1 00:00:06,439 --> 00:00:08,270 Good morning. 2 00:00:08,341 --> 00:00:09,569 You're in a good mood. 3 00:00:09,642 --> 00:00:11,610 lt's another beautiful day in the Delta Quadrant. 4 00:00:11,711 --> 00:00:13,804 What'd you have for breakfast? 5 00:00:16,016 --> 00:00:17,278 l'll see you tonight. 6 00:00:21,888 --> 00:00:23,412 Here you are, Lieutenant. 7 00:00:23,490 --> 00:00:24,548 Thank you. 8 00:00:29,496 --> 00:00:30,986 Nice job, Ensign. 9 00:00:34,534 --> 00:00:36,001 You keep the warp field that stable, 10 00:00:36,102 --> 00:00:38,127 you might just get us home a few years early. 11 00:00:42,042 --> 00:00:43,236 The Starfleet Manual 12 00:00:43,309 --> 00:00:45,209 allows for a variance of .3. 13 00:00:45,278 --> 00:00:47,007 That's only a guideline. 14 00:00:47,080 --> 00:00:48,638 You can do better. 15 00:00:52,285 --> 00:00:55,015 l don't remember giving you permission to work here. 16 00:00:55,088 --> 00:00:57,522 l'm sorry, Lieutenant. 17 00:00:57,590 --> 00:00:59,956 l'm helping him study warp mechanics. 18 00:01:00,026 --> 00:01:01,789 You should have notified me. 19 00:01:01,861 --> 00:01:03,453 lt's a busy day, and l... 20 00:01:03,530 --> 00:01:04,758 Lieutenant. 21 00:01:04,831 --> 00:01:06,526 l'm fine. 22 00:01:13,706 --> 00:01:16,197 l'm detecting another life sign. 23 00:01:16,309 --> 00:01:18,174 Where? 24 00:01:18,244 --> 00:01:19,677 lnside Lieutenant Torres. 25 00:01:19,746 --> 00:01:21,543 lt could be a parasite. 26 00:01:27,420 --> 00:01:28,751 Seven of Nine to the Doctor. 27 00:01:28,822 --> 00:01:29,948 Go ahead. 28 00:01:30,056 --> 00:01:31,717 l'll be accompanying Lieutenant Torres 29 00:01:31,791 --> 00:01:32,951 to Sick Bay. 30 00:01:33,059 --> 00:01:33,957 What's wrong? 31 00:01:34,060 --> 00:01:36,620 l believe she's pregnant. 32 00:03:34,747 --> 00:03:37,181 The fetus appears to be about seven weeks old 33 00:03:37,250 --> 00:03:38,649 and doing quite well. 34 00:03:38,718 --> 00:03:39,844 So are you. 35 00:03:39,919 --> 00:03:42,615 Why did she faint? 36 00:03:42,689 --> 00:03:45,351 Klingon and human metabolisms sometimes clash. 37 00:03:45,425 --> 00:03:46,449 Tell me about it. 38 00:03:46,526 --> 00:03:48,517 lt's not uncommon for such pregnancies 39 00:03:48,595 --> 00:03:52,258 to cause biochemical fluctuations in the mother. 40 00:03:52,332 --> 00:03:53,356 ls that serious? 41 00:03:53,433 --> 00:03:54,627 Not usually. 42 00:03:54,734 --> 00:03:57,965 You can expect some behavioral volatility, 43 00:03:58,071 --> 00:04:00,403 increased nutritional needs. 44 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:03,101 Creating new life is a big job. 45 00:04:03,176 --> 00:04:06,339 Hmm. ''Creating new life.'' 46 00:04:06,412 --> 00:04:08,312 l can't believe it. 47 00:04:08,381 --> 00:04:10,440 l don't mean to be indelicate, 48 00:04:10,516 --> 00:04:13,314 but weren't you trying to get pregnant? 49 00:04:13,386 --> 00:04:15,854 Well... of course. 50 00:04:15,922 --> 00:04:19,483 l mean... well, we knew we wanted a family. 51 00:04:19,559 --> 00:04:21,459 But the odds against human-Klingon conception 52 00:04:21,527 --> 00:04:22,459 are so high. 53 00:04:22,528 --> 00:04:23,460 Well, apparently 54 00:04:23,529 --> 00:04:24,689 you've beaten the odds. 55 00:04:24,764 --> 00:04:26,425 May l be the first to congratulate you? 56 00:04:27,634 --> 00:04:29,602 When is the baby due? 57 00:04:29,702 --> 00:04:32,262 Normally, Klingon pregnancies run 30 weeks, 58 00:04:32,372 --> 00:04:35,170 but with mixed species, it could be sooner. 59 00:04:35,241 --> 00:04:37,266 ls it a girl or a boy? 60 00:04:37,377 --> 00:04:38,639 No. Don't tell. 61 00:04:38,711 --> 00:04:40,804 Uh, l want to be surprised. 62 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:43,440 Ah. We've already been surprised. 63 00:04:43,516 --> 00:04:47,043 l just don't see any reason to have to label the baby. 64 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:48,178 l don't want to know the gender. 65 00:04:48,254 --> 00:04:49,653 l don't want to have to pick a name yet. 66 00:04:49,722 --> 00:04:51,747 Okay, okay. 67 00:04:51,824 --> 00:04:53,416 Mommy knows best. 68 00:04:53,493 --> 00:04:55,859 ''Mommy''? 69 00:04:58,531 --> 00:05:01,523 l wonder if the holodeck has any child-rearing programs. 70 00:05:01,634 --> 00:05:04,068 There are some things you just can't simulate. 71 00:05:04,137 --> 00:05:05,832 l will take whatever help l can get. 72 00:05:05,972 --> 00:05:07,439 We should get our quarters ready. 73 00:05:07,540 --> 00:05:09,872 Maybe l can replicate one of those antique cribs. 74 00:05:09,942 --> 00:05:11,000 And put it where? 75 00:05:11,077 --> 00:05:13,170 We'll need to rearrange the living area. 76 00:05:13,246 --> 00:05:15,407 We need to do a lot more than that. 77 00:05:15,481 --> 00:05:17,244 You're happy about this, right? 78 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:20,150 Of course l'm happy. 79 00:05:20,219 --> 00:05:21,880 Just a little overwhelmed, that's all. 80 00:05:21,954 --> 00:05:23,251 Me, too. 81 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:26,656 Can we, uh, keep this to ourselves for a while? 82 00:05:26,726 --> 00:05:27,988 Absolutely. 83 00:05:34,367 --> 00:05:36,631 l, uh... l need to get to work. 84 00:05:37,804 --> 00:05:40,864 See you later... Dad. 85 00:05:49,048 --> 00:05:52,074 Congratulations, Tom. 86 00:05:52,151 --> 00:05:54,381 Thanks. How did you find out? 87 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:55,716 lcheb. 88 00:05:55,788 --> 00:05:58,951 Oh, he wasn't supposed to tell? 89 00:05:59,092 --> 00:06:01,390 Well, we were hoping to keep it private... 90 00:06:01,461 --> 00:06:03,827 for an hour or so. 91 00:06:03,963 --> 00:06:08,832 As they say on Talax, Omara s'alas-- 92 00:06:08,968 --> 00:06:11,436 ''Good news has no clothes.'' 93 00:06:12,739 --> 00:06:14,707 Thanks... l guess. 94 00:06:14,807 --> 00:06:17,037 Mm. Now, my good news would be learning 95 00:06:17,110 --> 00:06:18,873 that l'll be the godfather. 96 00:06:18,945 --> 00:06:22,346 l do have experience with Naomi Wildman, you know. 97 00:06:22,415 --> 00:06:25,077 l can't think of anyone more qualified. 98 00:06:25,151 --> 00:06:29,485 Well, in that case, l've been making up a list of names. 99 00:06:29,555 --> 00:06:30,522 Tell me... 100 00:06:32,592 --> 00:06:34,059 Have you checked the warp core 101 00:06:34,127 --> 00:06:35,492 for radiation leaks today? 102 00:06:35,561 --> 00:06:37,461 No. Why? 103 00:06:37,530 --> 00:06:40,931 You have a certain... glow about you. 104 00:06:42,969 --> 00:06:44,937 Okay, who told you? 105 00:06:45,004 --> 00:06:46,437 l just heard. 106 00:06:46,506 --> 00:06:48,371 Congratulations. 107 00:06:49,642 --> 00:06:50,609 Thanks. 108 00:06:50,676 --> 00:06:52,303 Seven said you were dizzy. Are you all right? 109 00:06:52,378 --> 00:06:53,640 l'm fine. 110 00:06:53,713 --> 00:06:55,840 Nothing ever rattled her, not even the Cardassians. 111 00:06:55,915 --> 00:06:56,939 This is scarier. 112 00:06:57,083 --> 00:06:58,277 Would you like some time off? 113 00:06:58,351 --> 00:06:59,943 To do what? 114 00:07:00,019 --> 00:07:00,917 Adjust. 115 00:07:00,987 --> 00:07:02,579 This is a big change. 116 00:07:02,655 --> 00:07:04,953 l'll work during the day, sleep at night, 117 00:07:05,024 --> 00:07:06,924 and have the baby when it's time. 118 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:08,824 Well, if you need to cut back on your duties, 119 00:07:08,961 --> 00:07:10,189 l'm sure Seven would be happy 120 00:07:10,263 --> 00:07:11,696 to fill in for you. 121 00:07:11,764 --> 00:07:13,755 l think l can handle it. 122 00:07:13,833 --> 00:07:15,357 Congratulations, buddy. 123 00:07:15,468 --> 00:07:17,527 Where did you hear the news? 124 00:07:17,637 --> 00:07:18,968 ln the datastream from Earth? 125 00:07:19,038 --> 00:07:19,970 Actually, l think 126 00:07:20,039 --> 00:07:21,233 it was a transmission from the Borg. 127 00:07:21,340 --> 00:07:23,808 lt's all over now. 128 00:07:23,876 --> 00:07:25,741 No more late nights on the holodeck. 129 00:07:25,812 --> 00:07:27,404 No more racing the Delta Flyer. 130 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:30,142 Don't you think you're exaggerating just a little? 131 00:07:30,216 --> 00:07:31,410 l've seen it happen. 132 00:07:31,484 --> 00:07:33,748 The new dad gets tied down with family. 133 00:07:33,820 --> 00:07:35,082 Old friends drop away. 134 00:07:35,154 --> 00:07:37,782 lt's fatherhood, Harry, not exile. 135 00:07:37,857 --> 00:07:39,017 lf you say so. 136 00:07:39,091 --> 00:07:41,616 Kidding aside, how's it feel? 137 00:07:41,694 --> 00:07:43,662 Well, it's... 138 00:07:43,729 --> 00:07:47,130 lt's not quite real yet. 139 00:07:47,200 --> 00:07:49,225 Maybe that's what pregnancy's for. 140 00:07:49,335 --> 00:07:52,998 Time to let reality sink in... 141 00:07:53,105 --> 00:07:55,335 before your life spins out of control. 142 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:09,410 You need any help? 143 00:08:09,489 --> 00:08:13,050 Mr. Paris, this may be the first time 144 00:08:13,125 --> 00:08:15,218 you've ever volunteered to assist me. 145 00:08:15,294 --> 00:08:16,761 Really? 146 00:08:16,829 --> 00:08:18,820 Well, we ought to change that. 147 00:08:18,931 --> 00:08:20,990 l mean, we've known each other a long time. 148 00:08:21,067 --> 00:08:22,534 We ought to work more closely. 149 00:08:22,635 --> 00:08:24,330 l'll keep that in mind. 150 00:08:24,437 --> 00:08:27,406 So l guess you've heard 151 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:29,873 B'Elanna and l are going to have a baby. 152 00:08:30,009 --> 00:08:32,034 l was unaware. 153 00:08:32,111 --> 00:08:35,205 Oh. Finally, someone who doesn't know. 154 00:08:35,281 --> 00:08:38,478 Allow me to extend my best wishes. 155 00:08:38,551 --> 00:08:40,212 Thanks. 156 00:08:40,286 --> 00:08:43,221 You know, a baby is, uh,... 157 00:08:43,289 --> 00:08:46,781 it's a big responsibility, 158 00:08:46,859 --> 00:08:48,690 but l'm ready for it. 159 00:08:48,761 --> 00:08:52,629 Not that, uh, you can ever be completely ready. 160 00:08:52,698 --> 00:08:54,325 Can you? 161 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:59,861 Lieutenant, are you asking me for advice about fatherhood? 162 00:08:59,972 --> 00:09:02,634 Well, l don't know anyone else who's been through it. 163 00:09:02,742 --> 00:09:06,041 l'm afraid my parenting skills are somewhat dormant. 164 00:09:06,078 --> 00:09:09,275 lt's been many years since my children were young. 165 00:09:09,348 --> 00:09:12,681 Well then, you've had a long time to think back on it. 166 00:09:12,752 --> 00:09:13,980 Any helpful hints? 167 00:09:14,053 --> 00:09:18,046 Offspring can be disturbingly illogical, 168 00:09:18,124 --> 00:09:21,116 yet profoundly fulfilling. 169 00:09:21,193 --> 00:09:24,822 You should anticipate paradox. 170 00:09:24,897 --> 00:09:28,162 Ah. l'll remember that. 171 00:09:28,267 --> 00:09:31,327 lf you'd like my counsel on more specific issues... 172 00:09:31,437 --> 00:09:34,804 Something tells me l'm going to be volunteering 173 00:09:34,874 --> 00:09:37,104 to work with you on a regular basis. 174 00:09:47,186 --> 00:09:48,380 So? 175 00:09:48,454 --> 00:09:49,853 Looks nice. 176 00:09:49,922 --> 00:09:54,188 Well, l figured quiet, romantic dinners 177 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:56,626 may soon be a thing of the past. 178 00:09:58,331 --> 00:10:00,322 Tough day? 179 00:10:00,399 --> 00:10:04,665 The Captain practically relieved me of duty... 180 00:10:04,770 --> 00:10:06,431 as if l couldn't handle being an engineer 181 00:10:06,539 --> 00:10:08,006 and being pregnant at the same time. 182 00:10:08,107 --> 00:10:09,938 Well, if you ever need a baby-sitter, 183 00:10:10,076 --> 00:10:12,544 ''Godfather Neelix'' is ready to go. 184 00:10:12,645 --> 00:10:14,374 Chakotay wants to be godfather. 185 00:10:14,447 --> 00:10:16,438 Well, Neelix already has a list of names. 186 00:10:16,515 --> 00:10:19,211 Now, l don't mind people suggesting names. 187 00:10:19,285 --> 00:10:22,277 What annoys me is all of the free advice 188 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:24,448 about feeding, discipline. 189 00:10:24,523 --> 00:10:26,115 Folk wisdom is my favorite. 190 00:10:26,192 --> 00:10:28,319 According to Chell, Bolians believe 191 00:10:28,394 --> 00:10:30,794 that if you give birth near a warp core 192 00:10:30,863 --> 00:10:33,161 it'll improve the baby's disposition. 193 00:10:33,232 --> 00:10:34,426 Why does everybody feel 194 00:10:34,500 --> 00:10:36,331 they're entitled to give us advice? 195 00:10:36,435 --> 00:10:37,402 This is our child. 196 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:38,869 Well, people should know better 197 00:10:38,938 --> 00:10:40,929 than to interfere with a Klingon mother. 198 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:42,769 What's that supposed to mean? 199 00:10:42,842 --> 00:10:44,241 Nothing. lt was a joke. 200 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:45,709 What does being Klingon 201 00:10:45,778 --> 00:10:46,836 have to do with it? 202 00:10:46,912 --> 00:10:47,936 Hey, take it easy. 203 00:10:48,014 --> 00:10:49,504 l don't want to take it easy. 204 00:10:49,582 --> 00:10:52,142 l want everybody to back off and just let me... 205 00:10:57,923 --> 00:10:59,914 The Doctor said l might experience 206 00:10:59,992 --> 00:11:01,550 some behavioral volatility. 207 00:11:01,661 --> 00:11:04,027 l guess this is it. 208 00:11:04,063 --> 00:11:07,089 Well, forget about the Doctor. 209 00:11:07,166 --> 00:11:12,069 Forget the Captain and all the godfathers. 210 00:11:12,138 --> 00:11:13,105 Maybe you're right. 211 00:11:13,205 --> 00:11:14,297 l know l am. 212 00:11:14,407 --> 00:11:18,571 This isn't about their expectations or hopes 213 00:11:18,644 --> 00:11:21,875 or... doubts. 214 00:11:21,947 --> 00:11:24,472 None of this belongs to them. 215 00:11:24,550 --> 00:11:27,075 lt belongs to us. 216 00:11:28,654 --> 00:11:30,212 All of it. 217 00:11:30,289 --> 00:11:31,916 Lucky us. 218 00:11:31,991 --> 00:11:34,926 Lieutenants Torres and Paris 219 00:11:34,994 --> 00:11:36,791 please report to Sick Bay. 220 00:11:39,732 --> 00:11:44,328 lt's a holographic extrapolation of your child's spine, 221 00:11:44,437 --> 00:11:45,927 approximately ten months after birth. 222 00:11:46,038 --> 00:11:47,369 lt's deviated. 223 00:11:47,440 --> 00:11:49,670 Yes. There's a pronounced curvature to the left. 224 00:11:49,742 --> 00:11:50,970 Can it be corrected? 225 00:11:51,043 --> 00:11:53,443 l had surgery for it when l was a baby. 226 00:11:53,512 --> 00:11:54,877 You never told me that. 227 00:11:54,947 --> 00:11:56,346 My mother had it, too. 228 00:11:56,415 --> 00:11:58,610 lt tends to run in Klingon families, 229 00:11:58,684 --> 00:12:00,345 especially among females. 230 00:12:01,587 --> 00:12:04,420 Are you saying that this baby is a girl? 231 00:12:04,490 --> 00:12:05,889 No, l didn't say that. 232 00:12:05,958 --> 00:12:07,482 But it is a girl, right? 233 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:09,425 You cannot infer that. 234 00:12:09,495 --> 00:12:11,463 lt's okay. You might as well just tell us. 235 00:12:12,932 --> 00:12:13,990 Yes. 236 00:12:14,066 --> 00:12:15,465 it's a girl... 237 00:12:15,568 --> 00:12:18,935 and aside from the deviated spine, 238 00:12:19,004 --> 00:12:20,471 she's healthy. 239 00:12:20,573 --> 00:12:23,098 Will she need surgery? 240 00:12:23,209 --> 00:12:25,143 Fortunately, we've advanced beyond that. 241 00:12:25,211 --> 00:12:27,645 Genetic modification is the treatment of choice. 242 00:12:27,713 --> 00:12:31,274 lf you can project an image of the spine, 243 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:33,784 can you use the genetic data 244 00:12:33,853 --> 00:12:36,185 to show us the whole baby? 245 00:12:37,790 --> 00:12:39,348 l could. 246 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:41,586 l-it would only be an approximation. 247 00:12:41,660 --> 00:12:43,719 Let's take a look. 248 00:12:43,796 --> 00:12:44,728 l don't know. 249 00:12:44,797 --> 00:12:45,729 Oh, come on. 250 00:12:45,798 --> 00:12:47,231 Aren't you curious? 251 00:12:49,201 --> 00:12:50,327 Okay. 252 00:13:03,549 --> 00:13:04,982 Oh, she's beautiful. 253 00:13:05,050 --> 00:13:07,518 Forehead ridges? 254 00:13:07,586 --> 00:13:09,213 Yes. 255 00:13:09,288 --> 00:13:11,813 But she's only one-quarter Klingon. 256 00:13:11,891 --> 00:13:14,416 Klingon traits remain dominant for several generations, 257 00:13:14,493 --> 00:13:15,824 even with a single ancestor. 258 00:13:15,895 --> 00:13:19,058 Oh, she looks just like her mother. 259 00:13:22,568 --> 00:13:24,559 You are so much like your mother. 260 00:13:24,670 --> 00:13:27,503 She's perfect... 261 00:13:29,241 --> 00:13:31,106 isn't she? 262 00:13:43,189 --> 00:13:45,657 Oh, what a day. 263 00:13:45,724 --> 00:13:47,055 Mm-hmm. 264 00:13:47,126 --> 00:13:48,923 Six years in the Delta Quadrant 265 00:13:48,994 --> 00:13:50,393 and nothing has ever scared me as much 266 00:13:50,462 --> 00:13:52,555 as hearing our baby had a problem. 267 00:13:52,631 --> 00:13:54,189 lt's not much of a problem. 268 00:13:54,266 --> 00:13:55,961 Well, we didn't know that at first. 269 00:13:56,068 --> 00:13:57,797 Now we know. 270 00:13:58,971 --> 00:14:01,201 And we also know that the Doctor 271 00:14:01,273 --> 00:14:05,175 is going to fix everything tomorrow morning. 272 00:14:06,278 --> 00:14:07,836 l'm sorry. 273 00:14:07,913 --> 00:14:10,643 lt's a lot to take in all at once, 274 00:14:10,716 --> 00:14:12,843 and l'm really tired. 275 00:14:12,918 --> 00:14:15,478 We could both use some sleep. 276 00:14:15,554 --> 00:14:18,318 Computer, dim the lights. 277 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:24,629 Somebody make sure 278 00:14:24,697 --> 00:14:26,130 those coals are completely out. 279 00:14:26,198 --> 00:14:28,029 l'll get it, Dad. 280 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:29,499 You kids be careful 281 00:14:29,602 --> 00:14:31,297 and be back before sunset. 282 00:14:31,403 --> 00:14:33,337 And bring your appetites-- we're having fish for dinner. 283 00:14:33,405 --> 00:14:34,872 lf you two can catch any. 284 00:14:34,940 --> 00:14:36,908 Dad, l increased the field strength 285 00:14:37,076 --> 00:14:38,407 of the targeting lure. 286 00:14:38,477 --> 00:14:42,243 Ooh, those fish don't stand a chance. 287 00:14:42,314 --> 00:14:43,406 You better get going. 288 00:14:43,482 --> 00:14:45,279 Your cousins aren't going to wait forever. 289 00:14:45,351 --> 00:14:46,545 l was thinking-- 290 00:14:46,619 --> 00:14:48,849 maybe l could go fishing with you and Uncle Carl. 291 00:14:48,921 --> 00:14:51,355 l thought you were looking forward to the hike? 292 00:14:51,423 --> 00:14:52,447 Just the kids. 293 00:14:52,524 --> 00:14:53,889 No dads to slow you down. 294 00:14:53,959 --> 00:14:56,587 They don't like me. 295 00:14:56,662 --> 00:14:58,527 Why would you say that? 296 00:14:58,597 --> 00:15:00,497 Because it's true. 297 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:02,124 Come on, B'Elanna, let's go. 298 00:15:03,569 --> 00:15:05,036 See? 299 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:09,301 Now, go on. 300 00:15:09,375 --> 00:15:10,603 Have a good time. 301 00:15:10,676 --> 00:15:11,665 Dad? 302 00:15:12,778 --> 00:15:14,803 What is it? 303 00:15:14,880 --> 00:15:17,474 Nothing. 304 00:15:28,794 --> 00:15:30,489 Relax. 305 00:15:30,562 --> 00:15:31,824 We're not that late. 306 00:15:31,897 --> 00:15:33,797 The Doctor scheduled me at 0800. 307 00:15:33,866 --> 00:15:36,494 You still have time for my favorite gourmet breakfast-- 308 00:15:36,602 --> 00:15:37,626 peanut butter toast. 309 00:15:37,736 --> 00:15:38,896 l'm too tired to eat. 310 00:15:39,071 --> 00:15:40,629 Well, if you're having trouble sleeping now, 311 00:15:40,739 --> 00:15:42,900 wait till those 0200 feedings come around. 312 00:15:43,008 --> 00:15:44,339 You'll be in charge of those. 313 00:15:44,410 --> 00:15:46,537 l can't wait. 314 00:15:47,613 --> 00:15:49,945 Look, uh, you don't have to come with me. 315 00:15:50,049 --> 00:15:51,949 lt's a minor procedure. 316 00:15:52,017 --> 00:15:55,077 Wouldn't you like some moral support? 317 00:15:55,154 --> 00:15:57,213 l'm not an invalid. 318 00:15:57,289 --> 00:16:00,383 Well, in that case, you're on your own. 319 00:16:00,459 --> 00:16:02,359 That goes for breakfast, too. 320 00:16:05,965 --> 00:16:08,593 l've been expanding my database in obstetrics and pediatrics. 321 00:16:08,667 --> 00:16:10,601 You haven't found another problem, have you? 322 00:16:10,669 --> 00:16:11,658 No, not at all, 323 00:16:11,770 --> 00:16:12,828 but l have put together 324 00:16:13,005 --> 00:16:14,563 a prenatal enrichment program. 325 00:16:14,673 --> 00:16:16,300 Why am l not surprised? 326 00:16:16,375 --> 00:16:19,173 l'd like to start with trans-abdominal vocalization. 327 00:16:19,244 --> 00:16:20,336 Let me guess. 328 00:16:20,412 --> 00:16:21,811 You're going to sing to my fetus. 329 00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:23,177 Through a diatonal amplifier. 330 00:16:23,248 --> 00:16:24,579 lt's quite safe, and it should 331 00:16:24,650 --> 00:16:26,481 enhance the child's mathematical abilities. 332 00:16:26,552 --> 00:16:28,110 Can we talk about this later? 333 00:16:28,187 --> 00:16:29,313 Absolutely... 334 00:16:29,388 --> 00:16:31,515 at our first parenting class. 335 00:16:31,590 --> 00:16:32,887 Parenting class. 336 00:16:33,025 --> 00:16:34,822 Birthing techniques, feeding options, 337 00:16:34,893 --> 00:16:35,825 bonding strategies. 338 00:16:35,894 --> 00:16:36,883 lt's not all hard work, though. 339 00:16:37,029 --> 00:16:38,428 We'll have ample time for fun. 340 00:16:38,497 --> 00:16:39,623 Could we get on with it? 341 00:16:39,698 --> 00:16:42,292 Certainly. 342 00:16:42,401 --> 00:16:44,369 Computer, dim lights. 343 00:16:44,436 --> 00:16:46,904 l hope you don't expect me to sleep through this. 344 00:16:47,006 --> 00:16:48,166 Of course not. 345 00:16:48,273 --> 00:16:50,707 The darkness encourages vascular dilation. 346 00:16:50,776 --> 00:16:52,835 Now, you may feel a slight tingling. 347 00:16:52,911 --> 00:16:54,970 Please remain as still as possible. 348 00:16:59,118 --> 00:17:00,585 B'Elanna, come have lunch. 349 00:17:00,686 --> 00:17:01,653 That's okay. 350 00:17:01,687 --> 00:17:02,619 l'm not hungry. 351 00:17:02,688 --> 00:17:03,950 You better eat while you can. 352 00:17:04,023 --> 00:17:06,321 You know our dads aren't going to catch any fish. 353 00:17:14,366 --> 00:17:15,731 Here. 354 00:17:15,834 --> 00:17:16,732 Thanks. 355 00:17:16,835 --> 00:17:17,767 Your mom wasn't sure 356 00:17:17,836 --> 00:17:18,928 you'd be able to come this weekend. 357 00:17:19,038 --> 00:17:20,733 l had a lot of schoolwork. 358 00:17:20,839 --> 00:17:22,136 Well, l'm glad you made it. 359 00:17:22,207 --> 00:17:23,868 That's nice of you to say. 360 00:17:23,942 --> 00:17:25,273 Hey, B'Elanna, can you hand me a drink? 361 00:17:25,344 --> 00:17:26,675 Okay. 362 00:17:28,747 --> 00:17:30,681 Thanks. 363 00:17:37,356 --> 00:17:39,119 My teacher said Klingons like live food. 364 00:17:39,191 --> 00:17:41,182 Hey, stop it! Stop. 365 00:17:41,260 --> 00:17:43,421 lt was just a joke. 366 00:17:43,495 --> 00:17:44,826 lt was a stupid joke, Dean. 367 00:17:44,963 --> 00:17:47,193 He's always doing stuff like that to me. 368 00:17:48,567 --> 00:17:49,534 Don't be mad, B'Elanna. 369 00:17:49,635 --> 00:17:51,603 B'Elanna, wait! 370 00:17:51,670 --> 00:17:53,194 Computer, raise lights. 371 00:17:56,809 --> 00:17:58,606 Your daughter's spinal column 372 00:17:58,677 --> 00:18:00,167 is now perfectly aligned. 373 00:18:00,245 --> 00:18:01,439 ls she going to be all right? 374 00:18:01,513 --> 00:18:02,775 Better than all right 375 00:18:02,848 --> 00:18:05,043 if her parents are any indication. 376 00:18:16,728 --> 00:18:20,323 Computer, access B'Elanna Torres' medical file. 377 00:18:20,399 --> 00:18:22,526 File accessed. 378 00:18:22,634 --> 00:18:26,161 Project a holographic image of the baby. 379 00:18:29,942 --> 00:18:32,706 Now, extrapolate what the child's facial features 380 00:18:32,778 --> 00:18:36,771 will look like... at 12 years old. 381 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:48,453 Display the fetus genome. 382 00:18:48,527 --> 00:18:51,087 Delete the following gene sequences. 383 00:18:54,833 --> 00:18:57,461 Extrapolate what the child would look like 384 00:18:57,569 --> 00:18:59,127 with those genetic changes. 385 00:19:04,109 --> 00:19:06,168 Delete the following sequences. 386 00:19:08,947 --> 00:19:10,676 Extrapolate. 387 00:19:25,330 --> 00:19:27,662 Save changes. 388 00:19:29,201 --> 00:19:31,829 Restrict access to this file; 389 00:19:31,937 --> 00:19:33,996 B'Elanna Torres only. 390 00:19:40,812 --> 00:19:42,871 There's no valid medical reason 391 00:19:42,948 --> 00:19:44,142 to do what you're proposing. 392 00:19:44,216 --> 00:19:45,148 l disagree. 393 00:19:45,217 --> 00:19:47,708 You want to delete entire DNA sequences. 394 00:19:47,786 --> 00:19:50,550 The genes that create redundant organs, for example. 395 00:19:50,622 --> 00:19:51,646 They're superfluous. 396 00:19:51,723 --> 00:19:53,987 Those redundancies are there for a reason. 397 00:19:54,059 --> 00:19:56,493 Does my daughter need a third lung to survive? 398 00:19:56,562 --> 00:19:59,224 Strictly speaking, no, but having it may be beneficial. 399 00:19:59,298 --> 00:20:01,562 Some geneticists believe the extra lung evolved 400 00:20:01,633 --> 00:20:04,158 to give Klingons greater stamina on the battlefield. 401 00:20:04,269 --> 00:20:06,897 My daughter is not going to be a Klingon warrior. 402 00:20:07,005 --> 00:20:08,563 With all due respect, you have no idea 403 00:20:08,674 --> 00:20:10,073 what your daughter's going to be! 404 00:20:13,111 --> 00:20:15,545 What if she develops an interest in athletics? 405 00:20:15,614 --> 00:20:17,946 Greater lung capacity would be an advantage. 406 00:20:18,016 --> 00:20:19,677 The point is, there's no reason 407 00:20:19,751 --> 00:20:21,719 to arbitrarily remove genetic traits. 408 00:20:21,787 --> 00:20:23,379 lt's not arbitrary! 409 00:20:23,455 --> 00:20:24,945 lt's preventive. 410 00:20:25,023 --> 00:20:26,115 How so? 411 00:20:26,191 --> 00:20:27,249 That third lung could 412 00:20:27,326 --> 00:20:28,588 become diseased, couldn't it? 413 00:20:28,660 --> 00:20:29,592 l suppose. 414 00:20:29,661 --> 00:20:30,685 Then what l'm suggesting 415 00:20:30,762 --> 00:20:31,956 is no different than 416 00:20:32,097 --> 00:20:34,224 removing an appendix before it becomes inflamed. 417 00:20:34,299 --> 00:20:36,529 Why tamper with biological systems 418 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:38,159 that have evolved over eons? 419 00:20:38,270 --> 00:20:40,602 Like curvature of the spine? 420 00:20:44,142 --> 00:20:47,873 lf l make these changes, it'll affect her appearance. 421 00:20:47,946 --> 00:20:50,107 l'm aware of that. 422 00:20:50,182 --> 00:20:51,479 Are you also aware 423 00:20:51,550 --> 00:20:56,010 that some of these genes influence behavior, personality? 424 00:20:56,088 --> 00:20:58,852 None of that's as important as her health. 425 00:21:01,093 --> 00:21:03,084 What does Tom think about all this? 426 00:21:03,161 --> 00:21:05,891 l wanted to see what you thought first. 427 00:21:05,964 --> 00:21:08,262 Well, as you can see, l'm very dubious. 428 00:21:08,333 --> 00:21:12,702 Look, l've done statistical analyses, epidemiology. 429 00:21:12,771 --> 00:21:14,898 At least review my work. 430 00:21:15,040 --> 00:21:17,338 All right, l'll look at it. 431 00:21:18,710 --> 00:21:20,678 But in the meantime... 432 00:21:22,147 --> 00:21:25,310 l suggest you have a talk with your husband. 433 00:21:25,417 --> 00:21:27,112 Absolutely not. 434 00:21:27,185 --> 00:21:29,949 This is our child's health we're talking about. 435 00:21:30,022 --> 00:21:31,455 No, it's more than that. 436 00:21:31,523 --> 00:21:33,684 You want to change who she is. 437 00:21:33,759 --> 00:21:36,455 Her individuality, her... 438 00:21:40,532 --> 00:21:43,160 You don't want her to be Klingon. 439 00:21:44,269 --> 00:21:46,965 That's what this is really about, isn't it? 440 00:21:47,072 --> 00:21:48,061 You're trying 441 00:21:48,173 --> 00:21:49,572 to protect her from being Klingon, 442 00:21:49,641 --> 00:21:51,768 because you had a rough time when you were a kid. 443 00:21:51,843 --> 00:21:54,971 l was treated like a monster. 444 00:21:55,047 --> 00:21:57,914 That isn't going to happen to our daughter. 445 00:21:57,983 --> 00:22:01,851 Everyone on Voyager will accept her for who she really is. 446 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:04,013 That's easy for you to say. You're human. 447 00:22:04,089 --> 00:22:05,852 Meaning what, exactly? 448 00:22:05,924 --> 00:22:09,485 Meaning you don't understand what it's like. 449 00:22:10,762 --> 00:22:14,220 Okay, then... tell me. 450 00:22:14,299 --> 00:22:18,497 When the people around you are all one way and you're not, 451 00:22:18,603 --> 00:22:20,468 you can't help feeling 452 00:22:20,539 --> 00:22:23,770 like there's something wrong with you. 453 00:22:23,842 --> 00:22:27,334 But Voyager isn't just one way. 454 00:22:27,412 --> 00:22:29,573 We've got Bajorans, Vulcans 455 00:22:29,648 --> 00:22:31,548 a Talaxian... 456 00:22:31,616 --> 00:22:33,743 And 140 humans. 457 00:22:33,819 --> 00:22:36,481 Our daughter is going to have a mixed heritage, 458 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:37,783 just like her mother. 459 00:22:37,856 --> 00:22:39,915 lt's something you'll have in common, 460 00:22:39,991 --> 00:22:41,856 something she should be proud of. 461 00:22:41,927 --> 00:22:42,916 Why destroy that? 462 00:22:42,994 --> 00:22:45,121 l'm not destroying anything! 463 00:22:45,197 --> 00:22:47,757 Gene resequencing isn't a weapon. 464 00:22:47,833 --> 00:22:50,461 lt's a tool... like a hyperspanner! 465 00:22:50,569 --> 00:22:53,766 She's not a machine. She's our daughter. 466 00:22:55,741 --> 00:22:58,335 l'm not exactly sure what you want me to do. 467 00:22:58,410 --> 00:22:59,934 l want you to order the Doctor 468 00:23:00,011 --> 00:23:01,501 to genetically alter my child. 469 00:23:01,613 --> 00:23:03,638 Do you see what l'm dealing with here? 470 00:23:03,682 --> 00:23:06,446 What you're asking for is ethically questionable. 471 00:23:06,518 --> 00:23:09,715 The Doctor has reservations, your husband is against it. 472 00:23:09,788 --> 00:23:12,188 l only want to do what you did... 473 00:23:13,258 --> 00:23:15,021 ...for Seven of Nine. 474 00:23:15,093 --> 00:23:17,323 l beg your pardon? 475 00:23:17,396 --> 00:23:19,023 You had her implants removed. 476 00:23:19,097 --> 00:23:20,655 l don't see the connection. 477 00:23:20,732 --> 00:23:22,256 You altered her physiology. 478 00:23:22,334 --> 00:23:24,063 You changed who she was. 479 00:23:24,169 --> 00:23:26,364 l was acting in her best interests. 480 00:23:26,471 --> 00:23:27,403 That's all l'm doing. 481 00:23:27,472 --> 00:23:28,404 Seven was born human. 482 00:23:28,473 --> 00:23:30,407 The Captain just helped 483 00:23:30,475 --> 00:23:31,806 to restore her original physiology. 484 00:23:31,877 --> 00:23:33,504 And gave her a much better life in the process. 485 00:23:33,578 --> 00:23:34,772 Our child isn't even born yet. 486 00:23:34,846 --> 00:23:36,871 How do you know what's going to make her life better? 487 00:23:36,948 --> 00:23:39,212 l just don't want her to start at a disadvantage. 488 00:23:39,284 --> 00:23:42,185 Look, the Doctor said you might experience mood swings... 489 00:23:42,254 --> 00:23:43,778 That's it. Just dismiss my argument 490 00:23:43,855 --> 00:23:45,379 as some kind of hormonal outburst! 491 00:23:45,457 --> 00:23:46,651 l didn't mean that! 492 00:23:46,725 --> 00:23:48,693 Stop it, both of you. 493 00:23:53,031 --> 00:23:56,057 The biggest problem you two have isn't ethical... 494 00:23:56,168 --> 00:23:58,136 it's marital. 495 00:23:58,236 --> 00:24:00,830 l'm happy to offer you advice as a friend, 496 00:24:00,939 --> 00:24:02,133 but as your Captain, 497 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:04,868 l am not going to overrule the Chief Medical Officer. 498 00:24:05,010 --> 00:24:06,705 You two need to work this out. 499 00:24:12,417 --> 00:24:14,009 B'Elanna... 500 00:24:14,085 --> 00:24:15,382 What? 501 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:16,853 You heard the Captain. 502 00:24:16,922 --> 00:24:17,980 We have to work this out. 503 00:24:18,056 --> 00:24:19,250 There's nothing to work out. 504 00:24:19,324 --> 00:24:20,552 You're getting what you want. 505 00:24:20,625 --> 00:24:21,592 What l want is to have 506 00:24:21,660 --> 00:24:23,252 a civilized discussion with my wife. 507 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:25,661 Maybe a change of scenery would help. 508 00:24:25,730 --> 00:24:26,594 How about the holodeck? 509 00:24:26,665 --> 00:24:27,996 That's your solution to everything. 510 00:24:28,066 --> 00:24:29,033 At least l'm trying. 511 00:24:29,134 --> 00:24:30,726 Look, l don't care where we do it, 512 00:24:30,836 --> 00:24:32,326 but we have to talk this out... 513 00:24:32,437 --> 00:24:33,461 l am tired of talking, 514 00:24:33,572 --> 00:24:35,062 all right? 515 00:24:51,623 --> 00:24:53,887 Do l need a reservation? 516 00:24:53,959 --> 00:24:55,551 What happened? 517 00:24:55,627 --> 00:24:57,959 l think B'Elanna and l need some time apart. 518 00:24:58,063 --> 00:25:00,054 My couch is your couch. 519 00:25:03,835 --> 00:25:04,995 She's barely pregnant 520 00:25:05,103 --> 00:25:07,435 and already we're having a major crisis. 521 00:25:07,506 --> 00:25:09,201 You'll make up. You always do. 522 00:25:09,274 --> 00:25:10,764 Yeah, but that's what worries me. 523 00:25:10,876 --> 00:25:12,571 We're always fighting and making up. 524 00:25:12,644 --> 00:25:14,612 How's that going to affect our daughter? 525 00:25:14,679 --> 00:25:16,579 She's going to have a great life. 526 00:25:16,648 --> 00:25:18,582 Piloting the ship from your lap, 527 00:25:18,650 --> 00:25:20,880 battling Dr. Chaotica on the holodeck. 528 00:25:20,986 --> 00:25:24,752 Yeah, unless B'Elanna thinks battling is too Klingon. 529 00:25:24,823 --> 00:25:27,348 She's always been sensitive about being part Klingon. 530 00:25:27,425 --> 00:25:28,483 You know that. 531 00:25:28,560 --> 00:25:29,891 That doesn't give her the right 532 00:25:29,995 --> 00:25:31,986 to turn our child into a science experiment. 533 00:25:32,063 --> 00:25:35,362 But it does explain why this is so important to her. 534 00:25:37,469 --> 00:25:39,096 What am l supposed to do? 535 00:25:40,539 --> 00:25:42,769 Maybe you should tell her you understand. 536 00:25:42,841 --> 00:25:44,206 What good would that do? 537 00:25:45,977 --> 00:25:47,672 lt might make her less defensive, 538 00:25:47,746 --> 00:25:49,441 and then maybe it would be easier 539 00:25:49,514 --> 00:25:51,277 for her to see your point of view. 540 00:25:51,349 --> 00:25:54,944 Yeah? What if she can't? 541 00:25:56,254 --> 00:25:58,950 Like l said, my couch is your couch. 542 00:26:16,575 --> 00:26:18,440 She should be back by now. 543 00:26:18,510 --> 00:26:21,104 Nobody has any idea where she went? 544 00:26:21,179 --> 00:26:22,669 She just ran off down there. 545 00:26:22,747 --> 00:26:24,339 l'm-l'm going to go look for her. 546 00:26:24,416 --> 00:26:26,543 Uncle John? 547 00:26:26,618 --> 00:26:28,279 Yeah? 548 00:26:28,353 --> 00:26:30,583 l... it... 549 00:26:31,623 --> 00:26:33,147 B'Elanna. 550 00:26:33,224 --> 00:26:34,452 Where have you been? 551 00:26:35,894 --> 00:26:37,657 l'm sorry. 552 00:26:37,729 --> 00:26:39,890 l got kind of... separated. 553 00:26:40,031 --> 00:26:41,464 lt was our fault. 554 00:26:41,533 --> 00:26:42,898 lt was Dean's fault. 555 00:26:43,034 --> 00:26:45,127 He put a worm in her sandwich. 556 00:26:45,236 --> 00:26:47,466 l was just kidding. 557 00:26:47,572 --> 00:26:49,597 l'm really sorry. 558 00:26:49,708 --> 00:26:51,676 Forget it. 559 00:26:53,678 --> 00:26:56,613 Come on. Let's get dinner started. 560 00:27:03,421 --> 00:27:05,821 You want to talk about it? 561 00:27:05,924 --> 00:27:07,050 l just wish... 562 00:27:07,125 --> 00:27:08,057 You wish what? 563 00:27:08,126 --> 00:27:09,787 l wish l weren't Klingon. 564 00:27:09,861 --> 00:27:11,761 Now, why would you say that? 565 00:27:11,830 --> 00:27:13,661 Because everyone makes fun of me. 566 00:27:13,732 --> 00:27:14,994 Who's everyone? 567 00:27:15,066 --> 00:27:17,830 Dean, kids at school. 568 00:27:17,936 --> 00:27:19,870 They all hate me. 569 00:27:20,939 --> 00:27:21,997 Did l ever tell you 570 00:27:22,107 --> 00:27:24,667 what the kids at my school used to call me? 571 00:27:26,378 --> 00:27:30,041 l used to fall asleep in class all the time, 572 00:27:30,115 --> 00:27:33,812 so instead of John Torres, they called me John ''Snore-ez.'' 573 00:27:33,885 --> 00:27:36,080 lt's not the same thing. 574 00:27:36,154 --> 00:27:37,519 Of course it is. 575 00:27:37,589 --> 00:27:38,783 Kids tease each other. 576 00:27:38,857 --> 00:27:40,119 They can be very cruel, 577 00:27:40,191 --> 00:27:42,284 but it doesn't mean that they hate you 578 00:27:42,360 --> 00:27:44,123 or that they hate Klingons. 579 00:27:44,195 --> 00:27:45,662 You don't understand! 580 00:27:45,730 --> 00:27:48,893 l think l do. 581 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:52,163 You have to learn to be a little less sensitive. 582 00:27:53,772 --> 00:27:55,535 Fine. 583 00:27:56,741 --> 00:27:58,675 Now come on. Uncle Carl's going to tell 584 00:27:58,743 --> 00:28:00,267 one of his famous fish stories. 585 00:28:00,378 --> 00:28:03,176 l'd rather just read. 586 00:28:04,716 --> 00:28:06,684 Suit yourself. 587 00:28:13,358 --> 00:28:15,622 Did you know there are fish around here 588 00:28:15,694 --> 00:28:16,626 that have wings? 589 00:28:16,695 --> 00:28:18,128 Flying fish? 590 00:28:18,196 --> 00:28:20,289 lt's true. l'm telling you. We saw one. 591 00:28:20,365 --> 00:28:21,457 Oh, yeah. 592 00:28:21,533 --> 00:28:22,966 Really? 593 00:28:23,068 --> 00:28:25,002 John, didn't we see a flying fish today? 594 00:28:25,070 --> 00:28:26,298 We sure did. 595 00:28:26,404 --> 00:28:28,167 Jumped five feet in the air, flew right into my lap. 596 00:28:28,239 --> 00:28:30,673 Oh, no! 597 00:28:30,742 --> 00:28:32,369 l jumped into Uncle John's lap. 598 00:28:59,704 --> 00:29:01,228 Everybody asleep? 599 00:29:01,339 --> 00:29:04,035 They were exhausted. 600 00:29:04,109 --> 00:29:05,440 Coffee? 601 00:29:05,510 --> 00:29:06,670 Sure. 602 00:29:07,979 --> 00:29:09,446 Listen, l'm sorry. 603 00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:10,446 For what? 604 00:29:10,515 --> 00:29:12,380 The way Dean treated B'Elanna. 605 00:29:12,450 --> 00:29:13,678 l had a talk with him. 606 00:29:13,752 --> 00:29:17,449 He was just doing what 1 1-year-olds do. 607 00:29:17,522 --> 00:29:21,322 l'm sure B'Elanna overreacted. 608 00:29:21,392 --> 00:29:23,826 What makes you say that? 609 00:29:23,895 --> 00:29:25,760 She's too damn sensitive. 610 00:29:25,830 --> 00:29:26,819 What do you mean? 611 00:29:26,898 --> 00:29:27,830 She's a great kid. 612 00:29:27,899 --> 00:29:29,366 You haven't been around her much 613 00:29:29,467 --> 00:29:30,559 the last couple of years. 614 00:29:30,668 --> 00:29:35,162 She's gotten moody, unpredictable, argumentative. 615 00:29:35,273 --> 00:29:36,331 Just like her mother. 616 00:29:36,441 --> 00:29:39,604 l thought you loved Miral's... intensity. 617 00:29:39,677 --> 00:29:41,975 Everything's become a fight with her. 618 00:29:42,046 --> 00:29:43,536 l guess the older l get, 619 00:29:43,615 --> 00:29:45,776 the less intensity l can handle. 620 00:29:45,850 --> 00:29:46,874 You know, it's funny 621 00:29:46,985 --> 00:29:49,317 how Mom and Dad always turn out to be right. 622 00:29:49,387 --> 00:29:50,615 What do you mean? 623 00:29:50,688 --> 00:29:53,623 Mom warned me not to marry Miral. 624 00:29:53,691 --> 00:29:55,352 Mom loved Miral. 625 00:29:55,426 --> 00:29:56,688 Sure, she did, 626 00:29:56,761 --> 00:30:00,128 but she never thought l had the constitution 627 00:30:00,198 --> 00:30:02,393 to live with a Klingon... 628 00:30:02,467 --> 00:30:05,436 and now l'm living with two of them. 629 00:30:07,639 --> 00:30:09,266 Taya. 630 00:30:09,374 --> 00:30:11,069 What? 631 00:30:11,142 --> 00:30:14,737 ''Taya.'' lt's the feminine form of ''Chakotay.'' 632 00:30:14,813 --> 00:30:16,280 What do you think? 633 00:30:16,347 --> 00:30:17,939 l'll add it to the list, 634 00:30:18,016 --> 00:30:19,415 right after ''Floxia.'' 635 00:30:19,484 --> 00:30:20,576 Neelix suggested that one. 636 00:30:20,652 --> 00:30:21,914 lt's number 32. 637 00:30:21,986 --> 00:30:23,613 On second thought, you and Tom ought 638 00:30:23,688 --> 00:30:24,712 to come up with your own name. 639 00:30:26,291 --> 00:30:29,260 l knew there was a reason l always liked you. 640 00:30:29,327 --> 00:30:32,057 You look like you've been up all night. 641 00:30:32,130 --> 00:30:33,620 Want to get some coffee? 642 00:30:33,698 --> 00:30:36,223 That's the best offer l've had all week. 643 00:30:38,703 --> 00:30:40,432 Morning. 644 00:30:40,538 --> 00:30:41,630 Hi. 645 00:30:41,739 --> 00:30:44,367 Join us for breakfast? 646 00:30:46,878 --> 00:30:47,810 You know what? 647 00:30:47,879 --> 00:30:48,846 l forgot my padd. 648 00:30:48,913 --> 00:30:50,471 Why don't you two go ahead? 649 00:30:50,548 --> 00:30:51,845 l'll meet you in the Mess Hall. 650 00:30:53,885 --> 00:30:56,012 So, how are you today? 651 00:30:56,087 --> 00:31:00,353 l haven't changed my mind, if that's what you mean. 652 00:31:00,425 --> 00:31:03,223 No, what l meant was, how are you? 653 00:31:03,294 --> 00:31:06,354 l've been better, but l'll get over it. 654 00:31:06,431 --> 00:31:12,028 You know, Harry has the lumpiest pillows on the ship. 655 00:31:12,136 --> 00:31:16,129 He snores, keeps the room way too hot. 656 00:31:18,476 --> 00:31:19,773 l missed you. 657 00:31:19,844 --> 00:31:22,711 Me, too. 658 00:31:24,816 --> 00:31:27,717 l still owe you that slice of peanut butter toast. 659 00:31:27,785 --> 00:31:31,221 Why don't we go back to our quarters, fire up the toaster? 660 00:31:31,289 --> 00:31:32,449 Sounds nice. 661 00:31:32,523 --> 00:31:35,219 Lieutenant Torres, Lieutenant Paris, 662 00:31:35,293 --> 00:31:36,988 please report to Sick Bay. 663 00:31:40,164 --> 00:31:41,859 l've reviewed the data you gave me, 664 00:31:41,933 --> 00:31:43,730 and l've also done my own analysis. 665 00:31:43,835 --> 00:31:45,132 Skip the details, Doctor. 666 00:31:45,236 --> 00:31:48,467 You've already made it clear what you think of my proposal. 667 00:31:48,539 --> 00:31:50,564 Actually, l've changed my opinion. 668 00:31:50,675 --> 00:31:51,607 What? 669 00:31:51,676 --> 00:31:54,338 The genetic alterations you've suggested 670 00:31:54,412 --> 00:31:55,743 are necessary. 671 00:31:55,880 --> 00:31:58,178 On what grounds? 672 00:31:58,249 --> 00:32:01,946 The ''clash'' l mentioned between Klingon and human metabolism. 673 00:32:02,053 --> 00:32:04,248 lt's more extensive than l realized. 674 00:32:04,289 --> 00:32:05,620 How extensive? 675 00:32:05,690 --> 00:32:06,884 Theoretically, 676 00:32:06,991 --> 00:32:09,551 it could lead to complete metabolic failure. 677 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:11,117 But you can fix it? 678 00:32:11,195 --> 00:32:12,321 By eliminating 679 00:32:12,397 --> 00:32:14,126 most of her Klingon genetic material. 680 00:32:14,198 --> 00:32:16,132 Are you sure about all of this? 681 00:32:16,234 --> 00:32:17,895 My analysis was quite thorough. 682 00:32:18,069 --> 00:32:20,629 Of course, if our circumstances were different, 683 00:32:20,738 --> 00:32:23,206 you would be free to seek a second opinion. 684 00:32:23,274 --> 00:32:24,605 No offense, Doc, 685 00:32:24,676 --> 00:32:28,942 but l am just trying to understand what's going on. 686 00:32:29,047 --> 00:32:30,947 You're welcome to review my findings, 687 00:32:31,015 --> 00:32:32,846 but let me stress 688 00:32:32,917 --> 00:32:35,852 it would be unwise to delay this too long. 689 00:32:35,920 --> 00:32:36,944 Why? 690 00:32:37,055 --> 00:32:38,317 The fetus is at a critical 691 00:32:38,389 --> 00:32:39,549 stage of development. 692 00:32:39,624 --> 00:32:41,216 Antibodies have begun to form. 693 00:32:44,362 --> 00:32:45,829 How long do we have? 694 00:32:45,897 --> 00:32:48,627 l've scheduled the procedure for tomorrow morning, 695 00:32:48,700 --> 00:32:49,894 with your permission. 696 00:32:57,208 --> 00:32:58,436 l want to thank you both 697 00:32:58,509 --> 00:33:00,409 for helping B'Elanna when she fainted. 698 00:33:00,511 --> 00:33:02,103 l'm glad it wasn't a parasite. 699 00:33:02,146 --> 00:33:03,477 Well, you probably 700 00:33:03,548 --> 00:33:05,072 don't know this, but there may be 701 00:33:05,149 --> 00:33:06,673 some problems with the pregnancy. 702 00:33:06,751 --> 00:33:08,150 l'm sorry to hear that. 703 00:33:08,219 --> 00:33:11,484 The Doctor suggested a treatment for the baby, 704 00:33:11,556 --> 00:33:14,684 but his findings are very confusing... at least to me. 705 00:33:14,759 --> 00:33:16,624 You have some expertise in genetics. 706 00:33:16,694 --> 00:33:18,457 Do you mind taking a look at this? 707 00:33:18,529 --> 00:33:19,757 Of course not. 708 00:33:19,831 --> 00:33:21,822 Whatever the problem is, 709 00:33:21,899 --> 00:33:25,801 l have no doubt the Doctor will solve it. 710 00:33:25,870 --> 00:33:27,337 l hope you're right. 711 00:33:27,438 --> 00:33:29,770 Your confusion is understandable. 712 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:31,900 There's a computational error. 713 00:33:32,010 --> 00:33:35,138 lt's not like the Doctor to make a mistake. 714 00:33:35,213 --> 00:33:36,840 l didn't think that was possible, 715 00:33:36,914 --> 00:33:39,576 unless there's some sort of glitch in his program. 716 00:33:39,650 --> 00:33:40,912 l'll run a diagnostic. 717 00:33:40,985 --> 00:33:42,418 Thank you. 718 00:33:42,487 --> 00:33:44,546 Please tell Lieutenant Torres 719 00:33:44,622 --> 00:33:46,886 if there's anything l can do... 720 00:33:46,958 --> 00:33:49,051 l'll let her know. Thanks. 721 00:33:49,127 --> 00:33:50,424 lt appears to be 722 00:33:50,495 --> 00:33:51,723 more than a glitch. 723 00:33:51,796 --> 00:33:55,288 l believe the Doctor's program has been tampered with. 724 00:33:57,535 --> 00:34:00,060 B'Elanna, this is Tom. Respond. 725 00:34:00,171 --> 00:34:03,004 Computer, locate Lieutenant Torres. 726 00:34:03,074 --> 00:34:05,542 Lieutenant Torres is in Sick Bay. 727 00:34:08,546 --> 00:34:09,570 Frankly, l'm relieved 728 00:34:09,647 --> 00:34:12,013 you decided not to wait till the last minute. 729 00:34:12,083 --> 00:34:15,450 Once this is behind us, l'm sure we'll all feel better. 730 00:34:21,959 --> 00:34:24,894 Someone's blocked communications to Sick Bay. 731 00:34:24,996 --> 00:34:27,726 See if you can deactivate the Doctor. 732 00:34:27,799 --> 00:34:30,029 Access to his program has been restricted. 733 00:34:30,134 --> 00:34:31,396 Keep trying. 734 00:34:31,502 --> 00:34:32,434 Paris to Tuvok. 735 00:34:32,503 --> 00:34:33,435 Go ahead. 736 00:34:33,504 --> 00:34:35,472 Meet me in Sick Bay. 737 00:34:35,573 --> 00:34:37,598 Why would she alter the Doctor's program? 738 00:34:37,708 --> 00:34:38,732 To change his mind 739 00:34:38,843 --> 00:34:40,208 about the medical procedure. 740 00:34:40,278 --> 00:34:42,610 Computer, open Sick Bay doors. 741 00:34:42,680 --> 00:34:44,272 Unable to comply. 742 00:34:45,750 --> 00:34:49,618 Override. Authorization: Tuvok-pi-alpha. 743 00:34:49,687 --> 00:34:52,155 Authorization denied. 744 00:34:57,028 --> 00:34:58,757 Doctor, stop what you're doing. 745 00:34:58,830 --> 00:35:01,355 You're interrupting a medical procedure. 746 00:35:01,466 --> 00:35:03,195 Your program has been altered. 747 00:35:03,267 --> 00:35:04,734 What do you mean, altered? 748 00:35:04,836 --> 00:35:06,360 lgnore him. 749 00:35:06,471 --> 00:35:08,029 B'Elanna, this is completely irrational. 750 00:35:08,139 --> 00:35:10,403 Will someone please tell me what's going on? 751 00:35:10,475 --> 00:35:12,238 l'm your patient. Your first duty 752 00:35:12,310 --> 00:35:13,538 is to me and my baby. 753 00:35:13,611 --> 00:35:14,669 Tuvok to Bridge. 754 00:35:14,745 --> 00:35:15,803 Kim here. 755 00:35:15,880 --> 00:35:17,643 There's a force field in Sick Bay. 756 00:35:17,715 --> 00:35:18,739 l can't deactivate it. 757 00:35:18,816 --> 00:35:20,078 Cut power to the EPS relay 758 00:35:20,151 --> 00:35:21,880 surrounding the Surgical Bay. 759 00:35:21,986 --> 00:35:24,147 Access has been restricted. 760 00:35:24,222 --> 00:35:25,712 l'll have to bypass them. 761 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:28,486 You said it could be dangerous to delay the procedure. 762 00:35:28,559 --> 00:35:30,891 She's manipulating you, Doc, in more ways than one. 763 00:35:30,995 --> 00:35:32,019 l'm sorry, Lieutenant, 764 00:35:32,096 --> 00:35:34,155 but if there's something wrong with my program... 765 00:35:34,232 --> 00:35:36,564 There's nothing wrong with your program! 766 00:35:36,634 --> 00:35:39,364 l'm cutting power to the Surgical Bay now. 767 00:35:42,707 --> 00:35:44,368 l suggest we deactivate your program, 768 00:35:44,442 --> 00:35:48,469 until we determine the extent of the alterations. 769 00:35:50,381 --> 00:35:51,939 l understand. 770 00:35:52,083 --> 00:35:54,483 Computer, deactivate EMH. 771 00:35:55,553 --> 00:35:57,851 You had no right to interfere. 772 00:35:57,955 --> 00:36:00,480 Tuvok, would you mind giving us a minute? 773 00:36:05,997 --> 00:36:07,362 l never thought 774 00:36:07,431 --> 00:36:08,989 you would go this far. 775 00:36:09,066 --> 00:36:10,761 l don't know what you're talking about. 776 00:36:10,868 --> 00:36:12,995 Reprogramming the Doctor? 777 00:36:13,104 --> 00:36:14,662 l upgraded his program, 778 00:36:14,772 --> 00:36:17,366 so he could understand what had to be done. 779 00:36:17,475 --> 00:36:19,568 You mean to reconfigure our baby 780 00:36:19,644 --> 00:36:22,078 so she wouldn't be treated like a monster. 781 00:36:22,146 --> 00:36:25,013 lt's not just about the way she'll be treated! 782 00:36:25,082 --> 00:36:26,049 What else 783 00:36:26,117 --> 00:36:27,209 is it about, then?! 784 00:36:27,285 --> 00:36:29,150 Come on, B'Elanna, tell me! 785 00:36:29,220 --> 00:36:31,051 Forget it. 786 00:36:31,122 --> 00:36:32,885 No, no. We're not going to forget it. 787 00:36:32,957 --> 00:36:34,788 We're going to talk about this right now. 788 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:36,121 Stop telling me what to do! 789 00:36:36,194 --> 00:36:37,388 You're not my father! 790 00:36:42,033 --> 00:36:44,001 What are you talking about? 791 00:36:46,837 --> 00:36:48,270 Look, my fath... 792 00:36:49,340 --> 00:36:51,501 What? 793 00:36:51,576 --> 00:36:53,476 What about him? 794 00:36:54,946 --> 00:36:57,938 We were inseparable. 795 00:36:58,082 --> 00:37:01,279 He spoiled me and l worshipped him, 796 00:37:01,385 --> 00:37:03,512 but the older l got... 797 00:37:03,554 --> 00:37:06,682 we just grew apart. 798 00:37:09,493 --> 00:37:14,396 He ended up organizing this camping trip with my cousins. 799 00:37:14,465 --> 00:37:17,229 l guess he just wanted to-- 800 00:37:17,335 --> 00:37:20,827 l don't know-- make things better again. 801 00:37:20,938 --> 00:37:22,200 But it didn't. 802 00:37:22,273 --> 00:37:24,241 lt was awful. 803 00:37:26,577 --> 00:37:28,511 l ended up trying to run away. 804 00:37:28,579 --> 00:37:30,877 B'Elanna? 805 00:37:30,948 --> 00:37:32,472 What are you doing? 806 00:37:32,550 --> 00:37:35,348 lt was so stupid. 807 00:37:35,419 --> 00:37:38,877 l mean, where was l going to go? 808 00:37:39,023 --> 00:37:42,186 You probably just wanted him to stop you. 809 00:37:44,462 --> 00:37:46,555 Well, he did. 810 00:37:46,631 --> 00:37:48,622 Don't touch me. 811 00:37:48,699 --> 00:37:50,530 B'Elanna, what's wrong? 812 00:37:50,635 --> 00:37:52,603 You know what's wrong. 813 00:37:52,670 --> 00:37:54,865 No, l don't. 814 00:37:54,972 --> 00:37:58,840 Maybe l'm just being moody and unpredictable. 815 00:37:58,909 --> 00:38:00,706 What are you talking about? 816 00:38:00,811 --> 00:38:03,371 l heard what you said to Uncle Carl. 817 00:38:05,783 --> 00:38:09,219 You shouldn't be listening to private conversations. 818 00:38:09,287 --> 00:38:11,847 And you shouldn't have said what you did about Mommy! 819 00:38:30,608 --> 00:38:31,632 B'Elanna... 820 00:38:31,742 --> 00:38:33,073 listen to me. 821 00:38:33,144 --> 00:38:36,045 Your mother and l are having problems, but... 822 00:38:36,113 --> 00:38:38,013 You don't love her anymore. 823 00:38:38,082 --> 00:38:39,379 That's not true. 824 00:38:39,450 --> 00:38:41,384 Yes, it is, and you don't love me, either. 825 00:38:41,452 --> 00:38:42,384 B'Elanna... 826 00:38:42,453 --> 00:38:43,385 You're no different 827 00:38:43,454 --> 00:38:44,512 than anyone else. 828 00:38:44,588 --> 00:38:45,885 You don't like Klingons. You said it. 829 00:38:46,023 --> 00:38:48,583 You are twisting my words, B'Elanna. 830 00:38:48,659 --> 00:38:49,751 Maybe he was right. 831 00:38:49,827 --> 00:38:51,192 Maybe you misunderstood. 832 00:38:51,262 --> 00:38:53,457 No, l know what l heard. 833 00:38:53,531 --> 00:38:54,759 lt made me so angry! 834 00:38:54,832 --> 00:38:57,460 You had a right to be, after the things he said. 835 00:38:57,568 --> 00:38:59,536 lt's not what he said. 836 00:38:59,603 --> 00:39:01,127 lt's what l said. 837 00:39:01,238 --> 00:39:02,762 lf you can't stand living with us, 838 00:39:02,940 --> 00:39:04,669 then why don't you just leave?! 839 00:39:06,544 --> 00:39:09,570 And that's exactly what he did. 840 00:39:09,647 --> 00:39:11,012 Oh, B'Elanna... 841 00:39:11,082 --> 00:39:14,813 12 days later... 842 00:39:14,919 --> 00:39:17,547 and he never came back. 843 00:39:17,621 --> 00:39:20,055 You can't blame yourself for that. 844 00:39:20,124 --> 00:39:21,716 Why not? 845 00:39:21,792 --> 00:39:27,287 Because... he was obviously unhappy about his marriage. 846 00:39:27,365 --> 00:39:29,959 He didn't leave just because you told him to. 847 00:39:30,067 --> 00:39:32,035 You don't know that. 848 00:39:33,137 --> 00:39:35,731 Look, whatever the reason was, 849 00:39:35,840 --> 00:39:40,777 l'm sure it was a horrible thing for you to live with. 850 00:39:47,351 --> 00:39:48,318 Wait a minute. 851 00:39:48,386 --> 00:39:49,478 You don't think... 852 00:39:52,356 --> 00:39:53,687 B'Elanna, 853 00:39:53,758 --> 00:39:55,885 l am never going to leave you. 854 00:39:55,960 --> 00:39:59,157 You say that now... 855 00:39:59,230 --> 00:40:02,199 but think about how hard it is to live with one Klingon. 856 00:40:02,266 --> 00:40:03,824 Pretty soon it'll be two. 857 00:40:03,901 --> 00:40:07,428 And someday l hope it's three or four. 858 00:40:07,538 --> 00:40:09,335 l mean it, 859 00:40:09,407 --> 00:40:15,175 and l hope that every one of them is just like you. 860 00:40:15,246 --> 00:40:17,942 B'Elanna... 861 00:40:18,082 --> 00:40:19,913 l am not your father, 862 00:40:19,984 --> 00:40:22,077 and you are not your mother, 863 00:40:22,153 --> 00:40:24,849 and our daughter is going to be perfect 864 00:40:24,922 --> 00:40:26,856 just the way she is. 865 00:40:26,924 --> 00:40:29,188 You really think so? 866 00:40:29,260 --> 00:40:32,388 l know so. 867 00:40:40,938 --> 00:40:45,568 Medical Officer's Log, Stardate 54452.6. 868 00:40:45,643 --> 00:40:48,771 Lieutenant Torres has deleted the alterations 869 00:40:48,846 --> 00:40:50,677 she made to my program. 870 00:40:50,748 --> 00:40:54,411 lt's a relief to be back to my old self again. 871 00:40:54,485 --> 00:40:56,612 Good morning, Lieutenant. 872 00:40:56,687 --> 00:40:57,881 You're not feeling ill, are you? 873 00:40:57,955 --> 00:40:59,013 No. 874 00:40:59,123 --> 00:41:01,523 l'm fine. 875 00:41:01,625 --> 00:41:07,086 l just wanted to apologize for violating your program. 876 00:41:09,900 --> 00:41:12,164 Apology accepted. 877 00:41:12,269 --> 00:41:16,763 Not guilty by reason of biochemistry. 878 00:41:16,874 --> 00:41:19,775 Nice of you to let me off the hook, 879 00:41:19,844 --> 00:41:23,940 but biochemistry isn't an excuse. 880 00:41:24,048 --> 00:41:27,142 l knew exactly what l was doing. 881 00:41:30,354 --> 00:41:31,946 ls something wrong? 882 00:41:32,022 --> 00:41:34,388 l don't know. 883 00:41:39,563 --> 00:41:42,361 Your baby's kicking. 884 00:41:42,433 --> 00:41:43,957 So soon? 885 00:41:44,101 --> 00:41:45,568 Well, she is part Klingon. 886 00:41:47,137 --> 00:41:49,105 There it is again. 887 00:41:51,876 --> 00:41:53,207 May l? 888 00:42:00,284 --> 00:42:02,514 Feisty little thing, isn't she? 889 00:42:02,586 --> 00:42:05,054 l wonder where she gets that from. 890 00:42:05,122 --> 00:42:06,350 Speaking of the baby, 891 00:42:06,423 --> 00:42:08,254 l have another request. 892 00:42:08,325 --> 00:42:11,522 Yes? 893 00:42:11,595 --> 00:42:14,587 l wonder if you'd like to be her godfather. 894 00:42:16,634 --> 00:42:18,363 Neelix wants the job, 895 00:42:18,469 --> 00:42:20,437 but he's already got Naomi Wildman, 896 00:42:20,504 --> 00:42:23,166 and Chakotay knows less about raising kids than Harry, 897 00:42:23,274 --> 00:42:24,434 and, and if you think... 898 00:42:24,508 --> 00:42:25,440 l accept. 899 00:42:25,509 --> 00:42:27,340 Thanks. 900 00:42:27,411 --> 00:42:29,936 Thank you. 901 00:42:30,080 --> 00:42:33,641 l was also wondering... 902 00:42:33,717 --> 00:42:36,880 Do you think l could see her one more time? 903 00:42:36,954 --> 00:42:39,514 The holographic projection, l mean. 904 00:42:39,590 --> 00:42:41,319 l don't see why not. 905 00:43:00,611 --> 00:43:02,841 She is cute, isn't she? 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.subtitleonline.com