








                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                           "Manhunt" 
                          #40272-145 
                              
                          Written by 
                          Tracy Torme 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rob Bowman 


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                    2ND REVISED FINAL DRAFT

                        MARCH 29, 1989


             STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Manhunt" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ANTEDIAN DIGNITARY
                RIKER              MRS. TROI
                DATA               MR. HOMN
                PULASKI            TRANSPORT PILOT
                TROI               SECRETARY
                GEORDI             SLADE BENDER
                WORF               TOUGHGUY
                WESLEY             REX
                O'BRIEN            

                Non-speaking       Non-Speaking
                  SECURITY GUARD     ANTEDIAN DIGNITARY
                                     BAR CROWD
                Voice-over           SAILOR
                  COMPUTER VOICE     BLEACHED BLOND
                                     HARD DRINKERS
                                     CHINESE-AMERICAN
                                     MISC. PATRONS


             STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Manhunt" 
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM         ANTEDE THREE
              CORRIDORS
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     PACIFICA
              TURBOLIFT
              MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS
              HOLODECK THREE
              SICKBAY
          
            CHANDLERLAND (HOLODECK)
              HALLWAY
              DIXON HILL'S OFFICE
              OFFICE RECEPTION
              REX'S BAR

     STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                           "Manhunt" 
                            
                      PRONUCIATION GUIDE 


               ANTEDE THREE          an-TEE-DEE
               ANTEDIANS             an-TEE-DEE-ans
               TONY PALERMO          pah-LAIR-mo
               HOMN                  hom

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Manhunt"                                
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around a planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42881.5.
			We are in orbit around Antede
			Three, awaiting the arrival of
			two dignitaries from this world.

2    INT. CORRIDOR - ON PICARD

	walking toward us, wearing a full-dress uniform.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			Our mission is to carry them to
			a conference on planet Pacifica...

3    TRANSPORTER ROOM - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	as he the Transporter Room with DOCTOR PULASKI, WESLEY
	and WORF, all of whom wear work uniforms.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			... where their race will be given
			the opportunity to join the
			Federation.

					PICARD
			I thought you might find this
			interesting, Mister Crusher. Few
			humans have ever seen an Antedian
			in the flesh.

	Picard nods at TRANSPORTER CHIEF O'BRIEN who begins
	the energizing process. The two delegates begin to
	MATERIZLIZE on the platform...

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           2.

4    REVERSE ANGLE ON ANTEDIANS

	as seen from behind. They are dressed in flowing, red
	robe-like garments with an attached hood which keeps
	us from seeing their heads from here.

					PICARD
			Welcome. I'm Jean-Luc Picard,
			captain of the Enterprise.

					WESLEY
				(hesitates, then)
			Are they alright, Captain?

	Doctor Pulaski moves toward them with a medical instrument
	in hand. She grimaces as she gets near their faces.

					PICARD
			No, this is their preferred way
			of space travel.

5    ANGLE TO INCLUDE THE ANTEDIANS

	seen from the front for the first time. It is not a
	pretty sight. Each mottled face resembles an oversized
	catfish: huge gaping mouth, spindly whiskers, big fish
	eyes, and a skeletal structure that gives them a
	grotesque, unhealthy appearance. Their hooded, crimson
	robes only emphasize their eerie, menacing appearance.
	But what is really bizarre is that they're completely
	motionless -- catatonic. A medium-sized container
	arrives with them.

	Pulaski methodically runs her medical instruments along
	the Antedian's necks.

					PULASKI
			Their physical condition appears
			good enough, considering the
			circumstances.

					PICARD
				(to Welsey)
			It is a self-induced catatonic
			state. Their way of dealing with
			the trauma of spaceflight.

					WESLEY
			Will we try to revive them?

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           3.

5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Not until we reach the Pacifica
			conference. It's three days away.
				(to Pulaski)
			You've prepared Sickbay facilities
			for holding them, Doctor?

					PULASKI
			As soon as we make some
			adjustments. Their physiology
			is unusual.
				(to O'Brien)
			Can you store them for a few
			hours?

					O'BRIEN
			Aye. I'll have them kept out of
			the way here.

					WESLEY
			What's in this container?

					PULASKI
			Their food. When they come out
			of stasis, they will be very
			hungry.

5A   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Wesley steps over to the container and lifts the cover.
	It's filled with a writhing, squirming mass of
	worm-like creatures.

					WESLEY
			This is what they eat?

					PULASKI
			In great quantities.

5B   SCENE

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Provide security.

					WORF
			Understood, sir.

	Worf steps forward and looks at the Antedians
	admiringly.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER          3A.

5B   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			What a handsome race.

	The others look at Worf, wondering if he could possibly
	be serious. And of course, he is.

5C   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as she leaves orbit.

6    INT. BRIDGE

	The normal bridge crew are in their positions. Troi
	is also there.

					RIKER
			What did you think of the
			Antedians, Wesley?

					WESLEY
			Well, they are rather
			strange-looking, Commander.

	Picard ENTERS and walks to his position.

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           4.

6    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Judging a being by its physical
			appearance is the last great human
			prejudice, Wesley.

					PICARD
			A point well taken. I'm sure
			that to the Antedians, we're
			equally unattractive.

					RIKER
			It is interesting to consider just
			how subjective "beauty" truly
			is...

					WORF
			Captain... we're being hailed by
			a small transport vessel just
			coming into range.

7    ANGLE EMPHASIZING TROI

	As she suddenly stiffens.

					TROI
			Oh, my God!

					PICARD
			What is the problem?

					TROI
			What can she be doing here?

					WESLEY
			On the screen, Captain.

8    ANGLE INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)

	where the pilot of the shuttle is seen. He appears
	to be a bit weary and nervous.

					TRANSPORT PILOT
			Starship Enterprise, come in!

					RIKER
			We have you on our viewer, Pilot.

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           5.

8    CONTINUED:

					TRANSPORT PILOT
			Enterprise... I have a passenger
			-- a V.I.P. passenger -- who I'm
			ordered to --

					MRS. TROI (V.O.)
			Let me talk to them, Pilot. I'm
			much more articulate.

	The transport pilot seems relieved to step aside and
	let the woman speak for herself.

9    MOVE IN ON THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	as MRS. TROI slides into the picture.

					TROI
			Mother!

					DATA
			Captain, we are now receiving
			Starfleet orders granting a
			Lwaxana....

					MRS. TROI
				(overlapping)
			Lwaxana Troi, daughter of the
			Fifth House, Holder of the Sacred
			Chalice of Riix, heir to the Holy
			Rings of Betazed.

					DATA
			... full ambassadorial status,
			sir.

					RIKER
			I'm afraid it's back into your
			formal uniform, Captain.

					DATA
			And yours too, Commander. She
			is listed as representing the
			Betazed government at the
			conference.

					TROI
			Mother, please don't do this to
			me.

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - TEASER           6.

9    CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			Do what to you, Little One?
				(to Picard)
			Oh, what naughty thoughts,
			Jean-Luc. How wonderful you still
			think of me in that way.

10   ANGLE EMPHASIZING PICARD AND RIKER

	looking at one another resignedly, preparing for the
	worst.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

11   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - PICARD, RIKER AND TROI

	as they ENTER, Picard and Riker now in formal full
	dress. The Antedians, still catatonic, have been moved
	to the side where a SECURITY GUARD stands with them.

					TROI
			It's so like my mother to do the
			unexpected. She's famous for it.

					PICARD
			It will be nice to have her as
			a guest of the Enterprise again.

	Riker exchanges a look with Picard signifying some
	reservations. Picard turns to Transporter Chief
	O'Brien.

					PICARD
			Energize.

12   ANGLE ON THE TRANSPORTER PLATFORM (OPTICAL)

	as Mrs. Troi beams in. She is apparently kneeling on
	the platform, hunched over and facing backwards...

13   CLOSE ON MRS. TROI

					MRS. TROI
				(opening her eyes)
			Aaagh! Where are my legs?!

					TROI
			Where they belong, Mother, Right
			under you.

	Mrs. Troi begins standing up.

					MRS. TROI
				(offhand)
			Oh, wonderful. So they are!
				(turning to Picard)
			But I'll never completely trust
			this device, Jean-Luc...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          8.

13   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			He's "Captain Picard," Mother...

	Mrs. Troi has turned to where she suddenly sees the
	"frozen" Antedians.

					MRS. TROI
			Aaagh!

					PICARD
				(to Riker, resignedly)
			Explain.

					RIKER
			Sorry they startled you, Mrs.
			Troi. These are Antedian
			delegates... ah, temporarily being
			stored here, I believe...

					MRS. TROI
			"Delegates?" The last time I saw
			something like this, it was being
			served on a plate.

	Picard has to turn away to hide his smile at this. But
	Riker enjoys it openly, especially her next line.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			But you, Jean-Luc, I was not aware
			you had such handsome legs. My
			valet is waiting. You may beam
			him aboard now.

	Picard nods at the Chief O'Brien and in a second, a
	larger figure MATERIALIZES. MISTER HOMN arrives carrying
	Mrs. Troi's "suitcase". He breaks into that easy,
	enigmatic smile of his as he looks around the room.

					MRS. TROI
			You remember Mister Homn, of course.

					PICARD
			It would be hard to forget Mister
			Homn. Welcome back to the
			Enterprise.

	Homn nods toward Picard.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          9.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

					MRS. TROI
			I've retained his services despite
			the outlandishly lustful thoughts
			he spews in my direction. I
			suppose the poor fellow just can't
			help himself.

	It's hard to believe Homn would lust after anyone.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing; to Picard)
			Perhaps you could show me to my
			suite now?

					PICARD
			Certainly.

	Mister Homn starts to pick up her luggage...

					MRS. TROI
			Put that down, Homn. We can't
			deny the captain the honor of
			carrying my belongings.

	Picard looks at the beehive-shaped carrying-case. He
	remembers the last time...

					PICARD
			I won't interfere with Homn's
			duties this time.

					MRS. TROI
			That's not the real reason,
			Jean-Luc. You forget I'm a
			telepath.

	Picard looks from Mrs. Troi to Deanna as Homn picks
	up the luggage...

					RIKER
			Look, since this apparently has
			some meaning to you, Mrs. Troi,
			I'll...

	Riker reaches in to take the luggage from Homn.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			...carry...it.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          10.

13   CONTINUED: (3)

	Homn has released the luggage and the full weight of
	it (with a MUFFLED CLANKING SOUND) is taken by Riker,
	whose words have come out in a surprised GROAN.

14   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR

	The others follow Riker who is trying his best to
	"casually" carry the heavy bag down the hallway.
	Picard, the Trois and Homn follow closely behind.

					RIKER
				(trying not to sound
				 labored)
			It's... just down this hall.

15   EMPHASIZING THE TROI WOMEN

	Deanna is glaring at her mother who is looking at
	Riker's legs.

					MRS. TROI
				(telepathic)
			He has nice legs too, Little One.
			Is he still yours?

					TROI
				(telepathic)
			Humans no longer own each other
			that way, Mother.

					MRS. TROI
			Oh really?
				(looks at Picard)
			That's a custom we may have to
			introduce again.

16   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - PICARD (OPTICAL)

	as the Group ENTERS and Riker puts down the baggage,
	SIGHS with relief.

					MRS. TROI
			Thank you.

					RIKER
			Glad I could help out.

	Riker and the others EXIT, leaving Picard to face Mrs.
	Troi alone.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          11.

16   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I trust you'll be comfortable
			here, Mrs. Troi. Now if you'll
			excuse me, I must get back to my
			duties.

					MRS. TROI
			Captain, I will be serving a
			Betazoid dinner of greeting
			tonight. It is an ambassadorial
			function.

					PICARD
				(after a hesitation)
			Of course. It, uh, sounds
			delightful.

	Picard EXITS. Mrs. Troi speaks of him as she flutters
	about, checking out the intricacies of her quarters...

					MRS. TROI
			He's a fine man. Solid. Earnest.
			Reliable. Perhaps a little on
			the dull side, but all in all he's
			not bad.

					TROI
			I cannot believe you! You sound
			like you're sizing up a commodity.

					MRS. TROI
			But that's exactly what men are,
			darling. Especially human men.
				(chuckles, strokes
				 Deanna's face)
			Was your father ever unhappy with
			me?

					TROI
			No, he worshipped you, Mother.
			But I'll never learn to see men
			the way you do.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          12.

16   CONTINUED: (2)

					MRS. TROI
			You will as you mature, darling.
			And the males in your life will
			bless you for it.

17   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER, WESLEY, WORF, DATA

	Most of them are LAUGHING, except Data who is smiling
	slightly. Even Worf seems almost amused.

					WESLEY
			... but it's true she complimented
			Captain Picard on his legs?

	Riker nods affirmative.

					DATA
			I would have thought a telepath
			would be more discreet.

					RIKER
			No, it's just the opposite. She
			knows what's in your mind and she
			lets you know what's on hers.

	More LAUGHTER -- which is suddenly stilled as they
	realize that Picard ENTERED the bridge. Picard takes
	his seat at command and speaks in a tone that's polite,
	yet gets the point across -- enough of this
	conversation.

					PICARD
			We must not lose sight of the fact
			that we're talking about someone
			who has been granted ambassadorial
			rank. Even if she appears a bit
			eccentric, Lwaxana Troi must be
			treated with appropriate respect.
			Is that understood?

	The others make it clear that it is.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          13.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Our orders on her mentioned
			nothing specific except...

					PICARD
				(waits)
			Except what, Mister Data?

					DATA
			We are to cooperate with her as
			fully as possible, deliver her
			there untroubled, rested...
				(seeing Picard's
				 expression)
			I assume those were merely
			courtesies due her rank, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			See that every bridge officer and
			supervisor has the full text of
			that transmission.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

18   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN WARP TRAVEL (OPTICAL)

19   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - FAVORING PICARD

					PICARD
			Picard to Pulaski. When was the
			last time you looked in on our
			Antedian guests?

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          14.

20   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - CLOSE ON PULASKI

	intently concentrating on reexamining the Antedians.

					PULASKI
			I'm doing so right now, Captain.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Are they still catatonic?

					PULASKI
			Status of the beings is unchanged.
			Pulse still steady -- respiration
			normal for them.

21   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SAME SETTING

					PICARD
			Understood. Keep me informed --
			Picard out.

	Picard leans back in his chair, takes a deep breath,
	and then rises.

					PICARD
			I believe I'll get some rest.
				(exiting; to Riker)
			It will be a dress uniform dinner,
			gentlemen.

					RIKER
			Sir?

	But PICARD EXITS.

					DATA
			Inquiry, Commander: to which
			dinner was the captain referring?

	Riker ponders the question.

					RIKER
			Nothing I've been invited to.
			Have any of you?

	Apparently no one has.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Very interesting!

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          15.

22   EXT. THE ENTERPRISE - FLYING BY AT WARP SPEED (OPTICAL)

23   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - PICARD

	(back in formal dress) walks down the hallway with a
	bottle of ice-blue Altairian brandy in his right hand.
	As he rounds a corner he comes face to face with Doctor
	Pulaski, going the other way.

					PICARD
			You're not attending the dinner
			with us this evening, Doctor?

					PULASKI
			I've already eaten, Captain. But
			thanks anyway.

	We HEAR A CHIME.

					MRS. TROI (V.O.)
				(sing-song)
			Come in!

	The expression on Pulaski's face is interesting.

24   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - PICARD

	ENTERS to find romantic lighting, with candle-like
	objects spread about the room, and a small table made
	up for two. Mrs. Troi is out of sight in an adjoining
	room; Mister Homn is filling expensive-looking glasses
	with what looks like wine.

	Picard holds out the bottle -- Homn accepts it... and
	then to Picard's surprise, he unscrews the top and
	begins to drink straight from the bottle. Picard
	starts to say something, but thinks better of it. In
	a matter of moments, Homn drains the entire bottle!

	The giant smiles at Picard and bows regally -- his way
	of saying thanks.

					PICARD
			Tell me Mister Homn, when will the
			others be arriving?

	Homn stares back blankly.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT ONE          16.

24   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			The other officers?
				(pause)
			Commander Riker? Deanna?

	Homn shakes his head from side to side and smiles
	mischievously. He points a long finger at Picard and
	then points behind the Captain. Picard turns to see...

25   MRS. TROI

	leaning against the wall, wearing a sexy dress and a
	provocative look.

					MRS. TROI
				(purring)
			Hello, Jean-Luc. So glad you
			could come.

26   MOVE IN ON THE CAPTAIN

	this is not what he expected...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

27   INT. MRS TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Mrs. Troi and the captain are seated at the little
	table, about to begin their meal. Their glasses are
	full and Homn is serving them a colorful Betazoid
	salad.

					MRS. TROI
				(raising glass)
			A toast: to Earthmen... who
			despite their faults, have a
			unique ability to charm women of
			all races, in all corners of the
			galaxy.

					PICARD
				(clinks glass)
			Speaking for the men of Earth,
			which is an awesome responsibility
			indeed, I thank you.

	Picard is attempting to be light and uncaring, but
	underneath the surface, this candlelight dinner is
	making him uncomfortable.

					MRS. TROI
				(teasing, flirting)
			I know what you're thinking,
			Captain.

					PICARD
				(a bit worried)
			You do?

					MRS. TROI
			You're wondering if I've been
			seeing any other man on a serious
			basis.

					PICARD
				(shaking head)
			Well actually I wasn't --

					MRS. TROI
			-- I wouldn't worry about it,
			Jean-Luc.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          18.

27   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI (Cont'd)
				(reaches out, touches
				 his hand)
			Competition seems to bring out
			the best in the human male.

	Picard smiles weakly and subtly withdraws his hand to
	lift his glass to his lips.

					PICARD
			I must admit, I wasn't expecting
			this... setting. I assumed that
			my high-ranking officers would
			also be attending.

					MRS. TROI
			Never assume anything when it
			comes to Lwaxana Troi. A Betazoid
			woman is full of surprises.

	Not knowing just what to say, Picard begins to pick at
	his food, but Mrs. Troi seems to be waiting for
	something. Behind her, Mister Homn, sipping a drink, has
	just taken his place next to a big, circular chime near
	the far wall.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			Strange, I'm not that hungry
			tonight.
				(leans forward, coy)
			I wonder what's making me lose
			my appetite? Any ideas?

	She smiles and extends a utensil toward her blue salad.
	Homn downs his drink and makes ready. She takes a
	bite, Homn STRIKES THE CHIME. Picard jumps at the
	SOUND.

					PICARD
			Oh yes, you're giving thanks for
			your food. I'd forgotten about
			that.
				(pause)
			I wonder how many other cultures
			have similar customs.

					MRS. TROI
			I don't know.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          19.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Let's find out.
				(touches his
				 communicator)
			Commander Data.

28
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30A  INT. BRIDGE - SCIENCE ONE - DATA (INTERCUT AS NEEEDED)

					DATA
			Yes, Captain.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Troi and I are having a very
			interesting discussion about the
			various ways by which societies
			give thanks. For instance, the
			Betazoids use of the chime.

					DATA
			The use of the chime is unique,
			but not at all dissimilar to the
			Ooolans of Marejaretus Six, who
			use two large stones which are
			continuously struck during the
			meal. Those at the dinner must
			eat until the stones are broken.
			Or, the oligarchy on Atifs Four,
			which require a young male to...

					PICARD
				(overlapping)
			Commander, this is absolutely
			fascinating, don't you agree, Mrs.
			Troi? Data, if your duties
			permit, why don't you join us for
			dessert?

					DATA
			You are forgetting sir -- I do not
			digest foodstuffs, therefore I
			cannot participate in the
			consumption of your post-main
			course edibles.

					MRS. TROI
			What'd he just say?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO         19A.

30A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You don't have to eat to join us,
			Commander. I'm sure Mrs. Troi
			would simply enjoy the pleasure
			of your company.

	Data is pleased to hear it...

					DATA
			Indeed, sir. I am on my way; Data
			out.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          20.

30A  CONTINUED: (2)

					MRS. TROI
				(annoyed)
			How could you possibly think I'd
			want to share our special time
			together, with that robot of
			yours?

					PICARD
			Because... because of his
			wonderful after-dinner
			conversation. His anecdotes are
			the stuff of legends aboard this
			ship.

									CUT TO:

31   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	CLOSE on Data, now sitting at their table, eagerly
	concluding an "anecdote".

					DATA
			-- So by using the square root
			of pi and then multiplying it by
			nine to the third power, I was
			able to accurately calculate the
			distance between the Omicron
			galaxy and the Crab Nebula.

32   PULL BACK TO INCLUDE PICARD AND MRS TROI (OPTICAL)

	She is literally bored stiff by Data's stories. In
	the b.g. we see Mister Homn break into a slow, cat-like
	yawn.

					PICARD
			Fascinating, Data. I'm sure Mrs.
			Troi would love to hear the one
			about the, uh, anomalous chemical
			composition of... say... brown
			dwarf stars.

					MRS. TROI
			Well, not really --

					DATA
				(enthused)
			-- Yes Captain, that is a
			particularly spellbinding subject.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          21.

32   CONTINUED:

	Data turns to Mrs. Troi with a pleased, eager look on
	his face.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			For most stars, the rare-Earth
			element Europium is enriched
			relative to samarium and
			gadolinium...

					MRS. TROI
				(flat, bored)
			Is that so?

					DATA
			It is! However in brown dwarf
			stars, the element Europium is
			anomalously depleted.

					MRS. TROI
				(sarcastic)
			Fascinating.

					DATA
			But that is only the beginning.
			If the abundances of the elements
			terbium, dysprosium, holmium and
			erbium are also factored into the
			analysis...

33   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - TROI AND PULASKI

	are walking together.

					PULASKI
			Your mother seems quite an
			interesting woman, Deanna.

					TROI
			Doctor, perhaps I should tell you
			something about my mother's
			condition at this time.

					PULASKI
			Condition at this time?!

					TROI
			Something that occurs to Betazoid
			females at mid-life. We call it
			the Phase.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          22.

33   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			At mid-life as in the human
			female's menopause?

					TROI
				(laughing)
			Almost the exact opposite. It
			is only at mid-life that Betazed
			females become... well, fully
			sexual, if you know what I mean.

					PULASKI
			Yes, perhaps I do. I just heard
			her voice fairly singing when she
			called the captain into her room.

					TROI
			I wonder if I shouldn't warn the
			captain?

	Pulaski considers it. Is there a gleam of amusement
	in her eyes?

					PULASKI
			Nooo. As ship's doctor I'd
			consider it excellent exercise
			for his reflexes and agility.

					TROI
				(somewhat shocked)
			Doctor... !

					PULASKI
			In staying ahead of your mother.

	Troi suddenly understands, smiling.

					TROI
			Yes. An animal is always at its
			best when hunted...

					PULASKI
			Or when hunting.

34   STAY ON DEANNA

	as she walks on, turns and ENTERS her mother's
	quarters...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          23.

35   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - DATA (OPTICAL)

	has activated a computer screen and is now pointing
	out various moving objects, as Deanna ENTERS...

					DATA
			... and at this point, the second
			co-orbital satellite avoids a
			collision with the first.

					MRS TROI
				(looking up)
			-- Deanna, darling! Thank the
			Four Dieties you're here.

					TROI
			I hope I'm not interrupting.

					PICARD
				(rising)
			No, as a matter of fact, I need
			to get back to the bridge myself.

					DATA
			Perhaps I should stay here and
			further entertain our guest.

					MRS. TROI
			-- No! I mean, I think you're
			needed on the bridge as well.

	Data frowns... then nods, realizing she's probably
	right.

					PICARD
				(a bit stiff)
			Thank you for a delicious meal.
			Let's uh, do it again sometime.

					MRS. TROI
				(purring)
			Oh, I know we will.

	Picard EXITS (followed by Data) a little embarrassed.
	Deanna looks at her mother with hard, accusing eyes.

					MRS. TROI
			Little One, the captain is every
			bit as charming as your father
			was.

	Mrs. Troi innocently takes a bite of her Betazoid
	dessert and Homn RINGS THE CHIME...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          24.

36   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR, OUTSIDE MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Data and Picard walking together.

					PICARD
				(exhaling)
			Data, you'll never know just how
			much I owe you for that.

					DATA
			Indeed, Captain? I know many more
			interesting anecdotes as well.

37   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - THE CAPTAIN AND DATA

	EXIT the turbolift and ENTER the bridge. Riker swivels
	from his position at Command, and addresses Picard,
	still in dress uniform, who is moving toward the Ready
	Room...

					RIKER
			Status of the Antedian delegates
			unchanged, Captain.

					PICARD
			What's our e.t.a. to the
			conference?

					RIKER
			Forty five point three hours, sir.

					PICARD
			Very good, Number One. I'll be
			in my Ready Room.

	Picard ENTERS his Ready Room while Data crosses to Ops.

38   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - HOMN

	bottle in hand, is cleaning up the table -- Mrs Troi
	is HUMMING to herself as she throws on a Betazoid
	shawl.

					TROI
			Why would you come aboard at a
			time like this?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO         24A.

38   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(shrugging)
			I had no choice. I was going
			to Pacifica, you were going to
			Pacifica, it seemed the
			appropriate thing to do.

					TROI
			Don't be absurd -- you knew what
			this would lead to...

	Deanna trails off as she looks at Homn (she doesn't
	want to continue this conversation in front of anyone).
	She takes her mother by the arm and leads her out of
	the room.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          25.

39   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - ON THE TROIS

	Deanna is animated and concerned while her mother is
	smiling and relaxed, nodding hello to passers-by...

					TROI
			What stage is it in?

					MRS. TROI
			I have it completely under
			control.

					TROI
				(demanding)
			What stage is it in?

					MRS. TROI
				(smiles)
			Well, far enough along for me to
			enjoy it, Little One.

					TROI
				(worried)
			Now I know why you wore that
			dress.

					MRS. TROI
				(laughing)
			Don't be ridiculous. It's just
			a simple little dress -- there's
			nothing provocative about it.

					TROI
				(more to herself)
			What are we going to do?

					MRS. TROI
			I'm going to do the only honorable
			thing there is to do.
				(smiles)
			And I'd say the captain has the
			inside track.

					TROI
			Don't even think it!

					MRS. TROI
			Why not? He was thinking about
			it all through dinner.

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          26.

40   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - TIGHT ON PICARD'S FACE

	He's in his regular uniform.

					PICARD
			I was what?!

41   PULL BACK TO INCLUDE RIKER AND TROI (OPTICAL)

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			I tell you Deanna, for a telepath,
			your mother's accuracy leaves much
			to be desired.

					TROI
			Actually, her telepathic prowess
			is quite advanced. Except for
			now.

					RIKER
			"Except for now?"

					PICARD
			Don't misunderstand me, Counselor.
			Your mother is a beautiful
			person...

					TROI
				(continuing)
			My mother is just beginning a
			physiological phase... one that
			all Betazoid women must deal with
			as they enter mid-life.

	Troi stops talking and looks at the men. The men look
	at each other...

          STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO          27.

41   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It's something Troi warned me
			about when we were first seeing
			each other.
				(looks at Troi)
			When a Betazoid female goes
			through "the Phase," it quadruples
			her sex drive.

					TROI
			Or more...

	Picard looks worried, Riker WHISTLES.

					RIKER
				(to Troi)
			... "or more?" I didn't know
			that.

					TROI
			I didn't want to frighten you.
				(to Picard)
			My mother has opted for the only
			dignified course of action open
			to her.

					RIKER
			Isolation?

					TROI
			She has chosen to focus all of
			her sexual energy on one male.
			This man will eventually become
			her husband, of course.
				(with difficulty)
			It seems Captain, that you are
			the early favorite.

					RIKER
			Congratulations, sir!

					PICARD
			I am not amused, Number One.
				(starts pacing again)
			There must be a way to convince
			her that it's quite impossible
			-- without offending her.

					TROI
			You cannot apply human style logic
			to this, Captain.
					(MORE)

           STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT TWO 28-29.             

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI (Cont'd)
			Mother would be shocked and deeply
			resentful, should you spurn her
			advances. She would naturally
			take it very personally.

					PICARD
			Well, considering Starfleet's
			orders not to get her upset, I
			think it might be prudent for me
			to make myself less available for
			the duration of this journey.

					RIKER
			Agreed.

	Off this decision we GO TO:

42   INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ANGLING ON THE COMPUTER

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Setting: San Francisco
			California, United States Of
			America, the year 1945 A.D.,
			program to fit the novel, "The
			Long Dark Tunnel".

					COMPUTER VOICE
			You may enter when ready.

43   PULL BACK TO SEE PICARD (OPTICAL)

	decked out in trenchcoat and fedora, re-entering
	Chandlerland as private-eye Dixon Hill...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

44   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN FLYBY (OPTICAL)

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Dixon Hill's memoirs: date, the
			1940's...

45   INT. HALLWAY LEADING TO DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - DAY

	Picard walks toward the glass door with "his" name on
	it. He moves slowly, relishing the detail in the
	decrepit hallway.

					PICARD (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			It was a grey day in the city by
			the bay. My pockets were as empty
			as a press agent's heart. I
			needed a case, that's for sure,
			but the private dick racket was
			as slow as the horse I just blew
			my last two bucks on.

46   INT. DIXON HILL'S RECEPTION ROOM - PICARD

	ENTERS and finds his SECRETARY behind the desk...

					PICARD
				(pleased)
			Hello, it's good to see you again.

					SECRETARY
				(chuckling)
			You're too much, Dix. You make
			it sound like you ain't seen me
			in a year.

	Picard smiles to himself, she's close to right. He
	removes his hat and coat, as she pulls out a small
	notepad...

					SECRETARY
			You got two calls...

					PICARD
			New cases?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         31.

46   CONTINUED:

					SECRETARY
			Are you kiddin'? The last time
			we got a new case, Hitler wasn't
			running Germany.
				(checks pad)
			Your tailor called -- he wants
			his dough for cleaning your other
			suit -- and your landlord called -- you
			can guess what he wants.

					PICARD
				(thoughtful)
			I see... Well, pay the tailor and
			stall the landlord.

	He walks into his office. The secretary swivels her
	chair and picks up the phone...

					SECRETARY
				(to herself)
			Pay the tailor...
				(laughs, hangs up)
			Pay the tailor? With what?

47   INT. HILL'S OFFICE - ON PICARD

	MOVING AROUND THE ROOM, happy to be back in
	Chandlerland.

48   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Close on Mrs. Troi.

					MRS. TROI
			Unavailable? Ship's business?

	PULL BACK to reveal Deanna, standing across from her.
	Mrs. Troi seems more surprised than angry...

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			Ship's business takes precedence
			over me?

					TROI
			I'm afraid so.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         32.

48   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
			Hmmm... Oh well, he was too old
			for me anyway.

	Still thinking, she moves over to where Homn is happily
	sampling several tall glasses of multi-colored liquids.

					MRS. TROI
				(to Homn)
			Homn, let's consider my alternate
			plan.

	Homn bows deeply -- his way of saying "good idea."

					TROI
			Alternate plan?

					MRS. TROI
			You worry too much, Little One.
			Your mother has the situation well
			in hand.

49   INT. DIXON HILL'S OFFICE - ON PICARD (OPTICAL)

	sitting with his back to the door, hands clasped behind
	his head, staring out the window at the San Francisco
	street scene. He doesn't turn as WE HEAR THE DOOR OPEN
	behind him...

					SECRETARY (V.O.)
				(a little nervous)
			There's a gentleman here to see
			you, Mister Hill.

					PICARD
			Thank you, Madeline.

	The secretary steps aside and then EXITS as SLADE
	BENDER, a huge, bull-necked, square-shouldered tough
	guy in an expensive gangster suit ENTERS. Finally,
	Picard swivels his chair around and faces his visitor.
	He rises slowly, awkwardly lights a cigarette (chokes
	on it), and deliberately sizes up Slade Bender...

					PICARD
			Yes, as the book said, everything
			about you is big: big
			shoulders... big neck... big
			fists...

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         33.

49   CONTINUED:

	Slade interrpts, speaking with little emotion, slurring
	his words in a half-whisper.

	He's the dumb, silent type.

					SLADE
			You a private dick?

					PICARD
			Says so on my door, doesn't it?

					SLADE
			I want you should do a job for
			me.

					PICARD
			Let me guess -- you want dance
			lessons.

	Slade grabs Picard by the arm.

					SLADE
				(sincere)
			You're not trying to be funny are
			you? I don't like funny things.

	Picard is feeling some pain from Slade's crushing grip.

					PICARD
			Yes... yes, I understand that.
			No funny things.

	Slade releases Picard's arm and the captain flexes and
	unflexes cramped muscles.

					SLADE
			I want you to find a missing
			person.

					PICARD
			Alva? Let's see -- I'll bet she's
			your sister...

	Picard reacts to Slade's expression.

					SLADE
			Yes. She's my sister, and I want
			you to find her!

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         34.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

	Slade's gotten all worked up again -- he's grabbing
	Picard by the shirt to get his point across.

					PICARD
			Take it easy, Mac! I can't take
			the job of finding Alva if you
			break me like a matchstick.

	Slade seems to think that over and ultimately agrees.
	He releases his vice-like grip.

					PICARD
				(continuing;
				 straightening tie)
			As a matter of fact, I knew who
			Alva was all along. I've read
			the book.

	Slade hovers over Picard again.

					SLADE
			Read what book? Are you being
			funny again?

					PICARD
				(to Slade)
			You got a picture?

					SLADE
			Of Alva?

					PICARD
			Of course of Alva! The novel
			wasn't illustrated.

	Slade is again puzzled but reaches into his shirt
	pocket, and hands Picard a photograph.

50   CIRCLING PICARD

	as he studies the photo

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         35.

50   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I believe the 1940 expression was
			"hubbah, hubbah, hubbah."

					SLADE
			And I still say you talk funny.
			I don't like funny talk.

					PICARD
			That's part of the cost of hiring
			a private eye like me, Slade.
			I'm very different from most you
			could get.

	Picard looks up at Slade, then back at the photo.

					SLADE
			I want you to find Alva. I'll
			pay you.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Okay. I'll find Alva for you;
			but you might not like what I
			find.

	Slade simply nods, and then turns and walks out the
	door. Picard calls after him and follows. Slade
	continues out the reception door and into the hallway.
	As Picard passes his startled secretary, he comments to
	her with a smile:

					PICARD (CONT'D)
			This is so much fun.

51   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - WESLEY AND WORF

	are standing before the platform, looking up at the
	still motionless Antedian delegates.

					WORF
			Even in this state, they possess
			a certain dignity, a graceful
			countenance.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         36.

51   CONTINUED:

	Wes takes a good look at the scaly, grotesque faces
	under the red hoods.

					WESLEY
			If you say so, Lieutenant.

					WORF
				(peers at him)
			I see. Is this how you felt when
			you first saw me?

					WESLEY
				(pause, guiltily)
			Well... maybe at first.
				(brightening)
			But now that I've seen a few more
			Klingons, I know that you're real
			handsome, for... for a Klingon.

	Worf GRUNTS, not sure he likes that compliment.

					WESLEY
			That uh, didn't come out quite
			right.

	The door opens and Mrs. Troi ENTERS, followed of course
	by Mister Homn. She looks up at the Antedians and
	shudders...

					MRS. TROI
			I still say they'd look better
			in sauce.
				(moves closer;
				 concentrating)
			No, nothing.
				(to Welsey)
			When will the good captain revive
			them?

					WESLEY
			Not until we reach Pacifica,
			ma'am.

	Mrs. Troi turns her attention from the Antedians to
	Worf and Wesley. She walks around them in a slow
	circle -- Homn follows, two steps behind.

					MRS. TROI
			You seem a fine boy. One day you
			will grow up to be a big, strong
			man.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         37.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

	Wesley looks over at Worf, wondering what she's getting
	at.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing)
			But even though humans age far
			more rapidly than Betazoids, I
			cannot afford to wait for you to
			mature.

	This confuses Wesley even more. Mrs. Troi eyes Worf...

					MRS. TROI
				(smiling)
			But you... your innermost thoughts
			are primal, savage. I like that
			in a man.

					WORF
			I am not a man.

					MRS. TROI
			Which is in your favor, men so
			often being irrational and
			egotistical.
				(eyes him, then sighs)
			But I'm afraid I've grown
			accustomed to human companionship.
			It's nothing personal, you would
			have made a fine choice.

	Worf frowns -- he is about to ask her what she's
	talking about when she turns to her valet...

					MRS. TROI
			Who's next, Mister Homn?

	Homn puts his hands to his eyes and pantomimes the
	structure of a VISOR.

					MRS. TROI
			Ah yes. Let's get to it, I'm not
			getting any younger.

	Mrs. Troi EXITS, Homn bows to Wesley and Worf, then
	follows.

					WESLEY
			What was that all about?

	Worf has no idea.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         38.

52   INT. ENGINEERING - GEORDI

	is at his station. The matter/anti matter core is
	throbbing as Mrs. Troi and Mister Homn approach...

					MRS. TROI
			Lieutenant La Forge, I wish to
			be direct with you.

					GEORDI
				(turning to see her)
			I prefer it that way. Now what
			are you being direct about?

					MRS. TROI
			I have decided to give all the
			bridge officers an equal
			opportunity to gain my favor.

					GEORDI
			I see.

					MRS. TROI
			Ah, but you don't, and that's the
			problem. I wonder whether a
			sightless man could ever
			appreciate great beauty.

					GEORDI
			That's funny... I've always had
			the same doubts about the sighted.

					MRS. TROI
			Odd. How so?

					GEORDI
			Because my eyes don't seduce my
			mind, I'm driven to find beauty
			in other things -- things sighted
			people tend to ignore. The lovely
			temperature gradiations of bodies,
			the moisture patterns, the
			indications of inner peace and
			harmony...

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         39.

53   ANGLE ON HOMN

	nodding slowly, agreeing completely.

54   BACK TO SHOT

					MRS. TROI
				(thoughtful)
			Very interesting, Lieutenant. But
			I'm not sure if that's good or
			bad. A less perceptive man could
			be easier to live with.

55   STAY ON A PUZZLED GEORDI

	watching Mrs. Troi and Homn as they EXIT.

56   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE FLYBY (OPTICAL)

57   INT. END OF HALLWAY OUTSIDE HILL'S OFFICE - PICARD

	stands with Slade Bender before the door marked
	"Exit."

					PICARD
			Twenty dollars a day, plus
			expenses. Fifty when I find her.

	Slade pulls out several crisp hundred dollar bills and
	hands one to Picard. Picard runs the bill between his
	fingers.

					PICARD
			You know it's wonderful to need
			money.

					SLADE
				(poking Picard's chest)
			You'll get more when you find
			Alva.

	He EXITS through the door -- WE CAN HEAR his heavy feet
	thundering off. Picard pivots and starts to walk back
	toward his office.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         40.

58   ANGLE TO REVEAL A MYSTERIOUS MAN IN A GREY SUIT

	leaning against the wall between Picard and the office.
	A fedora is tilted down over one eye making his face
	hard to see. He's looking down, lighting a cigarette.
	Picard pauses.

					PICARD
			Let's see... I must have been
			skimming pages about here. What
			part did you play?

	The man doesn't look up. Picard shrugs, saunters
	past; the man immediately moves up behind him, sticking
	a concealed gun against his back.

					TOUGHGUY
			Freeze.

					PICARD
			Ah, yes, of course.

					TOUGHGUY
			I'm looking for Slade Bender,
			Hill. I understand he was here
			yesterday.

					PICARD
			My, my, time does fly in the
			Holodeck.

	Hands up, Picard turns slowly and gets a look at his
	assailant. The Toughguy has olive skin, a jagged scar
	on his cheek and oddly pale eyes...

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Even if I happen to know a Slade
			Bender, why should I help you?

					TOUGHGUY
			Because he owes me money. And
			because if you don't, I'll blow
			your head off.

	A slow, cool smile spreads across Picard's face...

					PICARD
			I knew you'd say something like
			that. Marvelous.

	The Toughguy is really ticked off by Picard's
	unfathomable (to him) remark. He jams the gun against
	Picard's ribs...

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT THREE         41.

58   CONTINUED:

					TOUGHGUY
			Cut the crap, Hill! Tell me where
			he is or so help me, I'll plug
			ya!

					PICARD
			I don't think so.

	With lightning quickness, Picard throws a classic
	punch, knocking his adversary reeling.

	The Toughguy swings about, shoves his gun into Picard's
	belly, FIRES. On Picard's look of astonishment:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

59   INT. CHANDLERLAND HALLWAY - PICARD AND TOUGHGUY

	The hood is staring in disbelief at Picard.

					TOUGHGUY
			Come on, drop! I shot ya.

					PICARD
			No, the gun misfired. Thankfully
			the Holodeck is handling it
			correctly and the mortality
			failsafe is functional.

	The Toughguy suddenly swings his gun, catches Picard on
	the side of the head. It is a real blow which hurts.
	But Picard pulls the hood up by his tie, and knocks
	him out with a chopping overhand right.

60   CLOSER - PICARD

	He rubs the side of his head, finds blood there.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			But in some ways, the program is
			almost too accurate.

	Dixon Hill's secretary has come running out, having
	heard the shot. She immediately spots the blood on the
	side of Picard's head.

					SECRETARY
			Dixon, you're hurt!

	Picard grimaces in fine fashion...

					PICARD
			Don't worry about it.
				(shrugs)
			I'm going out for a drink.

	Dixon Hill's secretary looks on admiringly as her boss
	literally shrugs off his wound and EXITS the hallway.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         43.

61   INT. REX'S BAR - ON REX

	the tough-eyed Bartender who owns this dark, moody bar.
	The place is almost empty: a SAILOR sits next to a
	BLEACHED BLOND at the bar, a COUPLE OF HARD DRINKERS
	are at tables in the back. The jukebox is playing A
	MOURNFUL FORTIES TORCH SONG, and Rex is pouring scotch
	into the glass of a CHINESE-AMERICAN CUSTOMER...

62   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	as Picard ENTERS. He looks around, affection in his
	eyes.

63   WIDE ANGLE

	as Rex spots Picard at the door.

					REX
			Well hello, Dixon. Haven't seen
			you in a while.

	Picard approaches the bar...

					REX
				(continuing)
			What's it been, four hours?

	Picard sticks out his hand and smiles...

					PICARD
			You must be Rex. Am I right?

					REX
			If you gotta ask me that pal, you
			need a drink.

					PICARD
				(sitting at bar)
			You're right, I do need a drink.

					REX
			The usual?

					PICARD
				(smiling, nodding)
			Let's see... Scotch, neat?

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         44.

63   CONTINUED:

					REX
				(chuckling)
			What else?
				(pours, notices wound)
			I hate to be the bearer of bad
			news old buddy, but you're leakin'
			blood.

					PICARD
				(macho)
			So? I've got plenty more where
			that came from.

					REX
				(sincere)
			Geez, Dix. You're tough as
			nails.

	Picard belts down his drink and almost turns green.

					PICARD
			Uggh, I'm going to have to get
			used to that.

					REX
				(dry)
			Yeah, it's only your third one
			today.

	Picard is still reeling from the drink. He closes his
	eyes and raps his fist on the bar.

					PICARD
			What the hell... make it four.

	The stoic Bartender pours...

					REX
			I'll put it on your tab.

					PICARD
				(pulls out a bill)
			Cash! I just took on a case.

64   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - RIKER

	is at Command with Troi beside him. Wesley and Data
	are at Conn and Ops.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         44A.

64   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI COM VOICE
			Bridge this is Doctor Pulaski.
			We have completed the transfer.
			The Antedians are now in Sickbay.

         STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR         45.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Acknowledged, Doctor.
				(to Wesley)
			E.t.a. to Pacifica, Mister Crusher?

					WESLEY
				(checking instruments)
			Twelve point four hours, sir.
			That will get us there
			approximately two hours before
			the conference begins.

	The turbolift doors open and Mrs. Troi and Mister Homn
	ENTER the bridge. Deanna immediately reacts, going to
	her.

					TROI
			Mother, what are you doing here?
			You can't just stroll up to the
			bridge whenever you feel like it.

					MRS. TROI
				(looking around)
			I didn't just stroll up, dear.
			I took the turbotube, or whatever
			you call it.
				(to Riker)
			The captain's not here?

					RIKER
			He's busy elsewhere, ma'am.

					MRS. TROI
				(beat; shrugs)
			Well, no matter. I have other
			interests as well.

	Mrs. Troi has begun to slowly circle the bridge,
	pausing briefly before the bridge officers she has been
	considering...

					TROI
				(telepathic)
			You're scheming something, Mother.
			I can tell.

					MRS. TROI
				(telepathic)
			You're always so melodramatic,
			Little One. I'm not scheming,
			I'm deciding.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             46.

64   CONTINUED: (3)

	Mrs. Troi ends up in the command area, next to Riker.

					MRS. TROI
			Tell me Commander... what is your
			opinion of Betazoid women?

					RIKER
			Well... I've only your daughter
			and you. But judging from that,
			I'd have to say they're the
			fairest in the galaxy.

65   EMPHASIZING MRS. TROI AND TROI

					MRS. TROI
				(telepathic)
			He has excellent taste, Little
			One.

					TROI
				(telepathic)
			That's enough! This is getting
			embarrassing.

					MRS. TROI
				(to Riker)
			My lovely daughter has always
			found it difficult to accept
			compliments from male admirers.
			I however, long ago learned to
			accept them.

66   REACTION SHOTS OF WESLEY AND DATA (OPTICAL)

					MRS. TROI (O.S.)
				(continuing)
			The key is learning how to endure
			constant flattery without letting
			it go to your head. Don't you
			agree, Commander?

67   WIDE ANGLE

					RIKER
			If you say so, ma'am.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             47.

67   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(to all on bridge)
			I like that answer! Now here's
			a man who knows how to defer to
			a lady. I only hope the rest of
			you men are listening.

	Deanna puts her hands to her head -- and for the first
	time, Riker wonders if he made a mistake.

68   INT. REX'S BAR - PICARD

	is making love to his scotch. Rex is straight across
	from him, leaning against the bar; the classic
	bartender/customer scene. The bar has a few more
	PATRONS now...

					REX
			... So she says "Rex, when are
			you gonna sell the bar and get
			a real job? Make a shoe, mend
			a fence, do something useful?"
			Can you believe that, Dix?

					PICARD
			It's hard to believe, Rex.

					REX
			She just doesn't understand the
			service I perform here. My
			regulars depend on me to pour and
			listen, listen and pour. I'm like
			some kind'a psychologist to you
			guys, am I right?

	Both men are looking down now and shaking their heads.
	Rex starts to pour again, but stops as he sees someone
	coming up behind Picard. Soon the captain is also
	aware of a presence behind him...

					PICARD
			I recognize the size of the
			shadow.
					(MORE)

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             48.

68   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(speaking, without
				 turning around)
			Hello Slade. Buy you a drink?

	Slade violently spins Picard around and speaks to him,
	nose to nose...

					SLADE
			Where's my Alva?

					PICARD
			I'm working on it.

					SLADE
				(grabbing Picard's
				 shoulders)
			You're not working hard enough.

					REX
			Hey pal, that's my buddy you're
			manhandling there! Maybe you
			oughta --

	Rex cuts off as Slade moves up to the bar and fixes
	a murderous gaze upon him.

					REX
			-- Oughta go right ahead with what
			you were saying.

	Rex shoots Picard a look that says "sorry, you're on
	your own", and busies himself with drying glasses.
	Slade grabs Picard again...

					SLADE
			I paid you money, Hill. Where
			is she?

69   INT. SICKBAY - DR. PULASKI (OPTICAL)

	is examining the Antedians, who are laid out in beds
	now. Worf stands alongside her, with one of his
	security guards in the b.g....

					PULASKI
			The blood chemistry and brain
			organization of these creatures
			is completely outside of my
			experience... But it seems their
			metabolic rates are increasing.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             49.

69   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Is that good or bad?

					PULASKI
			It's good, I think.

	Pulaski moves right up to one of the creatures and runs
	a tricorder alongside an unseeing eye... She stops
	with a start, jerking backwards involuntarily. The
	Antedian's eye just blinked.

70   INT. BRIDGE - FAVORING RIKER

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			Pulaski to bridge.

					RIKER
			Riker here.

					PULASKI (V.O.)
			The Antedians are coming around.
			They're currently in the early
			stages of post-hibernation.

					RIKER
			How long before they're fully
			conscious?

					PULASKI
			I'd guess it to be a matter of
			hours now.

					RIKER
			Very good, Doctor, I'll notify
			the captain. Riker out.
				(to Mrs. Troi)
			If you'll excuse me, ma'am.

					MRS. TROI
			Are you going to see the captain?
			I thought he was tied up on
			ship's business.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             50.

70   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			In a manner of speaking... he is.
			I'm uh, not going to interrupt
			him, I'm simply going to inform
			him.

					MRS. TROI
			What excellent timing! You can
			also inform him about us.

					RIKER
			Us?

	Mrs. Troi affectionately strokes the bottom of Riker's
	chin.

					MRS. TROI
			You don't mind if I let your
			bridge crew know first, do you
			William?

	Riker is caught off-guard -- he doesn't know what to
	say.

					MRS. TROI
				(continuing, to
				 everyone)
			Dear friends... you're all invited
			to a prestigious occasion on the
			planet Pacifica.

					TROI
				(to herself)
			Oh no.

					MRS. TROI
				(dabs her eyes)
			There, on the shores of the
			western sea... in a traditional
			Betazoid ceremony... your
			Commander Riker and I will be
			joined in the union of holy
			wedlock.

					WESLEY
			Married?

					MRS. TROI
				(smiling at Riker)
			'Till death do us part.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FOUR             51.

71   SHOCKED REACTION SHOTS OF ALL

	ending with a dazed William T. Riker, as we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

72   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - SAME SETTING

	Mrs. Troi is beaming -- everyone else is speechless.

					RIKER
			Mrs. Troi... I don't know how to
			put this --

					MRS. TROI
			-- I know just how you feel, dear.
				(moves to turbolift)
			Overwhelmed with excitement.
			Believe me, I understand.

	Mrs. Troi is about to enter the turbolift. Angry,
	Deanna starts to go after her but Riker subtly stops
	her.

					MRS. TROI
				(continued)
			We'll talk about the details
			later. Right now, there are
			preparations to be made.

	She EXITS into the turbolift.

					TROI
			Why did you stop me? Someone
			needs to set her straight!

					RIKER
			I'd rather let the captain handle
			that.

					TROI
			Coward!

					RIKER
			Simply following Starfleet's
			orders. Keep her mind untroubled
			until the conference.

					DATA
			Are you planing on going into the
			Holodeck, Commander?

					RIKER
			Thought I might, Data. Want to
			come along?

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             53.

73   CLOSE ON DATA

	a trace of a smile spreading across his face

74   INT. HALLWAY LEADING TO HOLODECK - MATCHING CUT

	on Data the same little smile on his face.

75   PULL BACK TO REVEAL

	that he is now decked out in his pin-stripe suit and
	fedora. Riker steps INTO FRAME beside him, still in
	his uniform.

					DATA
			I have mastered the language, or
			"lingo" of the period, sir. Also,
			the mannerisms and body language.

	Data stops for a moment and demonstrates a tough/cool
	mannerism -- a classic "Cagney hitch".

					DATA
			For example, this is a gesture
			denoting confidence and physical
			prowess. It is effective in
			attracting females and frightening
			off would-be adversaries.

	They have reached the Holodeck entrance.

					DATA
			Should anything in there confuse
			you sir, do not hesitate to ask.

					RIKER
			It's comforting to know I'm with
			an expert Data, but we're really
			not going to be there that long.
				(to computer)
			Computer...

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             54.

76   INT. REX'S BAR - SAME SETTING AS BEFORE

	only now, Slade Bender has taken a seat at the bar,
	beside the captain. Rex stands bottle in hand,
	directly in between them on the other side of the bar.

					PICARD
			She could be anywhere, Slade.
			You can't expect me to find her
			in one afternoon.

					SLADE
			It's been three days.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			Has it really? What I mean is
			-- you gotta have patience. I'll
			find her; I guarantee it.

					SLADE
				(earnest, almost
				 child-like)
			She'd contact me if she knew I
			was lookin' for her.

	Rex breaks into A CACKLING LAUGH...

					REX
			Come on, pal! So she told you
			that? So what? If I had a dime
			for every time a dame's said that
			to a guy --

	Rex cuts off as Slade gets to his feet, steamed, and
	looking at Rex like a bull about to charge. Rex
	quickly changes course in mid-stream...

					REX
				(continuing)
			-- I'd... probably have less than
			a dollar. Cuz a girl never says
			that unless she really means it.

	The big fella buys it hook, line and sinker.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             55.

76   CONTINUED:

					SLADE
				(to Picard)
			See? I want you to find my
			sister!

	Behind them, Riker and Data ENTER the bar.

	As they walk inside, Data speaks to Riker in a hushed
	voice...

					DATA
			In the last program here, we said
			I was from South America. It
			seemed to explain my unorthodox
			appearance.

	As they approach the bar, Picard spots them. Slade
	instantly rises and reaches under his coat. Picard
	grasps his arm...

					PICARD
			Easy Slade. They're friends of
			mine.

	Slade doesn't pull his gun, but he doesn't relax
	either.

					RIKER
			Sorry to bother you, Captain.

					PICARD
			-- Call me Dixon.

					RIKER
			-- Sorry to bother you, Dixon,
			but our two "passengers" are
			awakening.

					PICARD
			Well then, it's time to go.

					REX
			Your friends've got time for one
			drink, haven't they Dix?

	Riker nods to Picard -- there is still some time.
	Picard smiles and pushes his hat back.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             56.

	76	CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Sure, I can afford another round.

	As Rex pours, Picard does the introductions. Data
	reaches out, examines the money.

					DATA
			Very accurate. Fascinating.

					PICARD
			These are my associates...
				(indicates Riker)
			"Nails", from Chicago.
				(indicates Data)
			And --

					DATA
			Carlos, from South America.

	Rex opens a new bottle...

					REX
			Sit right down fellas, and tell
			me your troubles.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			Troubles I've got, sir. There's
			a certain woman, a wealthy and
			beautiful woman, who suddenly says
			she's going to marry me.

	Picard looks at Riker -- he gets the point.

					REX
			She's got looks and bucks? Sounds
			like you've got yourself a heck
			of a deal.

77   INT. MRS. TROI'S QUARTERS - MRS. TROI (OPTICAL)

	is looking at her reflection in the mirror, making
	final adjustments on a flowing, outlandish new dress.

					MRS. TROI
				(to Homn)
			My fiance just has to see how I
			look in this. Come along, Homn.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             57.

78   INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - MRS. TROI

	and Mister Homn stop at a computer wall panel just outside
	her quarters.

					MRS. TROI
			Tell me, computer, is Commander
			Riker still on the bridge?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Negative. Riker is currently in
			Holodeck Three.

					MRS. TROI
			Holodeck? Where is that?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Follow the com panel lights. They
			will lead you there.

	The panels begin to light up, pointing the way to the
	Holodeck.

79   INT. REX'S BAR - SAME SETTING

	Rex leans across the bar, a shocked look on his face...

					REX
			Good God, what's that?

	All eyes turn to see the amazing sight he's referring
	to:

80   ANGLE TO INCLUDE MRS. TROI AND MR. HOMN

	who have just entered the bar. The wildly-dressed
	Betazoid and her giant valet look incredibly out of
	place in Chandlerland.

					REX
			I'll bet that's the broad with
			the big bucks!
				(to Mrs. Troi)
			Come on over here, darlin'. I
			got the best stool in the house
			saved for ya.

	Mrs. Troi saunters over and sits down -- still looking
	around the room with clear distaste.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             58.

80   CONTINUED:

					MRS. TROI
				(to Picard)
			I'm surprised you let this part
			of the ship get this dirty.

					PICARD
				(indicating Riker)
			Actually, that's the first
			officer's job.

					RIKER
				(nodding)
			Well, as a matter of fact...

					MRS. TROI
			Relax, Commander. You have begun
			making your true feelings clear.
			Obviously you feel unable to
			handle me.

					REX
			Anyway, why would a beautiful
			high-class lady like yourself...
				(indicates Riker)
			... want to hook up with a mug like
			that? You're too good for him,
			if you ask me.

	She leans across the bar and smiles...

					MRS. TROI
			I couldn't agree more.

					REX
			So... what'llitbe, Doll?

	Her attention is completely on the bartender.
	Something about him interests, then fascinates her.

					MRS. TROI
			You are a most interesting person.

					REX
			You're not so bad yourself. In
			fact, you're as much class as this
			joint's ever seen.

	He pulls out an opened bottle of house wine.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             59.

80   CONTINUED: (2)

					REX
			Here -- on the house. It's
			French... well, almost.

	She turns to Picard.

					MRS. TROI
			This is the most remarkable man.
			I have never met anyone quite
			like him.

					PICARD
			I don't suppose you have.

					MRS. TROI
			He's strong. I feel no thoughts
			from him... nothing. I've never
			known a man so able to keep his
			true feelings completely hidden.

					PICARD
			That's because...

					MRS. TROI
			No man has ever been such a
			mystery to me. I usually know
			their thoughts before they do.

					REX
			But not me, huh?

					MRS. TROI
			No. And I never realized how
			erotic that could be. Carry my
			beverage to that table... we have
			some things to talk about.

81   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as they watch Mrs. Troi walk over to the table. Rex
	picks up the glass of wine, gives Riker and Picard a
	little knowing wink, and heads for the table.

82   RIKER AND PICARD

	watch with amusement as Rex joins Mrs. Troi at the
	table and they begin a very intimate conversation.

					RIKER
			Should we tell her?


              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             60.

82   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think it's only fair, but let's
			allow her the moment.

	Riker has to smile. As we GO TO:

83   INT. SICKBAY - PULASKI AND WORF

	react with completely different expressions as

83A  THE ANTEDIANS

	awake, quite agitated, trembling as they squeak with:

					ANTEDIANS
			Food-food-food-food-food--

83B  PULASKI

	quickly realizes what must be done:

					PULASKI
			Worf! The vermicula!

	Worf picks up the scoop net, and digs into the tank,
	coming up with a load of writhing vermicula. The
	Antedians see it, and tremble with joy as Worf holds
	the net out for them and they gobble it up while...

					PULASKI
				(touching communicator)
			Pulaski to Captain Picard.

84   INT. REX'S BAR

	Picard is still with Riker

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Doctor.

					PULASKI COM VOICE
			Our passengers are on their feet.

					PICARD
			Understood.

					RIKER
			I had better get to the bridge.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE            60A.

84   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			What's their condition?

					PULASKI COM VOICE
			Hungry.

	Picard acknowledges with a nod. Riker EXITS.

85   ANOTHER ANGLE BAR

	Picard crosses to the table occupied by Rex and Mrs.
	Troi.

					PICARD
			Coming, Mrs. Troi?

					MRS. TROI
			Not just yet. Tell William I'm
			sorry... but Rex and I are
			getting married.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             61.

85   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Mrs. Troi, your government expects
			us to deliver you to the
			conference and I intend to do
			that!

	Mrs. Troi considers it, nods and rises, patting Rex on
	the cheek.

					MRS. TROI
			Duty calls, darling. I'll be back
			for you later.

86   ANOTHER ANGLE

	As Picard and Mrs. Troi walk toward the exit.

					PICARD
			There is something about Rex I
			think you had better know...

	The rest of the conversation is lost as the doors close
	behind them.

87   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around blue Pacifica.

88   INT. CORRIDOR AT THE TURBOLIFT

	as it opens and Mrs. Troi EXITS, followed closely by
	Deanna and Mister Homn (who is effortlessly carrying her
	suitcase). Mrs. Troi leads the way down the corridor
	at a brisk pace, in a bad mood.

					MRS. TROI
			Imagine -- allowing me to go on
			like that with a simple bartender
			who doesn't even exist!

					TROI
				(amused)
			Mother, you always say you like
			new experiences.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             62.

89   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - THE TROI ENTOURAGE (OPTICAL)

	arrives to find the Antedians on the platform and
	Picard, Riker, Data and Worf there to see them off.
	She indicates the Antedians...

					MRS. TROI
			Why are they still here?

					RIKER
			We thought that since you're going
			to the same conference, you might
			like to beam down with the other
			delegates.

					MRS. TROI
				(casually)
			They're not delegates. Those two
			are assassins.

					ANTEDIAN FEMALE
			That is... an outrage!... Lies!
			We demand you... transport at
			once!

					MRS. TROI
			Oh honey, don't bother to deny
			it. Your minds are so
			unsophisticated -- I can read your
			thoughts in my sleep.
				(to Picard, offhand)
			The inside of their robes are
			lined with ultritium. Highly
			explosive and virtually
			undetectable by your transporter.

	Data is already aiming his tri-corder at their robes...

					DATA
				(surprised)
			She is correct, sir. I am
			detecting large amounts of
			ultritium.

					MRS. TROI
			Of course you are. They planned
			to blow up the entire conference.

	Worf has drawn his phaser.

					PICARD
			Take them to level five. Disarm
			them and hold for questioning.

              STAR TREK: "Manhunt" - 3/29/89 - ACT FIVE             63.

89   CONTINUED:

	Worf leads the angry Antedians away -- they hiss at
	Mrs. Troi as they pass by. Mrs. Troi gives Deanna a
	hug and steps onto the platform, followed of course by
	Homn.

					MRS. TROI
				(sighing)
			Oh well, I didn't find a mate but
			I saved the conference as well
			as your reputations. All in a
			day's work I suppose.

					PICARD
			Good-bye Mrs. Troi... and thank
			you.

	She closes her eyes and nods her head, showing she's
	ready. Picard signals the transporter chief and Homn
	and Mrs. Troi begin to DEMATERIALIZE. Suddenly she
	opens her eyes and looks right at Picard.

					MRS. TROI
				(scolding, excited)
			Jean-Luc! Shame on you for
			thinking such a thing!

	And they're gone. All eyes turn to Picard...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         





