










                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                            "Sarek" 
                          #40273-171 
                              
                 From an unpublished story by 
                  Marc Cushman & Jake Jacobs 
                              
                Television Story & Teleplay by 
                        Peter S. Beagle 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                       MARCH 5, 1990

              STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Sarek" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             SAREK
                RIKER              PERRIN
                DATA               SAKKATH
                BEVERLY            KI MENDROSSEN
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                O'BRIEN            
                SCIENCE CREWMEMBER 

                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  SEVERAL CREWMEMBERS
                  MUSICIANS          
                  MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 
                  INJURED CREWPERSON 
                  HONOR GUARD (4)    

               STAR TREK: "Sarek" 3/5/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Sarek" 
                               
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              CONFERENCE ROOM
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              CORRIDOR
              TURBOLIFT
              TEN-FORWARD
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE
              PICARD'S QUARTERS
              SAREK'S GUEST QUARTERS
              SHIP'S THEATRE

       STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                            "Sarek" 
                        
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              BENDII                 BEN-die
              CORIDAN                CORE-ah-don
              KI MENDROSSEN          KEY men-DROH-zhen
              LEGARANS               leh-GAIR-uns
              PERRIN                 PER-in
              SAKKATH                SAK-uth
              SAREK                  SAR (rhymes with FAR)-eck

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                            "Sarek"                                 
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is in orbit around a red/brown planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43917.4
			The Enterprise has been given the
			singular honor of hosting the
			first face to face meeting between
			the Federation and the mysterious
			race of beings known as the
			Legarans. We are in orbit around
			Vulcan preparing to welcome aboard
			the Federation ambassador that
			has made this historic event
			possible.

2    INT. CORRIDOR

	PICARD and RIKER are walking to the Transporter Room.
	They are in dress uniforms.

					RIKER
				(slightly awed)
			I can remember studying his career
			in school... the treaty of Alpha
			Cygnus Nine, the Coridan admission
			to the Federation, the Klingon
			Alliance...

					PICARD
			I met him once... Many years ago,
			just briefly at his son's wedding.
				(smiles at memory)
			But I'll tell you it was quite
			a moment for a young lieutenant.
			Standing in the presence of such
			history... I was a little
			tongue-tied to be quite frank...

					RIKER
			You... tongue-tied?

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - TEASER         2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Indeed. After all, how does one
			make small talk with a man who
			has virtually shaped the
			Federation...

					RIKER
			Is it true that he'll be
			retiring after this mission?

					PICARD
			Unofficially, that's what I hear.
			And what a crowning achievement
			this will be to his career. The
			benefits of relations with the
			Legarans are incalculable.

	They have arrived at the Transporter Room.

3    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	There are FOUR CREWMEMBERS forming an honor guard on
	either side of the transporter stage. They stand at
	attention. O'BRIEN is at the console, as KI MENDROSSEN
	(a human -- fifty-five, stocky, comp), and SAKKATH (A
	Vulcan, early twenties) MATERIALIZE on the pads. They
	step off.

					MENDROSSEN
			Ah... Captain Picard. I am Ki
			Mendrossen, the ambassador's chief
			of staff. This is Sakkath, his
			personal assistant.

					PICARD
			Has the ambassador been delayed?

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - TEASER            3.

3    CONTINUED:

					MENDROSSEN
			He will be joining us momentarily.
			But first we must discuss some
			matters of the utmost delicacy.

	Picard and Riker exchange a quick look. What's going
	on?

					PICARD
			By all means.

					MENDROSSEN
			To be frank Captain, the
			ambassador is not a young man.
			He tires easily.

					SAKKATH
			He is going to need a great deal
			of rest to prepare himself for
			the difficult job that awaits him.

					MENDROSSEN
			Which is why it's imperative that
			he be allowed to conserve his
			strength. I must request that
			you dispense with any official
			ceremonies you would normally
			accord a visitor of his rank.

					RIKER
			We had planned for a ship's
			concert this evening.

					PICARD
			Yes, I believe that the ambassador
			is extremely fond of Mozart.

	Mendrossen reluctantly shakes his head.

					MENDROSSEN
			I'm afraid it would be impossible
			for him to attend. Upon his
			arrival he will be taken directly
			to his quarters where he will
			remain in seclusion until we reach
			Legara Four.

					PICARD
			You have my assurance that the
			ambassador will not be disturbed
			during our voyage.

          STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - TEASER          4.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

	Mendrossen relaxes, an ingratiating smile.

					MENDROSSEN
			That's all we ask. Well, now...
			that's settled. The ambassador
			is waiting.

	Picard nods to O'Brien who works his controls.

4    TRANSPORTER (OPTICAL)

	SAREK and his wife, PERRIN (a human) MATERIALIZE.
	Sarek is indeed old, but immensely commanding. A
	genuinely regal figure. Perrin is much younger -- about
	Picard's age -- poised and charming, with an immediate
	warmth about her.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise
			Ambassador Sarek.

					SAREK
			We come to serve.

					PICARD
			Your service honors us.

					SAREK
			Allow me to present she who is
			my wife.

					PICARD
			Mrs. Sarek.

					PERRIN
			Please call me Perrin, Captain.

					PICARD
			This is my first officer,
			Commander Riker.

	Riker and Sarek exchange nods.

					PERRIN
			Captain, if you'd be so kind as
			to show us to our quarters.

					SAREK
			I prefer to view the conference
			room first.

          STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - TEASER          5.

4    CONTINUED:

	Mendrossen moves closer to Sarek.

					MENDROSSEN
			Ambassador, I'm sure Sakkath and
			I can handle all the necessary
			details...

					SAREK
			I will examine it for myself.

	An awkward moment as Mendrossen and Perrin exchange
	a brief glance.

					PERRIN
			Dear, perhaps it would be best
			if we settled in first.

	Sarek silences her with a look.

					SAREK
			They worry about my health,
			Captain. Too much.
				(a beat)
			You will take me to the conference
			room, please.

	And there's no doubt that he means it.

					RIKER
			If you'll follow me, sir.

	Mendrossen and Sakkath close in behind Sarek as Riker
	leads them out of the Transporter Room. Perrin looks
	back and smiles at Picard in gracious apology.

5    CLOSE ON PICARD

	Things haven't gone at all the way he expected. He
	doesn't look troubled, exactly -- only wondering...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE            6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

6    INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	The room is currently dominated by a large bulky tank
	about chest high containing a gaseous/liquid revolting
	mixture. GEORDI, WESLEY, and a few SUPERNUMERARIES
	are busily connecting a complicated series of pipes
	and cables around the tank. There are a few pictures
	on the walls and a generic table with chairs. Wesley
	peers into the tank with disgust.

					WESLEY
			Are the Legarans really going to
			sit in this stuff?

					GEORDI
			Well, I'm sure not.

					WESLEY
			Can you believe this smell?

					GEORDI
			What smell?

	Wesley looks up in surprise. Geordi laughs and Wesley
	gives him an abashed grin.

					GEORDI
			What can I say... to us it's a
			slime pit, to them it's home.

					WESLEY
				(a little eager)
			The environmental controls are
			ready. What's next?

					GEORDI
			Why? Are you in some kind of
			hurry?

					WESLEY
			I have... sort of a date.

					GEORDI
				(surprised)
			With who?

					WESLEY
				(shy, but proud)
			Ensign Dumont.

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE            7.

6    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(whistles)
			That is one attractive lady. I've
			got to admit I'm surprised.

					WESLEY
				(grinning)
			What, that she'd go out with me?

					GEORDI
			No, that you had the nerve to ask
			her. Way to go Wesley.

	Sarek, Sakkath, Perrin, Picard and Riker ENTER. Sarek
	walks to the center of the room, looks things over and
	is immediately displeased. Sarek's attitude is
	irritated and he seems to grow more agitated by the
	moment.

					SAREK
			The room is not ready.

					PICARD
			No Ambassador. Commander La Forge
			and Ensign Crusher are---

					SAREK
			The Legarans are very sensitive
			in matters of protocol. You will
			remove all furniture from the
			room. The walls must be bare.

					MENDROSSEN
			I'm sure that by the time the
			Legarans arrive, everything will
			be set up according to our
			specifications. Isn't that right,
			Captain?

					PICARD
			Ambassador, please be assured that
			everything will be ready by the
			time the conference begins.

					PERRIN
			My husband and I have every
			confidence in you, Captain.

	Sarek continues to look over the room.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE         8.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					SAREK
				(voice rises slightly)
			I have worked for ninety-three
			years in preparation for this
			meeting. It is vital that no
			detail be overlooked.

	Sakkath moves next to Sarek. As Sakkath looks at
	Sarek, there is a subtle change in Sarek's demeanor.
	He becomes more impassive, less irritated. The
	interaction between Sakkath and Sarek should not be
	immediately obvious.

					SAKKATH
			Perhaps we should allow these
			gentlemen to return to their work,
			Ambassador.

					SAREK
			That will be acceptable.

	Sarek leads the way back out of the room with Sakkath
	and Mendrossen. As he reaches the doorway Sarek pauses
	and looks at the wall.

					SAREK
			These walls are too bright.

	Sarek, Sakkath and Mendrossen EXIT.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE         9.

7    OMITTED

8    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship goes into warp.

9    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard and Riker (now in standard uniforms) at Command
	along with TROI. WORF at his station.

					TROI
			So what was the ambassador like?

					RIKER
			The way Mendrossen described him,
			I expected him to be a frail old
			man.

					PICARD
			I hope I'm that frail when I'm
			two hundred and two. His aides
			did seem a little overprotective,
			didn't they?

					RIKER
			From what I could see, the
			ambassador doesn't need to be
			protected from anything.

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, we will honor Mister
			Mendrossen's request and allow
			Ambassador Sarek his privacy.
				(beat, sighs)
			I suppose they were foolish and
			vain, my expectations of this
			voyage. Sharing his thoughts,
			his memories, his unique
			understanding of the history he
			has made...

					TROI
			Does this mean you're going to
			cancel the concert this evening?

					PICARD
			No, the concert will go on as
			scheduled. But it is a pity that
			the guest of honor will be absent.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT ONE        9A.

9    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			For all we know, the ambassador
			might enjoy an evening's
			entertainment...

					TROI
				(to Picard)
			Why not ask his wife if she'd like
			to attend?

	Picard considers this for a beat. He nods.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           10.

9    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think that's an excellent idea.

	Riker smiles in approval. Picard stands.

					PICARD
			The bridge is yours, Number One.

	Picard heads for the turbolift.

10   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	The door CHIMES. The blinds over the windows are
	closed. As Perrin moves toward the door, we can see
	that she looks very tired, almost exhausted. She
	presses the control panel and the door slides open,
	revealing Picard.

					PERRIN
			Come in, Captain.

					PICARD
			I hope I'm not intruding.

					PERRIN
			Not at all. But I'm afraid that
			Sarek is in meditation at the
			moment.

					PICARD
			Actually, I came to see you.

	Perrin leads him into the room.

					PERRIN
				(lightly)
			Why, how nice Captain. I so
			rarely get visitors of my own.
			Usually everyone wants to see the
			ambassador.

					PICARD
			I find that hard to believe.

	Perrin smiles at him warmly. She indicates a seat for
	the captain and they both sit down.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT ONE         11.

10   CONTINUED:

					PERRIN
			These quarters are lovely.
				(beat)
			The ambassador and I were both
			very pleased when we heard that
			the negotiations would take place
			aboard the flagship of the
			Federation.

					PICARD
			The honor is ours.

					PERRIN
			My husband has followed your
			career with interest. He finds
			it to be satisfactory.

					PICARD
				(reacts with pleasure)
			High praise from a Vulcan.

					PERRIN
			Ah, then you have had experience
			with Vulcans, Captain. Some
			people who expect an emotional
			response often find Vulcans
			quite cold when they are merely
			being...

					PICARD
			Logical.

					PERRIN
			Exactly.

					PICARD
			I have come to extend my personal
			invitation to you... and your
			husband, if he is available, to
			attend a Mozart recital this
			evening.

	And now Perrin's face really brightens in anticipation.

					PERRIN
			Mozart? That would be wonderful.
			Any chance that they will be
			performing the string quartet
			number six?

					PICARD
			I'm sure it could be arranged.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           12.

10   CONTINUED: (2)

					PERRIN
			It's a very tempting offer...
				(looks over at door to
				 adjacent room)
			I doubt that the ambassador will
			be able to attend, but I will make
			it a point to ask him.

	Picard stands and Perrin escorts him to the door.

					PICARD
			Well, then I hope to see you
			tonight.

					PERRIN
			As do I.

	Picard EXITS.

11   CLOSE ON PERRIN

	as she turns away from the door. Her face clouds
	slightly as she moves toward the closed door to the
	adjacent room.

12   INT. SLEEPING QUARTERS

	Sarek is kneeling on a angled stool (like a computer
	stool). His eyes are wide open, and his expression is
	not calm and distant, but conscious and troubled.

13   ANGLE ON DOOR

	The door slides aside and Perrin ENTERS. The easy,
	light manner that she showed to Picard is gone. This
	is a deeply worried woman. She goes over to Sarek and
	puts her hand on his shoulder. Sarek looks up at her.

					PERRIN
			You are still unable to meditate?

					SAREK
			It is of no importance.

					PERRIN
			It has eluded you for many weeks.

	Sarek gets up, towers over his wife with a vague air of
	threat.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           13.

13   CONTINUED:

					SAREK
				(low)
			I said, it is of no importance.

					PERRIN
				(not backing down)
			You know I am right.

					SAREK
			My wife, you will leave me now.
			I require solitude.

	There is a beat of silence as Perrin considers
	refusing. She thinks better of it, then EXITS. PUSH
	IN on Sarek... and we see a flicker of turmoil within.

14   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	Geordi and Wesley are still working on the tanks. The
	supernumeraries are no longer present. The pictures
	and furnishings seen earlier have been removed.

					WESLEY
			The temperature in the tank is
			now one hundred fifty degrees
			Celsius.

					GEORDI
			Okay, lock it off.

	Wesley works the control on the tank. He turns back to
	Geordi and his tone of voice suddenly becomes somewhat
	surly.

					WESLEY
			Is that it? Can I get out of
			here?

	And at first it just seems like kidding around...

					GEORDI
			What's your hurry? You don't
			really think something's gonna
			happen between you and Suzanne
			Dumont...

					WESLEY
			At least I'm not spending the
			night with a good book like some
			people...

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           14.

14   CONTINUED:

	And now slowly it begins to turn into something more...
	with just an edge --

					GEORDI
			What's that supposed to mean?

					WESLEY
			Just what it sounds like.

					GEORDI
			You'd get more action out of a
			good book than you'll ever see
			on this date, I guarantee it...
			she's not going to waste her time
			with someone like you.

	And now this is really getting nasty...

					WESLEY
			Someone like me?

					GEORDI
			She's way out of your league.

					WESLEY
			Since when did you become an
			expert on women?

					GEORDI
			Compared to you, every man on this
			ship is an expert on women.

					WESLEY
			At least I don't have to find my
			women in the Holodeck!

					GEORDI
				(deadly)
			What did you say?

					WESLEY
			You heard me!

	Wesley shoves Geordi hard. Geordi looks like he's
	going to take Wesley apart when...

15   NEW ANGLE

	Riker ENTERS. He looks at the two of them as they
	glare at each other.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT ONE           15.

15   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Something wrong?

	They don't respond, but continue to stare at each
	other.

					RIKER
				(edge of command in
				 voice)
			I asked a question.

					GEORDI
			No, sir. Nothing wrong here.

					WESLEY
				(to Riker)
			May I be excused, Commander?

	Riker nods and Wesley EXITS. Riker looks at Geordi and
	his voice is a little less official.

					RIKER
			Anything you want to talk about,
			Geordi?

					GEORDI
			No, sir.

	Geordi returns to the tanks. On Riker's puzzled
	expression...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT TWO         16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

16   INT. SHIP'S THEATER

	The ship's concert has not yet begun, but
	SUPERNUMERARIES are filing into the room. On stage,
	a string quartet with DATA prominent among them, is
	tuning up.

17   OMITTED

18   ON PICARD AND RIKER

	as they ENTER and move to their seats.

					PICARD
			I noticed that Lieutenant Worf
			put Ensign D'Amato on report...
			for insubordination.

					RIKER
			D'Amato's been an exemplary
			officer.

	They sit. BEVERLY and TROI are seated nearby.

					PICARD
			Indeed he has. Look into it,
			Number One.
				(beat)
			I assume work has been progressing
			in the conference room?

					RIKER
			Yes, sir. I checked on Geordi
			and Wesley a few hours ago.
				(beat while he wonders
				 whether to mention it)
			For a moment there... I thought
			that the two of them were actually
			going to... hit one another.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         17.

18   CONTINUED:

	Picard notices something o.s. and stands up.

19   NEW ANGLE

	including doorway. Sarek and Perrin have entered.
	Mendrossen is behind them and Sakkath is close by
	Sarek. Everyone in the theater stands.

	FOLLOW THEM as they walk over to where Picard and Riker
	are waiting.

					PICARD
			Ambassador Sarek, Perrin... on
			behalf of my entire crew, welcome.

	Picard and Perrin exchange a smile. Sarek notices
	this.

					SAREK
			It was my wife's suggestion that
			we attend... and it seemed an
			ideal diversion. My wife can be
			quite logical when she so chooses.

	Perrin only smiles wider.

					MENDROSSEN
				(jovially)
			It seems the ambassador had more
			free time than I anticipated.

	Picard waves over Data who walks over carrying his
	violin.

					PICARD
			This is Commander Data. He will
			be the featured soloist this
			evening.

					DATA
				(to Perrin)
			We will start the evening with
			Mozart's string quartet number
			six. I am programmed to reproduce
			the individual musical styles of
			over three hundred concert
			violinists, including Heifitz,
			Menuhin, Grak-tay and Tataglia.
			Do you have a preference?

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         18.

19   CONTINUED:

	Both Perrin and Sarek are impressed. Perrin looks to
	Sarek and he indicates that the choice is hers.

					PERRIN
			Tataglia would be lovely.

					DATA
			I hope you find the performance
			pleasing.

					PERRIN
			I look forward to it.

	Picard indicates their seats and turns to Data.

					PICARD
			At your convenience, Commander.

20   NEW ANGLE

	Data walks over to stage, nods to the other musicians
	and begins to play.

21   NEW ANGLE

	Perrin and Sarek appear to be concentrating on the
	music while Mendrossen and Sakkath keep stealing
	glances at Sarek.

									TIME CUT:

22   ANGLE ON STAGE

	The musicians are playing a new piece of music. Data
	is giving a perfect performance. This piece must be
	very emotional. (Note: it is the beauty of the
	music which creates the emotional response in the
	audience... a perhaps familiar melody that stirs
	memories.)

23   ANGLE ON CROWD

	We PAN across the gathered crewmen and we can see that
	they are caught up in the lovely music. END PAN on
	Sarek, who seems surprisingly moved.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         19.

23A  ON TROI

	She is listening to the music. She suddenly senses
	something odd and looks around the room in puzzlement.

23B  NEW ANGLE

	on Mendrossen and Sakkath. Sakkath has noticed
	Sarek's change of mood and is leaning over to whisper
	something to Mendrossen. They look at Sarek with
	alarm. Mendrossen tries to get Perrin's attention in
	front of him, cannot do it...

23C  ON SAREK

	getting very caught up in the moment.

23D
thru	OMITTED
23H

23I  ECU - SAREK'S EYE

	as a tear begins to form.

23J  SAKKATH - CU

	straining with his mind, trying to reach out
	telepathically to Sarek.

23K  ANGLE - SAREK

	in the foreground, Picard behind him... Picard (or for
	that matter any other member of the crew) cannot see
	Sarek's face from his angle, so he is unaware of what's
	happening... although he may respond to some movement
	in Sarek's party.

23L  THE TEAR

	rolls slowly down Sarek's cheek.

23M  ON PERRIN

	who glances over and sees the tear... a second of panic
	crosses her eyes, then she quickly leans over and
	whispers something to her husband, using the excuse to
	try and wipe...

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT TWO        20.

23N  CLOSE - SAREK'S CHEEK

	but the tear just escapes her touch and...

23O  PICARD'S EYES

	glance toward Sarek and Perrin whispering...

23P  ANGLE - PICARD'S POV - SAREK'S PROFILE

	backlit by the stage lights... as the tear drop
	glistens.

23Q  PICARD - CLOSE

	reacts.

23R  ANGLE

	as Perrin and Sarek stand and leave.

23S  ON TROI

	as she watches them leave.

23T  ON PICARD

	thinking about what's just happened.

24
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25

25A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship still at warp.

26   OMITTED

27   INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Wesley ENTERS. Beverly is drinking tea and reading
	a medical journal on the terminal.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT TWO        21.

27   CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			Hi Mom. I got a message you
			wanted to see me?

					BEVERLY
			I thought you were going to be
			at the concert last night.

					WESLEY
			I said I might be going. Suzanne
			wanted to go to the arboretum.

	Wesley is unconcerned at this point. Beverly, however,
	is starting a slow burn.

					BEVERLY
			Captain Picard asked where you
			were. I don't like having to make
			excuses for you.

					WESLEY
				(surprised)
			Excuses? Come on, Mom... it
			wasn't an official function.

	Wesley picks up some small art object from a table and
	starts to absently toy with it. Beverly grabs it from
	him.

					BEVERLY
			You have responsibilities young
			man and I expect you to live up
			to them!

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO           22.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Don't you think you're
			overreacting a little?

					BEVERLY
			Don't talk back to me!

					WESLEY
				(hurt)
			Okay, I won't.

	Wesley turns and tries to leave. Beverly grabs him
	and yanks him back.

					BEVERLY
			Where do you think you're going?

					WESLEY
				(strong)
			Away from you.

	Beverly slaps him hard. Wesley is clearly shocked.

					WESLEY
			Mom!

	There is a long beat as Beverly realizes what she's
	done. As they stand there in silence, staring at each
	other, it is hard to say which one is more hurt or
	shocked.

28   OMITTED

28A  INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	Troi and Beverly are discussing the incident in
	Beverly's quarters.

	Beverly is extremely upset and is pacing around the
	room.

					BEVERLY
			... and then I just slapped him.
			Really hard.
				(incredulous)
			I slapped Wesley.

					TROI
			Do you know why you did it?

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT TWO         23.

28A  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(on the verge of tears)
			I never hit my son in his life.

					TROI
				(soothing, yet with
				 trace of urgency)
			Beverly, this is important. What
			were you thinking when you hit
			Wes?

					BEVERLY
				(thinks for a beat)
			That's just it... I wasn't
			thinking about anything. I was...
			just angry... so angry.

					TROI
			And Wesley didn't provoke you in
			any way? It wasn't anything he
			said, anything he did?

					BEVERLY
			No. It was a sudden... burst of
			anger. I still can't believe I
			did it.

	Beverly sits on the couch and puts her head in her
	hands. Troi comes over to her and tries to comfort
	her.

					TROI
			I don't know why you did it either,
			Beverly. But I can tell you that
			I've heard the same kind of story
			from ten different people in the
			past two days.

	Off Beverly's reaction.

29   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	A few hours later. Data is giving Sakkath a tour of
	the bridge.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         24.

29   CONTINUED:

					SAKKATH
				(looks at center
				 stations)
			This is your Command Center.

					DATA
			Yes. It is normally occupied by
			Captain Picard, Commander Riker,
			and Counselor Troi.

					SAKKATH
			Counselor Troi is Betazoid?

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO           25.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			Half-Betazoid. Her father was
			human.

	A slight frown crosses Sakkath's features.

					SAKKATH
			Then she is not a true telepath?

					DATA
			Her skills are empathic in nature.
			She can sense the emotions of
			other beings.

	Sakkath's frown deepens slightly at this news. He
	seems troubled by something, but his Vulcan reserve
	makes even this observation difficult. Sakkath
	continues after a momentary pause.

					SAKKATH
			What is Captain Picard's
			background in diplomacy?

					DATA
				(surprised)
			Extensive. The captain's first
			diplomatic contact dates back to
			Stardate---

					SAKKATH
			And what of his knowledge of the
			Legarans? Would he be able to
			conduct negotiations with the
			Legarans should the need arise?

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			Do you foresee such a circumstance
			occurring? Is Ambassador Sarek
			unable to --

					SAKKATH
				(smoothly)
			Forgive me. I was merely
			exploring various possible
			permutations of our mission.
				(beat)
			Your tour of the bridge has been
			most informative.

	Sakkath heads for the turbolift and then EXITS.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         26.

30   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien and TWO TRANSPORTER TECHNICIANS get drinks from
	the bar and head over to a table which is currently
	occupied by THREE CREWMEN wearing science uniforms.
	O'Brien gives the science crewmen a friendly grin.

					O'BRIEN
			Excuse me, we were sitting here.

					SCIENCE CREWMAN
				(shrugging)
			Well, we're sitting here now.

					O'BRIEN
				(smiles with edge)
			Come on fella... this is our
			table.

					SCIENCE CREWMAN
				(unimpressed)
			Really?
				(looks over table)
			Funny... I don't see your name
			on it.

					O'BRIEN
				(forcing his voice to
				 be light)
			Didn't your mother teach you
			manners?

	The science crewman and his companions stand up. The
	tension level has just risen several notches.

31   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Geordi smoothly intercedes between O'Brien and the
	science crewman.

					GEORDI
			Hey guys, some kind of problem
			here?

					O'BRIEN
			There seems to be a question of
			who's table this is.

					GEORDI
				(light)
			There are plenty of other tables.

         STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT TWO         27.

31   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
				(trying to lighten up)
			I suppose you're right.

					GEORDI
			Why don't I get everyone another
			round of drinks?

	Everyone relaxes and smiles. It appears that Geordi
	has defused the situation.

32   INT. CORRIDOR/TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Outside Ten-Forward. Riker and Worf are walking to
	Ten-Forward doors.

					RIKER
			I don't need to tell you that
			insubordination is a serious
			charge to level against any
			officer.

					WORF
			I am aware of that Commander.
			However, Ensign D'Amato directly
			challenged my authority.

					RIKER
			Is it my imagination, or have
			tempers aboard this ship been
			getting a little frayed lately?

					WORF
			I hadn't noticed.

	The doors to Ten-Forward OPEN. Inside a full scale
	bar fight has broken out. O'Brien and the science
	crewman are grappling with each other while other
	crewmembers are hitting each other at random.
	There are clearly no sides here, just absolute chaos.

					WORF
			I see what you mean.

	Riker spots Geordi trying to pull some combatants
	apart.

					RIKER
			Geordi, what the hell is going
			on here?

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT TWO           28.

32   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			I wish I knew.

					WORF
				(hits combadge)
			Security team to Ten-Forward.

	Riker grabs a fighting crewman and pulls him off
	someone else.

					RIKER
			All right, that's enough!

	The crewman reacts by decking Riker with a punch. Worf
	growls and wades into the fight to protect Riker.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        29.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

33   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Starting on Beverly treating a cut on Geordi's mouth...

					GEORDI
			... and the next thing I know
			somebody's left hook is on its
			way to my chin.

	Pulling back to see Picard, Riker, Worf, Troi surveying
	the damage. SEVERAL CREWMEMBERS are clearing away some
	of the debris.

					TROI
			Captain, this is not an isolated
			incident. There have been reports
			of random violence all over the
			ship...

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			Are you suggesting it is somehow
			contagious?

					BEVERLY
			There's no indication of a virus
			or bacteria... I've run every test
			I know... I've checked the water,
			the food replicators, airborne
			samples...

					PICARD
			This is one hell of a time...
				(beat, to Riker)
			Whatever it is, I don't want it
			to affect the ambassador... I
			want his quarters isolated from
			the rest of the crew until we can
			identify the cause.

					TROI
			It's not that simple, Captain.

	Off Picard's look --

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        30.

33   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			We've been able to determine that
			these outbreaks of violence
			started... at virtually the same
			time Sarek's party beamed aboard
			the ship.

	Picard reacts and...

33A  INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE

	Picard, Beverly and Troi. Picard is quite shaken by
	this turn of events.

					BEVERLY
			We do have a working theory...

	Glancing with import at Troi. A deep breath and...

					BEVERLY
			We believe it's possible that
			Ambassador Sarek himself is
			responsible for these incidents.

					PICARD
			Sarek?

					TROI
			I felt something from him during
			the concert... it was vague and
			undefined... but very
			disturbing...

					PICARD
				(a small realization)
			He cried. I saw that. I didn't
			believe it. A Vulcan moved to
			tears by music... ?

					TROI
			Vulcans have the same basic
			emotions that we do. But they
			have learned to repress them.
			At the concert, I was sensing
			that Sarek had lost control...

					PICARD
			What would cause such a loss of
			control?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        31.

33A  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			There is a very rare condition
			that sometimes affects Vulcans
			over the age of two hundred.
			Bendii Syndrome.

					TROI
			The early symptoms include sudden
			bursts of emotion, mostly
			irrational anger. Eventually,
			all emotional control is lost.

					PICARD
			I can't imagine anything that
			would be more offensive to a
			Vulcan. Their emotional
			detachment is the very core of
			their being.
				(beat)
			But why would it affect others
			aboard the ship?

					TROI
			Vulcans possess telepathic
			ability. Sarek could be
			unintentionally projecting these
			intense emotions onto other
			people... at random.

	Picard's expression becomes more grim as he realizes
	the broader implications.

					PICARD
			And when the Legarans beam
			aboard...

					BEVERLY
			They could very well be affected
			too.

					PICARD
			Is there a treatment?

					BEVERLY
				(shakes her head, no)
			Can't anyone take his place?

					PICARD
			Sarek has built a personal
			relationship with them. They will
			accept no one else.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        32.

33A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			How can we confirm your
			diagnosis?

					BEVERLY
			We grow a culture from the tissue
			of the metathalamus... but the
			results will take several days.

					PICARD
			I have twelve hours.

	She shakes her head. Can't do it.

34   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Mendrossen is sitting in the chair before Picard.
	Mendrossen is sincere and easy-going.

					MENDROSSEN
			That's impossible, Captain Picard.
			I cannot delay the conference...
			not for a day, not for an hour.
			The schedule itself required three
			months of negotiations.

					PICARD
			Nevertheless, I believe we are
			facing a potentially far worse...

					MENDROSSEN
			I give you my word of honor that
			the ambassador is in perfect
			health. Is that not enough?

					PICARD
			Mister Mendrossen...

					MENDROSSEN
			You are dealing with a theory full
			of holes, Captain. Why am I not
			affected by Sarek's supposed
			condition? And Perrin, how could
			his wife function normally if this
			theory of yours is correct?

       STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE       32A.

34   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I cannot explain that. Hundreds
			of others on board have not been
			affected either. I have not.
			The effects appear to be random.
			Proximity apparently has no
			bearing on the phenomenon.

       STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT THREE       33.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					MENDROSSEN
			You are accusing the greatest man
			of his time of losing his mind.
			On the eve of his greatest
			triumph. And you cannot explain
			why... ?

	Beat. Stands.

					MENDROSSEN
			I won't report this to the
			ambassador. For the moment. I
			do not want to divert his
			attention from the mission.
				("friendly")
			And I don't want to jeopardize
			your career unnecessarily. But
			if I were you, in the interests
			of your career, I'd be very
			concerned about finding the real
			cause of these outbursts before
			the Legarans arrive.

	He EXITS. A beat on Picard. Picard taps his fingers
	on his desk, muses.

					PICARD
				(to comm)
			Mister Data, please report to my
			Ready Room.

35   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	Sakkath stands near the Legaran tanks. And this is a
	man in turmoil. Logic tells him he cannot allow what
	is occurring to continue. He fears what will happen
	at the conference. Yet, he is dedicated to Sarek.
	These matters weigh on his mind as the doors slide open
	and Data ENTERS. There is a beat of silence as they
	glance at each other.

					DATA
			Captain Picard is not satisfied
			with Ki Mendrossen's assurances
			that the ambassador is in good
			health. Do you consider Sarek
			capable of carrying out his
			mission?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        34.

35   CONTINUED:

					SAKKATH
			Have I given you cause to think
			otherwise?

					DATA
			You have voiced certain
			reservations about his abilities
			to me.

					SAKKATH
				(carefully)
			I do not recall making such a
			statement.

					DATA
			Directly, no. However, you did
			question me on the diplomatic
			capabilities of both Captain
			Picard and Counselor Troi.

					SAKKATH
			I am honor bound to help Sarek
			carry out his mission. That is
			the only answer I can give.

					DATA
			Then you must decide which is your
			greater obligation: your loyalty
			to Sarek or your duty to the
			Federation.

	Sakkath remains impassive and Data continues after a
	beat.

					DATA
			Can you accept the logic of
			continuing the mission?

	And this touches Sakkath at his most vulnerable core.
	His eyes leave Data's as he weighs his loyalties. In
	a soft, almost hoarse voice --

					SAKKATH
			Tell your captain... the mission
			is in jeopardy.

	On Data's reaction...

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        35.

36
thru	OMITTED
37

37A  INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, Data, Riker at command. Wesley and Worf at
	their posts.

					DATA
			Sakkath has been able, until very
			recently, to use his telepathic
			skills to reinforce Sarek's
			emotional control and thus protect
			others from the effects of his
			deterioration.

					RIKER
			He hasn't been doing a very good
			job...

					DATA
			The strain of this mission on
			Sarek has made it impossible.

	Picard frowns, stands.

					PICARD
			Ironic isn't it? Despite our
			magnificent technology, we find
			ourselves still susceptible to
			the ravages of old age. The loss
			of dignity, the slow betrayal of
			our bodies by forces we cannot
			master.

	He inadvertently winds up saying this to Data.

					PICARD
				(a beat)
			Still want to be one of us, Data?

					DATA
			Sir, it is conceivable that even
			for me, time will eventually lead
			to a irreparable circuit failure.
			But there is one thing I do not
			understand...

					PICARD
			Yes... ?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT THREE        36.

37A  CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sarek is a logical, intelligent
			being. The effects of Bendii
			Syndrome are apparent. Why would
			such a man choose to ignore
			them?

	A beat as Picard considers his answer...

					PICARD
			Logic fails us sometimes, Data.
			This is one of those times. I
			can only guess that he does not
			see or does not wish to see the
			truth. And he is being insulated
			from that truth by those who love
			him the most.

	Riker steps forward, doesn't want to say anything, but
	realizes that he must.

					RIKER
			Someone has to confront him.

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			It is not a task I look forward
			to.

	Riker's voice starts to steadily rise and his temper
	begins to show through.

					RIKER
			I don't understand this...
			everyone's protecting Sarek...
			his wife, Mendrossen, even you.

	Picard's voice rises too...

					PICARD
			What would you have me do... march
			down there and destroy the man?

					RIKER
			The mission with the Legarans
			cannot go forward with Sarek in
			this condition.

					PICARD
			I know --

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        37.

37A  CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(hits table)
			Then tell him that there is no---

					PICARD
			Don't you tell me...

	Data who is unaffected, steps between them...

					DATA
			Captain... Commander...

37B  ANGLE - REACTIONS

	from the bridge crew to this most unusual shouting
	match. They both realize what's happening and the
	anger dissipates. Picard nods in understanding.

					PICARD
				(nodding with grim
				 resignation)
			You're right of course, Number
			One. But I am loathe to do what
			I must do.

	Picard thinks for only a few seconds longer. He heads
	for the door.

38   OMITTED

39   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	Perrin is reacting to what Picard has told her... she
	is cold and imperious.

					PERRIN
			I don't think I really understand
			what you're telling me, Captain.
			My husband is responsible for your
			crew assaulting one another... ?

	Picard studies her a beat... he cannot be sure if she
	knows the truth and is hiding it... or does not know at
	all.

					PICARD
			He is very ill, Perrin.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        38.

39   CONTINUED:

					PERRIN
				(shakes her head)
			Bendii Syndrome is more a folk
			tale than a disease. There hasn't
			been a true case in my husband's
			lifetime.

					PICARD
			There is one now. Sakkath knows.

	For an instant, Perrin is taken aback. She recovers
	quickly.

					PERRIN
			Sakkath? Sakkath knows nothing
			my husband didn't teach him.

					PICARD
			He knows. More than that, he has
			been consciously holding Sarek's
			mind together on this mission as
			well as he could...

					PERRIN
			That is not true!

					PICARD
			I must see Sarek.

	He moves deeper into the room.

					PERRIN
			Captain, I know a good deal about
			the Vulcan mind and I know a good
			deal about the heart of one
			particular Vulcan.
				(with great strength)
			I am his wife and I tell you he
			is fine. He does not have Bendii
			Syndrome. And that shall be the
			end of it.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry.

	He moves around her. She grabs Picard's arm, pleading
	now... panic fills her eyes.

					PERRIN
			Please... you must not do this to
			him.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT THREE        39.

40   ON SAREK

	He is standing in the doorway on the far side of the
	room. Mendrossen and Sakkath can be seen behind him,
	their faces grim.

					SAREK
			Must not do what, my wife?

41   NEW ANGLE

	including Picard and Perrin. She looks away from
	Sarek's gaze... cannot answer.

					SAREK
				(continuing)
			If Captain Picard wishes to see
			me, he may do so.

	Sarek's voice is strong and commanding. He seems to
	be completely in charge of the situation. Picard
	begins to realize just how difficult a task he has set
	before himself. Push in on Picard's determination...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT FOUR           40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. GUEST QUARTERS

	As before. Picard and Sarek facing off in the room.
	For all outward appearances, Sarek looks like the
	imposing figure of legend. Sakkath is standing very
	close to Sarek and is almost physically propping him up
	throughout the scene.

					SAREK
			I regret that we have seen so
			little of each other on this
			voyage, Captain.

					PICARD
			The loss is mine, Ambassador.

	Mendrossen coolly steps forward to take charge of the
	situation before it gets out of hand.

					MENDROSSEN
			Captain, may I talk to you in
			private --

	Sarek interrupts Mendrossen.

					SAREK
				(to Picard)
			You were speaking of your belief
			that I suffer from Bendii
			Syndrome.
				(dryly)
			I have been accused of many things
			in my life... but never an excess
			of emotion.

					PERRIN
				(with obvious concern)
			Sarek, I see no reason to continue
			this discussion...

					SAREK
			On the contrary, I wish to assuage
			any fears that the captain may
			have regarding my capabilities.
				(to Picard)
			I believe there is a test for
			Bendii Syndrome, I will take it
			immediately.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        41.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Unfortunately the results would
			not be available for several
			days... which is why I must ask
			for a postponement of the
			conference.

					SAREK
			That would be a mistake. Captain
			I give you my word that I am in
			perfect health.

					PICARD
			Then why must Sakkath help you
			contain your emotions?

	Sarek now looks at Sakkath, who lowers his eyes. There
	is a beat of silence. Sarek turns to Mendrossen.

					SAREK
			Is what the captain says true?

					MENDROSSEN
				(without hesitation)
			No, Ambassador, absolutely not.

					SAREK
			Perrin were you aware of this?

	Perrin cannot answer.

	When Sarek speaks again, his voice is still cool and
	calm, but it is tinged with a slight tone of irritation

					SAREK
			Sakkath, I await an answer.

					SAKKATH
				(finally)
			I have used my limited abilities
			to strengthen... your mental
			discipline.

	A beat as Sarek takes this in.

					SAREK
			Your efforts will no longer be
			required.

					SAKKATH
			That would not be wise.

           STAR TREK: "Sarek" - 3/5/90 - ACT FOUR           42.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					SAREK
			It may not be wise... but it is
			necessary.

	Sakkath bows his head in acceptance and EXITS. Sarek
	looks to Perrin and Mendrossen.

					SAREK
			Leave us. I wish to speak with
			Captain Picard.

	Perrin and Mendrossen exchange alarmed looks.

					PERRIN
			Sarek, I ask you to reconsider.

					SAREK
			Obey my wishes.
				(softer)
			There is nothing to fear.

	A beat and then Perrin and Mendrossen reluctantly EXIT.

43   NEW ANGLE

	As Sarek and Picard square off alone. Sarek will
	remain immobile throughout as Picard moves and paces.
	Picard is clearly unhappy at the prospect of the task
	before him.

					PICARD
			I hope I have not embarrassed you,
			Ambassador.

					SAREK
			You seem to forget I am a Vulcan,
			Captain. I am not affected by
			emotional considerations.

					PICARD
			I believe you are affected, sir...
			far more than you realize.

					SAREK
			I am a logical being. Present
			your arguments. I will listen.

	Picard remains deferential, but there is a growing
	urgency to his arguments.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        43.

43   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			There has been an epidemic of
			violent incidents aboard the
			Enterprise. As we speak, the
			situation is worsening.

					SAREK
			And it is your hypothesis that
			I am the cause of these incidents?

					PICARD
			My chief medical officer has
			explored all other probable
			causes.

					SAREK
			I share your concern for your
			crew. However, you must agree
			it is not unusual for a starship
			to encounter unexplained
			phenomena.

					PICARD
			That is correct.

					SAREK
			Therefore, since I can assure you
			that I am not the cause of your
			difficulties, the logical course
			of action is for your doctor to
			continue her search.

	Picard is looking for an opening. He will not be so
	easily sidetracked.

					PICARD
			She is... but the fact remains
			that these incidents began shortly
			after your arrival.

	Sarek is starting to get a little irritated despite
	himself.

					SAREK
			Is your entire argument to be
			based on mere coincidence?

					PICARD
			Is it also coincidence, that your
			wife and chief of staff have been
			carefully isolating you?

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        43A.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					SAREK
				(with understanding)
			I believe I now see the flaw in
			your logic. You are reacting to
			their overprotective attitudes
			towards me.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        44.

43   CONTINUED: (3)

					SAREK (Cont'd)
			They are both somewhat emotional
			regarding my... age.

					PICARD
			Surely Sakkath is not influenced
			by emotions.

	Sarek cannot keep the annoyance out of his voice any
	longer.

					SAREK
			Am I to be branded by the
			judgment of a child? Sakkath
			is young and inexperienced. He
			erred in his assumption that I
			needed help.

	Picard has decided that the only way to get Sarek to
	admit to his condition is to force him into an
	emotional response. Picard would rather avoid this,
	but he sees that he has no other choice.

					PICARD
				(starting to press)
			But you did need his help at the
			concert.

	Sarek is a little shocked and doesn't respond. Picard
	presses him harder.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Or perhaps you have a logical
			explanation for what happened
			that night?

	For the first time we see a hesitation in Sarek's
	responses. He is not as sure of himself as the moment
	before.

					SAREK
			What... happened?

					PICARD
			I saw you crying.

					SAREK
			I did not... cry.

					PICARD
			I was there... I saw the tears.

        STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR        44A.

43   CONTINUED: (4)

	Sarek answers quickly, as if anxious to prove a point.

					SAREK
			You exaggerate, Captain. I
			recall... only one tear.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR            45.

43   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
				(forceful)
			Then you were emotionally affected
			by the music.

					SAREK
				(edge creeping into
				 voice)
			That is not possible.

					PICARD
			You still have not answered me,
			Sarek. Is it logical for a Vulcan
			to cry?

	Sarek is cornered and he knows it. He desperately
	searches for an answer.

					SAREK
			It was late... I was fatigued.
			Nothing more.

	Picard simply stares at him, allows the false response
	to hang in the air. Sarek tries to regain control of
	the situation.

					SAREK
			The Legarans trust only me. They
			will not meet with any other
			representative of the Federation.
			I must be allowed to complete my
			mission. There are no other
			logical solutions.

					PICARD
				(pressing)
			No other logical solutions? But
			Ambassador, there are always other
			solutions. You have said so
			yourself many times.

					SAREK
			What I meant was...
				(pauses)

					PICARD
			Sarek of Vulcan was never afraid
			to look straight at something he
			did not want to see.

	Sarek is having a hard time remaining impassive.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR           45A.

43   CONTINUED: (6)

					SAREK
			I warn you Captain, your efforts
			to discredit me will not succeed.

					PICARD
			Sarek of Vulcan never confused
			what he wanted with the truth.

	Sarek's hands are tightly clenched into fists. His
	voice is now clearly enraged.

					SAREK
			I will not be spoken to in such
			a manner.

					PICARD
			Is that anger I hear in your
			voice?

					SAREK
				(struggling to maintain
				 control)
			It would be illogical for a Vulcan
			to show anger... it would be
			illogical... illogical...

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR            46.

44   ON SAREK AND PICARD

	as they stare at each other. Sarek turns away... a
	defeated man. He begins to weep.

45   ON PICARD

	realizing that he has destroyed a hero. Hold on his
	anguished face...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FOUR            47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

46   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship drops out of warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental.
			In three hours time we are
			scheduled to meet with the Legaran
			delegation. However it is now
			all too evident that Ambassador
			Sarek is in no condition to
			proceed with the conference.

47   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard is looking out the window, deep in thought.
	Riker has just entered.

					RIKER
			We're entering the Legaran system,
			Captain. Shall I have Mister Worf
			contact their ambassador?

					PICARD
				(turns)
			No.
				(off Riker's look)
			I will present our regrets to the
			Legarans personally. It is vital
			that they understand our reasons
			for cancelling the negotiations.

	Picard is still haunted by what happened with Sarek.
	Riker can see that the captain is still troubled.

					RIKER
				(quietly)
			Captain, with all due respect...
			I think you did the right thing.

					PICARD
			But at what cost, Number One?

	A moment as they reflect on the fall of a great man.

	The door CHIMES.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT FIVE           47A.

47   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door opens and an emotional Perrin ENTERS.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			Perrin?

					PERRIN
			I must speak with you, Captain.

	She glances at Riker, who takes the hint.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            48.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			I'll be on the bridge, sir.

	Riker EXITS.

					PICARD
				(with concern)
			How is the ambassador?

					PERRIN
			Resting.
				(beat)
			I've come to ask you to reconsider
			your position.

					PICARD
			You know that's impossible.

	But Perrin is not to be denied. She continues to plead
	her case...

					PERRIN
			Sarek is a... good man, Captain.
			He has given the Federation a
			lifetime of service. I beg you,
			let him keep the respect he has
			earned.

					PICARD
			He will never lose that respect.

					PERRIN
			If you need to blame someone,
			blame Mendrossen and me.
				(beat)
			But we never wanted to deceive
			you. My husband's... condition...
			came on him so... gradually. It
			was so easy to... delude
			ourselves, to pretend that nothing
			was wrong. We convinced ourselves
			that he could complete this one
			last task... and end his career...
			the way it began... with dignity.

					PICARD
			I'm not blaming anyone.

					PERRIN
			Then help him, Captain, please.
			Help him regain his pride...
			his honor.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE           48A.

47   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Believe me, nothing would give
			me greater pleasure. But there's
			nothing I can do.

					PERRIN
			The mission can be saved.
				(off Picard's look)
			But he needs your help to do it.

	On Picard's expression, wondering what she means...

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/12/90 - ACT FIVE            49.

48
thru	OMITTED
50

51   INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

	Picard and Sarek are standing near the Legaran tank.
	Sarek is a little surprised.

					SAREK
			A mind-meld... between the two
			of us? Do you realize the dangers
			involved in what you are
			proposing?

					PICARD
			Yes, Ambassador, I do. But I also
			realize the potential benefits.

					SAREK
			We would be telepathically
			linked... exchanging our
			thoughts... becoming in essence
			one mind.

					PICARD
			Which, for a few hours, should
			provide you with the emotional
			control you need. Enough time
			for you to meet with the Legarans
			and conclude the treaty.

	Sarek is tempted... but he hesitates.

					SAREK
			It is a generous offer. But I
			must warn you that while I would
			gain your stability, you would
			experience the fierce onslaught
			of emotions unleashed by my...
			condition. Vulcan emotions are
			extremely intense... we have
			learned to suppress them. No
			human would be able to control
			them. They would overwhelm you...
			the mind-meld can be a terrible
			intimacy.
				(beat)
			I cannot allow it.

					PICARD
			I am aware of the risks, Sarek.
			But I believe it is the only...
			logical solution.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT FIVE           49A.

51   CONTINUED:

	A long beat as Sarek slowly realizes that Picard is
	right.

					SAREK
			Your courage honors me, Captain.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            50.

51   CONTINUED: (2)

	They share a silent beat of respect.

52   OMITTED

53   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	Picard is placing two chairs face to face in the center
	of the room. Beverly is standing next to him, holding
	a tricorder. She is obviously worried.

					BEVERLY
			I can't say I approve of this,
			Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
			I didn't expect you would,
			Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			Is there some way I can talk you
			out of it?

					PICARD
			I'm afraid not. Though I do admit
			to a certain... trepidation.
				(beat, then smiling)
			Your company is appreciated.

	A warm moment passes between them. The door CHIMES.
	Beverly and Picard exchange a look... this is it.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            51.

53   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Come.

	The door opens and Sarek ENTERS. He looks at the
	chairs.

					SAREK
			I see you are ready, Captain.

					PICARD
			Doctor Crusher will be monitoring
			our responses.

					SAREK
			A sensible precaution.

	They take their seats. Beverly moves to an unobtrusive
	position nearby.

53A  ANGLE ON SAREK AND PICARD

	Sarek slowly reaches out with his hand and places his
	fingertips on Picard's face. Picard's eyes close
	briefly then open again.

					SAREK
				(whispering)
			My mind to your mind... your
			thoughts to my thoughts...

	PUSH IN closer until their faces fill the screen...

54
thru	OMITTED
56

57   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT (OPTICAL)

	Legara Four is visible below...

58   INT. BRIDGE

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

					DATA
			Commander, the Legarans are ready
			to beam aboard.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            52.

58   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Very well...

					SAREK (V.O.)
			Number One, please inform the
			Legaran delegation that Ambassador
			Sarek is on his way to welcome
			them.

	The entire bridge crew turns to see...

59   ON SAREK

	He has just emerged from the turbolift. He looks
	strong, confident, imposing. He is Sarek... yet he is
	Picard too.

					RIKER
			Yes... Ambassador.

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/15/90 - ACT FIVE            53.

60
thru	OMITTED
61

62   INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS

	CLOSE ON a table as Picard's hands come slamming down
	on the surface. PULL BACK as he lets out a strangled
	cry of rage.

					PICARD
			NO!!!

	Beverly is nearby, not sure how to help. Picard
	supports himself against the table. Throughout this
	scene, Picard physically struggles to withstand the
	onslaught of raw emotion unleashed by Sarek.

					PICARD
			It is wrong. A lifetime of
			discipline washed away, and in
			its place... bedlam...
					(MORE)

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/9/90 - ACT FIVE            54.

62   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (Cont'd)
			Nothing but bedlam.
				(angry)
			And I am helpless to prevent it!
			I am old! Nothing left but dry
			bones and dead friends.
				(exhausted)
			Weary, so weary.

	Beverly goes over and tries to lead Picard to a couch.

					BEVERLY
			It will pass. All of it.
			Another hour or so at most.
			You're doing fine... Just hold
			on.

	He escapes her grasp.

					PICARD
			No! This weakness disgusts me!
			I hate it! Where is the logic?
			I am betrayed by desires... I want
			to... feel... to feel everything!
				(a whisper)
			But I am Vulcan.
				(voice rising)
			I must feel nothing. Give me back
			control...

	Beverly approaches him... staring, searching his face
	for any signs of recognition.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc...

	He looks at her, but he doesn't fully recognize her.

					PICARD
			Perrin...
				(tears begin to stream
				 down his face)
			Amanda... I could have given you
			so much more. I wanted to show
			you tenderness. But it is not
			our way. Spock... Amanda did you
			know... ? Perrin, can you know...
			how much I... love you?
				(anguished cry)
			I do love you!

            STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/12/90 - ACT FIVE           54A.

62   CONTINUED:

	Then, suddenly as if with tremendous effort, the tears
	still streaming down his face... Sarek is gone.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/9/90 - ACT FIVE            55.

62   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
				(a hoarse whisper)
			Beverly...

					BEVERLY
			I'm here... I'm not going to
			leave you.

					PICARD
			It's so... difficult.

	She puts her arm around him and leads him to the couch.
	Picard is stunned.

					PICARD
			The anguish in the man...
			despair... pouring out... so
			many... feelings... regrets...

	Picard is now weeping openly.

					PICARD
			I can't stop them...

	He buries his head into her shoulder. She cradles his
	head.

					BEVERLY
				(whispers)
			Don't even try.

	As Picard weeps...

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit around Legara Four. We hear Riker's VOICE
	OVER.

					RIKER
			First officer's log, Stardate
			43920.7. Ambassador Sarek has
			successfully concluded the
			negotiations with the Legarans.
			The USS Merrimac has arrived and
			will transport the ambassador and
			his party back to Vulcan.

64   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Perrin, Sakkath, and Mendrossen are talking with Picard
	and Riker. They are in dress uniforms again.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/8/90 - ACT FIVE            56.

64   CONTINUED:

	The honor guard seen in the teaser are again present in
	the b.g.

					PICARD
			I hope your journey aboard the
			Merrimac will be uneventful.

					SAKKATH
			With the pressures of the
			conference behind him, I believe
			I can help maintain his control
			until we return to Vulcan.

					RIKER
			What will happen to him then?

					MENDROSSEN
			The effects of Bendii syndrome
			are irreversible.
				(beat)
			Medical research is always
			continuing, of course...

	Sakkath and Mendrossen move to the transporter stage
	along with Riker, giving Perrin and Picard a moment
	of privacy.

					PERRIN
				(with deep gratitude)
			Thank you, Captain.

					PICARD
			He... loves you... very much.

					PERRIN
				(smiles and nods)
			I know. I've always known.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/7/90 - ACT FIVE            57.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard smiles in return. Sarek ENTERS. The honor
	guard comes to attention.

					SAREK
				(to Picard)
			I will take my leave of you now,
			Captain. I do not think we shall
			meet again.

					PICARD
			I hope you are wrong, Ambassador.

					SAREK
			We shall always retain the best
			part of the other inside us.

					PICARD
			I believe I got the best part of
			that bargain, Ambassador.

	A silent moment between them. Picard raises his hand
	and gives him the Vulcan salute.

					PICARD
			Peace and long life, Sarek.

					SAREK
				(returning salute)
			Live long and prosper.

	Sarek now steps up on the transporter stage with
	Perrin. Picard nods to O'Brien, who works his console.

64A  ON SAREK AND PERRIN (OPTICAL)

	Just before they start to beam out, Sarek reaches out
	for Perrin's hand. She clasps it and they
	DEMATERIALIZE.

64B  ON PICARD AND RIKER

	as they watch the beam out.

             STAR TREK: "Sarek" - REV. 3/6/90 - ACT FIVE            58.

65   OMITTED

66   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it swings away from Legara Four into the vastness of
	the galaxy.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             


