










                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                     "Sins of the Father" 
                          #40273-165 
                              
                     Based on a script by 
                         Drew Deighan 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                 Ronald D. Moore & Reed Moran 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      JANUARY 5, 1990
 

        STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Sins of the Father" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KURN
                RIKER              K'MPEC
                DATA               DURAS
                BEVERLY            KAHLEST
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                WESLEY             Non-Speaking
                                     KLINGON SUPERNUMERARIES
                TRANSPORTER TECH     KLINGON COUNCIL MEMBERS
                                     TWO KLINGON ASSASSINS
                Non-Speaking         KLINGON GUARD
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    KLINGON WOMAN CLERK

         STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" 1/5/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Sins of the Father" 
                        
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     KLINGON SHIP (STOCK)
              TURBOLIFT
              CORRIDOR                 KLINGON CITY (MATTE)
              TRANSPORTER ROOM           OLD CITY STREET
              TEN FORWARD                KLINGON HOME
              SICKBAY
              CAPTAIN'S DINING ROOM
              KURN'S QUARTERS
          
            KLINGON CITY
              ANTE ROOM
              GREAT HALL
              PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
              KLINGON HOME
              K'MPEC'S CHAMBERS

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                     "Sins of the Father" 
                       
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

              biHnuch                bekh-NOOCH*
              cha'DIch               cha-DICH*
              DURAS                  DYUR-as
              'el                    L
              ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj    geej ket JAG-mee-jaj
              ghojmoK                GOJ-mok
              Ha'DIbah               KHA-di-bakh
              JA'ROD                 JAH-rod
              jIlaj                  jil-LAZH
              jIlajneS               jil-LAZH-nesh
              KAHLEST                KAY-lest
              K'MPEC                 KIM-peck
              KHITOMER               KIT-to-mur
              KURN                   KURN
              kut'luch               cut-LUCH*
              len'mat                LIN-mat
              LORGH                  LORG
              Mek'ba                 MICK-bah
              mev yap                MIV-yap
              MOGH                   MOHG

       STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/8/90 - PRONUNCIATION        

                               CONTINUED:

                    nuqneH              nook-NEKH
                    nuqneHneS           nook-NEKH-nesh
                    PAGH                PAH
                    patahk              PAH-tock
                    Qapla'              khap-LA
                    seloh               SEE-low
                    tam                 TOM
                    tlhIH ghIj jIHyoj   te-LIKH gizh jikh-YOZH
                    tuHmoH              tookh-MOKH

            * ch as in chew or artichoke.

            NOTE: Many Klingon words are pronounced with guttural
	            or vibrating vocal cord sounds. See reference by
	            Marc Okrand (provided separately).

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "Sins of the Father"                          
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The two ships facing each other (STOCK FOOTAGE).

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43685.2
			As part of a continuing exchange
			program, the Enterprise is taking
			aboard a Klingon officer to return
			the recent visit of Commander
			Riker to the cruiser Pagh.

2    INT. CORRIDOR

	PICARD and RIKER are walking along the corridor toward
	the Transporter Room.

					PICARD
			We must take care that while he
			is with us, Commander Kurn is
			accorded all the rights and
			responsibilities due the first
			officer of this ship. If he
			should feel patronized in any
			way...

					RIKER
			We'd know about it, sir. One does
			not patronize a Klingon warrior.

					PICARD
			I'm quite sure your experience
			aboard the Pagh will prove
			invaluable during the commander's
			tour. Be sure that the crew is
			prepared for any... unusual
			orders.

					RIKER
			The Klingons are very thorough,
			Captain. I'm sure Commander Kurn
			has studied for his assignment
			with us just as I studied to serve
			with them.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER      2.

2    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(acknowledges)
			I understand that he specifically
			requested the Enterprise...

	Moving into --

3    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker ENTER. TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN is
	waiting at the console.

					TECHNICIAN
			Commander Kurn is ready for
			transport, Captain.

					PICARD
			Energize.

	The Technician works the console and the Transporter
	EFFECT begins. Kurn materializes on the stage. Kurn
	is clad in full Klingon regalia... he bears a striking
	resemblance to Worf and is about the same age. Picard
	and Riker step forward in greeting.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise,
			Commander. I am Captain Picard.

	Kurn steps off the stage. There is a slightly awkward
	moment as Kurn remembers the human custom of greeting.
	He hesitates only briefly and then extends his hand.
	Picard smiles and shakes his hand. Kurn responds
	politely, but it sounds rehearsed and stilted.

					KURN
			Thank... you, Captain. I am ready
			for duty.

					PICARD
			This is Commander William Riker
			who will be yielding the first
			officer's position to you during
			your tour...

					KURN
				(to Riker)
			You are relieved.
				(to Picard)
			May I take my station, Captain?

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER      3.

3    CONTINUED:

	Picard and Riker react to the Klingon's impatience.

					RIKER
			I thought that I might show you
			your quarters...

	Riker stops as he sees fire come to Kurn's eyes
	struggling to keep his temper.

					KURN
				(to Picard)
			I am ready for duty, sir. I ask
			that I be allowed to take my
			station.

	Picard and Riker exchange a glance.

					PICARD
			Very well... If you will
			accompany us to the bridge...

	They head for the door. There is a slight moment of
	awkwardness as Riker almost goes through the door ahead
	of Kurn. Riker catches himself and allows Kurn to go
	first. Kurn glares at this near-breach of protocol,
	but says nothing.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	WESLEY at Conn, WORF at Tactical, DATA in Command. Picard,
	Riker and Kurn ENTER from the turbolift. Picard leads
	Kurn down into the Command area. Everyone watches to
	see the reaction as Worf and Kurn see each other for
	the first time. Worf is uncomfortable. Kurn runs his
	eyes over him... silently taking his measure of Worf...
	then looks away as if he'd seen nothing worth his time.

					PICARD
			May I present your bridge crew...

	And it is a question, so Kurn feels free to answer --

					KURN
			Unnecessary, Captain. I am
			prepared to take command.

					PICARD
				(reacts)
			Proceed.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - TEASER      4.

4    CONTINUED:

					KURN
				(to the crew)
			I am Kurn, commander rank, Klingon
			Defense Force. You will address
			me as "Commander" or "sir" at all
			times.

	Moving about the bridge... making strong, challenging
	eye contact... bellicose...

					KURN
			I am fully aware of all Starfleet
			regulations. They will be
			strictly adhered to by all
			personnel while I am in command.
			It is my intention to bring a
			sense of discipline that you may
			not be accustomed to.

	The last is said at Worf... then to Picard --

					KURN
				(continuing)
			With your permission, of course,
			Captain.

	Picard rather enjoys this, covers it.

					PICARD
			By all means, Commander.

	Wesley throws a do-you-believe-this glance to Riker.
	Kurn notices, moves face to face with Wesley...

					KURN
			Do you wish to speak, Acting
			Ensign Wesley Crusher?

	Wesley is surprised that he knows his name.

					WESLEY
			Nosir, Commander, sir.

					KURN
				(to the crew)
			I have studied all your service
			records. Impressive. We shall
			see if you live up to your
			reputations. The crew awaits your
			orders, Captain.

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - TEASER   5.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard looks around the bridge and sees his crew
	sitting straight, alert, indeed ready. Picard swallows
	a grin and sits in the captain's chair. It takes Kurn
	a couple seconds to realize where his place is, but
	then sits down with confidence in Riker's accustomed
	seat. Riker moves to the seat on the other side of
	Picard.

					PICARD
				(casually)
			Take us into the outer cometary
			cloud, Commander.

					KURN
				(booming)
			Set course one-one-four, mark
			two-three-zero, one-third impulse
			power!

					WESLEY
				(works console)
			Aye sir.

					KURN
			Execute!
				(Wesley works furiously)
			Execute!

					WESLEY
				(a little rattled)
			Engaged. Increasing to one-third
			impulse power, sir.

	Kurn grunts and shakes his head. As Picard sits back,
	even faced, knowing we're in for an interesting ride...

									CUT TO:

5    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship accelerates to full impulse power.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

7    INT. TEN FORWARD

	Riker ENTERS, sees Wesley at a table and goes over to
	him. Wesley is staring into space with a look of
	unhappiness on his face.

					RIKER
			Mind if I join you?

					WESLEY
			No, sir.

					RIKER
				(sits down)
			Something wrong, Wesley?

					WESLEY
			No, sir.

					RIKER
				(beat)
			Commander Kurn perhaps?

					WESLEY
			He... just doesn't seem to like
			me, sir. I can't do anything
			right for him. Every time I
			respond to one of his orders...
			he jumps down my throat. I'm not
			sure what I'm doing wrong.

					RIKER
			He's just...

	Riker's voice trails off as he notices that GEORDI has
	just come up to the table looking outraged.

					RIKER
			Problem, Geordi?

	Geordi hesitates slightly, he doesn't really want to
	bother Riker with his problems, but he's clearly at the
	end of his rope.

					GEORDI
			Well, sir... it's our new first
			officer.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     7.

7    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(can't help but smile)
			I take it he found something wrong
			in Engineering?

					GEORDI
				(exasperated)
			Just the entire section. He made
			a surprise inspection in the
			middle of a maintenance cycle!
			I tried to explain to him, but...

					RIKER
			He wouldn't listen.

					GEORDI
			We're all going to be doing double
			shifts to get things ready for
			the next inspection.

					RIKER
				(to both of them)
			His style of command is just
			different. Klingons believe in
			a strict formality of command and
			obedience.

					GEORDI
			But this isn't a Klingon ship.
			He's got to loosen up a little,
			Commander.

					WESLEY
			It's not just us. He's leaning
			pretty hard on everybody except...
				(hesitates)

	Off Riker's look...

					GEORDI
			Except the one guy who wouldn't
			mind it...

8    INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLE ON WORF

	Kurn in Command, Worf at his station.

					WORF
			Sensors picking up asteroidal
			debris ahead, Commander.

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE   8.

8    CONTINUED:

					KURN
			Can you identify the coordinates,
			Mister Worf?

	Kurn stands up and moves up the ramp to the Tactical
	station.

					WORF
			Bearing zero-zero-one, mark
			point-oh-three, range three
			hundred thousand kilometers.

					KURN
			Excellent. Please scan the
			asteroid field for me, Lieutenant,
			and report.

					WORF
			Approximately two thousand small
			objects, none in our direct flight
			path, sir.

	Kurn is now standing near Worf. Kurn's attitude is
	easy, gentle, almost as if he thinks he might bruise
	Worf if he isn't careful. As Kurn's manner becomes
	more soothing and polite, Worf slowly begins to
	overheat at this treatment.

					KURN
			So, no course correction is
			necessary, is that what you're
			saying?

					WORF
				(tightly)
			It should not be needed,
			Commander.

					KURN
			Very good, Lieutenant. You
			handled that well.

	This is too much for Worf. He looks sharply at Kurn.
	Kurn notices... challenging --

					KURN
			Yes?

	Worf looks away from Kurn... stares straight ahead.
	Kurn studies him for a moment.

   STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE   9.

8AA	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Cruising at one-third impulse.

8A   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Riker is inside as the door opens and Kurn ENTERS.

					RIKER
				(greeting)
			Commander.

	Kurn nods an acknowledgement...

					RIKER
			Captain's mess... ?

					KURN
			Yes.

					RIKER
				(to computer)
			Resume.

	The doors shut and they proceed. A beat of silence
	for a few steps before Riker decides to bring up what's
	been on his mind.

					RIKER
			Your knowledge of our systems and
			procedures is very impressive...
				(off his look)
			...Sir.

	Getting a little tired of this...

					RIKER
			I would like to make one
			suggestion, sir.

					KURN
			A suggestion...

	Friendly, charming --

					RIKER
			When I served aboard the Pagh,
			the hardest part for me was in
			recognizing and adapting to the
			demands of the crew. They needed
			an iron hand. They wanted it.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE  10.

8A   CONTINUED:

					RIKER (Cont'd)
			I can imagine how difficult it
			must be for you to work with a
			crew that is so different. I'd
			be happy to guide you in this
			regard if it would be helpful.

					KURN
				(beat)
			No. It wouldn't.

	The door opens. As Kurn begins to exit...

					RIKER
				(a little burned)
			This is not a Klingon ship, sir.

	Kurn pauses, glances threateningly back at Riker --

					KURN
			No, Commander, it is not. If it
			were a Klingon ship, I would have
			killed you for offering your...
			"suggestion".

	And EXITS. Riker reacts...

8B   INT. CAPTAIN'S DINING ROOM - CLOSE ON A ROASTED
TURKEY (REPLICATED)

	As a hand puts a carving knife to work... and pull back
	to see Picard in a chef's apron, carving at the head of
	an elaborate buffet table. Kurn observes, in line near
	Geordi.

					KURN
				(concerned)
			How long has the bird been dead?
			It appears to have been lying in
			the sun for some time.

					GEORDI
				(reacts)
			It's not really dead, it's
			replicated. But you do understand
			we... cook many of our foods...

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT ONE  10A.

8B   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			Ah yes... I was told to prepare
			for that... I will try some of
			your burned replicated bird meat.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE  11.

8B   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard puts a slice on his plate.

					PICARD
			I have attempted to select a menu
			that will allow you to sample a
			variety of dishes, Commander.

	And indeed, the table is filled with a variety of
	foods... and garnished with a beautiful flower
	centerpiece... all the senior officers are there,
	filling up their plates... Riker, Geordi, Worf,
	BEVERLY, TROI, Data. Mozart is playing in the
	background.

					BEVERLY
			Try some caviar...

					KURN
			The odor is not palatable. What
			is it?

					DATA
			The unhatched eggs of a large
			scaleless fish.

	Kurn reacts, are you serious... ?

					PICARD
			It is from the Caspian Sea on
			Earth, Commander. A delicacy and
			a personal favorite of mine. Our
			replicators have never done it
			justice. I managed to store a
			few cases aboard for special
			occasions...

	Kurn reluctantly takes some.

					KURN
				(dubious)
			I am honored, Captain.

	And as he decides to finish this process of collecting
	the Earth foods, he takes a good sampling of the
	flowers from the centerpiece and puts them on his
	plate.

8C   ANGLE - THE DINNER TABLE

	As Kurn sits opposite Troi... the others follow to the
	table... Worf chooses not to be too close to Kurn.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE  12.

8C   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Are you adjusting to your new
			environment, Commander?

					KURN
			I find the constraints quite
			difficult to conform to... I'm
			sure any Klingon warrior would...

	Worf reacts... as Kurn continues, casually --

					KURN
			... just a short time ago, I had
			to stop myself from killing
			Commander Riker.

	Troi laughs before realizing Kurn is not joking.
	During all this, Kurn eats with much gusto and noise
	and with his hands... then slowly realizes the others
	are waiting for the others to sit before they begin to
	eat...

					KURN
			I believe he was trying to
			communicate the crew's discomfort
			with my style of command...
			under different circumstances,
			I would take that as a challenge
			to my authority.

	Picard now joins them at the table... and everyone
	starts to eat with their knifes and fork, quite
	daintily... Kurn watches tries awkwardly to imitate...

					PICARD
			One of the goals of the exchange
			program is for all of us to learn
			tolerance, Commander. As for my
			crew, it may be healthy to shake up
			the status quo occasionally. Feel
			free to disagree, Mister Riker...

	Picard is deliberately displaying a casual example of
	starship command by welcoming disagreement...

					RIKER
			Well, I'd say the commander
			certainly has the crew on their
			toes...

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT ONE  13.

8C   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			... And then some.
				(quickly realizing his
				 error, to Kurn)
			No offense meant, sir...

					KURN
			None taken. I never kill anyone
			at the supper table, Mister La
			Forge.

	Kurn has struggled the best he can with his dinner,
	cannot eat any more...

					BEVERLY
			Don't you like it, Commander?

					KURN
				(trying to be tactful)
			Our food has much more... taste
			to it. While I'm sure this is...
			well prepared, it is far too bland
			for the stomach of a Klingon...

	And the natural glance in the room has to be at Worf
	who is enjoying his meal when he hears Kurn say this...

					GEORDI
			It seems to agree with Worf.

					KURN
			Yes.

	And Worf feels extremely self-conscious, promptly
	losing his appetite... and Kurn glances at him out of
	the corner of his eye to put a little punctuation into
	the moment...

9
thru	OMITTED
10

11   INT. KURN'S QUARTERS

	Kurn is standing near the table, looking over some
	information on a computer terminal. The door CHIMES.

					KURN
			Enter.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     14.

11   CONTINUED:

	He turns around and the door opens, revealing Worf
	standing in the corridor. Worf does not enter right
	away.

					KURN
			'el (Enter.)

	Worf steps into the room, stands stiffly at attention.

					WORF
			Permission to speak freely, sir?

					KURN
			For what purpose?

					WORF
			I have questions I wish to pose.

	Kurn looks around his cabin with disdain and ignores
	Worf's request for the moment.

					KURN
			Are your quarters so...
			comfortable?

					WORF
			They serve me.

					KURN
			This entire ship seems built
			for... comfort, relaxation, being
			at ease. It is not the ship for
			a warrior... not the ship for a
			Klingon.

	Worf says nothing, and after a beat Kurn returns to
	Worf's request.

					KURN
			You cannot ask these questions
			within the boundaries of protocol?

	Worf is definitely agitated. Kurn's attitude is really
	getting under his skin.

					WORF
			They are... of a personal nature,
			sir.

	Kurn thinks for a second and then sits down.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     15.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					KURN
			Permission granted. Pose your
			questions.

	Now we can see a little more of the fires that are
	burning within Worf. His entire demeanor now changes
	and he cannot prevent the anger he feels from rising to
	the surface.

					WORF
			I wish to know if I have given
			you offense.

					KURN
			I am not a human... if you had
			given offense, you would not need
			to ask.

					WORF
			Perhaps I have not performed my
			duties to your satisfaction?

					KURN
			I find you to be a capable
			Starfleet officer. A credit to
			your ship.

					WORF
			Yet you dishonor me at every
			opportunity.

					KURN
			Have I? I was not aware that
			being polite to a Starfleet
			officer would bring dishonor on
			him.

					WORF
				(very tight)
			I am a Klingon.

	Kurn looks at him almost with amusement. He decides to
	push a little harder. Kurn stands and casually turns
	away from Worf.

					KURN
			Really?
				(beat)
			Perhaps your blood has thinned
			in this environment. I simply
			don't want to... hurt you.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT ONE     16.

11   CONTINUED: (3)

	This too much. Worf explodes with rage. He snarls a
	roar of challenge and moves to Kurn, knocking over a
	chair and small table in the process. Kurn whirls,
	ready for anything, but brings Worf up short before
	they can actually exchange blows.

					KURN
			mev yap! (That is enough!)

	Worf stops, but it is a struggle. Kurn relaxes a bit,
	but is still ready in case Worf should move on him.
	Kurn looks over Worf with satisfaction... "that's more
	like it!"

					KURN
			So... your blood is not so thin
			after all.

					WORF
			I am Klingon... if you doubt it,
			a demonstration can be arranged.

					KURN
			That is the response of a Klingon.
			The response I would expect...
			from my... older brother.

	Push in on Worf's reaction to this news.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

12   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is cruising at impulse speed.

13   INT. KURN'S QUARTERS

	A short time later. Kurn is acting less like Worf's
	superior and more like his brother. But there is still
	tension between them. He goes to a window, looks out.
	He is thinking back over the early years of his life
	and we can see the shadows pass before his eyes.

					KURN
			I was barely a year old when you
			went to the Khitomer Outpost.
			The outpost was new... unfinished.
			You... our mother and father were
			not going to stay long. It was
			decided that I did not need to
			go. I was left with our father's
			friend, Lorgh, until you returned.
				(beat)
			You never did.

					WORF
			The Starfleet officer that rescued
			me was told by the Klingon High
			Command that I had no living
			relatives.

					KURN
			They assumed I was killed with
			the family at Khitomer.

	Moving to Worf...

					KURN
			Lorgh had no sons. He took me
			into his family. It was not until
			I had reached the Age of Ascension
			that I was told the truth.

					WORF
			So you asked to serve aboard the
			Enterprise... to watch me.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     18.

13   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			It was an excellent opportunity
			to find out what kind of Klingon
			you were... or if you were
			Klingon at all.

					WORF
			Your deception offends me,
			brother.

					KURN
				(pleased)
			It should. But it was required.

					WORF
			To satisfy your curiosity.

					KURN
			No. Much more. You are the
			eldest son. The challenge is
			yours to make.

					WORF
			Challenge... ?

					KURN
			The Klingon High Council has
			judged our father a traitor to
			the empire.

	On Worf's reaction...

14   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Worf. Picard has just learned the news,
	reacts with concern.

					PICARD
			What are the allegations, Worf?

					WORF
			My father is accused of aiding
			and abetting the Romulan attack
			on the Khitomer outpost.

					PICARD
			The attack in which he himself
			was killed... ?

					WORF
			It is a lie.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     19.

14   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			But why now... after twenty years?

					WORF
			I do not know, Captain. I will
			hear the evidence when I arrive.
			The charge has been made by Duras,
			the son of my father's greatest
			rival.
				(beat)
			Our family name will be disgraced
			for seven generations. It is my
			responsibility to clear his name
			or answer for his crimes.

					PICARD
			Answer for them?

					WORF
			The family of a Klingon warrior
			is responsible for his actions
			and he is responsible for theirs.
			If I fail in my challenge, I will
			be executed.
				(beat)
			Will you grant my leave, Captain?

	A long beat as Picard mulls this with great concern.
	Then...

					PICARD
			No.

	Worf reacts.

					PICARD
			If I understand correctly, a
			Starfleet officer, a respected
			member of my crew could stand
			accused of a capital crime. Your
			actions in this matter reflect
			on this ship and the Federation.
				(beat, personal)
			Therefore, it seems only
			appropriate for your captain to
			be at your side as you make your
			challenge, Lieutenant. I'm sure
			you would do no less for me.

	On Worf's reaction...

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     20.

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Kurn, Riker, Troi in Command. Data, and Wes at their
	stations. Picard and Worf ENTER from Ready Room.

					PICARD
			Commander Kurn...

					KURN
			Sir.

					PICARD
			We are changing course. Set
			coordinates for the First City
			of the Klingon Imperial Empire.

	Kurn reacts with surprise. He had not expected the
	Enterprise itself to change course. Kurn looks over
	at Worf and we can see respect forming in their
	relationship.

					KURN
			Mister Crusher...

					WES
				(instantly)
			Sir!

					KURN
			Lay in a course for the Klingon
			System. Bearing one-four-five
			by two-four-oh...

					WES
				(overlapping Kurn)
			Ready sir!

	Kurn is pleased. Quite calmly --

					KURN
			Execute.

16   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship makes a sweeping turn and accelerates to warp
	speed.

17   INT. TEN-FORWARD (OPTICAL)

	Worf is seated by the forward windows, lost in thought.
	Kurn ENTERS, sees Worf and then goes over to him.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT TWO  21.

17   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			We arrive within the hour.

					WORF
			Yes.

					KURN
			The Council will receive you at
			high sun in the Great Hall of--

					WORF
			I know the procedures of the
			challenge.

	Kurn nods. He's beginning to look at Worf in a
	different way... as his older brother rather than as
	a Klingon in a Starfleet uniform.

					KURN
			You'll need a cha'DIch to defend
			you. While you are accused, you
			will not be allowed combat.

	Pause a beat as Kurn decides to take the next step.

					KURN
			I would be honored if you chose
			me.

	Worf looks at Kurn and can see that his brother's
	opinion of him has started to change. Worf himself
	is starting to think of this as their fight rather than
	just his.

					WORF
				(formally)
			I ask you to stand with me...
			to be my cha'DIch.

					KURN
			jIlajneS. ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.
			(I accept. May your enemies run
			with fear.) The two sons of Mogh
			-- together, we shall restore the
			family honor.

					WORF
			No. For the proceeding, you will
			not reveal your true father.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT TWO  22.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					KURN
				(reacts)
			I must...

					WORF
				(firm)
			You will not.

					KURN
				(understands)
			Because it would mean my death
			as well if you fail. A Klingon's
			honor means more than his life.
			Perhaps your human values cloud
			your judgment. I insist...

					WORF
			On this ship, you are my
			commander. And I obey. In the
			council chamber, you are my
			cha'DIch. You do not insist.
			You obey.

	And now the reversal of roles is complete.

					KURN
				(with due respect)
			Yes, brother.

18   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND KLINGON HOME WORLD
	(OPTICAL)

	The ship enters orbit. The planet has a single large
	land mass, and the world is dominated by a vast ocean.
	The tilt of the planet's axis has created wild seasonal
	changes and the atmosphere should appear turbulent and
	showing extremes of both warm and frigid weather on
	the planet.

19   EXT. THE FIRST CITY (MATTE SHOT)

	A large, sprawling city that was once an enormous
	fortress. The architecture should reflect a soldier's
	sensibilities for ease of defense and Spartan
	decoration. The city is dominated by the Great Hall.

									CUT TO:

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT TWO  23.

20   INT. ANTE ROOM (OPTICAL)

	A spare, simple room adjacent to the Great Hall, which
	can be entered through an ornate door. There is a
	table, chairs and a few decorations. It is basically a
	waiting room for the Great Hall. Picard, Troi, Riker,
	Worf, and Kurn BEAM IN.

	Taking in their surroundings --

					RIKER
				(quietly to Picard)
			There was a time... when just
			standing here would have been a
			death sentence for us.

					WORF
			Captain, I am honored that you...
			Commander Riker... Counselor
			Troi... have chosen to accompany
			me. Your presence will surely
			impress the council.

					PICARD
			We're here as long as you need
			us, Worf.

					WORF
			Once I make the challenge, I
			assume the sins of my father.
			I will be in disgrace until his
			innocence is proven. I would
			request that you not remain for
			the entire proceeding.

					TROI
			You will never be a disgrace to
			us, Worf.

					KURN
			It is a matter of personal honor
			to my brother.

					PICARD
			I understand.
				(to Kurn)
			You will advise us when it is
			appropriate to depart.

					WORF
				(somber)
			It will be clear.

     STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT TWO     24.

20   CONTINUED:

	He moves toward door and they follow him to...

21   INT. GREAT HALL

	Worf, Kurn, Picard, Troi, Riker, ENTER. The hall is a
	parliament/supreme court/public square. One end of the
	room is dominated by a raised dais with chairs for the
	High Council. There is a large, open floor area and
	the floor itself is emblazoned with the triangular
	Klingon insignia. There should be small partitions
	to suggest that the room is used for a variety of
	functions. Several KLINGON SUPERNUMERARIES are
	present. There is a general buzz of noise which builds
	as our characters enter the hall. The COUNCIL MEMBERS,
	including K'MPEC and DURAS ENTER the Hall and take
	their seats at the dais. The council members are
	mostly older Klingons, with one or two young upstarts.

	Worf and Kurn lead the way to the center of the room.
	Worf stands squarely in the center of the insignia on
	the floor, Kurn at his side, the others behind them.
	The crowd moves back and stands at the edges of the
	insignia. A hushed silence falls over the hall.
	People glare at Worf and the others from the
	Enterprise. Worf faces the council squarely.

					WORF
			I am Worf, son of Mogh. I have
			come to challenge the lies that
			have been spoken of my father.

	A buzz goes around the room as we...

22   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

    STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE    25.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

22A  EXT. KLINGON FIRST CITY - MATTE SHOT - DAY

23   INT. GREAT HALL

	As before. Worf still facing the council. K'mpec now
	stands and addresses Worf.

					K'MPEC
			Worf, son of Mogh, you have
			challenged the judgment of the
			council. Are you prepared to
			answer for this if you fail?

					WORF
			With my life, K'mpec.

	K'mpec now turns his attention to Kurn.

					K'MPEC
			Why do you come before us,
			Commander?

					KURN
			I am Kurn, son of... Lorgh. I
			will stand by Worf's side. I am
			cha'DIch.

	K'mpec nods to a GUARD, who steps forward and hands
	Kurn a ceremonial scabbard and short sword which Kurn
	will wear from now on. Duras stands and walks down
	to Worf and Kurn. His attitude is hostile.

					DURAS
				(to Worf)
			You claim a birthright you have
			forsaken.

					WORF
			I have not forsaken my heritage.
			I am Klingon. My heart is of this
			world... my blood is as yours.

					DURAS
			Yet you come to us wearing a
			child's uniform...
				(looks at Picard)
			And you bring outsiders to our
			hall.

    STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE    26.

23   CONTINUED:

	Picard steps forward.

					PICARD
			I am here at my own request.
				(moving forward, to
				 council)
			I am Captain Picard of the
			Enterprise. I extend greetings
			on behalf of the Federation.

					DURAS
			Your words have no meaning here.

	K'mpec raises a hand, silencing Duras, and waits for
	Picard to continue.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant Worf has served under
			my command with distinction. He
			has earned my admiration and my
			respect. It is my greatest wish
			that this council in its wisdom
			will clear his family name and
			return him to duty.

					K'MPEC
				(nods with satisfaction)
			The trust of a commanding officer
			is admirable... the council has
			noted it.

	Picard glances at Worf, then moves off to the side with
	Troi and Riker. That done, K'mpec turns his attention
	back to Worf.

					K'MPEC
			Speak the accusation.

	Duras moves forward again.

					DURAS
				(to council)
			For many turns, the truth about
			Khitomer has lain dormant...
			unknown. Now the truth is
			revealed. The traitor, Mogh, sent
			the defense access code to the
			Romulan patrol ships and allowed
			them to destroy the outpost.
					(MORE)

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 27.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					DURAS (Cont'd)
				(to crowd)
			Thousands died on Khitomer... my
			father died on Khitomer. Their
			deaths must be avenged!

	The crowd grumbles for a moment.

23A  OMITTED

23B  ANGLE ON DURAS AND WORF

					DURAS
				(steps close to Worf)
			Your father was a traitor! By
			posing this challenge, you are
			a traitor!

	Duras slaps Worf hard.

23C  PICARD, RIKER, TROI

	react.

23D  ANGLE ON DURAS AND WORF

	Duras grabs the sash on Worf's chest.

					DURAS
			You will not wear the emblems of
			our people!

	Duras rips the sash from Worf as the crowd look on.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 28.

24   PICARD - CLOSEUP (OPTICAL)

	His eyes deeply troubled for his officer... knows it
	is time to leave.

					PICARD
				(activates com badge)
			Picard to Enterprise. Three to
			beam up.

	The away team BEAMS OUT.

25   OMITTED

26   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Riker, and Troi ENTER from turbolift.

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			Mister Data... I want you to find
			out everything you can about the
			destruction of the Khitomer
			outpost. Cross reference with
			Romulan tactics and strategic
			information on the region.
			Request access to the Klingon
			central information net.
				(on the move to Ready
				 Room)
			Computer. Presentation overview
			of Klingon custom and law
			pertaining to familial
			accountability.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Acknowledged.

					PICARD
			In my Ready Room.

	Picard heads toward his Ready Room, and Data moves to
	one of the Aft Science Stations.

									CUT TO:

27   INT. GREAT HALL

	As before. Duras and Worf still face each other in
	the Hall. Worf's sash lies on the ground in tatters.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 29.

27   CONTINUED:

					DURAS
			You are a fool. Your challenge
			will only result in a fool's
			death.

					WORF
				(coolly)
			It is a good day to die, Duras...
			and the day is not yet over.

	Duras returns to his place, and K'mpec stands.

					K'MPEC
			The council stands in recess.
			We will return for the mek'ba,
			when the evidence will be
			presented. Qapla' (Success! --
			a traditional Klingon parting)

	The crowd begins to break up and the council adjourns.
	Duras and Worf scowl at each other, but they move off
	in different directions.

28   ON WORF AND KURN

	They move off to one side of the hall where they can
	plan their strategy, but before they can speak, K'mpec
	approaches them. Worf and Kurn straighten up at the
	sight of him.

					K'MPEC
				(to Worf)
			I would speak with you alone.

	A glance passes between Worf and Kurn, but one does
	not turn down such a request by a member of the
	council. Kurn bows his head briefly and moves a few
	feet away to give them privacy.

29   ON WORF AND K'MPEC

	as they move into a small cul de sac in the hall.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 30.

30   ON KURN

	he is watching for any move against him or Worf. A
	KLINGON WOMAN CLERK is routinely distributing PADDs
	to members of the council... laying them on desks, etc.
	As she comes to Kurn, she puts it on his desk and gives
	him a special look that points him toward the PADD,
	then moves off. He discovers a note underneath it...
	He reads it... glances at Worf... then heads out of
	the hall.

31   ON WORF AND K'MPEC

	As before.

					K'MPEC
			You should not have brought the
			challenge... there was no risk
			to you... what does it matter... ?

					WORF
				(not understanding)
			I am Klingon...

					K'MPEC
			Of that I have no question. But
			your life in the Federation would
			not be affected by this judgment.

					WORF
			My father...

					K'MPEC
			Is dead. He died long ago.
				(beat)
			I knew your father, served with
			him... this is not the way I
			wanted to remember him. But we
			must let the past be and protect
			what we have now.

	Worf gives him an enigmatic look.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/12/90 - ACT THREE 31.

31   CONTINUED:

					K'MPEC
			If you leave before the mek'ba...
			no shame will fall on you. Return
			to your ship... go back to your
			life. The challenge will be
			forgotten.

					WORF
			Why would you ask me to lay aside
			the honor of my father... my
			family... Are these the words
			of the council... ?

	K'mpec considers Worf. He is angry, but there is a
	trace of sadness in his voice.

					K'MPEC
				(draws himself up)
			I will not be questioned by you!
			Leave now or you too will be
			condemned as a traitor.

	K'mpec leaves. Worf reacts, wonders what the hell that
	was about...

									CUT TO:

32
thru	OMITTED
36

36A  INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 40)

	Data and Riker are at one of the Aft Science Stations
	looking at INFORMATION scrolling across one of the
	screens. Geordi stands nearby, watching their work
	with curiosity.

					DATA
			The Klingon council is refusing
			to allow us access to their
			information net, Commander.

	Riker lets out a breath in irritation.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 32.

36A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			On what basis?

					DATA
			Orders of a member of the council.

					RIKER
			Duras...

36B  ANGLE - GEORDI

	overhears... begins to get an idea and moves quietly
	over to another station to begin work.

36C  BACK TO DATA AND RIKER

					RIKER
			What Federation starship was
			closest to Khitomer at the time
			of the attack?

					DATA
			The USS Intrepid, sir. They
			were the first ship on the scene.

					RIKER
			Contact Starfleet, request all logs
			of the Intrepid...
				(to Com)
			Riker to Doctor Crusher.

					BEVERLY
			Crusher here...

					RIKER
			Doctor, I want you to look over
			the medical records of all rescue
			vessels that responded to the
			Khitomer massacre... see if there
			is any information on the aftermath
			that could help us.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT THREE 33.

36C  CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Understood.

					GEORDI
			Uh, Commander, could I see you
			a moment...

	Riker moves to Geordi's station...

					GEORDI
				(lying)
			I was just making a few routine
			entries... and somehow, by
			accident, I just happened to...
			access the Klingon information
			net.

	Data and Riker react.

					DATA
			How could you obtain access
			without the proper authorization
			codes?

					RIKER
			I don't think we want to know,
			Data.

	As he exchanges a glance with Geordi, they begin
	investigation of the files.

									CUT TO:

37   INT. PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL

	Kurn is waiting... after a few seconds, Duras
	approaches him in the tunnel. Kurn prepares for an
	attack.

					KURN
			I should have known... come then
			Duras. Worf was right... it is
			a good day to die.

					DURAS
			That time has not yet come.
				(beat, then
				 conspiratorially)
			It does not have to come for many
			turns. I know who you are,
			Kurn... son of Mogh.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT THREE 34.

37   CONTINUED:

					KURN
				(taken off-guard)
			What?

					DURAS
			A strange decision to serve as
			his cha'DIch. I was curious to
			know why. Nothing can be hidden
			from me, Kurn.
				(beat)
			It was a wise choice to hide your
			family name -- do not err by
			embracing it again... for you only
			embrace death.

					KURN
			We will see.

					DURAS
			Worf has made his choice and he
			will die for it. But you are
			still safe. Let him stand alone.
			He is no longer your brother...
			he is not one of us. I promise
			you no one will learn of your
			family line. You'll have your
			rank... maybe even a command of
			your own.

					KURN
			He is my brother. I will not
			betray him!

	We can see the rage boil up in Duras, but he just
	manages to keep control of it.

					DURAS
			Then you will die for him.

	Duras turns quickly and leaves. Kurn watches him go...
	looks around the empty tunnel and is about to leave
	when TWO KLINGON ASSASSINS suddenly attack him from
	behind. Kurn is caught off guard, but he manages to
	shake off the first attack.

	The assassins are wielding vicious-looking, yet ornate
	weapons.

	Kurn pulls his own knife and tries to keep them at
	bay... the fight is brutal and no quarter will be given
	by either side.

    STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT THREE    35.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

	Kurn manages to disable one of the assassins, but the
	other slips under his guard and drives the weapon deep
	into Kurn's side.

	Kurn falls to the ground. The assassin twists the
	weapon viciously and then takes his companion and
	flees. Kurn is seriously injured and passes out.
	Linger on his prone form...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  36.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

38   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is cruising in orbit.

39   INT. SICKBAY

	Kurn is lying on the operating table, post op. A
	MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARY is checking on him using the
	surgical clamshell. Beverly moves to Worf nearby.
	Worf's spirits are beginning to sag.

					BEVERLY
			What kind of vicious weapon makes
			a wound like that... ?

					WORF
			A kut'luch... the ceremonial
			weapon of an assassin.

					BEVERLY
			Fortunately, his metabolic
			recovery is phenomenal... he'll
			be all right...

					WORF
			It does not matter. We should
			have let him die.

	Beverly reacts with shock, but Worf ignores her look.

					WORF
			Now that Duras knows his
			bloodline, we will both be
			executed.

					BEVERLY
			You sound like you've already
			lost, Worf.

	Worf just looks at her, that's how he feels, and EXITS.

40   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Data, Riker and Geordi are still looking through the
	Klingon computer files at two science stations. Data
	calls Riker to join him...

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  37.

40   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Commander, I have discovered the
			basis of the charges against
			Worf's father.

	They move to look over his shoulder...

					DATA
			Apparently the Klingons recently
			captured a Romulan ship with logs
			that provided new information on
			the Khitomer attack. They clearly
			indicate a transmission from the
			outpost to the Romulans moments
			before the shields dropped.

					GEORDI
			From Worf's father?

					DATA
				(calling something up)
			It does correspond to Mogh's
			personal security code.

	Riker and Geordi frown.

					RIKER
			How can we be sure these records
			haven't been falsified?

					GEORDI
			We can cross check them against
			the Intrepid's sensor logs...

					DATA
				(operating controls)
			I will try... but the Intrepid
			was at the edge of sensor range
			during the attack and we cannot
			be sure if the scans are complete.

	Data works the console and the screen shows the
	resulting information.

					GEORDI
			Looks like a pretty good match-up,
			Data...

									INTERCUT:

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/10/90 - ACT FOUR 38.

40A  THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	shows a split screen of parallel lines scrolling with
	various coded signals displayed (Okudagrams). Both
	sides match exactly.

					DATA
			Both the Intrepid and Romulan
			logs show a series of distress
			signals from Khitomer...

	When gaps appear on the left split screen...

					RIKER
			What happens here...

					GEORDI
			Gaps in the Intrepid logs, missing
			information because of the
			range...

	Data pauses the scroll.

					DATA
			This is where Mogh's alleged
			transmission should be.

					RIKER
				(frowns)
			Right in the middle of a gap.

					GEORDI
			Wait a second, Data. Back up.

	Geordi leans in and presses a few panels...

					GEORDI
			Look at this... just before the
			Intrepid gap begins, the timebase
			of both files are in perfect
			sync... but look at the signals
			just after the shields dropped.

	Now on the monitor, the split screens clearly don't
	match.

					DATA
			They are no longer synchronous.

					GEORDI
			Commander, somebody's been
			rewriting history.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  39.

40A  CONTINUED:

	Off Riker's reaction......

41
thru	OMITTED
44

45   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard and Worf. Picard is quite animated.

					PICARD
			I will not pretend to fully
			understand the nuances of your
			world's law or culture, Mister
			Worf. But I do understand when
			somebody is trying to hide
			something...

					WORF
				(considering this)
			K'mpec urged me to drop my
			challenge, abandon my family
			honor... it was impossible to
			believe I was hearing a Klingon
			speak...

					PICARD
			Obviously, they did not expect
			and never wanted this challenge...
			you're getting close to something,
			Lieutenant... something they care
			a great deal about protecting...

					WORF
			If it is true, it is not just
			Duras but the High Council itself
			that is my enemy.
				(beat)
			Captain, I must choose a new
			cha'DIch. I would like your
			permission to ask a member of the
			crew.

					PICARD
			Of course, Lieutenant. Ask
			whomever you wish.

	Worf hesitates, not sure what Picard's reaction will
	be. Picard waits for him to go on.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 39A.

45   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Sir, I would ask that you stand
			with me.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  40.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard reacts, very surprised.

					WORF
				(quickly)
			You may refuse... with no
			dishonor.

					PICARD
			I appreciate the gesture,
			Lieutenant. But I know there are
			stronger, younger men from which
			to choose...

	This is a difficult moment for Worf. He must actually
	voice some of his inner feelings and motivations, and
	it doesn't come easily.

					WORF
			A Klingon warrior knows that brute
			strength is not the most important
			asset in a fight. I have served
			under you in many conflicts...
			and know you to be a shrewd and
			forceful opponent. I can think
			of no one I would rather have at
			my side.

	Picard is moved by this expression of admiration by
	his officer. There is a brief pause. Picard walks
	over to Worf, looks him in the eye.

					PICARD
				(perfectly pronounced)
			jIlajneS. ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.
			I accept.

	Worf straightens up and his face again hardens with
	determination.

46   INT. GREAT HALL

	Duras is standing in a cul de sac, talking with the
	two assassins seen earlier.

47   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The council ENTERS and sits in session. Picard and
	Worf BEAM IN.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  41.

47   CONTINUED:

	Duras reacts to them and moves away from the
	assassins. Worf moves forward to address the council
	and Duras.

					WORF
				(to Hall)
			My challenge will proceed. No
			threat, no treachery will stop
			it.
				(to Duras)
			Not even a trap for my cha'DIch
			set by a coward.

	Duras boils over and moves forward.

					K'MPEC
				(warning)
			Duras...

					DURAS
			I will not listen to this filth
			from the son of a traitor...

	Picard moves quickly in front of Worf in a defensive
	move and Duras is brought up short by this unexpected
	action. Duras is dumbfounded, and unsure just what the
	hell Picard thinks he's doing.

					DURAS
			Keep your place, Picard!

					PICARD
			This is my place.

					WORF
			He is now my cha'DIch.

	The crowd REACTS to this news. Duras is outraged.

					DURAS
				(to K'mpec)
			No! This cannot be allowed.
				(to Picard)
			This is not your world, human.
			You do not command here.

					PICARD
			I am not here to command.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR 41A.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					DURAS
			Then you must be ready to fight...
			something that Starfleet doesn't
			teach you.

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT FOUR  42.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard confronts Duras directly. He's not taking any
	crap from this guy. Picard's voice is low and deadly.

					PICARD
			You may test that assumption...
			at your convenience.

	Duras's eyes narrow and they stand toe to toe for a
	few seconds before K'mpec intervenes.

					K'MPEC
			The cha'DIch is accepted.

					DURAS
			No!

	Duras has stepped over the line and K'mpec's tone calls
	him on it.

					K'MPEC
			You challenge my authority?

	Duras looks chastened at K'mpec, backs down. Picard
	gives Worf a look: "How was that?" Worf nods his head
	in approval. K'mpec motions to the guard, who then
	brings over a ceremonial scabbard and sword identical
	to the one that was given to Kurn.

					K'MPEC
			Mek'ba will begin.

48
thru	OMITTED
49

50   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker, Data, Wesley, Geordi... Beverly ENTERS...

					BEVERLY
			I've got something...

	She moves to a science station, sits at a position...
	calling up a file... Riker joins her...

					BEVERLY
			Worf was not the only survivor
			of the Khitomer massacre.

					RIKER
			Another child?

  STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR  43.

50   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			No. A Klingon woman was found
			with Worf.

	The file is on the screen.

					RIKER
			Kahlest... who was she?

					BEVERLY
			I don't know. Just says here she
			had severe injuries...
			transferred to Starbase twenty-four
			for treatment. That's when
			she was separated from Worf.
			After she recovered, she returned
			home.

					RIKER
			We've got to find her if she's
			still alive. Data, scan the
			Klingon central net... see if
			there's any record of her...

	As Data goes to work...

51
thru	OMITTED
52

53   INT. GREAT HALL

	Duras is at the apex of the insignia on the floor,
	addressing the entire hall. There is much noise and
	frequent interruptions by angry reactions.

					DURAS
			... The Romulans lowered the
			outpost shields themselves. They
			were given the defense access
			code! The records clearly show
			the Romulan patrol ships receiving
			a personal transmission from Mogh
			just before they lowered the
			outpost shields. Mogh betrayed
			us. Four thousand Klingons died
			on Khitomer... and only the son
			of Mogh survived.

 STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/10/90 - ACT FOUR 44.

53A  OMITTED

53B  ON PICARD

	His com badge BEEPS.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Riker to Captain Picard.

					PICARD
				(hits com badge)
			Stand by.

	Picard moves over to a cul de sac in the Hall. Duras
	continues his presentation in the b.g.

					DURAS
			The Khitomer commander noted in
			his log that Mogh had been acting
			suspiciously... that he was often
			away from his post for long
			periods of time. The commander
			found that Mogh was sending coded
			neutrino pulses to a sector within
			Romulan territory. A formal charge
			would have been made, but Mogh
			betrayed them and thousands were
			killed.

	Over the above --

					PICARD
				(sotto voce)
			Go ahead, Number One.

									INTERCUT:

54   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker standing near science station.

					RIKER
			We've located another survivor
			of the Khitomer massacre,
			Captain... a woman who was found
			with Worf. Her name is Kahlest...
			she resides in the Old Quarter
			of the First City.

					PICARD
			Well done. Picard out.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR     44A.

54A  NEW ANGLE

	including Worf and the council. Duras is still going
	through his evidence.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FOUR      45.

54A  CONTINUED:

					DURAS
			... another witness has testified
			that Mogh often spoke of his
			admiration for the Romulans...
			Their culture... their women.

	Jeers from the crowd.

					PICARD
			K'mpec.

	K'mpec nods to Picard.

					PICARD
			May we have a... short recess?

					K'MPEC
				(nods)
			Len'mat. (recess)

	Picard and Worf move off to one side.

					PICARD
			Have you heard of a woman named
			Kahlest?

					WORF
			She was my ghojmoK... my nurse.

					PICARD
			Then it's possible she was an
			eyewitness to your father's
			activities at Khitomer...

					WORF
			But she died in the attack---

					PICARD
			She survived. She's living in
			the Old Quarter. I'm going to
			find her.

					WORF
			It is too dangerous. You cannot
			go alone.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/7/90 - ACT FOUR      46.

54A  CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			I am your cha'DIch.

	Worf knows he's right and nods in agreement. Picard
	EXITS.

55   ANGLE ON DURAS

	who is watching Worf and Picard from a hidden vantage.
	The two assassins stand behind Duras. As Duras leans
	over and whispers to the two assassins...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - 1/5/90 - ACT FIVE        47.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

56   EXT OLD CITY STREET

	A narrow, gloomy street in the oldest section of the
	capital city. A hooded figure in a cape moves down
	the street. The figure stops in front of a simple
	door, above which is a unique symbol (possibly a bigger
	representation of the emblem worn on Worf's sash?).

56A  ON PICARD

	as he moves the hood enough so we can see him. He
	looks around and then sounds the door CHIME. After a
	few seconds, the door slides aside and Picard goes in.

									CUT TO:

57   INT. KLINGON HOME

	Picard ENTERS from the street. The home is small, yet
	comfortable. The furnishings should be in contrast
	to the martial decor of the rest of the planet... this
	is the home of an old woman with no need to proclaim
	power or strength. Picard looks around for a few
	seconds, lets his eyes adjust to the dimmer light.

					PICARD
			Kahlest?

	KAHLEST moves in the shadows. She does not step into
	the light yet, but answers from the safety of the
	darkness.

					KAHLEST
			What do you want?

					PICARD
				(toward direction of
				 voice)
			Your help.

					KAHLEST
			No.

	Kahlest moves out of the shadows and we can see that
	she is quite old by Klingon standards. She barely
	looks at Picard as they talk.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      48.

57   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You don't even know what I want.

					KAHLEST
			You are cha'Dich. I know.

					PICARD
			Then you know that Worf's life
			is at stake.

					KAHLEST
			I cannot help. I am dead.
				(a whisper)
			A long time dead.

					PICARD
			Were you with Worf's father just
			before the attack on Khitomer?

	The the mention of Khitomer, Kahlest moves away from
	Picard and her face becomes even more tired and
	haggard. Her eyes are haunted.

					KAHLEST
				(vehemently)
			I am dead!
				(beat)
			My... life ended on Khitomer.
			I served a proud family... a
			strong house. All that is gone.

					PICARD
			Worf is not gone, Kahlest. The
			family you served needs you again.

					KAHLEST
			I cannot help.

					PICARD
				(quietly)
			Was his father a traitor?

					KAHLEST
				(defensively)
			No!
				(proudly)
			Mogh was loyal... to the emperor.
			Mogh suspected someone of plotting
			with the Romulans and followed
			them to Khitomer.

	Hope rising --

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      49.

57   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Who? Who was the traitor?

					KAHLEST
			I do not know.

	Disappointment. A beat. Thinking...

					PICARD
			We know a signal was sent to the
			Romulans just before the attack...
			if you were with Mogh and his
			family...

					KAHLEST
			I was not. I was with Worf only.

					PICARD
				(sighs, concluding)
			Then, there is no way to prove
			Mogh's innocence, and Worf will
			die as the son of a traitor.

					KAHLEST
			You must leave, cha'DIch. I am
			dead.

	Picard cannot think of anything else, EXITS.

58   EXT. OLD CITY STREET

	Picard has left the house and is heading back up the
	street when the two assassins suddenly burst out of
	a recess in the wall and attack Picard. They are
	wielding the same ornate weapons seen earlier.

	Picard is not the easy mark they had taken him for,
	however. The captain is able to move out of the way
	before they can land a blow on him. He brings Assassin
	#1 to the ground by whipping off his cape and throwing
	it with a flourish in Assassin #1's face.

	Assassin #2 lunges forward with his weapon, but Picard
	has now pulled his own ceremonial sword and parries the
	thrust. Assassin #2 makes a hard thrust. Picard grabs
	the Klingon's hand and falls backward, yanking the
	Klingon off balance and bringing them both down.
	Picard holds his own sword steady and the Klingon falls
	directly on the point as he falls on top of Picard.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     50.

58   CONTINUED:

	Assassin #1 is back on his feet and prepares to kill
	Picard as he's trapped under the fallen Klingon...
	when he suddenly grimaces in pain... as he falls we can
	see a knife sticking out of his back.

59   ON KAHLEST

	standing in her doorway watching.

60   NEW ANGLE

	including Picard and the Klingons. The first assassin
	is lying on the ground with knife that Kahlest had
	thrown sticking out of his back. Picard gets up and
	rubs his shoulder.

					PICARD
			My appreciation, madam.

					KAHLEST
			You are brave, cha'DIch. Worf
			chose well. Lessons hold.

	She starts to return inside. Picard gets an idea.

					PICARD
			Kahlest, would they know who you
			are? Would they recognize you?

	She pauses.

					KAHLEST
			K'mpec would remember Kahlest.
			I caught his eye back then. I
			had many suitors once. He wanted
			seloh (sex) with me. He was too
			fat.

					PICARD
			Then, come back with me. They
			do not know how much you know.
			Perhaps it will shake loose the
			truth.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     51.

60   CONTINUED:

	Kahlest considers a beat... nods.

					KAHLEST
			I will come.

	As Picard begins to hope again... they move past the
	fallen Klingons and...

61   INT. GREAT HALL

	As before. Duras is finishing his presentation of
	evidence.

					DURAS
			The mek'ba is complete. The
			evidence is clear. I ask that the
			judgment stand... and that Worf be
			condemned as the son of a traitor
			to the Empire.

	The crowd growls in agreement. Worf shows no reaction.

					K'MPEC
			Worf, son of Mogh...

	K'mpec trails off as he notices something happening in
	the hall.

62   NEW ANGLE

	Someone is making their way through the crowd to the
	Council... Picard and Kahlest finally step forward.
	Worf reacts to the sight of the woman from his
	childhood.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      52.

62   CONTINUED:

					K'MPEC
			tam (Be quiet!)

	The crowd settles down and Picard and Kahlest move onto
	the insignia with Worf. K'mpec and Kahlest clearly
	know each other. Duras looks at K'mpec -- what the
	hell is this? K'mpec knows he has a problem.

					PICARD
			The mek'ba is not complete. I
			bring an eyewitness to the
			Khitomer massacre... with new
			evidence, K'mpec.

	K'mpec struggles a beat with how to handle this...

					KAHLEST
			Mogh was innocent.

	There is no way K'mpec is going to let her continue.
	He gruffly calls a recess.

					K'MPEC
			Len'mat.

	The crowd begins to buzz with confusion. The council
	breaks up and K'mpec indicates that Picard, Worf and
	Kahlest should follow him. Duras goes with them toward
	a side door.

63   INT. K'MPEC'S CHAMBERS

	A small, private room with a few decorations and
	furnishings. It is the Klingon version of a judge's
	chambers. K'mpec, Duras, Picard, Worf, and Kahlest
	ENTER.

					DURAS
			What is it you think you know,
			old woman?

					PICARD
				(to Kahlest)
			Do not answer.
				(to K'mpec)
			Rules of the mek'ba require that
			her evidence be presented in open
			council.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE     52A.

63   CONTINUED:

					DURAS
				(to Kahlest)
			You will die before giving
			evidence.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     53.

63   CONTINUED: (2)

					KAHLEST
				(to K'mpec)
			You stand there while this patahk
			threatens an old woman?

	K'mpec realizes that things have gone too far and there
	is no alternative.

					K'MPEC
				(to Duras)
			Be silent, Duras. Would you kill
			old women to cover your dishonor?

	And Duras backs away... and Picard realizes he has the
	lead he needs. Pulling the string...

					PICARD
			Yes, Duras, it is your dishonor
			we are protecting here, isn't it?

					DURAS
			I have no reluctance to kill you,
			human.

					PICARD
			Are you prepared to hear her
			evidence in open council, Duras?

	Duras glares at K'mpec... who hates all of this.

					K'MPEC
			Obviously, we are not. Kahlest,
			you will go now.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE     53A.

63   CONTINUED: (3)

	She acknowledges... at the door --

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      54.

63   CONTINUED: (4)

					K'MPEC
			It is good to see you again.

					KAHLEST
			You are still fat, K'mpec.

	And with a brief twinkle in her for Picard, she EXITS.
	K'mpec regards Worf with regret. Shakes his head.

					K'MPEC
			I asked you to leave, to let this
			judgment go unanswered... but
			you did not hear my words, and
			now it has come to this.

					WORF
			Why did you judge my father guilty
			when you knew he was not?

					K'MPEC
				(apologetic)
			Someone had to be blamed. The
			warriors who captured the Romulan
			ship had learned of the treachery.
			But only the council knew whose
			security code had been
			transmitted. Ja'rod, father of
			Duras.

					WORF
				(indicates Duras)
			This Ha'DIbaH (animal) should have
			been fed to the dogs!

					K'MPEC
			His family is powerful. If the
			truth were known, it would shatter
			the council... almost certainly
			plunge us into civil war.
				(looks at Worf)
			You were in Starfleet... we did
			not expect you to challenge the
			judgment. Nor did we know that
			there was another son of Mogh.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/15/90 - ACT FIVE     55.

63   CONTINUED: (5)

					PICARD
			Worf's challenge is successful.
			His family honor must be restored,
			K'mpec.

					K'MPEC
				(regret)
			You don't understand. His
			challenge was defeated before he
			ever made it. You will not be
			allowed to present this evidence.
			The judgment will stand and you
			will be condemned... as will your
			brother.

					PICARD
			You admit the truth and still
			expect him to accept punishment.
			What does this say of an empire
			that holds honor so dear?

					K'MPEC
			The empire will not be destroyed
			for one family's honor.

					PICARD
			This is unacceptable, K'mpec.

					DURAS
			You have no say in this, cha'DIch!

					PICARD
			I speak now as the captain of
			the USS Enterprise and
			Lieutenant Worf's commanding
			officer. You will not execute
			a member of my crew, sir. Nor
			will I turn his brother over to
			you.

					K'MPEC
			You risk much. This is not the
			Federation, Picard. If you defy
			the orders of the High Council
			in an affair of the empire, the
			alliance with the Federation
			could fall to dust.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      56.

63   CONTINUED: (6)

					PICARD
			The alliance with the Federation
			is not based on lies! Protect
			your secrets if you must, but do
			not sacrifice these men.

					DURAS
			A true Klingon will not run from
			his judgment, Captain. No matter
			what you would have them do.

					K'MPEC
			What will you do with Kurn? Make
			him a Starfleet officer? He is
			a Klingon. When his tour aboard
			your ship is complete he will have
			no place to go. He would rather
			die.

					WORF
			I will die for the empire.

					PICARD
			Lieutenant...

	Worf gives him a hard look --

					WORF
			The cha'DIch will be silent.

	Picard blinks, shuts up.

					WORF
			Allow my brother to return to his
			life. Only you need know his
			true bloodline.

					DURAS
			Not acceptable. His honor would
			demand revenge. He is too
			dangerous.

					WORF
			If you allow him to live, I will
			give you something that will
			serve your purpose far more than
			my death. I will accept...
			discommendation.

	K'mpec and Duras exchange a glance -- this is pretty
	good for them.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      57.

63   CONTINUED: (7)

					DURAS
			You would do this in open council?

	Worf acknowledges.

					K'MPEC
			It would be the same as admitting
			your father's guilt, Worf.

					WORF
			So be it.

					K'MPEC
				(with respect)
			Your heart is Klingon. It will
			be done.
				(to others)
			What has been said here will never
			be spoken of again.

	Worf steps to Duras... one last thing to do.

					WORF
			You... are the son of a traitor.

	And he slaps Duras just as hard as Duras hit him
	earlier. Duras burns with the shame of it.

					WORF
			I am ready.

64   INT. GREAT HALL (OPTICAL)

	Picard is waiting off to one side for something. The
	transporter EFFECT begins and Kurn beams in along with
	a MEDICAL SUPERNUMERARY who is helping him. Kurn is
	recovering from his injuries, but is still a little
	unsteady on his feet.

					KURN
				(to supernumerary)
			Enough! I will stand alone in
			the hall.

	Picard nods to the ensign and Kurn steps forward on his
	own. He and Picard move slowly toward the other end
	of the hall.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/8/90 - ACT FIVE      58.

64   CONTINUED:

					KURN
			Why is he doing this? I was ready
			to die.

					PICARD
			Worf wants you to live... the name
			of your father must someday be
			cleared. He needs you alive...
			with your honor intact.

					KURN
			But to do this...

					PICARD
			There will be another day,
			Commander. Do not forget what
			he does here today... do not let
			your children forget.

	Kurn nods in agreement and they go through the crowd.

64A  NEW ANGLE

	The council in session. Worf facing them as Picard and
	Kurn move to stand on either side of him. K'mpec faces
	Worf.

					WORF
			tlhIH ghIj jIHyoj. (I fear your
			judgment)

					K'MPEC
			biHnuch (Coward)

	The crowd REACTS with disgust. The council rises as
	one and turn their backs on Worf. The assembled crowd
	does the same. Worf turns to Kurn.

					WORF
			You must also...

					KURN
				(beat, then sotto voce)
			May you stand here again someday
			and roar over the fallen bodies
			of your enemies.

					WORF
			We will stand together...
				(sotto)
			...brother.

      STAR TREK: "Sins of the Father" - REV. 1/9/90 - ACT FIVE      59.

64A  CONTINUED:

	They share a moment of silent promise, then Kurn
	reluctantly turns his back on his brother. Picard
	moves to Worf and they walk side by side, heads held
	high through the crowd and EXIT. The double doors
	close behind with a LOUD CLANG as we...

65   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             

