





                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "The Icarus Factor" 
                          #40272-140 
                              
                          Written by 
                         David Assael 
                         Burton Armus 
                     Robert L. McCullough 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Robert Iscove 


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                     2ND REV. FINAL DRAFT

                       FEBRUARY 2, 1989

      STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - REV. 2/8/89 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Icarus Factor" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KYLE RIKER
                PIKER              
                DATA               
                PULASKI            Non-Speaking
                TROI                 STARBASE TECHNICIANS
                GEORDI               EIGHT KLINGON WARRIORS
                WORF               
                WESLEY             
                O'BRIEN            
                ENSIGN HERBERT     

                Non-Speaking       
                  CREWMEMBERS        
                  BOLISKA            
                  GRAHAM             

                Voice-Over         
                  COMPUTER VOICE     

        STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - 2/2/89 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "The Icarus Factor"
                           
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN ENGINEERING
                ENGINE ROOM            STARBASE MONTGOMERY
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDORS
                OUTSIDE RIKER'S QUARTERS
                OUTSIDE HOLODECK
                OUTSIDE GYMNASIUM
              TEN-FORWARD
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              SICKBAY
                PULASKI'S OFFICE
              HOLODECK
                RITE OF ASCENSION CHAMBER
          
              TROI'S OFFICE
              GYMNASIUM
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

  STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - REV. 2/6/89 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE   

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "The Icarus Factor"     
                      
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE                       

   NASRELDINE                    NAZ-rul-deen
   TRYPTOPHAN-LYSINE             TRIP-toe-fane LIE-zeen
   MEGANUNDUN                    MEG-uh-NUN-dun
   DRAD ZINE KRYZUND             DRAD ZINE KER-zund
   BRO TAH MAG PLONDARE SEPLICK  BRO TAH MAG PLAWN-dair SEP-lick
   DAEDALUS                      DAY-duh-lus
   MATTA                         MOT-ta
   HACHIDAN KIRITSU              HAH-chee-dawn Kee-RIT-soo
   ANBO-JYUTSU                   AN-bo JUT-su
   YOROSHIKU-ONEIGAISHIMASU      Yo-ROW-shku O-neh-GOSH-u-mas

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - TEASER     1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "The Icarus Factor"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	cruises at warp speed as we hear:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42686.4.
			We are en route to Starbase
			Montgomery for engineering
			consultations prompted by minor
			readout anomalies...

2    INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - RIKER, DATA, AND GEORDI

	turn from a console station to observe the
	matter/antimatter blender.

					DATA
			I would consider them
			insignificant.

					RIKER
			What if you're wrong?

	Data looks at Riker.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Sorry.
				(then)
			But what if it's more than a mere
			discrepancy?

	PICARD ENTERS.

					GEORDI
			Then I'd say we have a problem.

					PICARD
			Agreed. We'll have Starbase
			Montgomery give us an independent
			reading.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - TEASER     2.

2    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Even if the molecular level
			controls failed, we could
			recrystallize the dilithium
			without outside help.

					GEORDI
			Data, don't worry. My ego isn't
			at stake here.

					DATA
			Perhaps we could reprogram the
			system to correct the readout
			variables --

					PICARD
			That's certainly an option, but
			since we're stopping at Starbase
			Montgomery anyway, we'll let them
			do the analysis.

					RIKER
			Sir? I don't recall Starbase
			Montgomery on our mission
			itinerary --

					PICARD
			I think we could all use a
			twelve-hour layover. Besides,
			I've just received some personnel
			transfer directives. Priority
			matters --

					RIKER
			Boarding or disembarking?

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - TEASER     3.

2    CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY'S COM VOICE
			Captain Picard, we're within
			hailing range of Starbase
			Montgomery --

					PICARD
			Reduce to impulse power --
				(then, to Riker)
			Meet me in the Observation Lounge
			when you're done here.

	With that, Picard EXITS via the turbolift and we:

									GO TO:

2A   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - PICARD

	is gazing out the viewports as Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Number One, I find myself
			recollecting the arrival of a new
			first officer to the Enterprise
			and a manual docking very
			confidently achieved. I suspect
			that I was somewhat miserly in
			offering congratulations then,
			so let me make up for it now.
			Congratulations. The captain of
			the Starship Ares is retiring.
			You've been selected as his
			replacement.

					RIKER
			The Ares... she is in Vega-Omicron
			sector.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - TEASER     4.

2A   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			And she's picked up indications
			of an intelligent life-form...
			but nothing conclusive.

					RIKER
			Starfleet will want to know
			more.

					PICARD
			That's why they're asking you,
			Number One. Not for your military
			proficiency, but for your skill
			as an explorer and diplomat.

					RIKER
			Vega-Omicron. It'll take months
			at high warp just to get there.

					PICARD
			With no guarantee of finding
			anything once you arrive. Well,
			you have twelve hours to think
			it over. And maybe it's premature,
			but congratulations, "Captain."

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT ONE     5.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

3    EXT. STARBASE MONTGOMERY - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	moves into position above a well-established planetary
	outpost while:

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - PICARD

	sits in his Command Chair, Data at Ops, WORF at
	Tactical, WESLEY at Conn, as Riker ENTERS.

					PICARD
			Establish synchronous orbit.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	Picard turns to Riker as he approaches:

					PICARD
			Starbase Montgomery is sending
			a civilian advisor aboard to brief
			you on the Ares's mission.

					RIKER
			A personal briefing?

					PICARD
			Yes. Strategic attache with
			specialized knowledge of the
			frontier regions. I think you'll
			find the briefing... very
			interesting.

					RIKER
			I hope it's complete. Much of
			my decision will be based on it.

					HERBERT'S COM VOICE
			Commander Riker to the Transporter
			Room.

	Riker heads for the turbolift.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE     6.

4    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Enjoy...

	Riker steps into the turbolift and we:

									GO TO:

5    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - RIKER

	ENTERS, steps up to ENSIGN HERBERT, who is monitoring
	his console.

					RIKER
			Ensign --

					HERBERT
			Ah, you're right on time,
			Commander. He's on his way now...

	Herbert works his magic on the console and now he and
	Riker look up at:

6    THE TRANSPORTER PAD (OPTICAL)

	where the FORM OF A MAN MATERIALIZES, and as it starts
	to be more clearly defined:

7    RIKER

	realizes.

					RIKER
			Dad... ?

8    KYLE RIKER

	steps down from the Transporter Pad, walks right up to
	Riker, studies him just as Riker studies his father.
	Kyle's a jut-jawed, extremely fit, silver-haired
	civilian in his fifties. As they eyeball each other:

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE     7.

9    RIKER

	assumes Academy courtesy: Polite, detached,
	unemotional.

					RIKER
			You're the civilian advisor? The
			strategic attache?

					KYLE
			I asked Captain Picard to keep
			it quiet. I didn't want you to
			get nervous... excited.

					RIKER
			It's been fifteen years.
			Excitement is hardly the
			appropriate emotion.

	Kyle purses his lips, considers that, then counters:

					KYLE
			You've done well. First officer
			on the Enterprise is quite a
			feather in your cap.

					RIKER
			I've worked hard.

					KYLE
			Of course. I'm proud of you,
			Will --

					RIKER
			If you'll excuse me, I've got my
			duties to attend to. After you've
			settled in, we'll complete the
			briefing.
				(then, to Herbert)
			Have security send an escort for
			this gentleman.

	With that, Riker about-faces and EXITS, leaving Kyle to
	share an awkward moment with Ensign Herbert as we:

									GO TO:

10   INT. CORRIDOR - WESLEY

	turns a corner, catches up with Worf and walks beside
	him as:

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE     8.

10   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Did you hear about Commander
			Riker's promotion?

	Worf barely acknowledges Wesley, obviously upset by
	something.

					WORF
			Yes.

					WESLEY
			He didn't even know his father
			was coming. It was a complete
			surprise --

	Worf stops in mid-stride, turning toward Wesley grimly.

					WORF
			So?

					WESLEY
			Well, can you imagine if it was
			your father?

					WORF
			I never knew my father.

					WESLEY
			And I didn't have one long
			enough --

					WORF
			It is a waste of time to think
			about such things.

					WESLEY
			I'm not thinking about it, really,
			but everybody needs somebody,
			don't you think -- ?

	Worf glares at Wesley, fairly barking:

					WORF
			Enough!

	Worf drills Wesley with his intensity, then marches
	off, leaving Wesley a bit shaken as we:

									GO TO:

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT ONE     9.

11   INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - GEORDI

	weaves through a TRIO OF STARBASE MONTGOMERY TECHS and
	a TRIO OF ENTERPRISE TECHS as they run their analysis.

					GEORDI
			Starbase Montgomery really didn't
			have to send me all this help,
			because we've already checked the
			entire dilithium spectrum for
			anomalous frequencies, so don't
			waste your time on that --

	Just then, Wesley ENTERS, ashen faced.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			Wes... you okay?

					WESLEY
			I was just talking to Worf.
				(then)
			He's somewhat eccentric at times.

					GEORDI
			That's one word for it.

					WESLEY
			But he was so upset -- I must've
			said something wrong.

					GEORDI
			Maybe Worf's not too thrilled
			with the idea of losing Commander
			Riker to a new assignment. I'm
			sure not --

					WESLEY
			Neither am I... But I think
			it's something else with Worf...
			something's really bothering
			him.

	Geordi considers that, exchanging a look of concern
	with Wesley now as we:

									GO TO:

12   INT. TEN-FORWARD - PULASKI

	sits at the bar with a couple of n.d. MEDICAL CREW
	STAFF, enjoying some down time.

	PULL BACK to reveal:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    10.

13   RIKER

	at a corner table with Chief O'Brien, with a cup of
	steaming tea. He sips the tea.

					O'BRIEN
			Female?

	Riker does not reply.

					O'BRIEN
				(continuing)
			Career?

					RIKER
			Family.

					O'BRIEN
			That is trouble. You choose your
			friends... you choose your
			enemies... But family... that's
			in the stars.

					RIKER
			So I've heard.

	As he sips:

14   KYLE RIKER

	ENTERS and immediately spots some people he knows.

					KYLE
			Boliska! What in the name of
			the Federation are you doing
			here -- ?

	He goes over and shakes hands with BOLISKA who is with
	a couple of other old n.d. friends, then spots:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    11.

15   PULASKI

	who visibly reacts at the sight of Kyle. She slowly
	rises, turning to her tablemates:

					PULASKI
			Excuse me...

	She crosses the room; he does the same, and as they
	come within whispering range:

					PULASKI
				(continuing)
			This is more than a surprise...
			it's total shock.

					KYLE
			You mean you didn't bake me a
			cake?

					PULASKI
			You're actually here.

					KYLE
			That makes two of us.
				(then, re an empty
				 table)
			How about a drink?

					PULASKI
			How about a kiss?

	He smiles at that, kisses her lightly and then they
	exchange a warmly mutual embrace while:

16   RIKER

	turns to O'Brien with:

					RIKER
			They know each other...

					O'BRIEN
			I know her too, but we don't do
			that.

	And as they both react to Kyle's familiarity with
	Pulaski, we:

									GO TO:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT ONE    12.

17   INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - GEORDI, DATA, AND WESLEY

	move around the dilithium chamber, watching the
	starbase crew go about their analysis while:

					DATA
			And it has nothing to do with
			Commander Riker's new assignment?

					WESLEY
			No. His reaction to that was just
			the opposite of mine: Completely
			unaffected.

					GEORDI
			You see? With all that's going
			on, you might be overreacting.

					WESLEY
			Really? You try talking to Worf.
			I'm telling you, he's not...
			normal... for Worf.

					DATA
			There is, of course, a genetic
			predisposition toward hostility
			among all Klingons, although Worf
			does seem unusually out of sorts.

					GEORDI
			He's never been much on charm --

					WESLEY
			Well, whatever troubles him, we
			should try to help. He is our
			friend.

					GEORDI
			And I'd like to keep him
			friendly.
				(then)
			Any suggestions?

					DATA
			Empirical study. Monitor the
			subject.

					WESLEY
			Right. We'll watch for any
			signs of unusual behavior --

					GEORDI
			That shouldn't be difficult --

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    13.

17   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Within the norms of Klingon
			patterns, of course.
				(then)
			Discretion will be required.

					WESLEY
			Fine. Where do we start?

					GEORDI
				(re himself and Data)
			We... will assist you as needed.
				(then)
			You found the problem...

					DATA
			And you must solve it.

	With that, Data and Geordi walk off, leaving Wesley
	wondering what he's gotten himself into now, as we:

									GO TO:

18   INT. TEN-FORWARD - RIKER

	downs the last of his tea, looks across the room at:

19   PULASKI AND KYLE

	who sit together at the bar, obviously enjoying each
	other's company.

					KYLE
			... and after working out the
			Fuurinkazan battle strategies
			at the Tokyo Base, I was asked
			to go to work for Starfleet as
			a tactical advisor.

					PULASKI
			I'm surprised you stayed away from
			the action as long as you did --

	Just then, Riker steps up, having overheard that last
	line.

					PULASKI
			Hi, Will -- join us? Your father
			and I were just catching up --

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT ONE    14.

19   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(ignoring that; to
				 Pulaski)
			You never told me you knew him.

					PULASKI
			Well... it wasn't exactly a
			secret... but it never really came
			up --

	Kyle looks up smiling, offering:

					KYLE
			Pull up a stool, son --

					RIKER
			I'm ready for your briefing
			whenever you are, sir.

	And as he EXITS, Kyle looks after him, his concern
	growing, as we:

20   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT TWO    15.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

A21	INT. CORRIDOR - DATA AND GEORDI

	are approaching the doors to Ten-Forward.

					GEORDI
			You think Worf is going to
			appreciate being observed like
			some laboratory specimen?

					DATA
			You are correct. He is not
			insensitive... particularly at
			this stage of his development.

					GEORDI
			Just remember, this is Wesley's
			operation, okay?

					DATA
			Wesley is quite competent.

	Just as they approach Ten-Forward, Wesley steps up,
	agitated.

					WESLEY
			You guys aren't going to believe
			this...

					GEORDI
			Believe what?

					WESLEY
			Commander Riker just caught me
			coming out of the turbolift.

					GEORDI
			So? This area isn't off limits
			to you.

					WESLEY
			I know, but I've been working on
			Paracelsian computations as part
			of my studies and he wants them
			right away.

					GEORDI
			What about Worf?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/12/89 - ACT TWO   15A.

A21	CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			When Commander Riker says right
			away he means right away.

					DATA
			Indeed.

					WESLEY
				(re Ten-Forward)
			You guys can cover for me, can't
			you?

					GEORDI
			Wait a minute. This whole
			thing --

					WESLEY
			I've got to get my computations
			done.

					GEORDI
			You don't expect us to --

					WESLEY
			Oh, come on. What are friends
			for?
				(to Data)
			Right?

	Data reacts, very much put on the spot; then:

					DATA
			Go ahead. Finish your work and
			We shall study Worf.

					WESLEY
			I knew I could count on you guys!

	With that, Wesley heads off down the corridor, leaving
	Data to face Geordi, as we:

									GO TO:

21   INT. TEN-FORWARD - PULASKI AND KYLE

	are at the bar, Kyle just shaking hands with an old
	acquaintance as Geordi and Data find a table in the
	b.g.

					KYLE
			... good seeing you too, Graham --

	As GRAHAM heads off, Pulaski smiles.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/10/89 - ACT TWO   15B.

21   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			You wouldn't be running for mayor,
			would you?

					KYLE
			Do pick-up work for the Federation
			long enough and it'll happen to
			you, too.
				(then)
			I thought about you a lot.

					PULASKI
			Kyle... I don't need to hear what
			you don't need to say.

					KYLE
			We could've been great together.

					PULASKI
			Possibly.

					KYLE
			Is it true you got married?

					PULASKI
			Again... and again.

					KYLE
			Doesn't that make you three for
			three?

					PULASKI
			I'm not complaining. They were
			each good men... and we're all
			still good friends.

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    16.

21   CONTINUED:

					KYLE
			Like us?

					PULASKI
			Close... but different.
				(then)
			They were all a little more...
			in touch with themselves.

					KYLE
			Ouch.

					PULASKI
			Kyle, face facts. You're
			crusty. A reputation for being
			hard as nails and getting the
			job done. But underneath all
			that, you're not so bad. Some
			of us even love you.
				(then)
			And then there's Will.

					KYLE
			And then there's Will.

	And as he considers his feelings for his son, we:

									FOCUS ON:

22   WORF (OPTICAL)

	standing at the large viewport, staring out at the
	galaxy, very much alone with his thoughts.

23   GEORDI AND DATA

	study Worf from their vantage point in the b.g.

					GEORDI
			Wesley really should be doing this
			on his own --

					DATA
			But he needs his study time --

					GEORDI
			I can't believe you fell for that.
				(then, re Worf)
			I don't know... he looks pretty
			normal to me.

     STAR TREK: "The Icarus Factor" - 2/2/89 - ACT TWO     17.

23   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			In solitude there is nothing to
			trigger unusual behavior.

					GEORDI
				(shrugs)
			Good point. Let's not tamper with
			the status quo...

					DATA
			That would defeat the opportunity
			for our behavioral research.
				(then)
			The probabilities are that he's
			simply lonely. We can relieve
			his anxieties through
			socialization --

					GEORDI
				(re Worf)
			Be my guest.

	Data approaches Worf from the rear.

					DATA
			Excuse me, Lieutenant --

	Worf doesn't turn around or make the slightest reply.
	Data presses on.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You seem to have lost the will
			to communicate with others.

	Still no response from Worf. Data persists.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			You have friends here. We care
			about you. Why, just awhile ago,
			Wesley, Geordi and I were saying
			how --

	Worf suddenly wheels around, glaring down at Data with
	Klingon ferocity as he bellows in his deepest baritone:

					WORF
			Sir... with all due respect...
			BE GONE!

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    18.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

	Data backs away and returns to Geordi's side.

					DATA
			He seems quite sincere in his
			desire for solitude.

					GEORDI
				(smugly, the pun
				 intentional)
			Seeing is believing, huh?

	With that, Geordi and Data beat a hasty retreat, as we:

									GO TO:

24   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - RIKER (OPTICAL)

	stands at a viewing console, tapping the touchpad
	occasionally as he goes through a series of childhood
	"photos." A TONE is heard.

					RIKER
			Come in.

	The door slides open and Worf ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Yes, Worf?

					WORF
			May I have a moment, sir?

					RIKER
			What is it?

					WORF
			It is difficult to say... words
			are not always easy for me...
				(then, distracted by
				 the pictures)
			Is that Earth?

					RIKER
			Yes. Alaska... I was nine
			there...

					WORF
				(intrigued; re the
				 picture)
			That is a big fish you are
			holding.

	Riker considers that, then admits:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    19.

24   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(re the picture)
			I didn't even catch that fish.

					WORF
			You were holding it like --

					RIKER
			I hooked it... but my father took
			the pole... wouldn't even let me
			reel it in... he said I might lose
			it.

					WORF
			You do not have good feelings
			for your father?

					RIKER
			I'm... not sure how I feel right
			now...

					WORF
			You have much on your mind.

					RIKER
			Yes.
				(then)
			What is on yours?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT TWO    20.

24   CONTINUED: (2

					WORF
			The Enterprise has been good to
			me...

					RIKER
			To all of us.

					WORF
			It has been my home... but still,
			I am alone here.

					RIKER
			Not true. You have many friends
			here, just as I have --

					WORF
			Then why do you make ready to
			leave the Enterprise?

					RIKER
			I've been offered my own command,
			something I've trained for...

					WORF
			And what of your friends?

					RIKER
			Friendship is something we carry
			in our hearts... We can feel it
			wherever we are.

					WORF
			Yes. On Kling we say, "Tez mrot
			weilz konpadam": One is always
			of his tribe.
				(then)
			I would like to join you on the
			Ares.

					RIKER
			Thank you, Worf. But I haven't
			accepted the assignment yet --

					WORF
			But sir... it could be a
			dangerous mission. There may
			be the potential for combat.

					RIKER
			That's not the purpose of the
			mission.

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    20A.

24   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
			Still -- to die a true hero --

	Riker raises his hand.

					RIKER
			Worf. Your point is made.

					WORF
			Then I know you will do the right
			thing, sir.

	With that, Worf EXITS, as we:

									GO TO:

25   OMITTED

26   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - LATER - KYLE (OPTICAL)

	turns to face Riker who ENTERS:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    21.

26   CONTINUED:

					KYLE
			Finally. We're alone. Maybe --

					RIKER
			I'm here for the briefing, sir.

	Kyle reacts, sees that Riker is all business. Kyle
	hands him a message disk.

					KYLE
			All you need to know is here.

					RIKER
			The mission details could've been
			transmitted --

					KYLE
			I've been hearing good things
			about you.

					RIKER
			Why didn't I ever hear from you?

	Kyle reacts to that, studies the floor for a beat;
	then:

					KYLE
			I know. Keeping in touch isn't
			my strong suit.
				(then)
			Funny thing about being a parent.
			There aren't any tech manuals,
			no quick readouts to get you to
			the next set of variables. You
			just kind of wing it from day to
			day... Will, when your mother
			died --

					RIKER
			Excuse me, sir, but I need to
			study this briefing material...

					KYLE
			Will. I came to the Enterprise
			because... look, considering
			where you might be going, I wanted
			to...
				(then)
			I'm here with my hand out,
			son --

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT TWO    22.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

	With that, Riker studies his father for a beat, then
	steps around his father and strides away. Kyle watches
	him go with mounting concern, as we:

27   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   23.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

28   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	establishing the great ship maintaining synchronous
	orbit over Starbase Montgomery.

29   INT. SICKBAY - PULASKI

	turns from comforting an isolated patient, and we PULL
	BACK to reveal:

30   KYLE

	watching her. She EXITS into his area.

					PULASKI
				(re the patient)
			Poor guy. Picked up a flu virus
			on our last stop at Nasreldine.

					KYLE
			Sounds nasty. What's the
			therapy?

					PULASKI
			Tryptophan-lysine distillates
			with generous doses of PCS.

					KYLE
			PCS?

					PULASKI
			"Pulaski's Chicken Soup."

	Kyle shares a laugh at her joke, then:

					KYLE
				(re the patient)
			You've still got the touch,
			haven't you?

	Just then, TROI ENTERS in the b.g., overhearing.

					PULASKI
			I like to help. When they hurt,
			I hurt.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   24.

30   CONTINUED:

	Troi steps up to them with:

					TROI
			Commander Pulaski's greatest
			medical skill is her empathy.
				(then, to Kyle)
			You must be Commander Riker's
			father.

	He reacts, smiles, a bit nonplussed.

					KYLE
			Yes, but how --

					TROI
			We've all heard about you.
				(then)
			And I've felt certain things.

	Kyle reacts, glances at Pulaski, who smiles at his
	discomfort, then explains by way of introduction:

					PULASKI
			This is Deanna Troi, ship's
			counselor.

					KYLE
				(nods warily)
			Kyle Riker.

					PULASKI
			I thought you two should meet.
				(then)
			Troi's job is to keep us from
			deluding ourselves.

					KYLE
				(re Troi)
			Let me guess: Betazoid?

					TROI
			At your service.

	Pulaski smiles at that, makes her exit.

					PULASKI
			I've got some lab work to do, so
			if you'll excuse me...

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   25.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

	Pulaski makes her EXIT, leaving Kyle to face Troi now,
	as she begins to "read" him.

					KYLE
			Why do I get the feeling this is
			a set-up?

					TROI
			Because you are intelligent,
			wise... and quite correct.

					KYLE
				(re Troi;
				 appreciatively)
			I've been set up with worse,
			that's for sure --

					TROI
			You're also anxious about
			something. It's your son, isn't
			it? You're not as close to him
			as you'd like to be...

					KYLE
				(wryly)
			Oh, I don't know. Wouldn't you
			say we both have pretty good taste
			in women?

					TROI
			I'd like to help if I can. If
			you allow me.

					KYLE
			Fine. What do you want from me?
			I came here to bury the hatchet
			with Will and I find out the
			ground is frozen solid.

					TROI
			You're not the kind of man who
			gives up so easily.

					KYLE
			I didn't say I was giving up.
			It would just be nice to get a
			little something from him.

					TROI
			What is it you want from him?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   25A.

30   CONTINUED: (3)

					KYLE
			I don't know. Acknowledgement,
			maybe... or --

					TROI
			Respect is earned, not bestowed.

					KYLE
			Respect? I don't need that from
			him.

					TROI
			Perhaps you want him to be proud
			of you, for you carry great pride
			in his accomplishments --

					KYLE
			Absolutely! Look at him! First
			officer on the Enterprise, just
			offered his first command --

					TROI
			Yet... You covet his success --

					KYLE
			Please. He'd be lucky to have
			the career I've had!

					TROI
			True. You are well respected in
			your field.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   26.

30   CONTINUED: (4)

					KYLE
			I may have something of a
			reputation for excellence --

					TROI
			And false humility.

	Kyle reacts to that with a smile. Then:

					KYLE
			My guess is that Will finds you
			pretty fascinating. Candor seems
			to be a trait he admires.

					TROI
			Honesty is the trait he admires.
				(then)
			You're very competitive with him,
			aren't you?

	He reacts to that, considers it, then dismisses it.

					KYLE
			Maybe... in the past. But I'm
			here to help Will prepare for his
			first mission as captain.

					TROI
			Are you sure he'll accept such
			a dangerous assignment?

					KYLE
				(concerned)
			He'll take it just because it is
			so dangerous.

					TROI
			How can you be so sure?

					KYLE
			Because I would. And we aren't
			so different, Will and I...

									GO TO:

31   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - PICARD

	stands to one side, watching Riker.

					PICARD
			I've seen your mission briefing.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   26A.

31   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Any questions?

					RIKER
			No sir.
				(then)
			Other than a mention of the Ares's
			first officer.

					PICARD
			His name is Flaherty, as I recall.

					RIKER
			That's right. The briefing said
			something about uncanny linguistic
			skills.

					PICARD
			Correct. The last time I saw him,
			Commander Flaherty spoke over
			forty languages. Klingon,
			Romulan, Giamon, and Stroyerian
			were among the more colorful, as
			I recall...

					RIKER
			He speaks alien dialects?

					PICARD
			He has the unique ability of
			instantaneously interpreting,
			collating, and extrapolating any
			verbal communication he hears.
				(then)
			You should find him helpful in
			Sector Vega-Omicron.

					RIKER
			I'm sure I will.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT THREE   27.

31   CONTINUED: (2)

	Suddenly, they're both distracted by the DOOR CHIME.

					RIKER
			Enter.

	Kyle ENTERS, all smiles as he greets Picard.

					KYLE
			Captain Picard. At last.
				(re Riker)
			I'd like to thank you for all the
			help you've been to my son --

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE   28.

31   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			My only regret is that your
			reunion will mark Will's farewell.

					KYLE
				(re Riker)
			He's ready for this command.

					PICARD
			I have no doubt --

					KYLE
			Captain? May I have a word with
			my son?

					PICARD
			Of course... excuse me,
			gentlemen...

	Picard EXITS; Riker turns to face his father.

					RIKER
			I won't be pushed into this.

					KYLE
				(smiling)
			Oh, come on, Willy. Don't you
			think you're ready for the
			Ares -- ?

					RIKER
			Starfleet does.

					KYLE
			Of course. You're the best
			candidate for this job. But I
			want you to know I'm here if you
			need me...

					RIKER
			I've been on my own since I was
			fifteen. I can take care of
			myself.

	Kyle reacts, begins to bristle.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE   29.

31   CONTINUED: (4)

					KYLE
			Please! Spare me the "pain" of
			your childhood. I hung in there
			for thirteen years. If that
			wasn't enough, then that's just
			too bad.

	With that, Kyle turns to the door. It opens. He
	EXITS. The door closes, as we:

									GO TO:

32   INT. MAIN ENGINE ROOM - GEORDI AND DATA

	are observing the Starbase Montgomery crew as they
	continue their analysis of the situation. Geordi is
	beginning to feel the pressure.

					GEORDI
			Maybe I missed something --

					DATA
			The ship's computer would have
			corrected immediately --

					GEORDI
			My inputs could have been in
			error --

	Just then, Wesley ENTERS with a sense of urgency.

					WESLEY
			Geordi! Data! I figured out
			Worf's problem --

					GEORDI
			You spoke to him?

					WESLEY
			No, no. I accessed the complete
			Klingon cultural database. It
			took some time, but --

					GEORDI
			Okay, Wesley. What is the
			problem?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT THREE   30.

32   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			It's the tenth anniversary of
			Worf's Age of Ascension.

					GEORDI
			His what?

					WESLEY
			The Age of Ascension is a
			Klingon ritual of great
			significance. A rite of
			initiation, marking a new level
			of Klingon spiritual attainment.

					DATA
			Of what significance is the
			anniversary of this event?

					WESLEY
			It's a day of ritual and
			celebration with one's fellow
			Klingons... and he doesn't have
			any Klingon friends.

					GEORDI
			But we're his friends --

					WESLEY
			But we don't practice Klingon
			tradition. And we're not
			Klingons.
				(then)
			Worf's feeling socially...
			culturally isolated.

					GEORDI
			Well, what do you suggest? I'm
			not sure I'd like to invite a
			bunch of Klingons on board --

					DATA
			We can program the ship's computer
			to provide us with simulations
			on the Holodeck --

					GEORDI
			Holographic Klingons? Sure. Why
			not?

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT THREE   30A.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			We need only to program the
			computer with details of the
			specific ceremony...

					WESLEY
			The cultural database said the
			initiate's family must be
			present --

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/9/89 - ACT THREE   31.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			So? We're his family. We'll go.
				(then)
			I just wonder what kind of party
			the Klingons had in mind...

	And as they all react to that consideration, we:

									GO TO:

33   INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE - PULASKI

	is working as Riker ENTERS.

					RIKER
			Do you have a minute?

					PULASKI
			Sure...

					RIKER
			I wanted to apologize for my
			remarks in Ten-Forward. Your past
			is none of my business.

					PULASKI
			Even if it involves your father?

					RIKER
			Yes. Even if it involves my
			father.

	Pulaski sits quietly for a moment, then asks:

					PULASKI
			Did he ever tell you why he never
			remarried?

					RIKER
			What woman would have him? With
			an ego like his --

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT THREE   32.

33   CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I would have. In a cold minute.
				(then)
			Twelve years ago, Kyle Riker was
			a civilian strategist advising
			Starfleet in its conflict with
			the Tholians. The starbase he
			was working from was attacked.
			None of the base crew was expected
			to live. And they all died...
			All except your father.
				(then, quietly)
			Your father alone had the will
			to endure, to face the pain, to
			live.

					RIKER
			I never knew that about him.

					PULASKI
			I never saw a man fight so hard
			in my life.

					RIKER
			And you fell in love?

					PULASKI
			Yes. And so did he.
				(then)
			But marriage was out of the
			question. He had other
			priorities...

					RIKER
			His career.

	She considers that, then offers:

					PULASKI
			You know, if I were you... going
			out on the Ares, I'd jettison
			the emotional baggage you're
			still carrying around.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT THREE   33.

33   CONTINUED: (2)

	Pulaski EXITS and we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FOUR    34.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

34   INT. ENGINEERING - DATA, WESLEY, AND GEORDI

	stand near Geordi's engineering station, the Starbase
	Montgomery techs working in the b.g.

					WESLEY
			Now the Klingon cultural database
			was very specific on the setting.

					GEORDI
			Let me guess: A twenty-piece
			orchestra in a magnificent
			ballroom. Everybody in formal
			wear --

					WESLEY
			There's an unusual test of
			inner strength involved --

					DATA
			I believe that will entail the
			use of Klingon "painstiks."

					GEORDI
			"Painstiks"? Sounds lovely --

					DATA
			Enduring physical suffering is
			considered a Klingon spiritual
			test.

					GEORDI
			You mean... for Worf to celebrate
			the anniversary of his
			Ascension... he has to be hurt?
			And we have to witness this?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FOUR    35.

34   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			We are his family.

	And as Geordi reacts to that, we:

									GO TO:

35   INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD

	is at his desk console. The CHIME SOUNDS.

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door slides open. Riker ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Everything in order, Number One?

					RIKER
			I'd be a fool to turn this
			promotion down, wouldn't I?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    36.

35   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I don't know, and if you're
			asking me what I think you should
			do, I don't know that either.
			But I can spell out, albeit
			crudely, what you are choosing
			between.
				(a beat)
			Your present position as first
			officer of the Enterprise brings
			you prestige, distinction, even
			glamour of a kind. You are the
			second in command of Starfleet's
			flagship -- but still, second in
			command. Your promotion will
			transfer you to a relatively
			insignificant ship in an obscure
			corner of the galaxy, but it will
			be your ship. Being who you are,
			that ship will vibrate with your
			authority, your style, your
			vision. There is no substitute
			for being in the center of the
			stage -- any stage.

					RIKER
			I'll need a little more time
			before I'll have a decision.

					PICARD
			Granted.

	Riker reacts to that, as we:

									GO TO:

36   INT. ENGINEERING - DATA AND GEORDI

	stand on the platform above the Starbase Montgomery
	team, watching them go through their painstaking
	analysis as O'Brien steps up.

					O'BRIEN
			They find anything yet?

					GEORDI
			Not yet...

					DATA
			There is nothing to find.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FOUR   36A.

36   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			No harm in checking, I guess.

					GEORDI
			Really? How would you like
			them giving your transporter
			operation a little once-over?

					O'BRIEN
			No problem. We're totally
			ship-shape.

					GEORDI
			You miss the point. It's just
			the idea that they even suspect
			a malfunction.

					DATA
			Geordi, let them look.

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    37.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

	Wesley approaches, stepping up to O'Brien with:

					WESLEY
			Chief, will you be able to attend
			a little party for Worf at
			seventeen hundred hours?

					O'BRIEN
			A party for Worf? That sounds
			intriguing. I'd be delighted --

					GEORDI
			It's a surprise, okay?

					O'BRIEN
			My lips are sealed.

	Data, Geordi, and Wesley respond enthusiastically to
	that, as we:

									GO TO:

37   OMITTED

38   INT. TROI'S OFFICE - RIKER

	has just entered.

					RIKER
			I didn't want to leave without
			saying good-bye.

					TROI
			I don't like good-byes. How about
			"until next time"?

					RIKER
			Until next time.

	She rises, trying to be tough, to keep this
	professional.

					TROI
			It's been a pleasure serving with
			you, Commander.

					RIKER
			That's mutual, Counselor.

   STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR   37A.

38   CONTINUED:

	She stands there, biting her lip for a beat, then
	admits, almost embarrassed:

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    38.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			I'm supposed to know how everyone
			feels... but I... I can't read
			you right now.

	He takes a tentative step toward her, suggesting:

					RIKER
			Maybe your own feelings are
			getting in the way --

					TROI
			My job is to help others sort
			out their emotions. My own
			feelings are beside the point --

					RIKER
			Not to me. Feelings are what
			make us human --

					TROI
				(then, hopefully)
			Are you feeling sadness?

					RIKER
			Yes.

	She looks at him, a tear slipping down her cheek now.

					TROI
			So am I.

	He takes the final step toward her, pulling her into a
	firm, caring embrace, as we:

									GO TO:

39   OMITTED

40   KYLE

	waiting outside Riker's doorway. Riker approaches.
	Their eyes meet.

					KYLE
			I'll be leaving at twenty-one
			hundred hours. May I have a
			minute?

    STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FOUR    39.

40   CONTINUED:

	Riker considers that, then steps into his quarters.
	Kyle follows, as we:

									GO TO:

41   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - RIKER

	turns to face his father.

					RIKER
			Look, I've been giving you my best
			Academy courtesy -- but it's
			really time for you to go.

					KYLE
			It's time for us to talk, so lower
			your shields and --

					RIKER
			I'm asking you to leave, or I'll --

					KYLE
			You'll what?
				(then, cocky)
			Y'know, it's really a shame
			there's no anbo-jyutsu ring nearby,
			because you need to be put in your
			place.

					RIKER
			Really? There is. Deck Twelve.
			The gymnasium.

					KYLE
			Why don't we clear the air once
			and for all -- ?

					RIKER
			You're on.

	Kyle and Riker eyeball each other, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE 40-40A.       

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

42   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	establishing the great starship in its synchronous
	orbit.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 42686.9.
			(TO BE DETERMINED)

43   OMITTED

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE        41.

43A  INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE (OR SICKBAY)

	looks up from her work as Kyle ENTERS.

					KYLE
			Ship's scuttlebutt has it that
			you wanted to see me.

					PULASKI
			That's right...
				(then)
			I thought I knew you, Kyle.

					KYLE
			You do. About as well as
			anyone --

					PULASKI
			Then what's this about an
			anbo-jyutsu match with Will?

					KYLE
				(suppressing a smile)
			You heard.

					PULASKI
			Haven't we grown beyond the point
			where we resolve our problems
			through physical conflict?

					KYLE
			I think you're overreacting --

					PULASKI
			I'm overreacting. You're the one
			who's going to fight his own son!

					KYLE
			It's not a fight, Kate. Think
			of it as more of a... "contest."

					PULASKI
			And suppose one of you is injured?

	He smiles, reaches out and tweaks her cheek playfully.

					KYLE
			I know where to find a good
			doctor.

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE       41A.

43A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			Don't patronize me, Kyle.

					KYLE
			Look. Will and I started playing
			anbo-jyutsu when he was eight.
			He knows how to handle himself...
			and so do I.

					PULASKI
				(considers that; then)
			Well, don't take this the wrong
			way, but Will's in his prime,
			and --

					KYLE
			-- And I'm no spring chicken, I
			know.
				(then, with a wink)
			Don't worry. He's never been able
			to beat me.

	With that, Kyle EXITS, as we:

									GO TO:

44   INT. HOLODECK - DATA, GEORDI, AND WESLEY (OPTICAL)

	stand before O'Brien and Pulaski, all of them reacting
	to the frightening sight in front of them: A true
	Klingon Rite of Ascension Chamber. It's a large,
	eerily-lighted room. The walls and floors are surfaced
	in polished stainless steel.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        42.

44   CONTINUED:

	In the middle of the room is a wide stainless-steel
	trough that runs into a drain, on either side of which
	are long raised platforms. Data steps forward, filled
	with trepidation, while the others all study the room
	with silent awe.

					DATA
			Computer... Is this it?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Correct. Klingon Rite of
			Ascension Chamber.

	Data looks to Geordi, who wonders:

					GEORDI
			Is this really necessary?

					WESLEY
			If we're going to get Worf through
			his problem, it is.

	Data steps back. Then:

					DATA
			Computer... may we please have
			Klingon personnel appropriate for
			this event?

	Suddenly, EIGHT FORMIDABLE KLINGONS appear along the
	sides of the trough. They each hold an exotic,
	cattle-prod-like "painstik." Everyone reacts to the
	sudden appearance of the Klingons.

					DATA
			These images are specifically
			programmed for Ascension rites.

					GEORDI
			Cute bunch.

	Wesley takes a step forward, studying them and the
	painstiks.

					WESLEY
			And they use those?

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE       42A.

44   CONTINUED: (2)

	O'Brien reacts with caution.

					O'BRIEN
			Those are Klingon painstiks. I
			once saw one of them used against
			a two-ton Rectyne Monopod. Poor
			creature jumped five meters at
			the slightest touch. Finally died
			from excessive cephalic pressures --

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        43.

44   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
				(wincing at that)
			You don't mean... ?

					O'BRIEN
				(nodding affirmatively)
			That's right. The animal's head
			exploded just like --

					PULASKI
			I think that's enough, Chief
			O'Brien.

					DATA
			Are we ready?

	And as they all react, we:

									GO TO:

45   INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE HOLODECK - WORF

	approaches impatiently, Troi at his side, reassuring
	him.

					WORF
			I do not enjoy riddles,
			Counselor.

					TROI
			You will enjoy this one.

					WORF
			I am in no mood for trifling or
			games! Not today!

					TROI
			I know what an important day this
			is for you: The anniversary of
			your Rite of Ascension.

					WORF
			You know about that?

					TROI
			Yes. All your friends on board
			do.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE       43A.

45   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			That is impossible. The Rite of
			Ascension is a secret known only
			to Klingons --

					TROI
			-- And certain resourceful young
			Ensigns...

					WORF
			Wesley? What does he know about
			it -- ?

					TROI
			Enough. Now just bear with me.

					WORF
			Where are we going?

					TROI
			The Holodeck.

					WORF
			This truly tries my patience,
			Counselor.

	As they approach the entrance to the Holodeck, Worf
	stops, reacts.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        44.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			I think you will approve.

					WORF
			You are not going in?

					TROI
			No.

	She heads off. He turns to the door, suddenly curious.

					WORF
			Open.

	The Holodeck doors open. Worf reacts, sucking his
	breath in with great glee as he sees:

46   INT. HOLODECK - THE RITE OF ASCENSION CHAMBER

	populated now by his Enterprise comrades who all stand
	off to one side, the eight Klingon holographs standing
	along the trough, forming a rather forbidding gauntlet
	as they hold their painstiks at the ready. Worf
	ENTERS, almost teary-eyed as he regards Data, Wesley,
	Pulaski, Geordi, and O'Brien.

					WORF
			An Ascension ceremony? For me?

					GEORDI
			Happy anniversary, Worf.

					WORF
			Thank you... oh, thank you!

					DATA
			Shall we begin?

					WORF
			Oh, yes. Please!

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE       44A.

47   WORF

	moves to the head of the trough, looks at his audience,
	then intones:

					WORF
			DaHjaj SuvwI''e' jIH. tIgwIj
			Sa'angNIS. 'Iw bIQtIqDaq jIjaH.
			Today I am a Warrior. I must
			show you my heart. I travel the
			river of blood.

	Data leans over to Wesley and Geordi.

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        45.

47   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			The true test of Klingon strength
			is to admit one's most profound
			feelings... while under extreme
			duress.

	Geordi and Wesley nod, impressed as they turn now to
	see Worf step down into the trough. At a processional
	pace, he begins the walk down the channel, coming
	between two of the Klingons. He looks at them with
	great sincerity.

					WORF
			jIbechrup may' vIlos.

	Whereupon the first two Klingons jab painstiks at Worf,
	sparks flying off the end as Worf writhes in absolute,
	breathtaking agony. After a moment, they pull the
	painstiks from Worf. Worf's voice is weak as he
	growls:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			The battle is mine. I crave only
			the blood of the enemy.

	Worf staggers down the trough, stopping in front of the
	next pair of Klingons.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			HIHIvqa'.

	The Klingons strike out with the painstiks; and, as
	contact is made, sparks fly and Worf's body contorts
	in wretched agony. They break contact with the
	painstiks now and Worf fights for equilibrium,
	shuddering with the pain of this as he utters hoarsely:

        STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/13/89 - ACT FIVE        46.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
				(continuing)
			The bile of the vanquished flows
			over my hands.

	Then he steps down to the next pair of Klingons with:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			may'pequ' moH.

	Pulaski looks over to Data, who finds this difficult,
	reacting with a start as the Klingons nail Worf with
	their painstiks; he falls to his knees, twitching
	violently, and, as Worf fights for control, they remove
	the painstiks. Worf collapses at the end of the
	trough, rolls over, and... smiles at them all,
	whispering:

					WORF
				(continuing)
			Thank you, my friends. Thank
			you... You have my respect. My
			admiration. My eternal gratitude --

	There is applause from them all now, as we:

									GO TO:

47A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - TROI

	Pulaski ENTERS.

					TROI
			Is Worf all right?

					PULASKI
			He's never been happier.

					TROI
			Then it was a good ceremony?

					PULASKI
			Let's just say I wasn't about to
			stay for the refreshments.

					TROI
			Klingon culture is not to your
			taste?

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE       46A.

47A  CONTINUED:

					PULASKI
			I'm just glad humans have
			progressed beyond the need for
			such barbaric displays.

					TROI
			Have they? Commander Riker and
			his father are up on the Holodeck
			about to engage in barbarism of
			their own.

					PULASKI
			Don't remind me. It's not
			something of which I approve --

					TROI
			In spite of human evolution, there
			seem to be certain traits endemic
			to gender.

					PULASKI
			You think they're going to knock
			each other's brains out just
			because... they're men?

					TROI
			Males are certainly unique. In
			adulthood, fathers continue to
			regard their sons as children...
			and sons continue to chafe against
			what they perceive as their
			fathers' expectations of them.

	Pulaski considers that for a beat; then:

					PULASKI
			It's almost as if they never
			really grow up at all, isn't it?

					TROI
			Perhaps that's why men remain so
			attractive.

					PULASKI
			Particularly men like Commander
			Riker?

	Troi reacts with a blush, but responds in kind.

					TROI
				(touche)
			As well as his father, I'm sure...

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE 46B-47.       

47A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Pulaski smiles, acknowledging that; then, concerned:

					PULASKI
				(re the Holodeck)
			I just hope they don't hurt each
			other up there...

	They each consider that grave possibility, as we:

									GO TO:

48   OMITTED

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE        48.

49   INT. GYMNASIUM - RIKER AND KYLE (OPTICAL)

	approach an exotic combat arena, wearing anbo-jyutsu
	gear which consists of snug face shield and helmet,
	abdomen shield, and slender pads on all other vital
	areas. They carry anbo-jyutsu staffs, tapered on one
	end, padded on the other, with a reostat twist-shaft
	in the center grip. The arena itself is a ring
	fourteen feet in diameter.

					KYLE
			Anbo-jyutsu. The ultimate
			evolution of the martial arts.

					RIKER
			I remember my early lessons.

					KYLE
			You could never get used to the
			sightless factor... or to losing.

					RIKER
			True. But I've had fifteen years
			of practice.

					KYLE
			Then let's see if you've learned
			anything...

	Riker considers that, accepts the challenge formally
	as he stiffens, then bows quickly and flips the
	blind-shield down in front of his face. Kyle does the
	same, as they shout in unison:

			RIKER					KYLE
		Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu!	Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu!

	And the battle begins as each man stalks the other with
	the tapered end of his staff. The closer the staff's
	tip comes to the opponent, the louder a series of BEEPS
	which are emitted. Kyle finds Riker's leg, swiftly
	swings his staff at Riker, but as he does, of course,
	the BEEPS cease as the tapered end moves away from the
	target, allowing Riker to dodge the blow.

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        49.

49   CONTINUED:

	(Silence from the opponent's staff means that he's
	taking a swing and cues a defensive move.) As Kyle
	recovers from the missed blow, Riker suddenly reverses
	direction, swings, and knocks Kyle's feet out from
	under him and, as he tumbles to the mat outside the
	ring, the POINT BUZZER SOUNDS.

	Both men flip up their blind-shields as Kyle regains
	his feet and re-enters the ring.

					KYLE
			You have been practicing.

					RIKER
			And remembering.
				(then)
			You never should've let her die.

	Riker flips his blind-shield down, quickly bowing,
	shouting:

					RIKER
			Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu.

	Kyle reacts, pleased; then:

					KYLE
			Good. Get it all out!

	Now Kyle flips his blind-shield down again, quickly
	bowing, shouting:

					KYLE
			Yoroshiku-onegaishimasu.

	They stalk one another again. Riker makes a brilliant
	move, but somehow Kyle artfully avoids his son's blow.
	Riker reacts, frustrated and amazed as he shouts:

					RIKER
			Matta!

	The action stops. They each flip up their
	blind-shields, Riker furrowing his brow curiously.

					RIKER
			I had you.

					KYLE
			Will, listen. You were too young
			to understand -- and I was too hurt
			to explain.

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        50.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			You've never been hurt by
			anything.

					KYLE
			She was your mother, but she was
			my wife -- and when she died...
			all that kept me going was you.

					RIKER
			You had a strange way of showing
			it.

					KYLE
			Damnit, Will -- you were barely
			out of diapers. You hardly knew
			her. I loved her. Of course
			you've had the pain... and so have
			I. I should have tried to
			explain all of this long ago,
			but it hurt too much. Then a
			wall went up between us... and
			living there, just you and me...
			the wall got bigger.

					RIKER
			Why didn't we move away? Start
			over?

					KYLE
			I promised her. It was the life
			she wanted for you... so...
				(shrugs it off)
			I came here thinking we could
			talk this out. But maybe you're
			right. Maybe I'm no father at
			all... and you're no son. Maybe
			this... this fight is all we have
			left.

	Kyle flips his blind-shield down again; Riker
	hesitates, studying his father for a long beat. Then
	they bow and face off once again, as Riker calls upon
	all his stamina to avoid his father's clever blows,
	summoning an inner reserve of will and determination as
	he deftly parries Kyle's offensive move, suddenly
	freezing in his tracks with:

					RIKER
			Matta!

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        51.

49   CONTINUED: (3)

	They both flip up their blind-shields, Kyle looking
	confident, Riker appearing frustrated.

					KYLE
			What is it now?

					RIKER
			You can't do that!

					KYLE
				(feigning innocence)
			What?

					RIKER
			Hachidan kiritsu! That's
			illegal --

					KYLE
			You're kidding.

	Riker studies his father for a long beat, his eyes
	suddenly twinkling with the realization.

					RIKER
			All those years... That's why I
			could never win... you were
			cheating!

	Kyle smiles guiltily, a bit embarrassed, as he removes
	his helmet and shrugs.

					KYLE
			Hey, it worked. Kept you coming
			back for more.

	Riker can't help himself as an incredible wave of
	relief washes over him and removes his helmet as he
	starts laughing with:

					RIKER
			I always hated that... and you
			were just cheating! Incredible!
			How'd you get away with it?

					KYLE
			You were just a kid.
				(then, admitting)
			Once you were twelve, I knew I
			couldn't take you... but I had
			to keep you interested...
			challenged... didn't I?
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/6/89 - ACT FIVE        52.

49   CONTINUED: (4)

					KYLE (Cont'd)
				(a pause, then)
			Y'know, I can talk to a roomful
			of admirals about anything in
			the galaxy... but why can't I talk
			to you about how I feel?

					RIKER
			How do you feel?

					KYLE
			How do you think, Will?
				(then)
			I love you, son.

	Riker is rocked by Kyle's candor, his facade crumbling.

					RIKER
			Really?

					KYLE
			Really.

	Now Riker and Kyle embrace in a gripping, passionately
	courageous and manful hug. There may or may not be
	tears; there is certainly mutual love, as Kyle looks
	his son squarely in the eye.

					KYLE
				(continuing)
			I've got to get back to Starbase
			Montgomery...

					RIKER
			I know.
				(then)
			I'm glad you came.

					KYLE
			You be careful, okay?

	With that, Kyle EXITS the gym, Riker watching his
	father go, as we:

									GO TO:

50
thru	OMITTED
54

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE       52A.

55   OMITTED

56   OMMITTED

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - THE BRIDGE CREW

	is in place with the exception of Riker, who is absent.
	Troi is at Picard's left, Wesley at Conn, Data at Ops,
	Worf at Tactical, Geordi at Engineering as Worf turns
	to Picard with:

					WORF
			Starbase Montgomery briefing
			specialist and analytical team
			have beamed down, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Geordi)
			What were the analytical team's
			findings?

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/8/89 - ACT FIVE 53-53A.       

57   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			They suggested we reprogram the
			system to correct the readout
			variables.

					PICARD
			Precisely what Data recommended,
			as I recall. But it did give
			Commander Riker the time he
			needed to consider his promotion.
			Now that he's accepted it, we can
			leave him at Starbase Montgomery.

     STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE 54-54A.       

57   CONTINUED: (2)

	He's distracted as:

58   THE TURBOLIFT DOORS

	open and Riker steps out onto the bridge.

					PICARD
			Number One?

					RIKER
			Captain... with your permission,
			I've decided to remain on the
			Enterprise.

					PICARD
			... granted.

					RIKER
			Thank you, sir.

	As Riker crosses and takes his seat:

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Take us out of orbit,
			Mister Crusher.

					WESLEY
			Terminating synchronous orbit.

	Riker takes his position next to Picard.

					RIKER
			Set course for Beta Kupsic...
			That is still our next
			destination?

	Picard responds with an affirmative nod.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			... Velocity - warp factor five.

					WESLEY
			Course and speed set.

					PICARD
				(there is a pause)
			Any particular reason for this
			change of heart?

         STAR TREK: "... Icarus... " - REV. 2/7/89 - ACT FIVE        55.

58   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Motivated self-interest. Right
			now the best place for me to be
			is right here.

	Off Picard's reaction:

					PICARD
				(then to Conn)
			Engage.

59   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	achieves warp speed and flashes past us into the galaxy
	and we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             


