STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "Data's Day" 
                          #40274-185 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Ronald D. Moore 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Robert Wiemer 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                       OCTOBER 10, 1990
 

        STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Data's Day" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD                  T'PEL
                RIKER                   MENDAK
                DATA                    KEIKO ISHIKAWA
                BEVERLY                 V'SAL
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                                        Non-Speaking
                O'BRIEN                   ALFREDO JUAREZ
                TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN    FRANCISCA JUAREZ
                                          JUAREZ BABY
                Non-Speaking       
                  NURSE              
                  MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 
                  FEMALE DANCER      
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  DATA'S CAT         

        STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/11/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Data's Day" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     USS ZHUKOV
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              SICKBAY                  2 ROMULAN WARBIRDS
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR
              ARBORETUM
              BARBERSHOP
              TEN FORWARD
              DATA'S QUARTERS
              TURBOLIFT
              T'PEL'S QUARTERS
              KEIKO'S QUARTERS
              NURSERY
              DANCE STUDIO
              TROI'S OFFICE
              REPLICATING CENTER
          
            ROMULAN WARBIRD
              MENDAK'S READY ROOM
              (ON VIEWSCREEN ONLY)

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Data's Day" 
                          
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              KEIKO ISHIKAWA         KAY-co EE-she-cow-wa
              T'PEL                  TA-PELL

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - TEASER      1.

                STAR TREK: The Next Generation                  
                         "Data's Day"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship stopped in space.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Second Officer's Personal Log:
			Stardate 44390.1 Record entry
			for transmission to Commander
			Bruce Maddox, Cybernetics
			Division, Daystrom Institute.
			Dear Commander Maddox,...

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	SUPERNUMERARIES at Con, Ops, and Tactical. Data is
	near the aft stations, making a visual check of the
	consoles. This is the "nightshift" and so lighting on
	the Bridge should be SLIGHTLY DARKER than we're used to
	seeing..

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			In reference to your most recent
			letter, I agree that your study
			lacks sufficient primary source
			information on my programming.
			Therefore in response to your
			request, this correspondence will
			include a complete record of my
			activities during a normal day,
			focusing on my perceptions of
			friendship.

	Data moves to Command, sits down and checks a few
	readings on the small monitors on the command chair.

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER      2.

2    CONTINUED:

	RIKER, and THREE SUPERNUMERARIES ENTER from Turbolift.
	Data stands.

					DATA
			Good morning, Commander. You are
			fifteen minutes early.

	Riker smiles... he's in a very good mood.

					RIKER
			Well, it's a special day. I
			thought the... father of the bride
			would enjoy being relieved a
			little early on the wedding day.

					DATA
			Thank you, sir.

					RIKER
			Nervous?

					DATA
			I cannot become nervous. However,
			I do sense a certain...
			anticipation regarding my role
			in the wedding.
				(beat)
			All systems normal, sir. Sickbay
			reported that Lieutenant Juarez
			went into labor at zero four
			hundred hours. We remain on
			station awaiting the arrival of
			the starship Zhukov and guest
			quarters have been prepared for
			Ambassador T'Pel.

					RIKER
			Very well. I have the Bridge.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Begin day watch.

	In response to his command, the LIGHTS begin to
	BRIGHTEN, signalling the beginning of "day" on the
	ship.

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER      3.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

	Data's people leave their positions and Riker's people
	take the vacant stations.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			Initially Commander Maddox, I
			found it difficult to maintain
			friendships since human emotions
			are often puzzling to me.

									CUT TO:

2A   INT. CORRIDOR

	Data ENTERS from Turbolift and moves to Keiko's
	Quarters.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing over above
				 action)
			Eventually, I developed a program
			enabling me to predict human
			emotional responses to specific
			actions.

	Data has arrived at the door.

2B   INT. KEIKO'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS

	KEIKO ISHIKAWA, a slender young woman of Japanese
	descent and wearing civilian clothes, is walking from
	the bedroom to the living area. She seems serene...
	calm. The door CHIMES.

					KEIKO
			Come in.

	Data ENTERS.

					DATA
			It is time for the wedding
			rehearsal.

					KEIKO
				(flat)
			I know...
				(beat)
			I've decided not to go through
			with it, Data.

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER      3A.

2B   CONTINUED:

	Keiko says this with a detached air... she's
	intentionally distancing herself from her emotions
	right now. As a way of dealing with the pain of the
	situation, she's opted to take the 'super-rational'
	approach.

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - TEASER      4.

2B   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			You do not wish to rehearse?

					KEIKO
			No, I'm... calling off the
			wedding.

					DATA
			May I ask why?

					KEIKO
			It's just the right thing to do.

					DATA
			Have your feelings for Chief
			O'Brien changed?

					KEIKO
				(beat, calm)
			I'm supposed to be getting
			married, Data. I should be
			happy... but I'm not. I just feel
			this weight pressing down on me.

					DATA
			Will cancelling the wedding make
			you happy?

	She hesitates for a second... and although she tries
	to say it with conviction, she's not really sure...

					KEIKO
			Yes.
				(beat)
			He'll probably be just as relieved
			as I am.
				(beat)
			Data, you introduced us, you mean
			a lot to both of us... I'd really
			appreciate it if... you would tell
			Miles for me.

					DATA
			If you wish.

	Data turns to leave... on Keiko's expression...

									CUT TO:

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - TEASER      5.

3    OMITTED

4    INT. CORRIDOR

	Data moving toward Ten Forward.

					DATA (V.O.)
			I have often heard my friend Chief
			O'Brien say that above all else,
			he wants to make Keiko happy.
			Since cancelling the wedding will
			make her happy, I must conclude
			the Chief will be pleased at her
			decision.

	He EXITS to Ten Forward.

5    INT. TEN FORWARD - CONTINUOUS

	GEORDI, O'BRIEN, and SUPERNUMERARIES. The
	Supernumeraries are putting up Japanese lanterns,
	decorations, etc. Geordi and O'Brien are standing
	around, waiting for the rehearsal. (The lounge is
	closed, no regular patrons.) Data ENTERS and goes
	directly to O'Brien.

					DATA
			I have good news.

					O'BRIEN
			Oh?

					DATA
			Yes. Keiko has made a decision
			designed to increase her
			happiness.
				(beat)
			She has cancelled the wedding.

	It takes a moment for this to sink in, and O'Brien just
	stares at Data for a few seconds.

					O'BRIEN
				(shocked)
			She what?
				(beat, then getting
				 angry)
			Cancelled the wedding? Today?
			Without even a word... of all the
			childish, selfish... !

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - TEASER      6.

5    CONTINUED:

	O'Brien EXITS. Everyone is shocked, no one more so
	than Data. Geordi comes over and gives him a look of
	reproach.

					GEORDI
			Next time, maybe I should break
			the... good news.

	Geordi moves away and we PUSH IN on Data.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Commander Maddox, it would appear
			that my program designed to
			predict emotional responses
			needs... adjustment.

	On Data's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE      7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & ZHUKOV (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise and another starship running side by
	side.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Personal Log: Supplemental. This
			is the one thousand five hundred
			fiftieth day since the Enterprise
			was commissioned.

7    INT. CORRIDOR

	Data moving toward Transporter Room. The Corridor
	should be filled with SUPERNUMERARIES in Starfleet
	uniforms, civilian clothes, sports wear... a feeling
	of many cultures, activities and traditions aboard our
	ship.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Besides the arrival of Ambassador
			T'Pel, other events occurring
			today include four birthdays,
			two personnel transfers, a
			celebration of the Hindu Festival
			of Lights, two chess tournaments,
			one secondary school play, and
			four promotions.

	He has arrived at Transporter Room.

8    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

	Data ENTERS. TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN at console.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Overall... an ordinary day.

					TECHNICIAN
			The Zhukov is ready for transport,
			sir.

					DATA
			Energize.

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE      8.

8    CONTINUED:

	AMBASSADOR T'PEL MATERIALIZES on the platform. She is
	Vulcan, middle-aged, and has the cool, regal bearing
	common to her species.

					DATA
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise,
			Ambassador.

					T'PEL
			I would meet with your Captain.

	Data gestures to the door and they EXIT together.

									CUT TO:

9    INT. TURBOLIFT

	Data and T'Pel. Her face is impassive, unreadable...
	Data's shows the innate curiosity and innocence which
	is such an intrinsic part of his personality. The
	Turbolift is MOVING.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Unlike my human friends, I am not
			affected by feelings or emotional
			considerations. In that sense,
			I am closer to being Vulcan than
			human, but I am not attracted to
			Vulcan philosophy. Their devotion
			to logic does have a certain
			appeal in its simple purity...

	The Turbolift STOPS and they EXIT.

9A   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Data and T'Pel ENTER from Turbolift and walk to Ready
	Room. Riker's shift is on duty (Riker not on Bridge).

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... but I find theirs to be a
			somewhat... stark philosophy,
			lacking beauty... and joy.

10   INT. READY ROOM

	PICARD and Riker standing near the desk. T'Pel and
	Data ENTER.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE     8A.

10   CONTINUED:

	Picard lifts his hand in the Vulcan salute.

					PICARD
			Ambassador T'Pel...

					T'PEL
				(returning salute)
			I come to serve.

      STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT ONE      9.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Your service honors us.
				(gestures)
			My first officer, Commander
			William Riker.

					T'PEL
				(to Riker. Polite, yet
				 curt)
			Leave us, please.

	Riker glances at Picard, plainly irritated at this
	peremptory dismissal. Picard gives a small nod of
	agreement and then Data and Riker EXIT.

11   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Data and Riker ENTER from Ready Room.

					RIKER
				(annoyed, to Data)
			Charming woman.

	Riker is still irritated as he moves to Command. Data
	studies him for a moment and then heads for Turbolift.

					DATA (V.O.)
			The tone of Commander Riker's
			voice makes me suspect that he
			is not serious about finding
			Ambassador T'Pel charming. My
			experience suggests that in fact
			he may mean the exact opposite
			of what he says. This is a form
			of expression I have not yet been
			able to master.

	Data EXITS.

									CUT TO:

12   INT. BARBERSHOP (OPTICAL)

	Barbershops haven't changed much and there is still a
	mirror, two barberchairs, and a sink, along with 24th
	century combs, scissors, shaving cubes, etc. Geordi
	has just sat down in one of the chairs and an alien
	barber named V'SAL comes over to look at his hair.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE     9A.

12   CONTINUED:

	A FEMALE ALIEN CREWMEMBER is sitting in the other chair
	while a HUMAN BARBER works on her large expanse of
	hair.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT ONE     10.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

	Geordi and V'Sal are joking around. Their verbal jabs
	at each other are definitely good-natured and they've
	thrust and parried this way many times before.

					V'SAL
				(looking at Geordi's
				 hair)
			You don't need a haircut. You
			were just in here last week.

					GEORDI
				(joking)
			Hey, I wouldn't be back here so
			soon if you'd done it right the
			first time...

	Data ENTERS as V'Sal goes to the counter to get a
	sheet and some scissors. (V'Sal's action must be long
	enough for the following Data voice-over to be heard.)

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			When I have difficulty
			understanding human behavior I
			often turn to Commander Geordi
			La Forge. I consider him to be...
			my best friend.

	V'Sal begins trimming Geordi's hair.

					V'SAL
			I know you want to be beautiful...
			I'm just a barber, not a miracle
			worker.

					GEORDI
			Just try to keep my ears on
			straight today, all right?

	They both chuckle a little and Data realizes they're
	joking.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Friendly insults and jibes...
			another form of human speech
			that I am attempting to master.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE     10A.

12   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
				(to Data)
			Hi... here for a trim?

					DATA
			My hair does not require
			trimming... you peabrain.

	Geordi almost falls out of the chair in shock, but a
	smile still forms on his face.

					GEORDI
			What?

					DATA
			My hair...

					GEORDI
			'Peabrain'?

					DATA
			I am experimenting with friendly
			insults and jibes. It was not
			meant as a serious disparagement.

					GEORDI
				(laughs)
			Well... I wouldn't try it out on
			the Captain.

	Data nods in understanding.

					DATA
			Geordi, I am still confused about
			Chief O'Brien's reaction this
			morning.

					GEORDI
			He was just surprised, Data. He
			didn't mean to blow up like that.
			He knows Keiko probably doesn't
			want to call off the marriage.
				(off Data's look)
			She's just getting cold feet.

	Data processes this for a moment, then finds the
	reference.

					DATA
			Cold feet... jitters... a nervous
			reaction to an impending event
			of great importance.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE     11.

12   CONTINUED: (4)

					GEORDI
			Right. Don't worry,
			everything'll be fine. She'll
			change her mind again.

					DATA
				(surprised)
			She will?

					GEORDI
			Absolutely.

					DATA
			Then you believe the wedding will
			still proceed?

					GEORDI
			Trust me, they'll get married...
			so you better find a gift.

	On Data's expression...

									CUT TO:

13   INT. REPLICATING CENTER (OPTICAL)

	The 24th century equivalent of a ship's store. There
	are several computer terminals showing images of
	objects ranging from clothing to furniture. Patrons
	select the desired item from one of the displays, then
	take an encoded padd to one of the large replicator
	consoles in the b.g. TWO ADULTS are perusing one of
	the displays with a CHILD.

13A  NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The parents are making a few final adjustments to the
	image of a stuffed rabbit (or toy sailboat) on one of
	the screens. The child seems happy with the choice.
	They press a button, and the item MATERIALIZES on one
	of the replicator stages. They take the toy.

14   ON DATA (OPTICAL)

	The computer screen is showing a shovel and Data seems
	unsure what to do. He taps a key and the display now
	shows a chair.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE     12.

15   NEW ANGLE

	as Data sees WORF ENTER. Worf goes over to one of the
	terminals and begins to tap in commands. Data goes
	over to him.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			I find Lieutenant Worf to be what
			is called a kindred spirit. We
			were both orphans and were both
			rescued by Starfleet officers.
			In many ways, we are both still
			outsiders in Human society. I
			do not fully understand why, but
			I find it... comforting to think
			that I am not alone in that
			regard.

					DATA
				(to Worf)
			Are you here to find a wedding
			gift?

					WORF
			Yes.

					DATA
			I would appreciate your help in
			selecting an appropriate item.

					WORF
				(a little proudly)
			Of course. I have attended human
			weddings before.

	Worf taps in a couple commands on the display.

16   INSERT (OPTICAL)

	The terminal screen shows a set of crystal wine
	glasses.

17   RETURN TO SCENE - INTERCUT AS NEEDED (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			This is a traditional gift?

					WORF
			My adoptive parents often give
			these... things at family
			weddings. A human custom.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE     13.

17   CONTINUED:

	Worf works the display again and now the image of a
	delicate glass swan is shown.

					DATA
			It was my understanding that the
			item selected should reflect the
			personality of whoever is giving
			the gift.
				(looks at screen)
			This does not remind me of you.

	Worf frowns a little... he's never thought of it quite
	that way before.

					DATA
			Have you ever been an actual
			participant in a human wedding?

					WORF
				(with distaste)
			No.

					DATA
			You would not consider it to be
			an honor?

					WORF
			An honor, perhaps. But human
			bonding rituals involve a great
			deal of talking, dancing, and
			crying.

	Worf is still concerned with the gift and now he taps
	in another command and the display screen shows a
	vicious-looking Klingon weapon. Worf smiles to
	himself... that's more like it! However, Data is no
	longer watching him.

					DATA
				(concerned)
			Dancing...

									CUT TO:

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT ONE     14.

18   OMITTED

19   INT. SICKBAY

	BEVERLY is talking to a NURSE. They are in the
	'birthing area' of Sickbay, a semi-private area where
	a very PREGNANT WOMAN is lying on one of the biobeds,
	while her HUSBAND (non-Starfleet) sits next to her.
	Data's V.O. can be heard over the following...

					BEVERLY
			Continue to monitor the
			contractions. I'd say she still
			has a couple hours to go.

	The Nurse nods and Beverly moves over to the pregnant
	woman.

					BEVERLY
				(to woman)
			You're going to be just fine.

	Beverly turns to go to her office.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			I am rarely in need of Doctor
			Beverly Crusher's professional
			services as my biomechanical
			maintenance program (tech) is
			self-sufficient. But I often
			observe as she practices medicine
			on others and have learned a
			great deal about the human
			condition from her.

19A  NEW ANGLE

	Data is waiting for Beverly in the vestibule outside
	her office.

					DATA
			Doctor, may I ask a favor of you?

					BEVERLY
			Of course.

					DATA
			Will you teach me how to dance?

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/17/90 - ACT ONE     14A.

19A  CONTINUED:

	A passing SECOND NURSE overhears this and looks at
	Beverly with surprise. Beverly is embarrassed at the
	mention of this subject and she pulls Data into her
	office.

20   INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

					BEVERLY
			What?

					DATA
			I would like to learn how to
			dance.

					BEVERLY
			Why me?

					DATA
			It is in your service record.
			'Awarded first prize in tap and
			jazz competition, Saint Louis
			Academy---

					BEVERLY
				(trying to quiet him)
			Okay, okay.

	She glances out the windows to see if anyone heard him.


     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE     15.

20   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			Have I said something to upset
			you?

					BEVERLY
			It's just... that was a long time
			ago.
				(off his look)
			I'd rather not be known as... as
			the dancing doctor. Again.

					DATA
			Then your answer is no?

	Beverly struggles for a second... looks out into the
	hall again to make sure no one's listening.

					BEVERLY
				(quietly)
			All right. But let's keep this
			between us.

					DATA
			Of course, Doctor.

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Commander Data, please report to
			the Bridge.

					DATA
				(hits communicator)
			Acknowledged.

									CUT TO:

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and T'Pel are standing near aft science station.
	Riker and his shift are still on duty. Data ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Mister Data... I need a tactical
			projection of possible future
			Romulan deployments along the
			Neutral Zone. Access all
			Federation records on the subject
			and then report to my Ready Room.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT ONE     16.

21   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			That is a very general request,
			Captain. Is there a more specific
			area you wish me to study?

	Picard glances at T'Pel and she shakes her head.

					PICARD
			No.

	Data sits down at the station and begins to work.
	Picard and T'Pel head for Ready Room.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Set course one-three-zero mark
			two-four-six. Warp seven.

	Data turns around at this command and Riker is a little
	surprised.

					RIKER
			That course will take us very
			close to the Neutral Zone,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			I'm aware of that. Proceed.

	Picard and T'Pel EXIT to Ready Room. Riker is fairly
	itching with questions, but he knows his duty.

					RIKER
			Lay in the course.

	The Supernumerary at Con works the console. Data turns
	back to the console and begins working.

					DATA (V.O.)
			It is fortunate that I am able
			to perform my duties without
			emotional distractions. If that
			were not the case, a sudden course
			correction toward the Neutral Zone
			would make me very... nervous.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

22   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving at warp speed.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Personal Log: Supplemental.
			Commander Maddox, there are still
			many dynamics of social
			interaction which I do not
			understand.

22A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker and his shift still on duty. Data is working at
	the aft science station... after a few seconds, he
	stands and goes over to the Ready Room door.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing over above
				 action)
			The belief among humans that a
			captain must remain distant from
			his crew is puzzling. Captain
			Picard and I have worked together
			closely for over three years...

	Data has arrived at the Ready Room.

23   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and T'Pel are seated. The door CHIMES.

					PICARD
			Come.

	Data ENTERS.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing over above
				 action)
			... and yet I cannot truthfully
			refer to him as my friend. I find
			that thought to be...
			disappointing.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     18.

23   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Based on your analysis, what is
			the current Romulan strategy
			behind the deployment of their
			ships in this sector?

					DATA
			Their ships are deployed to
			support a policy of confrontation
			designed to test Federation
			defenses along the Neutral Zone.

					PICARD
			Do you predict any change in the
			near future?

					DATA
			I project a ninety percent
			probability that they will
			continue to pursue this policy.

					PICARD
			Are there any indications of a
			more conciliatory attitude on
			their part?

					DATA
				(beat)
			No, sir.

	Picard looks at T'Pel. She is unperturbed by this
	information.

					T'PEL
			Caution is clearly called for,
			Captain. However, the mission
			must proceed as planned.

					PICARD
			Starfleet Command agrees with you,
			Ambassador. But I would feel
			better if you would consent to
			an escort or...

	T'Pel pointedly looks away from Picard toward Data.
	Picard understands her concern.

					PICARD
				(reluctant)
			Thank you, Mister Data.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     19.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data EXITS.

									CUT TO:

24   OMITTED

25   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Data ENTERS. He crosses to the food replicator.

					DATA
			Feline supplement seventy-four.

	A small dish of food MATERIALIZES and Data takes it.
	He sets the dish down near a wall and then goes over
	to the desk unit.

26   NEW ANGLE

	as a CAT walks over to the dish of food and begins
	eating.

27   ON DATA

	as he sits at the desk. He places his hand on the
	console and a small series of LIGHTS COME ON in
	response.

					DATA
			Computer, run fluidic sensor
			diagnostic.

	LIGHTS BLINK on the console and Data waits patiently.
	His cat jumps up into his lap and Data automatically
	begins to pet him.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Diagnostic complete. All systems
			functioning within normal
			parameters.

	The door CHIMES.

					DATA
			Come in.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO     20.

28   NEW ANGLE

	as O'Brien ENTERS. He's upset, but somewhat
	apologetic.

					O'BRIEN
			Am I intruding, Commander?

					DATA
			No.
				(beat)
			Would you care to sit down?

	O'Brien sits... he's very agitated, having trouble
	saying what's on his mind... he gets up again...
	starts to say something... changes his mind... moves
	about uncomfortably.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			When one of my friends is
			distraught, I know that I should
			attempt to make him more
			comfortable.

	Data stands and goes over to the food replicator.

					DATA
			May I offer you some refreshment,
			chief?

					O'BRIEN
			No, thank you, sir. First of
			all... I'd like to apologize for
			this morning in Ten Forward...

					DATA
			There is no need to apologize.
			I was not offended.
				(beat)
			Perhaps you would like a pillow
			or a more comfortable chair to
			sit upon.

					O'BRIEN
			Uh... no sir. Thank you, sir.

					DATA
			Would you care to listen to music?
			Brahms? Aurelia? Mexler?

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     21.

28   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			No, sir... really... I'm fine.
			I came here to... to ask for your
			help.
				(beat)
			It's about Keiko... I'd like you
			to talk to her... convince her
			to go through with the wedding.

					DATA
			Would Counselor Troi not be a more
			appropriate choice to speak with
			Keiko?

					O'BRIEN
			She already has... it didn't
			help.
				(beat)
			You've known her longer than I
			have... I just thought she might
			listen to you.

	O'Brien's really having a hard time with this... a man
	very much in love and feeling powerless to do anything.

					O'BRIEN
				(continuing)
			She won't even talk to me...

					DATA
			I do not know what to say to her.

					O'BRIEN
			Just talk with her... try to make
			her see reason. She's going off
			half-cocked and not thinking this
			through. You've worked with her
			for a long time... she respects
			your opinion.

	Data thinks for a second... decides to do it.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO     21A.

28   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Perhaps she has not fully analyzed
			her decision.

					O'BRIEN
				(relieved)
			Thank you, sir. I won't forget
			this.

	As O'Brien EXITS, Data thinks for a beat... then stands
	and heads for the door.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     22.

28   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			Commander Maddox, I noted that
			Keiko was quite calm and rational
			when she informed me of her
			decision this morning.

									CUT TO:

28A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Data walking to the Arboretum.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Therefore, I can predict that
			she will respond to an objective
			analysis of the situation based
			on the available facts.

29   INT. ARBORETUM

	Data ENTERS. The Arboretum is a large, well-kept
	nursery... lots of trees, bushes, flowers, etc. Keiko
	(in lab coat) is staring at a flowering plant, lost
	in thought.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing over above
				 action)
			It is fortunate that she has not
			let emotional considerations cloud
			her judgement. It should make
			my task much simpler.

	Keiko notices Data. She's not as sure of herself as
	earlier in the day. The decision is starting to weigh
	heavily upon her and she's a little emotionally fragile
	right now.

					KEIKO
			Hi.

					DATA
			Am I disturbing you?

					KEIKO
			No...

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO     22A.

29   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			There is a high likelihood that
			your decision to cancel the
			wedding was an error.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     23.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					KEIKO
				(startled)
			What?

					DATA
			I believe you made an incorrect
			analysis of the facts at hand.

	Keiko didn't expect this from Data and it takes her a
	few seconds to get her bearings.

					KEIKO
			What do you mean?

					DATA
			You do not seem happy.

					KEIKO
			Well, no...

					DATA
			Your decision was based on the
			assumption that cancelling the
			wedding would bring you happiness.
			That has proved to be incorrect.

					KEIKO
			Data... it's not that simple.

					DATA
			Since your action did not produce
			the desired results, the most
			advisable solution is to
			re-examine the decision-making
			process and look for errors.

	Keiko feels pressured, boxed in... her feelings of pain
	and guilt start to get closer to the surface... she's
	defensive.

					KEIKO
			I knew what I was doing. It's
			my decision.

					DATA
			That fact is not in dispute.
			However, you may have acted with
			undue haste... and in doing so,
			you have unintentionally hurt
			Chief O'Brien's feelings.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     24.

29   CONTINUED: (3)

					KEIKO
				(suddenly angry)
			I did what I had to! Why are you
			doing this? I thought you were
			my friend.

					DATA
			I am your friend.

					KEIKO
			Then leave me alone.

					DATA
			If I have offended---

	She backs away from him... tears mixing with the anger.

					KEIKO
			Just... leave me alone.

	She EXITS. On Data's troubled reaction...

					DATA (V.O.)
			It is clear that I need guidance
			to resolve this situation.
			Counselor Troi's advice should
			be useful.

									CUT TO:

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     24A.

30
thru	OMITTED
31

31A  INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	CLOSE ON a cup, as TROI pours tea into it. MOVE WITH
	HER as she picks up the cup, crosses the room and sits
	down on the couch with Data. (This action must be long
	enough for Data's voice-over to be heard.)

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing over above
				 action)
			In many ways, she is the friend
			that I understand the least. Her
			life and her duties are predicated
			on her understanding and
			perception of emotions. Since
			I have none, no doubt she finds
			me as much of a mystery as I find
			her.

					DATA
			Chief O'Brien talks to me... Keiko
			talks to you... why do they not
			talk to each other?

					TROI
				(smiles)
			That's a good question, Data.
			I wish I had a good answer for
			you. Perhaps when they're ready,
			they will.

					DATA
			Many aspects of this situation
			are puzzling. I have been
			studying relevant texts on the
			subject of marriage, but I have
			not found a suitable guide.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     25.

31A  CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			A suitable guide for what?

					DATA
			In an effort to be helpful, I
			am trying to calculate the
			variables involved in a successful
			marriage.

					TROI
			Good luck.

					DATA
			There are many different
			opinions. On Galvin Five, a
			marriage is considered successful
			only if children are produced
			within a year of the wedding.
			Andorian marriages require groups
			of four people unless two---

					TROI
			Data... would you like my advice
			on how to help them?
				(off his nod)
			Don't. This is something they
			need to work out for themselves
			now.

					DATA
			But I am their friend. Should
			I not stand with them in a time
			of difficulty?

					TROI
			There are many ways of helping
			a friend... sometimes the best
			way is to leave them alone.

	Data thinks about that for a second.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     26.

31A  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Do you believe marriage to be the
			right decision for them?

					TROI
			I don't know. They are very much
			in love, but sometimes that isn't
			enough. Marriage is an agreement
			to share who you are with someone
			else... to spend your lives
			together... to grow old together.

	Beat as Data thinks about this.

					DATA
				(concerned)
			'To grow old together?' Is that
			an integral component of
			marriage?

					TROI
				(cautious)
			Why do you ask?

					DATA
			Although I am an android, I have
			not excluded the possibility that
			I too may someday marry.

					TROI
			There's nothing wrong with that.

					DATA
			I believe I have much to offer
			a potential mate, however we
			cannot grow old together,
			Counselor, because I will not grow
			old.

					TROI
				(smiles)
			You do have a lot to offer,
			Data...

					T'PEL'S COM VOICE
			Commander Data, this is Ambassador
			T'Pel. Please report to my
			quarters.

					DATA
				(hits communicator)
			Acknowledged.

									CUT TO:

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     26A.

32   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship at warp.

33   INT. T'PEL'S QUARTERS

	(No windows... similar to the quarters in "Sarek")
	T'Pel is pacing, a little restless for a Vulcan, but
	not nervous. The door CHIMES.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT TWO     27.

33   CONTINUED:

					T'PEL
			Enter.

	Data ENTERS. T'Pel sits at the table... an impassive
	look on her face.

					T'PEL
			You have a priority three
			clearance aboard the Enterprise?

					DATA
			That is correct, Ambassador.

					T'PEL
			I require information on this
			ship's defense and navigational
			systems. Access code kappa alpha
			four-six-zero-one-seven-zero-four.

					DATA
				(processes for a second)
			That code is valid.

					T'PEL
			What is the field strength of the
			ship's deflector shields at
			maximum output?

					DATA
			May I ask what is the purpose for
			this request?

					T'PEL
			I require the information.

					DATA
			I have the same safeguards as the
			ship's computer. Therefore, I
			must report any inquiry regarding
			restricted information to the
			Captain along with a report
			stating the nature and purpose
			of the inquiry.

	T'Pel's eyes narrow a bit as she reconsiders for a
	moment. Data frowns in puzzlement.

					DATA
			Your reaction suggests that you
			do not wish the Captain to be
			informed of your inquiry.

     STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT TWO     28.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

					T'PEL
				(cool)
			No. I was not interested in the
			information. I was curious as
			to your security safeguards.
			They appear to be adequate.
				(beat)
			Cancel request. You may leave.

	Data EXITS.

34   INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

	Data ENTERS from T'Pel's quarters. He heads for a
	Turbolift.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Commander Maddox, I have often
			wished for the sense that humans
			call intuition or instinct.
			Since Vulcans do not lie, I must
			accept the Ambassador's
			explanation... but I still wish
			I could have a... gut feeling
			to back up this conclusion.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    29.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

35   OMITTED

35A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Data steps up to the keypad outside the Holodeck doors
	and presses a button.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Program Crusher Four in progress.

	Data EXITS to the Holodeck.

36   INT. HOLODECK/DANCE STUDIO

	The Studio is plain: wood floor, mirror, practice beam.
	Data ENTERS. Beverly is already here warming up. She
	sees Data and comes over... she's excited to be
	dancing again.

					BEVERLY
			Hi.
				(re: the room)
			Whatta ya think? It's a recreation
			of the studio where I took my
			first dance lesson.

	She says it with affectionate nostalgia... Data can't
	appreciate the emotional attachment.

					DATA
			It appears to be quite suitable,
			Doctor.

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    30.

36   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			All right, then. Let's start with
			something real simple.

	She taps out a very rudimentary step.

					BEVERLY
			Go ahead, try it.

	Data repeats the move smoothly.

					BEVERLY
				(surprised)
			Good! Now try this...

	A slightly more complex step... again Data picks it
	up without trouble, but he keeps his arms stiffly at
	his sides.

					BEVERLY
			Wait a minute...
				(Data stops)
			Try it again, but watch my
			arms...

	She repeats the step using her arms... Data tries
	again... uses his arms in exact imitation of Beverly.

					BEVERLY
				(shocked at his skill)
			And... you say you're never done
			this... ?!

					DATA
			That is correct. Perhaps it would
			be beneficial to show me the final
			lesson.

					BEVERLY
			Okay...

	She does a more complex dance routine. Data looks for
	a moment... then joins her, matching her step for step.
	As they finish with a quick flourish...

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    30A.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			That was the easiest lesson I've
			ever given.

					DATA
			Then I have succeeded in learning
			how to dance?

					BEVERLY
			You seem to have... picked up the
			basics.

					DATA
			Thank you, Doctor. I am now ready
			to dance at the wedding.

					BEVERLY
				(reacts)
			Wedding?

					DATA
			Keiko's wedding.

					BEVERLY
			But you never... you didn't say
			it was for the wedding.

					DATA
			Is that important?

					BEVERLY
			Well... yes. They don't do a
			lot of tap dancing at weddings...

					DATA
			Why not?

					BEVERLY
			Because... well... actually I'm
			not exactly sure, Data. But we'd
			better try a style of dancing
			they will do at the wedding...
			Computer, run "Blue Moon".

	The MUSIC STARTS. (Other songs: "My Romance," "Night
	& Day," "Constantly," "Moon Glow," or "Dancing in the
	Dark.")

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    31.

36   CONTINUED: (3)

	Beverly positions his arms correctly and then starts to
	dance...

					BEVERLY
			Compared to what we were just
			doing, it's very simple. Just
			follow me. One, two, three,
			four---

	Data doesn't get this at all... he quickly makes a
	wrong move and steps on her foot.

					BEVERLY
			No, no... you're trying to---Ow!
			Move more slowly... that's it...
			no, now you're--Ow! Stop music.

	MUSIC STOPS.

					DATA
			I am sorry.

					BEVERLY
			I don't get it... you picked up
			tap dancing so quickly...

					DATA
			I cannot reproduce your
			performance if I cannot see your
			feet.

					BEVERLY
				(now she understands)
			You need something to copy. You
			can't just... dance?

					DATA
			No, Doctor.

	She looks at him with wonder and compassion... amazed
	at this simple inability by someone so incredibly
	gifted. Her heart warms... she finally takes his arms
	again.

					BEVERLY
			All right... this time, watch my
			feet. Computer, start music.
				(the music starts)
			Don't try to imitate me. You
			have to lead.

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    31A.

36   CONTINUED: (4)

					DATA
			Lead where?

					BEVERLY
			Indicate to your partner where
			you're going to step.

					DATA
			How is this accomplished... ?

					BEVERLY
			Watch me, I'll lead...
				(they switch arms)
			Notice I don't repeat the same
			pattern over and over... I
			improvise... Good... Now you
			lead...
				(they switch positions
				 again)
			Look up... into my eyes...
			Good... You're holding me too
			tight, Data...

					DATA
			This is a very complex set of
			variables to coordinate.

					BEVERLY
			You're doing fine... now smile,
			like you're enjoying yourself...

	He puts on a pleasant face...

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    32.

36   CONTINUED: (5)

					NURSE'S COM VOICE
			Doctor Crusher please report to
			Sickbay.

	The interruption breaks their rhythm and Data steps on
	her toes again.

					BEVERLY
				(wincing, hits
				 communicator)
			Is it Lieutenant Juarez?

					NURSE'S COM VOICE
			Yes, Doctor. Her contractions
			are now one minute apart.

					BEVERLY
			I'm on my way.
				(to Data)
			Why don't you try it with an...
			artificial partner for a little
			while? Don't be afraid to
			experiment.

					DATA
			I will. Thank you, Doctor.

	She EXITS with a slight limp.

37   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

					DATA
			Computer, create dance partner,
			female.

	A FEMALE DANCER APPEARS. She smiles sweetly at Data
	and he takes her in his arms.

					DATA
			Begin music.

	The MUSIC STARTS and as Data tries to dance we...

									CUT TO:

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    33.

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship at warp.

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    34.

39   OMITTED

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Data ENTERS. Riker's shift still on duty. Riker is
	telling a joke to the Supernumeraries at Tactical and
	the Aft Science station. Data watches Riker as he
	moves to Ops and takes his station. Data's V.O. can be
	heard over Riker's joke.

					RIKER
			... he still won't talk... so they
			put the Count's head on the
			chopping block... 'one more
			chance' says the Queen. 'No' says
			the Count. The headsman swings
			his axe and just as the blade
			falls, the Count says 'Wait, wait,
			I'll talk!' but it was too late.
			And the moral to the story is
			don't hatchet your counts before
			they chicken.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over the above)
			Commander Riker's easy-going
			manner and sense of humor is
			fascinating. It is one reason
			why he is so popular among the
			crew. I believe it may also be
			partly responsible for his success
			in matters of love. There may
			be a possible correlation between
			humor and sex... the need for more
			research is indicated.

	The Supernumeraries groan at the joke, but Riker is
	pleased with himself and moves back to Command. Data
	notices something on his console.

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    35.

40   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Commander, we have reached the
			designated coordinates.

					RIKER
			All stop.
				(to com)
			Captain Picard to the Bridge.

	Picard and T'Pel ENTER from Ready Room. Picard is
	grim.

					PICARD
			Hold position. Long range scan.

	Picard looks at the viewscreen for a tense beat...
	everyone waiting, unsure what's coming next.

					DATA
			I have detected a ship in the
			Neutral Zone, Captain.
			Configuration... Romulan Warbird.

	Picard looks to T'Pel... she's pleased by the news.
	Picard's grim expression doesn't alter and he does not
	look away from her...

					PICARD
			Yellow Alert.

	T'Pel disapproves, but neither of them say anything...
	they stare at each other in a silent battle of wills as
	the Bridge goes to condition yellow. Worf ENTERS and
	goes to his station. Picard finally turns away from
	T'Pel and back toward the viewer.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, hail the Warbird.

					WORF
				(works console)
			Aye, sir.
				(beat)
			They are responding... text only
			Captain.
				(reads message)
			We are to proceed to the agreed
			coordinates.

	Picard takes another beat to think this over.

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT THREE    36.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Set course zero three seven mark
			zero zero five, warp four. Take
			us into the Neutral Zone, Ensign.

	There are reactions around the Bridge the Supernumerary
	at Con carries out the order.

41   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship goes into warp.

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					WORF
				(reading console)
			Captain, the Warbird is holding
			position. In three minutes we
			will be within phaser range.

					PICARD
			Red Alert.

	T'Pel reacts... she gives Picard a warning look.

					PICARD
			My crew knows their duty,
			Ambassador. They will take no
			provocative action... without my
			order.

	There is something close to anger on T'Pel's face, but
	she maintains her cool Vulcan reserve. She taps in
	some numbers at one of the Command terminals.

					T'PEL
			Hold position at these
			coordinates.

					RIKER
				(glances at his
				 terminal)
			Slow to half impulse.

    STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE    37.

42   CONTINUED:

					T'PEL
				(to Worf)
			Open a channel.

	Worf looks to Picard and he nods agreement.

					WORF
				(works console)
			Open.

					T'PEL
			This is Ambassador T'Pel. I have
			arrived.

43
thru	OMITTED
44

45   ON VIEWER (OPTICAL) - INTERCUT AS NEEDED

	The image of MENDAK, a Romulan Admiral, comes on the
	screen. His attitude is neutral... a shrewd negotiator
	careful not to give anything away.

					MENDAK
			I am Admiral Mendak.

					T'PEL
			There is no established protocol
			for a meeting of this nature.
			The logical course is for me to
			transport aboard your ship and
			begin the negotiations.

					MENDAK
				(noncommittal)
			Yes...
				(looks at Picard)
			Captain, I note your defensive
			systems have been activated.

	Picard glances at Worf and receives a quick nod in
	return.

					PICARD
			As are yours, Admiral.

					MENDAK
				(smiles)
			It was not meant as an
			accusation...
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE        38.

45   CONTINUED:

					MENDAK (Cont'd)
				(to T'Pel)
			Indeed, I salute your show of
			strength. Ambassador, we are
			honored by your presence. You
			may transport aboard at your
			convenience.

					T'PEL
			The honor is mine.

	The view screen returns to a shot of the Romulan ship.
	T'Pel turns to Picard... more than a trace of arrogance
	in her attitude.

					T'PEL
			Instruct your Transporter Room
			to stand-by. I will beam to their
			ship without further delay.

	Picard is reluctant... he makes one last attempt.

					PICARD
				(quiet)
			Ambassador, I must once again urge
			you to reconsider. The Enterprise
			can accommodate a Romulan
			delegation without sacrificing
			security or---

					T'PEL
				(withering)
			Captain Picard, I find your
			arguments illogical. Please carry
			out my instructions.

	She EXITS to Turbolift. Riker and Picard exchange a
	look of exasperation with the Ambassador.

					PICARD
				(to com)
			Bridge to Transporter Room Three.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			O'Brien here.

					PICARD
			Prepare to beam Ambassador T'Pel
			to the Romulan ship.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE        39.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Maintain a lock on her signal
			once she's aboard their vessel.
			At the first sign of trouble I
			want to be able to bring her
			back.

					WORF
			Understood.

46   NEW ANGLE

	as Worf reads his console.

					WORF
			Transporter activated...

	Worf reacts with alarm at something on the console just
	as O'Brien's voice comes over the com...

					WORF
			Captain---!

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Transporter emergency! I'm
			losing her signal!

					WORF
			Boosting power to autosequencers.

					DATA
			Engaging computer override.

					RIKER
				(to com, urgent)
			O'Brien what's happening down
			there?

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			I'm losing the pattern... trying
			to re-establish...

	An ominous silence... everyone on the Bridge waits for
	a long, tense beat...

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT THREE        40.

46   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
				(defeated)
			I'm sorry, sir... I wasn't able
			to retrieve the signal... the
			Ambassador's dead.

	On Picard's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR         41.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

47   OMITTED

47A  INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Picard, Data, and Riker are listening to O'Brien's
	report. Geordi, Beverly and a MEDICAL TECHNICIAN are
	examining the Transporter pad in the b.g. with a couple
	of tricorders. The Technician has a carrying case into
	which residual samples from the Transporter pad are
	being placed. Data's V.O. can be heard over the
	following...

					O'BRIEN
			The signal lock wasn't broken,
			sir. I had just entered the
			transfer sequence when the
			Ambassador's pattern began to
			break up. I tried to go to
			emergency manual control, but the
			pattern deteriorated too rapidly
			and...
				(shakes his head)

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over the above)
			Personal Log: Supplemental. The
			risks aboard a starship are
			accepted by all who serve, but
			I have never failed to observe
			a deep emotional response to the
			loss of a comrade. It is at times
			like this that I greatly miss the
			ability to share human feelings.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			Captain, there is no prior record
			of this type of accident occurring
			on a starship. Back-up systems
			and safeguards are designed to
			prevent just such an occurrence.

	Geordi comes over from the Transporter pad.


         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FOUR         42.

47A  CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I can't find any system flaws in
			the unit, sir. All the
			Engineering status reports were
			normal. None of the backups were
			activated and the autosequencers
			all functioned normally.

					PICARD
			Any prior malfunctions with this
			Transporter unit?

					O'BRIEN
			No, sir. In fact, we replaced
			the transition coils only a week
			ago.

					RIKER
			Could there have been some kind
			of interference from the Romulans?

					O'BRIEN
			Nothing that I could see... their
			shields were down... there was
			no power interruption... no
			subspace bias.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			I want that unit pulled and its
			systems checked again. I also
			want a level one diagnostic
			performed on all Transporters.

					GEORDI
			Aye, Captain.

	Geordi EXITS. Beverly has finished her work. The
	Technician EXITS carrying the medical case.

					BEVERLY
			Her molecular structure
			dissipated instantly once the
			pattern was lost. There were a
			few organic compounds left on the
			pad, but there's not enough
			material for an autopsy.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FOUR         43.

47A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			To die in a Transporter
			accident... Hardly a fitting end
			for one of the Federation's most
			honored diplomats.

	A quiet moment as they contemplate the death of the
	Ambassador.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Bridge to Captain. Admiral Mendak
			wishes to speak with you.

	Picard knows what's coming and he's not looking forward
	to it. On Picard...

									CUT TO:

48
thru	OMITTED
49

49A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INTERCUT WITH VIEWSCREEN (OPTICALL)

	Picard, Data, Riker, and Worf. Mendak is on the
	viewscreen.

					MENDAK
			We're still waiting, Captain.
			Is there a problem?

	Picard hesitates for only a moment... but there's no
	way to hide this.

					PICARD
			There's been... an accident.
			Ambassador T'Pel... was killed
			in a Transporter malfunction.

	Mendak is surprised... takes a second to digest this
	information... then his eyes narrow and he looks at
	Picard with suspicion.

					MENDAK
			What kind of malfunction?

					PICARD
			We're investigating that right
			now. I'm sure that---

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FOUR         44.

49A  CONTINUED:

					MENDAK
			I should have known the Federation
			wasn't serious about this
			conference.

					PICARD
			Admiral, I can assure you that
			the Federation places the highest
			priority on this mission and its
			goal.

	Mendak isn't buying this... but his attitude shows
	grudging admiration.

					MENDAK
			Well played, Captain... well
			played. Starfleet opposes
			normalization of relations with
			the Romulan Empire and so you are
			ordered to create... an accident.

					PICARD
			You're mistaken. I am ready and
			willing to discuss the
			establishment of full diplomatic
			relations under the same terms
			as Ambassador T'Pel.

					MENDAK
				(derisive laugh)
			A generous offer, since you know
			that we were only willing to
			negotiate with T'Pel.
				(shakes head)
			I salute you again, Captain. It
			was a maneuver worthy of a
			Romulan. I suggest we both leave
			the Neutral Zone before there
			is... another accident.

	The image goes blank. Ominous silence fills the
	Bridge. Finally...

					PICARD
			Set course for Federation
			territory, warp two.

	The Supernumerary at Con works the console.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR         45.

49A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Engage.
				(to Data)
			Mister Data, take charge of the
			investigation. Study computer
			logs, sensor information...
			everything. I refuse to believe
			this was a simple malfunction.

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

	Data EXITS to Turbolift.

									CUT TO:

50   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Data working at the pool table.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Captain Picard was the person who
			first interested me in the works
			of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle.

51   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	A short time later. Data and Geordi running some tests
	on a console... Geordi getting frustrated.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			I have subsequently become a great
			admirer of the fictional detective
			Sherlock Holmes and his ability
			to solve mysteries by careful
			examination of the available
			evidence.

52   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Data and O'Brien running tests on the Transporter...
	objects DEMATERIALIZE and REMATERIALIZE.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR         46.

52   CONTINUED:

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			I have found Holmes' methodology
			of deductive reasoning to be quite
			useful in performing my duties.
			One of his adages is that once
			you have eliminated the
			impossible...

53   INT. SICKBAY

	Data ENTERS. Beverly is working at a lab table with
	a large scanning/analysis device with a single computer
	screen and keypad built into it.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... whatever remains, however
			improbable, must be the truth.

					BEVERLY
			I'm afraid I can't give you
			another lesson right now, Data.

					DATA
			That is not my purpose. I wish
			to examine the remains of
			Ambassador T'Pel found on the
			Transporter pad.

					BEVERLY
			I'm working on my report right now.

					DATA
			Have you compared the genetic
			code with the Ambassador's last
			recorded Transporter ID trace?

					BEVERLY
			No... that's not part of the
			standard procedure. Why?

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR         47.

53   CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(hesitates)
			I could be pursuing an untamed
			ornithoid without cause.

	She looks at him blankly for a moment.

					BEVERLY
			A wild goose chase?

	Data nods.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/24/90 - ACT FOUR         48.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Okay... let's see what happens...
			Computer, access Transporter ID
			trace of Ambassador T'Pel.

53A  INSERT (OPTICAL)

	Transporter information comes up on the terminal
	screen.

53B  RETURN TO SCENE - INTERCUT AS NEEDED (OPTICAL)

					BEVERLY
			All right... there's the genetic
			record of the Ambassador when she
			beamed aboard the Enterprise.

	Beverly takes a small disk containing some organic
	material and sets it into a slot in the machine. She
	begins to work the console and now genetic information
	from the material comes up on the other side of the
	screen. Beverly begins to run both sets of information
	through a test... the information on both sides should
	be virtually identical.

					BEVERLY
			Now, the breakdown of the
			organic material found on the
			Transporter pad should be
			identical.
				(beat as she reads
				 screen)
			Mitochondrial structure fits all
			general parameters... no change
			in the nucleotide bases...

	The test STOPS and the two screens highlight sections
	of the genetic code that are DIFFERENT.

					BEVERLY
				(frowns)
			There's a slight discrepancy in
			the base pair sequence.

	She runs another test... the screens then STOP on
	another section of code that's DIFFERENT.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/24/90 - ACT FOUR        48A.

53B  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(to Data)
			Chemically, these are identical...
			however, the organic sample from
			the Transporter is showing
			numerous single-bit errors... like
			replicated material.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FOUR         49.

53B  CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Can you postulate an explanation
			for the discrepancy?

					BEVERLY
			I'd say the DNA was either mutated
			by the Transporter during the
			rematerialization process...

					DATA
				(he expected this)
			A supposition not supported by
			the Transporter records.

					BEVERLY
			Or these aren't the remains of
			the Ambassador.

	On their reactions...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE         50.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

54   INT. READY ROOM

	Data, Geordi, Riker, and Picard.

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			The only abnormality found during
			my investigation was a temporary
			increase in the matter to energy
			signal ratio. This fluctuation
			was well within operating
			parameters and would normally not
			invite further consideration.
			However, due to the circumstances,
			I decided to investigate the
			possibility that a second
			Transporter signal had caused the
			fluctuation. Although this was
			highly improbable, it was the only
			remaining theory.

					RIKER
			A second transporter signal?
			From where?

					DATA
			From the Devoras.

					GEORDI
			Romulan transporters operate on
			similar subspace frequencies to
			our own. With minor adjustments
			they could be made to simulate
			our own transporter carrier wave.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE         51.

54   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			So they beamed the Ambassador off
			our own pad.

					DATA
			While simultaneously a small
			amount of genetically similar
			material was left in the
			Ambassador's place.

					RIKER
			To make us believe she died as
			a result of the 'malfunction.'

					DATA
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
				(hits communicator)
			Mister Worf, where is the Devoras?

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			The ship is still in the Neutral
			Zone...
				(BEGIN DATA V.O.)
			... on course zero seven nine mark
			one two five... speed warp two.

					RIKER
			Heading for home.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			The safest and most logical
			decision in this situation is to
			contact Starfleet and await
			further instructions. However,
			based on past experience, I
			project only a seventeen percent
			chance Captain Picard will choose
			that alternative.

	Picard thinks for a few seconds... gets up, moves to
	the window and looks out for a few moments before
	making the decision. (His action must be long enough
	to cover Data's voice-over.)

					PICARD
			Red Alert. All hands stand to
			battlestations.

	They all EXIT.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE        51A.

55   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Riker, Geordi, Data, and Picard ENTER from Ready Room
	and take their positions.

					PICARD
			Lay in an intercept course to the
			Romulan ship.

					RIKER
			Shields up, load all torpedo bays,
			stand-by phasers.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE         52.

55   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Course laid in, Captain.

					PICARD
			Warp factor eight. Engage.

56   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship at warp.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					PICARD
			Open a channel to the Devoras.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.
				(works console)
			No response.

					DATA
			The Devoras is dropping out of
			warp... their weapon systems are
			powering up.

					PICARD
			Go to impulse power.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Worf sees something on his console.

					WORF
			Message coming in, sir.

					PICARD
			On screen.

58   ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL) - INTERCUT AS NEEDED

	Mendak's image appears.

					MENDAK
			Captain Picard, you agreed to
			leave the Neutral Zone without---

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE         53.

58   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(firm)
			Admiral Mendak, you are holding
			our Ambassador captive.

	A wisp of a smile plays about Mendak's lips... he seems
	to enjoy this a little.

					MENDAK
			I can assure you... there is no
			one being held captive aboard this
			ship.

					PICARD
			We know about the Transporter
			'malfunction' and that you are
			holding Ambassador T'Pel.

	Mendak waits for a beat... then nods to someone o.s.

					WORF
			Captain, Romulan Warbird
			decloaking to starboard!

59   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & ROMULANS (OPTICAL)

	Another Romulan ship DECLOAKS and now two Romulans are
	facing the Enterprise.

60   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. (Intercut with Viewscreen)

					MENDAK
			I suggest you leave... now.

	Picard will not be moved.

					PICARD
			It is my responsibility to protect
			the lives of Federation citizens.
			I will not permit this abduction
			to succeed..

	Mendak isn't taking him seriously yet.

					MENDAK
			Captain, you're not going to start
			an incident which might---

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE         54.

60   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(final)
			I am prepared to take whatever
			action is necessary to obtain the
			Ambassador's return.

	Mendak takes Picard's measure for a moment... as we
	CUT BETWEEN Picard and Mendak, we hear Data's V.O...

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over above action)
			In poker, there is a moment when
			a player must decide if an
			opponent is being deceptive or
			actually holds a winning hand.
			This decision is based not only
			on the odds, but also on an
			appraisal of the man. Is he
			bluffing or does he have the
			cards?

	Mendak finally sees that Picard means business.

					MENDAK
			Fortunately... I'm not ready to
			start a war today...

	Mendak gestures to someone o.s. and Ambassador T'Pel
	moves into view, wearing a ROMULAN UNIFORM. There are
	shocked reactions around the Bridge.

					RIKER
			T'Pel?

					T'PEL
			Sub-Commander Selok, actually.

	It's all clear to Picard now.

					PICARD
			A spy.

					MENDAK
			A patriot, Captain... she has
			performed her service to the
			Empire with distinction.

					T'PEL/SELOK
				(smiles)
			Thank you for your... help,
			Captain.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/15/90 - ACT FIVE         55.

60   CONTINUED: (2)

					MENDAK
			You can see now that we are not
			holding one of your citizens...
			and we thank you for returning
			our sister to us.
				(voice hardens)
			But my patience has limits... the
			game is over. I expect you to
			leave peacefully. Now.

	The transmission ENDS.

					WORF
			Sir, long-range scanners show
			three more Romulan ships moving
			into this sector.

	Picard takes that in... looks at Riker.

					RIKER
				(quiet)
			Some days you get the bear, some
			days the bear gets you.

	Picard sees the only rational course of action.

					PICARD
			Reverse course... take us back
			to Federation territory, warp six.
			Engage.

61   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & ROMULANS (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise turns and moves away.

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before... PUSH IN on Data.

					DATA (V.O.)
			Captain Picard once drew an
			analogy between life and a chess
			game... he said that the loss of
			a single piece does not concede
			the game itself.

	Data glances over his shoulder at the others on the
	Bridge. People are returning to normal business. The
	Red Alert indicators turn OFF.

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE         56.

62   CONTINUED:

					DATA (V.O.)
			The Captain has also said that
			out of the ashes of defeat rise
			the victorious dreams of men.
			I find that to be a worthy
			philosophy and I have incorporated
			it into my programming.

									CUT TO:

63   INT. ARBORETUM

	Keiko is scanning a tree with a tricorder. In contrast
	to her earlier attitude, she is bright and cheerful.
	Data ENTERS.

					DATA
			Keiko, I need your help.
				(off her surprised look)
			I have offended you and need to
			find a way to rectify my mistake.
			I am not sure what to do.

					KEIKO
			You didn't offend me.

					DATA
			I should not have interfered.
			It would be best if I apologized.

					KEIKO
			It would be best if you got
			dressed.
				(off his reaction)
			For the wedding?

					DATA
			But...

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE         57.

63   CONTINUED:

					KEIKO
			Oh, come here... I have a
			beautiful carnation for the
			father of the bride... don't be
			nervous now...

	As she goes off to get it...

					DATA
				(to Keiko, as she
				 leaves)
			I am not nervous.
				(beat, to himself)
			I am just... confused.

									CUT TO:

         STAR TREK: "Data's Day" - REV. 10/18/90 - ACT FIVE         58.

64   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship stopped in space.

65   INT. TEN FORWARD - ON DATA

	He is looking at something o.s.... Japanese wedding
	MUSIC (called gagaku) is playing in the b.g. After
	a few seconds, MOVE TO reveal Data (dress uniform, with
	a boutonniere) standing in Ten Forward, which is
	decorated for the wedding. This is a celebration of
	two cultures (Japanese & Irish) and there should
	fixtures from both.

66   NEW ANGLE

	Picard is standing in front of the center window with
	O'Brien before him and Geordi standing in place as best
	man. (All three in dress uniforms) A white,
	earthenware goblet sits on a table next to O'Brien.
	Riker and Troi (in standard uniforms) are standing to
	one side and there are SUPERNUMERARIES gathered around.

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67   ON KEIKO

	She is kneeling in prayer off to one side of the room.
	She is wearing a semi-traditional Japanese wedding
	kimono of black silk, with a few modern touches.

	Data waits just behind her. Keiko finishes her silent
	prayer to her ancestors and stands. Data takes her
	arm and they walk toward O'Brien.

68   NEW ANGLE

	as Data and Keiko move to O'Brien. Data hands the
	bride to him and then he takes the goblet from the
	table and hands it to Keiko. She drinks from it in
	three quick sips and then hands it to O'Brien. He also
	drinks in three sips. Data takes the goblet and sets
	it back on the table. Everyone now looks to Picard

					PICARD
			Since the time of the first wooden
			sailing ships, all captains have
			enjoyed the happy privilege of
			joining two people in the bonds
			of matrimony. And so now it is
			my honor to unite you Keiko
			Ishikawa, and you Miles Edward
			O'Brien together in marriage here
			in the sight of your friends and
			family.

	MOVE TO Data as he watches the ceremony.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(over part of the above)
			There are still many human
			emotions I do not fully
			comprehend... anger, hatred,
			revenge...

69   ON O'BRIEN & KEIKO

	as O'Brien kisses Keiko... and everyone CHEERS. The
	Japanese music is replaced by a bright, lively, IRISH
	TUNE and people gather round to congratulate the happy
	couple.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			But I am not mystified by the
			desire to be loved...

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70   ON DATA & KEIKO

	a short time later as Data dances gracefully with the
	new bride.

					DATA (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... the need for friendship...
			these are things I do understand.

	As they dance...

									CUT TO:

71   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship moving at warp speed.

72   INT. NURSERY

	Data ENTERS (now in standard uniform). The room is
	quiet and dark. Picard (still in dress uniform) and
	the Nurse are near a small cradle... the Nurse gesture
	to the cradle and then walks away from Picard as if she
	had just showed him the way over there. Picard looks
	down for a beat and then notices Data.

					DATA
				(quietly)
			I was looking for Doctor Crusher.
			I wished to thank her for my...

	He trails off, not wanting to give away her secret.

					PICARD
				(softly)
			She just left.

	He looks back into the cradle and Data moves over for
	a better view.

					DATA
			The Juarez child?

					PICARD
				(nods)
			A boy.
				(beat)
			At the same time we were facing
			destruction... this small miracle
			was taking place.

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73   NEW ANGLE

	now including the JUAREZ BABY sleeping in the cradle.
	Picard leans forward.

					PICARD
				(softly)
			Welcome aboard.

									CUT TO:

74   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Worf in Command and SUPERNUMERARIES (different from
	Riker's shift) at the other stations. Data and his
	shift ENTER from Turbolifts. This is night again, so
	the Bridge lighting is DARK.

					WORF
				(stands)
			All systems normal, sir. We are
			on course for Adelphous Four.
			Engineering is realigning the main
			deflector dish, Sickbay reports
			Lieutenant Umbato broke two ribs
			during a Holodeck exercise, and
			sensors continue to gather long
			range information on the Murasaki
			Quasar.

					DATA
			Very well. I have the Bridge.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					DATA
				(to com)
			Begin night watch.

	The LIGHTS DARKEN to signal the end of the 'day'.
	Data's people smoothly take their positions and Worf
	EXITS along with his shift. Data sits in Command and
	contemplates the stars on the main viewer.

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74   CONTINUED:

					DATA (V.O.)
			If being human is not simply a
			matter of being born flesh and
			blood... if it is instead a way
			of thinking, acting... and
			feeling... then I am hopeful that
			one day I will discover my own
			humanity. Until then Commander
			Maddox, I will continue...
			learning, changing, growing...
			and trying to become more than
			what I am.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END