were protecting our society...

					JOHN
			By murdering us?
				(shakes his head)
			You saw the mutations as a threat
			to your authority... you were
			terrified of something you
			couldn't understand.

	Sunad doesn't reply.

					JOHN (cont'd)
				(to Picard)
			Some suspected that what was
			happening to them was not evil.
			Four of us decided to flee Zalkon
			and let the metamorphosis take
			its course.
					(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      56.

76   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOHN (Cont'd)
				(to Sunad)
			You hunted us down... killed the
			others. But I survived...
				(a look to Beverly)
			... with the help of a kind and
			friendly people.

77   ANGLE ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	as he TRANSFORMS -- and his body begins to GLOW in
	a hundred colors.

	John takes a step toward Sunad, who backs up.

					JOHN
			There is nothing to fear. You
			can join me. All Zalkonians can.
			Let me show you.

	John reaches out a hand to Sunad, who recoils.

					SUNAD
			Don't touch me!

					JOHN
			As you wish. But others will
			listen... now that you can no
			longer prevent me from telling
			them the truth. Those who are
			willing will follow me.

	John waves a hand -- and suddenly Sunad is no longer
	on our Bridge.

					WORF
				(reading his panel)
			Sunad is back aboard the Zalkonian
			vessel, Captain...

	On the Main Viewer, the Zalkonian ship departs.

       STAR TREK: "Transfigurations" - REV. 3/29/90 - ACT FIVE      57.

78   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	John approaches Picard.

					JOHN
			Captain... my people are about
			to embark upon a new realm, a new
			plane of existence... thanks to
			you.

					PICARD
			It is our mission to seek out
			life... in all its forms. We
			are privileged to have been
			present at the emergence of a new
			species.

	John crosses to Beverly.

					JOHN
			You gave me life... and more.
			I don't have the words for my
			gratitude... nor my sorrow at
			leaving you.

	They share a private, bittersweet moment. Then John
	begins to SHIMMER... becoming more and more
	incorporeal...

79   ON JOHN (OPTICAL)

	as his body dissolves completely into a GLOWING
	LIGHT...

80   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as a BEAM OF LIGHT emerges from the top of the saucer
	section, streaks off into the distance -- and
	disappears.

81   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END