











                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "Captain's Holiday" 
                          #40273-167 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Ira Steven Behr 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Chip Chalmers 


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                        FINAL DRAFT
 
                      JANUARY 21, 1990
 

         STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - CAST          

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Captain's Holiday"  
                         
                             CAST                               

                PICARD             VASH
                RIKER              SOVAK
                DATA               AJUR
                BEVERLY            BORATUS
                TROI               JOVAL
                GEORDI             
                WORF               COMPUTER VOICE

                                   Non-Speaking
                                     RESORT SUPERNUMERARIES
                Non-Speaking         MALE COMPANION
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  ENSIGN BENNETT     

     STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Captain's Holiday" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE              USS ENTERPRISE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     RISIAN LANAI
              TURBOLIFT
              CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
              CORRIDOR (VARIOUS)
          
            RISIAN RESORT
              LOBBY
              PICARD'S ROOM
              VASH'S ROOM
          
            CAVERN

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - 01/24/90 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Captain's Holiday"
                           
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                AJUR                 AY-zure
                BORATUS              bur-A-tus
                ESTRAGON             EST-ra-gone
                HORGA'HN             HOR-gone
                JAMAHAROHN           JAH-ma-ha-ron
                JOVAL                JOE-val
                KAL DANO             CAL DAY-no
                SOVAK                SOE-vauk
                VASH                 VASH

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                     "Captain's Holiday"                           
                            TEASER                              

1    INT. RISIAN PLEASURE HAVEN - THE LOBBY

	Imagine a twenty-fourth century Hawaiian resort. The
	indoor/outdoor open-sided lobby (one end leads off to
	a sun drenched lanai) has a simple grace and beauty
	that is immediately apparent.

	In the center of the lobby is a stone shrine. Residing
	on the alter is a large rotund idol (also made of
	stone) called a Horga'hn. Smaller, wooden Horga'hns
	circle the main figure.

	As for the guests, they all appear rested and happy.
	Clothing is loose, casual and extremely revealing.
	Couples predominate, with the spectrum of sexual
	preferences being evident.

2    NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Two sleek and well dressed aliens (Vorgons -- one male,
	BORATUS, the other female, AJUR) MATERIALIZE by one
	of the entranceways.

	The Vorgons glance curiously around the lobby then make
	their way over to a nearby wall grid.

	Ajur places her palm on an adjoining sensor panel which
	glows at her touch.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Welcome to Risa. All that is ours
			is yours.

					AJUR
			We are looking for the lodging
			chamber of Captain Jean-Luc
			Picard.

	A beat as the computer accesses the data.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - TEASER   2.

2    CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			A file scan reveals no record of
			a Captain Picard currently
			visiting Risa.

	The Vorgons exchange a look of concern.

					AJUR
			When is he expected to arrive?

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Where is no arrival date on file
			for any such individual.

	Ajur removes her hand from the panel. It goes dark.

					BORATUS
			Could we have been mistaken?

	And when Ajur speaks, it is without the slightest hint
	of doubt.

					AJUR
			He will come.

	HOLD ON the Vorgons. They look confident and slightly
	ominous.

3    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Slowly circling a cloud shrouded planet.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, Stardate
			43745.2. We are in orbit of
			Gemaris Five where, for the past
			two weeks, Captain Picard has been
			serving as mediator in a trade
			dispute between the Gemarians and
			their nearest neighbor, the
			Dachlyds.

4    INT. BRIDGE

	DATA at Ops, ENSIGN BENNETT at Conn, WORF at Tactical.
	RIKER standing by Command.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   3.

4    CONTINUED:

	He greets TROI who has just entered from the aft
	turbolift.

					RIKER
			Welcome back, Counselor.

					TROI
			It's good to be back. It's been
			a grueling two weeks.

					RIKER
			I take it the captain was able
			to negotiate an agreement mutually
			beneficial to both parties.

					TROI
			He did. Though I don't know how
			he managed it. Both the Gemarians
			and the Dachlyds are incredibly
			stubborn people.

					RIKER
			The more difficult the task, the
			sweeter the victory.

	The turbolift doors re-open and out steps PICARD.
	Though he moves with his usual determination, there is
	a slight edge of weariness to his gestures. He
	definitely does not act like a man who has just won a
	"sweet" victory.

					PICARD
			Break us out of orbit, Mister
			Bennett. Set a course for
			Starbase twelve.

	Picard approaches the Command area.

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			Report, Number One.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   4.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			Everything status quo, sir.

					PICARD
			Very well...

	He glances around the bridge. Then abruptly:

					PICARD
				(continuing)
			If anyone needs me, I'll be in
			my Ready Room.

					RIKER
			Sir...

	Picard turns back in the doorway.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Congratulations.

					PICARD
			About what?

					PIKER
			About the trade agreement.

	A beat, then Picard gives a brief nod of
	acknowledgement before disappearing into his office.

	A puzzled Riker stares after him.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			Counselor, is it my imagination
			or is something bothering the
			captain?

					TROI
			He has been under a great deal
			of strain lately. While on
			Gemaris he ate sparingly... and
			slept even less.

					RIKER
			Is there anything we can do?

					TROI
			I have a solution in mind, but
			I doubt he'll agree to it.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - TEASER   5.

4    CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
			And what would that be?

					TROI
				(simply)
			Our captain needs a vacation.

	An amused Riker smiles sympathetically. Troi is
	absolutely right. The captain will never agree to it.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE   6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard at his desk studying a stack of reports. He
	leans forward to stretch out a stiff back.

	The DOOR CHIME SOUNDS. Picard is too distracted to
	respond. The CHIME SOUNDS again.

					PICARD
			Come.

	BEVERLY ENTERS. A woman with a mission.

					BEVERLY
			Sir, it's come to my attention
			one of the crew has been
			neglecting his health again.

	A warning light goes off in Picard's head. He sits up
	a little straighter in his chair.

					PICARD
			How so?

					BEVERLY
			He suffers from a classic case
			of stress related ailments brought
			about by overwork. Exhaustion,
			irritability... muscle spasms.
			Yet he insists on ignoring them.

	Picard, who was just about to rub his aching back,
	halts in mid-gesture. He's now certain he's the object
	of Beverly's report.

					PICARD
			It doesn't sound all that serious.

					BEVERLY
			And I plan to keep it that way.

					PICARD
			Recommended treatment.

					BEVERLY
			A week's shore leave.

	Picard shakes his head, dismissing the notion entirely.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE   7.

5    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Impossible.

	But Beverly comes right back at him.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc... I could make it an
			order.

					PICARD
			But you won't... Beverly you know
			I loathe vacations.

					BEVERLY
			You loathe going on vacation.
			Once you're there you have a
			marvelous time. You told me you
			loved the four days you spent on
			Zytchin Three.

					PICARD
			I lied.
				(an idea)
			The Enterprise is scheduled to
			spend a week undergoing a
			maintenance overhaul at Starbase
			twelve. While there, I promise
			to make full use of all available
			recreation activities.

					BEVERLY
			Watching some technician fill
			deuterium tanks is not my idea
			of fun.

	It doesn't sound like much fun to Picard either.

					PICARD
			I suppose I could find a few hours
			to spend on the Holodeck.

					BEVERLY
			Forget about the Holodeck. There
			must be someplace you'd like to
			go.

					PICARD
			The Astrophysics Center on Icor
			Nine is holding a symposium on rogue
			star clusters. I had given serious
			thought to attending.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  7A.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Serious thought is the last thing
			you need. Why not go some place
			beautiful? Where you can relax
			and be pampered. You deserve it.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE   8.

5    CONTINUED: (3)

	But Picard isn't ready to commit.

					PICARD
			I'll give it serious thought.

					BEVERLY
				(insistent)
			Captain...

					PICARD
			Beverly... enough.

	Beverly sighs and backs off. Picard returns to his
	reports, confident that he's dodged that particular
	bullet.

5A   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship cruising at warp speed.

5B   INT. CORRIDOR

	Picard and Riker are headed towards a turbolift.

					RIKER
			So have you decided where you're
			going yet?

	The turbolift doors open. Picard and Riker ENTER.

6    INT. TURBOLIFT

	Continuous.
					PICARD
			Yes Number One, I have.
				(to computer)
			The bridge.

					RIKER
			I meant for your shore leave.

	Picard glares at his first officer.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  8A.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Not you too.

					RIKER
				(to computer)
			Halt.

	The turbolift stops. A smiling Riker launches into
	his sales pitch.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE   9.

6    CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I know this perfect little
			vacation spot... In fact, its
			co-ordinates lie within this
			sector.

					PICARD
			How convenient. Except I have
			absolutely no intention of taking
			a holiday. Do I make myself
			clear?

					RIKER
			Very clear...

					PICARD
			Good. I'm glad we've got that
			straightened out.
				(to computer)
			Resume.

	The turbolift continues on its way. Riker, realizing
	he doesn't have much time left, presses on.

					RIKER
			It's called Risa. And believe
			me Captain, it's paradise. Warm
			tropical breezes... exotic food...
			and nothing to do but sit back
			and enjoy the quiet.
				(a beat)
			And then there's --

	Picard anticipates Riker's next thought.

					PICARD & RIKER
				(together)
			... the women...

					PICARD
			... of course.

					RIKER
			I'm sure you'd find their
			sybaritic outlook on life very
			appealing.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  10.

6    CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I'm sure I would.

	Riker thinks he has the captain sold. The turbolift
	doors open.

					RIKER
			I'm glad to hear you say so, sir.

7
thru	OMITTED
9

9A   INT. BRIDGE

	As Picard and Riker EXIT the aft turbolift.

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, this vessel is
			about to undergo extensive
			repairs requiring my personal
			supervision.

					RIKER
			But what about Risa?

					PICARD
			Some other time, Number One.

	Troi is on her way over to the turbolift. Perhaps a
	brief conspiratorial look passes between her and Riker
	before she speaks.

					TROI
			Will, I've just received some
			delightful news.

					RIKER
			Really?

	And we get the feeling that what follows is said more
	for Picard's benefit than for Riker's.

					TROI
			There's an excellent chance my
			mother may be meeting us at
			Starbase twelve.

	To Picard this sounds anything but "delightful."

					PICARD
			Your mother?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT ONE  11.

9A   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Yes, she's returning home from
			a conference on Achrady Seven.
			She's going to try to rearrange
			her schedule so she can spend some
			time visiting with us.

					RIKER
			That's wonderful, Deanna.

					TROI
			She mentioned how much she's
			looking forward to seeing you
			again, Captain.

					PICARD
			Did she?

	Troi ENTERS the turbolift.

	The turbolift doors close. Picard is only too well
	aware of how "fond" Lwaxana can be.

					PICARD
			Commander, I'd like a word with
			you. In private.

	Picard ENTERS the Ready Room. Riker follows.

9B   INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Continuous.

					RIKER
			Is something wrong, Captain?

					PICARD
			Tell me, Number One, is the entire
			crew aware of this little scheme
			to send me off on holiday?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  12.

9B   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(fighting back a smile)
			I believe there are two ensigns
			stationed on deck thirty-nine who
			know nothing about it.

					PICARD
			I suppose this means I can look
			forward to a week of continual
			harassment on the subject.

	Riker's look says he wouldn't be at all surprised. A
	beat as Picard decides it's not really worth the fight.

					PICARD
			I admit I have been feeling a bit
			fatigued.

	Hold on Picard having made his decision.

   STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE13-13A.      

9BA	EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	coming out of warp and approaching Risa.

9C   INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	The ship is out of warp. Picard, dressed in casual
	clothing, is packing up some books to take with him on
	his trip. Riker and Troi are there to see him off.

					RIKER
			I'll see to it that these bags are
			beamed directly to your room.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT ONE  14.

9C   CONTINUED:

	Troi leans over and unbuttons the top button of the
	Captain's shirt. That feels better.

					TROI
			You look very handsome, Captain...
			If you don't mind my saying so.

	Riker looks over at the stack of books lying atop a
	travel bag.

					RIKER
			You're not really bringing all
			these books with you?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  15.

9C   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			I thought I'd take along some
			light reading... in case I got
			bored.

	Riker checks out some of the titles.

					RIKER
			Ulysses by James Joyce? Ethics,
			Sophistry and the Alternate
			Universe by Ving Kuda -- You call
			this light reading?

					PICARD
			To each his own, Number One.

	Picard closes up the bag. As he starts out of the
	room:

					RIKER
			Did I ever mention how imaginative
			Risian women are?

					TROI
			Too often, Commander.

	Riker looks over at Troi. Could there have been a
	slight trace of jealousy in the counselor's remark?

9D   INT. CORRIDOR LEADING TO TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Picard, Troi and Riker.

					RIKER
			Captain, I do have one request.

					PICARD
			You want me to bring you back a
			souvenir?

	How did he know?

					RIKER
			It's called a Horga'hn. You won't
			have any trouble finding one.

					PICARD
			Consider it done.


  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT ONE  15A.

9E   NEW ANGLE

	WORF and a security guard are waiting outside the
	Transporter Room.

					WORF
			Sir, I would feel better if you
			would allow me to assign a
			security officer to accompany you.
			We will be out of communication
			range as soon as we leave orbit.

					PICARD
			I don't think that will be
			necessary, Lieutenant. Risa has
			a reputation of being a most
			peaceful planet.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  16.

9E   CONTINUED:

	Picard realizes there's no use in putting it off any
	longer.

					PICARD
			The ship is yours, Number One.

					TROI
			Enjoy your trip, Captain.

					PICARD
			I'll try, Counselor.

	Picard ENTERS the Transporter Room. As the doors
	close, Riker turns to Troi.

					RIKER
			He's going to have a great time.

10   OMITTED

11   INT. RISIAN PLEASURE HAVEN - THE LOBBY (OPTICAL)

	Picard MATERIALIZES. A glance at the blissful faces of
	the other guests only serves to convince him that it's
	going to be a long week.

12   NEW ANGLE

	A woman, VASH, mid-thirties, striking good looks, moves
	away from the pond, where she has stood admiring the
	shrine of the Horga'hn. She casts a backward glance
	at the idols.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  17.

12   CONTINUED:

	She and Picard are on a collision course, and sure
	enough, they come together with a jolt.

					PICARD
			Pardon me.

	Vash is about to answer back when something catches her
	eye in the entranceway behind Picard. What happens
	next is quite fast.

13   VASH'S P.O.V.

	SOVAK, a Ferengi has just arrived at the Haven. His
	eyes search the room.

14   BACK TO SCENE

	Vash moves slightly to the side so that Picard's body
	will block her from Sovak's sightline. Her eyes light
	up as she suddenly "recognizes" Picard.

					VASH
			It's so good to see you again.

	Before Picard can react, she throws her arms around his
	neck and gives him an enthusiastic kiss.

	Her eyes remain open and she sees that Sovak has
	spotted her anyway. At first the Ferengi looks as if
	he's going to approach her, but he thinks better of
	it and with an ugly grin, moves away.

	A relieved Vash then gazes over at Picard whose eyes
	have stayed open as well. For a beat, they stare at
	one another, lips pressed together. Then Picard breaks
	the embrace.

					PICARD
			I think you've mistaken me for
			someone else.

	Vash studies Picard's face closely and then reacts.

					VASH
			You know, I believe you're right.

	She shrugs, and then flashes a very provocative smile.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT ONE  18.

14   CONTINUED:

					VASH
				(continuing)
			Welcome to Risa.

	She strolls away.

					PICARD
				(to himself)
			A simple handshake would have
			sufficed.

	He walks off. The CAMERA follows him only to stop when
	he reaches:

15   THE VORGONS

	who study him closely as he walks by. A meaningful
	look passes between them, as we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

16   INT. LANAI (OPTICAL)

	Another perfect day at the Pleasure Haven. The
	temperature is the equivalent of a balmy eighty-three
	degrees Fahrenheit; a warm breeze prevents the heat
	from becoming oppressive, and the water (you'll have to
	take my word for it because we never get to see the
	ocean) is as clear and calm as a lake.

	The CAMERA OPENS on a happy couple, lying asleep on the
	veranda. CAMERA PANS over to a second couple, kissing
	passionately. CAMERA PANS again to REVEAL:

17   PICARD

	Sitting in a lounge chair, trying to concentrate on the
	thick tome he's reading. It's not as simple as it
	would appear. First of all, it's not easy to relax
	with a couple locked in the throes of lust only a few
	feet away. For a private man like Jean-Luc Picard,
	such public behavior is distasteful at best. Then
	another couple comes running up from the unseen beach.
	The water from their still dripping bodies sprays over
	him. Annoyed, he carefully wipes dry his book.

18   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As he settles back down, a hoverball glides over to
	him and stops dead in the air only inches from his
	face. Picard tries to ignore it but the sphere emits
	an aggravating low level HUM. He casually tries to
	swat it away but it avoids his hand and darts away.
	Picard reopens his book... just as the hoverball makes
	an abrupt reappearance above his head. As he looks
	up:

					JOVAL (V.O.)
			Return.

	The hoverball zips away.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT TWO  20.

19   NEW ANGLE

	to include Joval, a delicate beauty wearing an eye
	catching bathing outfit. She grabs hold of the
	hoverball.

					JOVAL
			My apologies. I fear I have yet
			to master the art of hoverball.

					PICARD
			So it would seem.

	Joval sits beside him.

					JOVAL
			My name is Joval. I am employed
			here. Is there anything you
			require to make your stay a more
			pleasant one?

	A small smile from Picard. He shakes his head as if
	he's heard it all before.

					JOVAL
			You find me amusing.

					PICARD
			No. It's just that you're the
			fifth woman to ask me that this
			morning... All I require is to
			sit here in the sun and read my
			book. Alone.

					JOVAL
			And afterward?

	The question catches Picard by surprise.

					PICARD
			I really haven't thought that far
			ahead.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  21.

19   CONTINUED:

					JOVAL
			Then may I suggest a swim to be
			followed by a massage?

	This is all said very matter of fact, without any hint
	of salaciousness and no trace of servitude.

					PICARD
			Some other time perhaps.

	Picard was hoping this would end matters right there,
	but Joval only looks perplexed.

					JOVAL
			I don't understand. You say you
			wish to be alone yet you carry
			the Horga'hn.

	She holds up a small wooden copy of the idol which is
	on a table next to Picard.

					PICARD
			I just purchased that.
				(suddenly suspicious)
			Why? Are you implying it holds
			some special meaning?

	Joval looks at him like he has got to be kidding.

					JOVAL
			The Horga'hn is the Risian
			symbol of sexuality. To own
			one is to call forth it powers.
			To display it is to announce you
			are seeking Jamaharohn.

	Picard glares at the Horga'hn.

					PICARD
				(softly but
				 emphatically)
			Riker!

					JOVAL
			Do you seek Jamaharohn?

					PICARD
			I don't even know what it means.
				(quickly)
			Nor do I want to. The Horga'hn
			is for a friend.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  22.

19   CONTINUED: (2)

					JOVAL
			I see. Someone close to you.

					PICARD
			That's right.

					JOVAL
			Someone you love.

					PICARD
			I wouldn't go that far.

	Joval stands.

					JOVAL
			Your attitude is most puzzling.
			I will leave you now to your book.

					PICARD
			That's all I ask.

	And with a final look of disapproval, Joval leaves.

	As for Picard, the conversation has done nothing to
	improve his mood. Once again, he opens the book, tries
	to make himself comfortable.

	After a beat, an ominous shadow falls over him. He
	looks up to see:

20   PICARD'S P.O.V.

	A dark figure who stands backlit before him.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			You're blocking the sun.

	The figure leans forward into the CAMERA and now we
	realize it's Sovak, the Ferengi, looking rather absurd
	in a Risian resort outfit.

					SOVAK
			I know you're working with her.
			I warn you, it's a mistake.

21   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard looks around, convinced that Sovak must be
	speaking to someone else. But no one's there.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  23.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Are you addressing me?

					SOVAK
			Don't bother to deny it. I've
			seen the two of you together.

					PICARD
			I don't know what the devil you're
			talking about. But whatever it
			is, I assure you it's no concern
			of mine.

	Picard goes back to his book, trying his best to ignore
	the Ferengi.

					SOVAK
			Tell her I want the disc returned
			to me immediately.

					PICARD
			Perhaps I haven't made myself
			clear. You have the wrong man.

22   ANGLE ON VASH

	who is seated in a lounge chair at the edge of the
	lobby. A male companion is giving her a backrub as she
	watches Picard and Sovak.

23   BACK TO SCENE

					SOVAK
			I am rapidly losing patience with
			you. I demand you talk business.

	Picard has had about enough of this guy.

					PICARD
			You'll find Ferengi demands carry
			little weight with me.

					SOVAK
			Obviously you've never dealt with
			my people before.

					PICARD
			On the contrary, I have. All too
			often.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  24.

23   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
			Then you know the Ferengi are not
			to be trifled with.

					PICARD
			Or trusted.

	Sovak looks threateningly over him.

					SOVAK
			You dare to insult me!

	Picard rises to his feet. The Ferengi stands his
	ground.

					PICARD
			I advise you to listen closely
			for I will not say this again.
			I came to Risa for a holiday,
			nothing more. I have no knowledge
			of this woman you refer to, nor
			have I laid eyes on any disc.

					SOVAK
			You expect me to believe such
			feeble lies?

					PICARD
				(with an edge)
			I don't particularly care what
			you believe.

	A long beat as Picard stares down Sovak. Finally the
	Ferengi backs away.

					SOVAK
			This is not over yet, human. The
			disc is mine... And so is the
			woman. Remember that.

	The Ferengi EXITS into the lobby.

	Picard takes a deep breath, allowing the tension to
	drain out of him. He sits back down and once again
	opens the book.

					VASH (V.O.)
			Hello!

	Picard slams the book shut.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT TWO  25.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

	He turns, sees Vash standing by the doorway of the
	lanai. Her outfit leaves little to the imagination.

					PICARD
			Oh, it's you.

					VASH
			That's not much of a greeting.

	Undeterred, she sits down beside him.

					PICARD
			Look, I don't mean to appear rude,
			but I am not seeking Jamaharohn.

	At first Vash appears perplexed, but then she smiles
	and nods philosophically.

					VASH
			All right. But you really should
			try it some time.

	And it's clear that Vash knows of what she speaks.

					PICARD
			If I "try it", it will be at a
			time of my own choosing.

					VASH
			That's fine with me. It's not
			as though I was offering to help
			you find it.

	And now it's Picard who's a bit taken back.

					PICARD
			I assumed by the way you welcomed
			me the other day...

					VASH
			I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.

					PICARD
			I don't recall saying I was
			embarrassed.

					VASH
			Do public displays of affection
			normally make you uncomfortable?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  26.

23   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			Let's just say I prefer to be
			acquainted with the women I kiss.

					VASH
			That's understandable. The name's
			Vash.

	She holds out her hand. And for a brief moment before
	Picard takes it, they stare at each other in an
	undeniable beat of sexual tension.

					PICARD
			Jean-Luc Picard.

					VASH
			So tell me about yourself,
			Jean-Luc.

					PICARD
				(scowling)
			Is that really necessary?

					VASH
			Would you rather I guess? I can
			be very persistent.

	Picard sees she means it. If only to get it over
	with...

					PICARD
			I'm captain of a Federation
			starship.

	Vash is impressed.

					VASH
			Well then that explains it.

					PICARD
			Explains what?

					VASH
			I noticed you arguing with that
			Ferengi. For a moment there it
			looked like it was going to come
			to blows.

	And suddenly it all clicks into place for Picard.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  26A.

23   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			You're the woman he was talking
			about?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  27.

23   CONTINUED: (5)

	Vash tries to keep it light but there's a hint of worry
	in her voice.

					VASH
			I hope your disagreement wasn't
			over me.

	Picard gets up.

					PICARD
			For the answer to that I suggest
			you ask him.

	He reaches down and picks up his book and Riker's
	Horga'hn.

					VASH
			Where are you going?

					PICARD
			To find some privacy.

	He walks off towards the lobby. Vash gets up to
	follow.

					VASH
			Wait a second.

24   INT. LOBBY

	Picard and Vash ENTER from the lanai.

					VASH
			What did he tell you? I'm sure
			there wasn't a bit of truth to
			any of it.

25   NEW ANGLE

	As a triumphant Sovak appears from behind a plant and
	blocks their path.

					SOVAK
				(to Picard)
			And you said you didn't know her.

					PICARD
			I don't. And I don't want to.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  28.

25   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
				(to Vash)
			Return the disc to me and all will
			be forgiven.

					VASH
			The disc doesn't belong to you,
			Sovak. It never did.

	Picard has no intention of staying around to hear them
	argue.

					PICARD
			It would seem you two have a lot
			to discuss. If you'll excuse
			me...

	He starts to go, but Vash stops him.

					VASH
			I'm sorry, Jean-Luc. Perhaps one
			day I can explain this all to you.

26   INSERT

	As she slips an optical disc into his coat pocket.

27   BACK TO SCENE

					PICARD
			Perhaps you can.

	And with that, he leaves. Vash watches him go. Sovak
	appears at her shoulder.

					SOVAK
			I have a proposal I believe you'll
			find most interesting.

					VASH
			Save your breath.

					SOVAK
			I am willing to pay you your
			weight in gold in exchange for
			the disc. Is that not a generous
			offer?

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT TWO  29.

27   CONTINUED:

	Vash dismisses the offer with a look and then walks
	off.

					SOVAK
				(admiring)
			I must have that woman.

28   INT PICARD'S ROOM

	Picard ENTERS. We do not reveal the interior of the
	room until Picard reacts to:

29   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Boratus and Ajur, who are busy using some kind of hand
	held tracking device to scan the area.

					PICARD
			What are you doing in my room?

	The Vorgons stop their scan.

					AJUR
			We are Vorgons. I am Ajur. This
			is Boratus.

					BORATUS
			We come from the twenty-seventh
			century. We've traveled three
			hundred years into the past to
			find you.

	And off Picard's reaction, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

30   INT. PICARD'S ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and the Vorgons as before.

					PICARD
			Let's assume for the moment I
			believe you. That you are indeed
			from the future. What is it that
			you want from me?

					AJUR
			Have you heard of the Tox Uthat?

	The question surprises Picard.

					PICARD
			I'm aware of the legend. It tells
			of a visitor from the future who
			left behind a mysterious device
			known as the Tox Uthat.

					AJUR
			Essentially that story is correct.

					PICARD
			Then the Uthat actually exists.

					BORATUS
				(nodding)
			It was invented by a scientist
			named Kal Dano in the mid-twenty-seventh
			century. The Uthat is a
			quantum phase inhibitor... capable
			of halting all nuclear reaction
			within a star.

					PICARD
			But why bring such a powerful
			weapon into the past?

					BORATUS
			Criminals attempted to steal the
			device from Dano. He was
			determined to keep it out of their
			hands, so he fled back to the
			twenty-second century... where
			he hid it.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT THREE 31.

30   CONTINUED:

					BORATUS
				(nodding)
			Ajur and I were the security team
			assigned to protect the Uthat.
			Having failed in our duty, we
			followed Dano into the past,
			hoping to return him and the
			weapon safely to our own time.

	One look at the aliens tells Picard all he needs to
	know.

					PICARD
			I gather you were unsuccessful.

					AJUR
			Though we searched for many years,
			we were unable to find any trace
			of it.

					BORATUS
			Returning home in defeat we began
			to search through the historical
			records for some clue to the
			Uthat's fate.

					AJUR
			For years we looked through the
			archives of the many cultures that
			reside in this part of the galaxy.

					PICARD
			And the search led you to me?

					AJUR
			We came upon a brief account
			stating you had discovered an
			object of unknown origin while
			vacationing on Risa. From its
			description -- a crystal cube that
			fits in the palm of the hand -- we
			surmised it could very well be
			the Uthat.

					PICARD
			I'm sorry to disappoint you, but
			I haven't found a thing -- including
			peace, which is the only thing
			I'm looking for.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 32.

30   CONTINUED: (2)

					BORATUS
			You will find such a device,
			Captain -- to us it's already part
			of history.

	It's a difficult argument for Picard to refute.

					PICARD
			And if I do find it, what then?

					AJUR
			You will give it to us immediately
			so that we may return with it.

					BORATUS
			Can we expect your cooperation,
			Picard?

	Picard hesitates before replying. There is no way to
	verify the Vorgon's story -- and his instincts are
	whispering caution. His answer is subtly ambiguous.

					PICARD
			The Uthat belongs to your time
			-- not mine.

	Upon hearing Picard's answer, the aliens seem to relax
	for the first time.

					AJUR
				(pleased)
			It would appear that history is
			correct in its assessment of you,
			Captain. You are a very wise man.

	And with that, the Vorgons touch their transporter
	belts and DEMATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

	Picard reacts to their abrupt departure, not sure
	whether Ajur's last remark was a compliment or a subtly
	veiled threat. He takes off his jacket and as he does,
	Vash's optical disc drops to the floor. He picks it up
	and examines it closely.

31   INT. VASH'S ROOM (A REDRESS OF PICARD'S)

	Vash is busy gathering up her belongings which have
	been tossed helter-skelter around the room.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT THREE 32A.

31   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (V.O.)
			May I come in?

	She turns quickly.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/24/90 - ACT THREE 33.

32   NEW ANGLE

	Picard is standing in the doorway.

					VASH
			Excuse the mess.

	She returns to her work.

					VASH
			Sovak has taken to searching my
			room periodically.

	Picard holds up the disc.

					PICARD
			Is this what he's looking for?

	An apologetic Vash reacts to the sight of the disc.

					VASH
			I'm sorry I had to hide it like
			that, but I was afraid he'd start
			searching me next.

					PICARD
			This disc must contain some very
			valuable information.

	Vash reaches out her hand, waits for Picard to give it
	back.

					VASH
			I doubt it's anything you'd be
			interested in.

	But Picard holds on to the disc.

					PICARD
			That depends.

	And now Vash isn't as calm as she was a moment before.

					VASH
			On what?

					PICARD
			On whether or not this has
			anything to do with the Tox Uthat.

					VASH
				(a flash of anger)
			Did Sovak tell you that?

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 34.

32   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Let's just say I've heard...
			rumors that the Uthat is located
			somewhere on Risa.

	Vash tries to gauge just how much Picard knows. But
	he's a hard man to read.

					VASH
			Look, the last thing I need is
			a partner.

					PICARD
			Then it's true.

	Vash sees that Picard is not about to let go of this.

					VASH
			I don't suppose you ever heard
			of Professor Samuel Estragon?

					PICARD
			As a matter of fact, I have. He
			spent half his life searching for
			the Uthat.
				(off her reaction)
			Archaeology is a hobby of mine.

					VASH
			I served as his personal
			assistant for the past five years.
			Shortly before he died, he
			uncovered new data pinpointing
			its location. That disc contains
			his research notes and maps.

					PICARD
			So you're continuing his work?

					VASH
			Exactly.

					PICARD
			With a Ferengi as an associate.

					VASH
			Sovak and I are definitely not
			working together.

					PICARD
			But the two of you are well
			acquainted.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 34A.

32   CONTINUED: (2)

					VASH
			At times he aided the professor
			in his explorations. Especially
			in situations that weren't quite
			ethical.

					PICARD
			And now with typical Ferengi
			logic, he's convinced that the
			Uthat belongs to him.

					VASH
			All he cares about is selling it
			to the highest bidder.

					PICARD
			I take it you have a more noble
			purpose in mind.

					VASH
			I told the professor I'd present
			it to the Daystrom Institute.
				(with a hint of anxiety)
			But first I have to find it.
			And that won't be easy with Sovak
			watching me every minute.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 35.

32   CONTINUED: (3)

	And to Picard it's as if fate itself has brought him to
	this moment.

					PICARD
			Then I'll go in your place.

	Vash reacts. Not so fast buddy.

					VASH
			And what about me?

					PICARD
			You'll remain here. It's safer.

					VASH
			This isn't a starship, Jean-Luc.
			And I don't follow orders.

	A beat as they stare at each other.

					VASH
			You'd never find it without me.
			The professor's notes are in code.

	She smiles triumphantly. Picard grudgingly accepts
	the inevitable.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT THREE 36.

32   CONTINUED: (4)

	In spite of himself, Picard is beginning to admire this
	brash woman.

					PICARD
			From the moment we met I knew you
			were going to be trouble.

					VASH
			You look like a man who could
			handle trouble.

					PICARD
			How far is it to our destination?

					VASH
			According to the professor's notes,
			a series of subterranrean caves lie
			twenty-nine kilometers due east.
			That's where we'll find the Uthat.

					PICARD
			I'll meet you in the lobby in
			fifteen minutes. Be punctual.
				(a beat)
			I advise you to change clothing.

	He heads for the door.

					VASH
			Jean-Luc...

	He turns.

					VASH
			... We're going to make a wonderful
			team.

	Picard isn't quite so confident. He EXITS.

33   INT. LOBBY

	Picard and Vash move quickly through the lobby. Vash
	is carrying a back pack.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT THREE 37.

34   NEW ANGLE

	As Sovak appears at their side.

					SOVAK
			I expected such treachery. Did
			you think you could sneak away
			from me so easily?

35   INSERT

	A small phaser is pressed against Picard's back.

36   BACK TO SCENE

	As Picard and Vash react.

37   INT. LOBBY - THE LANAI (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Vash ENTER, followed by Sovak. As they turn
	to face him:

					SOVAK
			The disc -- where is it?

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 38.

37   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Didn't anyone tell you weapons
			aren't allowed on Risa?

					SOVAK
			You're making a grave mistake
			putting your trust in this woman.

					VASH
			It would be a worse mistake to
			trust you.

					SOVAK
			Silence!
				(to Picard)
			Do you know how she acquired the
			disc in the first place?

	Vash starts toward the Ferengi.

					VASH
				(a warning)
			Sovak!

	He points the phaser in her direction, effectively
	stopping her in her tracks. Sovak smiles. He's
	enjoying this.

					SOVAK
				(to Picard)
			I paid her to steal it. But
			instead she betrayed me, and
			used my money to make her way
			here.

					VASH
			That's not the way it happened.

					SOVAK
				(relishing it)
			She's a greedy and unscrupulous
			woman.
				(drooling over Vash)
			A perfect mate for a Ferengi.

					PICARD
			You are becoming quite an
			annoyance, Sovak.

 STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE 39.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

					SOVAK
			As are you, human. Perhaps I
			should kill you and then take the
			disc.

	Vash moves forward, holding out the back pack.

					VASH
			No wait... you can have it.

	A greedy Sovak, anticipating victory, reaches for the
	bag. Vash tosses it to him. A surprised Sovak catches
	it. Picard uses the opportunity to grab for the phaser.
	The Ferengi FIRES it, the beam passing between Picard
	and Vash. A solid punch from the captain and Sovak
	crumples to the ground.

	Picard takes the phaser and tosses it in the bushes. He
	picks up the back pack.

					VASH
			You see, I told you we'd make a
			good team.

	Picard still isn't totally convinced. He leads her
	away.

					PICARD
			We have a long trip ahead of us.

	They EXIT the lanai.

	Hold a beat, and then the Vorgons MATERIALIZE (VORGON
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

					AJUR
			So it finally begins.

					BORATUS
			Picard must not be allowed to
			destroy the Uthat.

					AJUR
			He will surrender it to us...
			or die.

	And on two very grim and determined Vorgons, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR  40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

38   INT. CAVERN (OPTICAL)

	A dark, primeval place. Shafts of moonlight emanating
	from natural fissures in the ceiling provide the only
	illumination.

	Picard is finishing up some dinner as he stands gazing
	off into the shadows. Behind him is a small, grassy
	chamber. He turns and ENTERS -- revealing a weary Vash
	resting on the ground. She holds a tricorder-like
	device (the disc is inside) as she checks the
	professor's maps.

					PICARD
			Have you calculated how much
			further we have to go?

					VASH
			Another eleven kilometers.

	Picard is well aware they both could use a rest.

					PICARD
			We'll remain here for the night.

					VASH
			I was hoping you'd say that.

	She flops onto her back, arms outstretched. Picard
	sits with his back to the cave wall.

					PICARD
			We made better time than I
			expected.

	Vash leans up on her elbows.

					VASH
			I'll take that as a compliment.

	Picard acknowledges.

					PICARD
			As it was intended.

	Vash sits up -- moves closer to Picard. She hesitates
	-- looking for the right words... Totally serious for
	a change.

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR  41.

38   CONTINUED:

					VASH
			Jean-Luc... I'm afraid I haven't
			been totally honest with you.

					PICARD
			Forgive me if I don't act
			surprised.

					VASH
			Sovak did pay me to hand over the
			disc.

					PICARD
			Then you did steal it.

					VASH
			It wasn't stealing. The professor
			was dead... Someone had to
			continue his work. I had already
			devoted five years of my life to
			tracking down the Uthat.

					PICARD
			But you took Sovak's money.

					VASH
			It was the only way I could afford
			to get to Risa. As for Sovak,
			he got exactly what he deserved.

	Picard gives a wry grin.

					PICARD
			Well, any woman who can beat a
			Ferengi at his own game, bears
			watching.

	Vash is delighted to return Picard's smile.

					VASH
			I'll take that as another
			compliment. I am flattered.

	A silent moment passes between them. Then:

					PICARD
				(gruffly)
			We should get some sleep.

	Vash turns and rummages through the pack. She pulls
	out a blanket (perhaps some kind of sleeping bag.)

  STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR  42.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					VASH
			You know Jean-Luc, it's lucky for
			you we met.

	Picard flashes Vash a dubious look as he helps her
	spread out the blanket.

					VASH
			If it wasn't for me, you'd still
			be back there sitting in the
			sun... relaxing.

					PICARD
			That happens to be why I came to
			Risa.

	They both slip under the blanket. Settle in.

					VASH
			I'm sure you hated every minute
			of it. That kind of vacation isn't
			for a man like you. You need
			excitement.

					PICARD
			Excitement? Sleeping in a damp
			cave... chasing after something
			we'll probably never find?

					VASH
				(confident)
			You are enjoying yourself, aren't
			you?

	A beat and then Picard allows himself a small grin.
	There's no use denying it.

					PICARD
			I suppose I am.

					VASH
				(victory)
			I just wanted to hear you say it.

					PICARD
			Good. Now go to sleep.

	A beat. Picard closes his eyes. Vash looks over at
	him.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR      43.

38   CONTINUED: (3)

					VASH
			I'll never forget that look on
			your face when you thought I was
			offering you Jamaharon.

	Picard's eyes open.

					PICARD
			That was a simple
			misunderstanding.

					VASH
				(a beat)
			You did seem a little disappointed
			when I turned you down.

	Picard rises up on an elbow, leans towards Vash.

					PICARD
			You can be the most irritating
			woman sometimes.

					VASH
				(smiling)
			You're kind of prickly yourself.
				(a beat)
			Don't you see, we're a lot alike.
			That's probably why we get along
			so well.

					PICARD
			You call this getting along?

					VASH
			All right. We don't get along.

	She moves up into a reclining position alongside
	Picard... and now their faces are only inches apart.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR      44.

38   CONTINUED: (4)

					VASH
				(softly)
			But you do admit we're attracted
			to one another.

	A long beat of sexual tension and Picard's response
	is more an admission than a denial.

					PICARD
			Do I?

					VASH
			If you want to pretend otherwise,
			that's fine with me, but...

	But before she can continue, Picard moves forward that
	last inch and kisses her.

					VASH
			You still think I'm trouble?

					PICARD
			I'm sure of it.

	They kiss again... and it grows more passionate. She
	lowers him down over her.

									DISSOLVE TO:

39   OMITTED

39A  INT. CAVERNS

	Picard and Vash hiking along. Picard wears the back
	pack.

40   INT. CAVERNS (OPTICAL)

	A vaulted cul-de-sac.

	Picard and Vash ENTER. Look around. Vash can barely
	contain her excitement as she consults her tricorder.

					VASH
			This is it. We've reached the
			end of our journey.

					PICARD
			Do you have an exact location?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR     44A.

40   CONTINUED:

					VASH
				(reading off the disc)
			Six meters in from the large
			outcropping.

	Picard and Vash find the outcropping. Picard paces off
	the distance.

					PICARD
			That should put it right about
			here.

	Vash scans the spot with her tricorder. A frown slips
	across her face. She scans the rest of the chamber,
	her frown deepening.

					PICARD
			Is something wrong?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR      45.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					VASH
			I can't get a reading. There must
			be Starithium ore in these rocks.

					PICARD
			That leaves us but one
			alternative.

	He reaches into the pack and pulls out a collapsible
	shovel -- hands it to Vash. Then takes out another for
	himself.

					PICARD
			Shall we?

	Vash nods. Picard buries the shovel into the ground.

	At the moment of impact, the Vorgons MATERIALIZE into
	the chamber. (VORGON MATERIALIZATION EFFECT.)

	Vash reacts to the intrusion -- what new enemy is this?

					VASH
				(wielding her shovel;
				 help)
			Picard!

					PICARD
				(seeing it's the
				 Vorgons)
			A bit early, aren't you?

					AJUR
			We are here to witness a great
			moment, Picard.

	Vash looks over at Picard, demanding an explanation.

					VASH
			Who the hell are they?

					PICARD
			They're security officers from
			the twenty-seventh century.
			They're here to take back the
			Uthat.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FOUR      46.

40   CONTINUED: (3)

	Vash is torn between amazement and anger.

					VASH
			You knew about this and didn't
			tell me?

					PICARD
			My apologies Vash... But if I
			had told you, would you have
			brought me here?

					VASH
			Probably not.

					PICARD
			My point exactly.

					SOVAK (O.S.)
			So the betrayer is herself
			betrayed.

41   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Sovak ENTERS the vault carrying a phaser rifle at the
	ready. He reacts to the Vorgons.

					SOVAK
				(to Vash)
			You've put together quite a little
			team.

	Ajur advances towards Sovak.

					AJUR
			You must not interrupt Captain
			Picard...

	Sovak points the rifle at the Vorgon.

					SOVAK
			Quiet. Move back with the
			others.

	Ajur and Boratus comply and move closer to Picard and
	Vash.

					PICARD
				(coldly to Sovak)
			How did you get here?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FOUR      47.

41   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
				(proudly)
			I found the disc in her room.

	Picard looks over at Vash. Can this be true?

					VASH
			That's impossible. I made a copy
			as a precaution. But I burned
			it before we left.

					SOVAK
			Only the outer casing was
			incinerated. Now, I had no
			intention of interrupting you.
			Please...
				(harshly)
			Continue digging.

	A beat. Neither Picard or Vash move. Sovak FIRES
	the phaser rifle into the air. A defiant Vash drives
	her shovel into the dirt. Picard looks over at the
	Vorgons. No help there. For the time being, there's
	only one thing to do.

	And as Picard begins to dig, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      48.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. CAVERN (OPTICAL)

	Picard climbs out of a hole that has grown waist deep
	and five feet wide. Vash continues to shovel away --
	under the watchful eyes of the Vorgons and an
	increasingly anxious Sovak.

					SOVAK
			No one told you to stop digging,
			human.

					PICARD
			I see no reason to continue.

	Now Vash has stopped digging as well. Sovak fires a
	shot from the phaser rifle.

					SOVAK
			You will do as I say. Now pick
			up that shovel!

					PICARD
			Look around Sovak, by now it must
			be obvious even to you... the
			Uthat is not here.

					SOVAK
			Is this some pathetic attempt at
			trickery? Of course it's here.
			We simply haven't found it yet.

	Vash approaches Picard.

					VASH
			Are you saying the professor's
			findings were wrong?

					PICARD
			It would appear so.

	Picard's words seem to be making a strong impact on
	Vash. It's as if she's struggling to accept the truth.

					VASH
				(bewildered)
			But how could that be? His
			evidence was overwhelming.

	Sovak's rage and panic is building.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      49.

42   CONTINUED:

					SOVAK
			Enough with this foolishness.
				(to Vash)
			Can't you see he's trying to
			deceive us?
				(to Picard)
			Return to work this instant!

43   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Vash gives Sovak a sympathetic look.

					VASH
			I'm afraid he's right, Sovak.
			According to the disc we should
			have reached it hours ago.

					SOVAK
				(panic rising)
			Lies! Treachery! This cannot
			be happening. Not another
			failure. Not after having come
			so close.

					AJUR
			It is most puzzling.

	And with that, the Vorgons beam out. (VORGON
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT.)

					PICARD
				(firmly)
			It's over, Sovak.

					SOVAK
			No, I will not be cheated out of
			my prize.
				(to Vash)
			Tell him. Tell him the
			professor's research is
			irrefutable.

					VASH
				(her doubt's growing)
			I... I don't know anymore...

					SOVAK
			Then step aside...

	He grabs the shovel from Vash.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      50.

43   CONTINUED:

	He throws away the phaser rifle and lowers himself into
	the hole. He begins digging frantically.

					SOVAK
				(continuing)
			The Uthat is here... somewhere...
			Just waiting to be found... It
			can't hide from me forever.

	He continues digging.

44   NEW ANGLE

	Picard and Vash watch this sorry spectacle for a beat
	and then turn to leave.

45   INT. LOBBY - EVENING

	It is nearly deserted.

45A  INT. VASH'S ROOM

	Picard and Vash ENTER. Vash looks like a tired and
	defeated woman.

					VASH
			Five years of my life... wasted.

					PICARD
			There are other treasures to be
			found, Vash.

	Vash nods. She is trying to put up a brave front, but
	she is clearly devastated.

					VASH
			Not like the Uthat.
				(a beat)
			I hope you won't mind... but I
			need to be alone for awhile.

					PICARD
			I quite understand.

	Vash manages a smile. She kisses Picard on the cheek
	and he EXITS.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      51.

46   INT. PICARD'S ROOM - NIGHT

	Picard, back in the clothes he wore when he first came
	to the Haven, is packing his travel bags. (NOTE: He
	is now wearing his communicator.)

					RIKER (COM VOICE)
			Enterprise to Picard.

	Picard keys his insignia.

					PICARD
			Picard here.

									INTERCUT TO:

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker at Command. Data and Worf at their usual
	stations. Supernumerary (Bennett) at Conn.

					RIKER
			I hope we're not interrupting
			anything important, Captain. I
			just wanted to inform you that
			we have achieved orbit around Risa
			and are ready to beam you up at
			your convenience.

					PICARD
			I will be returning shortly,
			Commander. In the interim, stand
			ready to initiate Transporter Code
			Fourteen at my signal.

	Riker reacts -- perhaps he misunderstood Picard.

					RIKER
			Transporter Code Fourteen?

					PICARD
			You heard me, Number One.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Picard out.

									END INTERCUT.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      52.

48   INT. LOBBY - NIGHT

	Deserted, except for Vash who is dressed as in the
	teaser. She carries the back pack as she hurries
	toward the Horga'hn Shrine.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Leaving so soon?

	A startled Vash whirls around to see:

49   VASH'S P.O.V.

	On Picard who has been waiting in a secluded area for
	just this moment.

50   BACK TO SCENE

	As Picard approaches, Vash manages to recover her
	poise.

					VASH
			Jean-Luc -- I was just about to
			come say good-bye.

	Picard plays it nonchalant, but he is carefully
	scrutinizing her reactions.

					PICARD
			Well then, I've saved you the
			bother.

					VASH
			I want to put all this behind me
			as soon as possible. You
			understand.

					PICARD
			Of course. However, there is one
			last thing you can do for me.

					VASH
			Anything.

	Picard leans forward in a confidential manner.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      53.

50   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Show me where you've hidden the
			Tox Uthat.

	Vash stares back at him with a look of outraged
	innocence.

					VASH
			That's not funny, Jean-Luc.

	But Picard isn't interested in denials.

					PICARD
			You never intended to burn that
			second disc. If you had, you
			wouldn't have been so careless
			as to allow Sovak to salvage any
			of it. You wanted him to follow
			us so he could see for himself
			that the Uthat wasn't at the cave
			site. It was the only way to
			convince him your quest had been
			futile.

					VASH
			But how could I have known the
			Uthat wasn't there?

					PICARD
			Because you had gone there once
			before. Probably the moment you
			arrived on the planet. That's
			when you found it.

	A long beat before Vash finally answers.

					VASH
				(a reluctant smile)
			You're a man of many talents,
			Jean-Luc.

	She reaches over to the shrine and picks up one of the
	smaller Horga'hns.

	She hands the figure over to Picard.

					VASH
			Open it.

	Picard finds a hinge in the belly of the idol. He
	lifts up the top half.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE     53A.

51   HORGA'HN - E.C.U.

	As it splits open, we REVEAL the Tox Uthat, a gleaming
	crystal cube sitting in the belly of the statue.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      54.

52   BACK TO SCENE

					VASH
				(admiring it)
			A piece of the future.

					PICARD
			A very dangerous piece. Were you
			really going to give it to the
			Daystom Institute?

					VASH
			Well, maybe not give it.
				(off his look)
			Five years is a huge investment,
			Jean-Luc. I deserve to make a
			reasonable profit.

53   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Boratus and Ajur MATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER
	EFFECT).

					AJUR
			Congratulations Picard. We knew
			you would not fail us.

	Vash grabs hold of Picard's arm.

					VASH
			You're not going to just hand
			it over are you?
				(a beat)
			You didn't trust me... what makes
			you think you can trust them?

					PICARD
			I assume the Vorgons have proof
			to back up their claims.

	Picard's words are clearly intended as much for the
	Vorgons as for Vash.

					BORATUS
			Our being here is proof enough.

	And as Vash makes the connection --

					VASH
			Wait a second, Vorgons?
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE     54A.

53   CONTINUED:

					VASH (Cont'd)
			According to the professor's
			notes, it was two Vorgons... a
			male and a female... who tried
			to steal the Uthat in the first
			place. For all we know it could
			be them.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      55.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard confronts the Vorgons. His earlier suspicions
	now seemingly confirmed.

					PICARD
			You're going to have to prove
			you are who you say you are.

	Both Vorgons make no move to comply.

					AJUR
			As you yourself said, the Uthat
			belongs to the future.

					PICARD
			But not necessarily to you.

	Boratus points a weapon at Picard.

					BORATUS
			You will return what is ours,
			Picard.

					VASH
			No!

	Vash moves towards Boratus. The beam from the weapon
	hits her in the chest, pushing her backwards.

	Picard moves quickly -- placing the Uthat on the floor
	as he keys his communicator.

					PICARD
			Enterprise... Code Fourteen...
			Lock on present coordinates...
			three second delay... Mark!

	Picard moves away from the Uthat as Ajur runs towards
	it.

	And as Ajur reaches toward the Uthat it suddenly
	SHIMMERS in the TRANSPORTER EFFECT and then EXPLODES.

54   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Picard helps a shaky Vash to her feet.

					PICARD
			Are you all right?

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      56.

54   CONTINUED:

	Picard, relieved to see she's not seriously injured,
	turns his attention to the Vorgons.

					PICARD
				(forcefully)
			Go. Return to your own time.
			There's nothing for you here.

					BORATUS
			History recorded that you
			destroyed the Uthat.

					AJUR
			You have fulfilled your destiny
			all too well, Picard.

	The Vorgons DEMATERIALIZE (VORGON TRANSPORTER EFFECT.)

	HOLD ON Picard and Vash.

55   INT. PICARD'S ROOM - NIGHT (OPTICAL)

	Vash is helping Picard pack his travel bags.

					VASH
			I don't suppose there are any
			openings for an archaeologist
			aboard the Enterprise.

					PICARD
				(smiling)
			Somehow I doubt you'd find life
			aboard a starship suitable to your
			taste.

					VASH
			Probably not. I could never
			tolerate all that discipline.

					PICARD
			What are your plans?

					VASH
			I thought I'd explore the ruins
			on Sarthong Five. No telling what
			I might find there.

					PICARD
			But the Sarthongians deal harshly
			with trespassers.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE     56A.

55   CONTINUED:

					VASH
			Why Jean-Luc, you really do care
			about me.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      57.

55   CONTINUED: (2)

	Picard closes up his bags. And she's right. He is
	somewhat concerned.

					PICARD
			You will try and stay out of
			trouble.

					VASH
			I always try.

	But they both know she's not going to try very hard.

	And now there's nothing left to do but say good-bye.
	And it seems only natural for Picard to take her in
	his arms for a farewell kiss. Afterward --

					VASH
			I wish we had more time together.

					PICARD
				(smiling)
			Perhaps we do.
				(off her questioning
				 look)
			The Vorgons are time travelers.
			Now that they know where and when
			the Uthat can be found, they may
			very well come back and try for
			it again.

					VASH
			So we may be doing this all over
			again.

	A beat... Picard smiles... and Vash returns it.

					VASH
			Good-bye Jean-Luc.

	Picard nods in farewell. He keys his insignia.

					PICARD
			Picard to Transporter Room. One
			to beam up.

	Picard and Vash exchange a final glance before the
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT beams Picard away.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE     57A.

56   INT BRIDGE

	Riker and Troi greet Picard as he ENTERS from the
	turbolift. He is back in uniform and in a far better
	mood than when he returned from Gemaris.

					RIKER
			Welcome aboard, Captain.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/26/90 - ACT FIVE      58.

56   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Thank you, Commander. Status
			report.

					RIKER
			All went well on Starbase twelve.
			I think you'll find the ship to
			be in splendid condition.

					PICARD
			I'll present my compliments to
			the crew. Oh yes... and Number
			One... about that Horga'hn you
			requested.

					RIKER
				(feigning innocence)
			Yes, sir...

					PICARD
			We need to have a little chat
			about that.

	Riker tries unsuccessfully to suppress his grin.
	Picard heads for his Ready Room.

					TROI
			Was it a relaxing trip, Captain?

	He gives Troi a look that says -- you don't know the
	half of it. As the doors close behind him:

					RIKER
				(beaming)
			I knew he'd have a great time.

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Warps out of orbit.

      STAR TREK: "Captain's Holiday" - REV. 1/29/90 - ACT FIVE      59.

58   INT. RISIAN LOBBY (RE-DO OF SCENE 1)

	We are back in time to the opening of the show.
	Everything is exactly like it was in the first shot
	of the Teaser.

59   NEW ANGLE (RE-DO OF SCENE 2) (OPTICAL)

	As before, the Vorgons MATERIALIZE by one of the
	entranceways.

	The Vorgons glance curiously around the lobby then make
	their way over to a nearby wall grid.

	Ajur places her palm on an adjoining sensor panel which
	glows at her touch.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			Welcome to Risa. All that is ours
			is yours.

					AJUR
			We are looking for the lodging
			chamber of Captain Jean-Luc
			Picard.

					COMPUTER (V.O.)
			A file scan reveals no record of
			a Captain Picard currently
			visiting Risa.

	Boratus turns to Ajur.

					BORATUS
			We're early.

					AJUR
			Again.

	And their look implies that this time they are
	determined to be successful.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             
