












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "New Ground" 
               (a.k.a. "Trial Run" & "Barriers") 
                          #40275-210 
                              
                           Story by 
                 Sarah Charno & Stuart Charno 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                      Grant E. Rosenberg 
                              
                          Directed by 
                        Robert Scheerer 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                       OCTOBER 4, 1991
 

           STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "New Ground" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             HELENA ROZHENKO
                RIKER              ALEXANDER
                DATA               MS. LOWRY
                BEVERLY            ENSIGN FELTON
                TROI               DOCTOR JA'DAR
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                Non-Speaking       
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    
                  SEVERAL BOYS       
                  SEVERAL FATHERS    
                  A SKULL-FACED ALIEN
                  WAITER             

           STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "New Ground" 
                      
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              ENGINEERING              BILANA THREE
              SICKBAY
              TROI'S OFFICE            TEST SHIP
              WORF'S QUARTERS
              TEACHER'S OFFICE         SOLITON WAVE
              BIOLAB
              TEN FORWARD
              TURBOLIFT
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              HOLODECK - BATTLEGROUND
              CORRIDOR
          
            USS MILAN
              HELENA'S ROOM
          
            BILANA THREE
              JA'DAR OFFICE

       STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "New Ground"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is entering orbit around a planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 45376.3.
			We are approaching the planet
			Bilana Three, where a new method
			of propulsion known as the Soliton
			Wave is being developed. The
			Enterprise has been asked to
			participate in one of the first
			tests of this new technology.

2    INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	GEORDI is working at a monitor in his office. He
	crosses to the pool table, where WORF and DATA are
	working. Geordi is very up, very excited. Data and
	Worf are their usual stoic selves.

					GEORDI
				(to Data)
			We're going to witness a moment
			in history, Data.

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			Every nanosecond in this
			continuum becomes a moment in
			history once it has elapsed.

					GEORDI
			No, no. I mean we're going to
			see something that people will
			talk about for years.

	Data nods in understanding and then returns to work.
	Geordi turns to Worf, determined to impress upon him
	the importance of what they're doing.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - TEASER         2.

2    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(to Worf)
			Think about it... no more bulky
			warp engines or nacelles... a
			ship just generates a Soliton
			Wave... and then rides it through
			space like a surfboard.

	Worf makes a noncommittal grunt of acknowledgement.
	Geordi makes one last attempt.

					GEORDI
			This is going to be like being
			there to watch Chuck Yeager break
			the sound barrier, or Zephram
			Cochrane engage the first warp
			drive!

	Worf and Data look at Geordi for a beat.

					DATA
			It should be interesting.

					WORF
				(flat)
			Very exciting.

	Geordi looks at them helplessly. Nothing is going to
	excite these two.

					GEORDI
			I'm talking to the wrong crowd.
				(sees another crewman
				 and walks away)
			Donaldson! Hey, Donaldson, can
			you believe that we're actually
			going to be there when they...

	As Geordi moves to talk with Donaldson...

					VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf, you have a
			subspace communication from the
			transport ship Milan.

3    NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Worf moves to a monitor and touches a button.

       STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - TEASER       3.

3    CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(to com)
			Transfer the signal to this
			station.

	The image of HELENA ROZHENKO fills the screen.

					HELENA
				(smiles warmly)
			Hello, Worf.

	Worf is surprised, but pleased to see his mother.

					WORF
			Mother?

					HELENA
			I hope you don't mind us dropping
			in on you like this, but when I
			heard the Enterprise was going
			to be in this sector, we took the
			first transport... and here we
			are.

					WORF
			Is father with you?

	A brief beat of discomfort crosses Helena's face, but
	she covers it quickly and tries to sound happy and
	normal.

					HELENA
			No. I brought Alexander with me.
			I thought the two of you might
			like a chance to... visit.

	Worf knows there's something going on here... he is
	quiet for a moment, but doesn't want to press his
	mother just now.

					WORF
			Very well. I will make
			arrangements for you to come
			aboard.

					HELENA
				(pleased)
			Good.

									CUT TO:

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - TEASER         4.

4    INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	A TRANSPORTER TECHNICIAN is behind the console. Worf
	is waiting by the platform. Helena and ALEXANDER
	MATERIALIZE on the platform. Helena gives Worf a big
	hug.

					HELENA
			It's good to see you, Worf.
				(beat)
			You look wonderful. Is that
			a touch of gray in your beard?

	Worf instinctively puts a hand to his chin.

					HELENA
				(proudly)
			Don't worry, the Rozhenko men have
			always had beards of iron-gray.

	Alexander has stayed behind on the transporter platform
	and now Helena and Worf both turn their attention to
	him. Alexander is simply staring at Worf... a little
	scared and a little curious. Worf is happy to see his
	son again.

					WORF
				(warm)
			Hello, Alexander.

					ALEXANDER
			Hello.

	Worf extends a hand and Alexander shakes it after a
	beat.

					WORF
			It is good to see you both. How
			long can you stay?

	That's not a question Helena wanted to answer right
	now, but Alexander speaks right up as if the answer
	should be obvious.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - TEASER         5.

4    CONTINUED:

					ALEXANDER
			I'm not going back.

	Worf looks to Helena, who looks guilty. On Worf's
	reaction...

									FADE OUT

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT ONE         6.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

5    INT. TEN FORWARD

	Worf and Helena ENTER. They head for a private table
	near one of the windows.

					HELENA
			Did you see Alexander's face when
			he saw the play area? He's going
			to love it here.

	That brings up a subject Worf would like to talk about.
	They sit.

					WORF
			Mother, why does Alexander believe
			he is remaining... ?

	Worf trails off as a WAITER comes over to the table to
	take their order.

					HELENA
				(to waiter)
			Lapsang suchong tea, please.

	The waiter looks at Worf, but he shakes his head no.

					HELENA
			Have you been eating? You look
			thin.

					WORF
			Mother...

					HELENA
			When your father was in Starfleet,
			I always had to make sure that---

					WORF
				(gentle but firm)
			Mother. We need to talk about
			Alexander.

	Helena knows he's right. She reluctantly nods her head
	as the Waiter returns and gives her the tea. Helena
	sips some of the tea and pauses for a moment. She has
	some difficult things to say to Worf and it's not going
	to be easy for her. Worf waits respectfully for his
	mother to lead the conversation.

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT ONE        6A.

5    CONTINUED:

					HELENA
			Alexander's a fine boy, Worf.
			Smart... high-spirited... a lot
			like you at that age.
				(smiles)
			In fact, sometimes he comes
			running through the house and
			knocks over that big green lamp,
			just like you used to do.

					WORF
			I don't recall you smiling when
			I knocked over that lamp.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      7.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

					HELENA
			Well... maybe once when you
			weren't looking.
				(beat)
			When we learned that Alexander
			was coming to live with us, we
			were very happy. The house had
			been... empty since you left.
			We thought, here is our chance
			to fill it with the sounds of
			children again.

	Helena pauses. She looks at Worf and her tone becomes
	more confidential...

					HELENA
			But... the truth is... your father
			and I are getting old, Worf.

					WORF
				(protesting)
			Mother, you both still have many
			years---

					HELENA
				(smiles)
			I don't mean we're ready for the
			grave... not yet, anyway.
				(beat)
			But we are a little... less
			active. It's hard for us to keep
			up with Alexander. We're ready
			to be... just grandparents.
				(beat)
			Alexander needs to be with his
			father.

	Worf's tone is regretful, but firm.

					WORF
			That is not possible. We will
			have to find another option.

	Helena considers Worf for a moment. She had hoped it
	wouldn't be necessary to get into this, but Worf isn't
	responding yet.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      8.

5    CONTINUED: (3)

					HELENA
			He needs his father, Worf.
			Alexander's having...
			difficulties.

					WORF
			Difficulties?

	This is hard for Helena, they're talking about her
	grandson, after all. But these things must be said.

					HELENA
			He is... disobedient.

	Worf's natural instinct is to rise to his son's
	defense.

					WORF
			Klingon children are often...
			difficult to control...

					HELENA
				(wry)
			I do know something about how
			Klingon children behave.

	Worf looks immediately abashed.

					HELENA
			But it's more than his willful
			attitude. He... does not always
			tell the truth.

					WORF
				(shocked)
			My son is... a liar?

					HELENA
				(firm)
			He is a boy. And boys can
			sometimes take the wrong path.
			They must have guidance.
				(beat)
			Alexander needs a father -- his
			father to give him that guidance.

	Worf is too shocked by this revelation about Alexander
	to argue any further. Helena considers Worf for a few
	moments then reluctantly ends the discussion.

					HELENA
			I have to go. The transport will
			be returning to Earth shortly.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT ONE         9.

5    CONTINUED: (4)

	Helena puts her arm around Worf.

					HELENA
			Do what you believe is best for
			him, Worf. That's all that any
			parent can hope to do.

	A moment between mother and son. Worf still isn't sure
	what to do... but he accepts his mother's words. As
	they rise and head for the exit...

									CUT TO:

6    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Bilana Three.

6A   INT. CORRIDOR

	As they walk down the corridor, Worf tries to talk to
	Alexander in the easy, casual way he imagines other
	fathers do with their sons. Alexander's responses are
	not very engaging.

					WORF
			Did you enjoy going to school on
			Earth?

					ALEXANDER
			Yes.

	Beat.

					WORF
			Did you like your teachers?

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT ONE      10.

6A   CONTINUED:

					ALEXANDER
			Yes.

	Beat.

					WORF
			Good.

	Another beat of silence as Worf searches for another
	topic.

					WORF
			I understand that you lived in
			my old room.

					ALEXANDER
			Uh-huh.

	Beat.

					WORF
			Good.

	An awkward silence follows as Worf discovers that they
	don't have much to say to one another. They continue
	to walk for a few beats... Worf is grateful when they
	finally come to the door of the teacher's office. He
	presses the panel outside the door.

6B   INT. TEACHER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

	A small, comfortable office decorated with children's
	drawings, toys, and games. The door CHIMES and MS.
	KYLE looks up from her desk. She is a caring and warm
	woman, yet her voice carries a ring of authority that
	unruly children would be unwise to challenge.

					KYLE
			Come in.

	Worf and Alexander ENTER. Kyle stands and smiles.
	She moves to them and tries to immediately make them
	both comfortable.

					KYLE
			Lieutenant Worf, it's good to see
			you again.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT ONE      11.

6B   CONTINUED:

					KYLE (cont'd)
				(to Alexander)
			And you must be Alexander. I hear
			you'll be coming to school with
			us for a while?

	Alexander isn't responding to Kyle's friendly
	attitude. He simply nods in response to her question
	and his attention wanders around the room.

					KYLE
				(to Alexander)
			Well, we're very excited to have
			you with us... I know the other
			boys and girls will be happy to
			have a new classmate.

	No response from Alexander. Kyle isn't fazed by his
	attitude and she moves back to her desk as Worf and
	Alexander sit in two nearby chairs. Kyle begins to
	work the terminal on the desk.

					KYLE
			First, I need to get a little
			information from you. Let's start
			with...
				(pretends to think)
			... your name.
				(works terminal)
			Alexander Rozhenko... hmmmm...
			that's a tough one... maybe you
			can help me. Can you spell your
			last name for me?

	Alexander gives no indication that he's even heard the
	question.

					WORF
				(prompting)
			Alexander...

	Alexander looks up.

					WORF
				(firmer)
			The teacher asked you a question.

	Kyle doesn't want to spark a confrontation and she
	easily dismisses the issue.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      12.

6B   CONTINUED: (2)

					KYLE
			It doesn't matter. I think I can
			figure it out.
				(works terminal, then
				 to Worf)
			Date of birth?

	Worf thinks for a beat... but he doesn't know the
	answer. Alexander and the teacher both look at him...
	there is a very awkward and embarassing moment as
	everyone finally realizes that Worf doesn't even know
	his own son's birthday. Alexander finally supplies
	the information.

					ALEXANDER
				(hurt, to Worf)
			The forty-third day of Maktag,
			stardate 43205.

					WORF
			Yes... of course.

					KYLE
				(quickly moving on)
			I'll get the rest of his personal
			records from the school on Earth.
			One last question... how long will
			he be staying aboard ship?

	Another uncomfortable question for Worf. This time
	he's the only one who can supply the answer. Alexander
	looks at his father in surprise... he thought he was
	staying. After a long beat...

					WORF
			It has... not been decided.

	Hold on the hurt look on Alexander's face and Worf's
	reaction...

6C   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard is sitting at his desk looking over a PADD in
	mild irritation. He sets it down... looks at the
	door... nothing happens... he picks up the PADD again.
	Finally the door CHIMES.

					PICARD
			Come.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE     12A.

6C   CONTINUED:

	A somewhat harried Worf ENTERS. Picard fixes him with
	a withering look.

					PICARD
			I thought our meeting was at
			eleven hundred hours, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			I apologize for being late,
			Captain. I was detained in...
			school.
				(off Picard's look)
			I was enrolling my... son in
			class.

					PICARD
			I see.
				(beat, then back to
				 business)
			Several officers will be
			transferring aboard next week
			and I'd like to discuss making
			a few personnel changes---

					KYLE'S COM VOICE
			Kyle to Lieutenant Worf.

	Worf is very uncomfortable. Picard's face is carefully
	neutral.

					WORF
				(to Com)
			Worf here.

					KYLE'S COM VOICE
			I'm sorry to bother you again,
			Lieutenant, but I forgot to
			mention that we need to arrange
			for a series of placement
			examinations for Alexander. If
			you could tell me when---

					WORF
				(curt)
			This is not a good time. I will
			contact you shortly, Ms. Kyle.
			Worf out.
				(beat)
			Sorry, Captain.

	Picard gives no reaction and smoothly picks up where
	he left off.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE     12B.

6C   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Personnel changes. I'd like you
			to consider transferring Ensign
			Rocha to phaser control and
			promoting Lieutenant---

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			Sickbay to Worf.

	Worf is really embarassed... Picard's silence speaks
	volumes.

					WORF
				(to com)
			Yes, Doctor?

					BEVERLY'S COM VOICE
			I need to schedule a physical
			examination for Alexander. I
			also need his complete medical
			records from Earth and---

					WORF
			Doctor, I would rather discuss
			this at a later time.

					PICARD
				(holds up a hand)
			Mister Worf.
				(gently, with a hint
				 of humor)
			You are not the first officer on
			this ship to have a new family
			member. Take care of your son.
			The personnel changes can wait.

	Worf is still a little embarassed, but he's grateful
	for the reprieve.

					WORF
				(stands)
			Thank you, sir.

	Worf EXITS. Picard watches him leave and then smiles
	to himself for a moment.

6D   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is still in orbit.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE     12C.

7    OMITTED

7A   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	PICARD, RIKER, Geordi, Data, and Worf are listening
	to DOCTOR JA'DAR. Dr. Ja'Dar is a middle-aged,
	humanoid alien who appears totally consumed by his
	work. Ja'Dar is pointing to the wall monitor upon
	which is a diagram of a SPACECRAFT in orbit around a
	PLANET.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      13.

7A   CONTINUED:

					JA'DAR
			Twenty-three field coils, working
			in concert, will generate the
			soliton wave from this point on
			the planet surface.

	Ja'Dar presses a button on the console.

8    ON MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The SOLITON WAVE rises up from the planet and heads
	for the spacecraft. (The wave is represented by three
	small arcs tightly moving in a straight line.)

					JA'DAR (o.c.)
				(over above action)
			We will have the test ship towed
			to a position approximately two
			million kilometers from Bilana
			Three.

	The waves HIT the ship and the ship starts MOVING along
	with the waves.

9    RESUME SCENE (OPTICAL)

					JA'DAR
			If our theories are correct, the
			wave will envelop the ship and
			push it into warp.

					PICARD
				(impressed)
			Warp without warp drive...

					RIKER
				(with humor)
			They're going to put you out of
			a job, Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(grins)
			I hope so, sir.

					DATA
				(to Ja'Dar)
			Doctor Ja'Dar, how closely will
			the Enterprise need to follow the
			test vehicle?

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      14.

9    CONTINUED:

					JA'DAR
			The soliton emits a great deal
			of subspace radio interference.
			You'll need to be within twenty
			kilometers in order to receive
			telemetry.

					PICARD
			How will you end the experiment?

					JA'DAR
			The wave will be directed toward
			Lemma Two, about three light years
			distance. We have a sister
			facility there which will
			generate a scattering field to
			dissipate the wave, and bring the
			ship out of warp.

	Ja'Dar turns OFF the monitor and turns back to them.

					JA'DAR
			I'll have more detailed
			operational plans sent to you
			within the hour.

	Everyone seems comfortable with the mission.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      15.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Very well, Doctor. We'll contact
			you again once we've finished
			studying the mission specs.

	They all stand. Geordi and Ja'Dar head for the
	corridor EXIT while everyone else EXITS to the
	bridge.

10
thru	OMITTED
10B

10C  INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Picard, Riker, Data, and Worf ENTER from the
	observation lounge. TROI is at her station. She sees
	Worf and stands.

					TROI
			Worf... I was just talking with
			Ms. Kyle from the primary school.
			She told me that you enrolled
			Alexander in her class this
			morning.

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT ONE        16.

10C  CONTINUED:

	Worf is a little embarrassed. He feels uncomfortable
	talking about this on the bridge. Troi moves up the
	ramp to stand next to him.

					WORF
			Yes.

					TROI
			I'm sure he'll do well. She's
			a wonderful teacher.

					WORF
			Good.

					TROI
			Did she tell you about the
			father/son field trip this
			afternoon?

					WORF
			Yes. We cannot attend.

					TROI
			Why not?

					WORF
			I have a personnel review
			scheduled at thirteen hundred
			hours.

	Troi looks at him for a beat. Then, gently
	prompting...

					TROI
			It might be a good opportunity
			to meet some of the other students
			and parents.

	After a beat, Worf reconsiders.

					WORF
			I might be able to... reschedule
			the review.

					TROI
				(smiles)
			Good. I'll let them know you're
			coming.

	Troi EXITS. On Worf's reaction...

									CUT TO:

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT ONE      17.

	INT. BIOLAB

	A group of SEVERAL N.D. BOYS (roughly the same age as
	Alexander) with their N.D. FATHERS are listening to
	Ms. Kyle. She is holding a small MODEL of a
	rhinoceros, and there are several TABLES with other
	models of animals and plants in the b.g., including
	replicas of a few Earth animals.

					KYLE
			... as the value of their horns
			increased, the number of white
			Rhinos in the wild kept falling
			until they finally became extinct
			about two centuries ago.

	She puts the model of the animal back on the table and
	begins to move to another part of the lab. The group
	moves to follow her.

12   NEW ANGLE

	As the group moves with Kyle, we find Worf and
	Alexander bringing up the rear of the group.

					KYLE
				(over following action)
			Now I want to show you a pair of
			animals we're trying to save from
			extinction. They're from Corvan
			Two, where their homes in the
			rainforests are being threatened
			by industrial pollutants.

	Worf is listening intently to the teacher, as if he
	were going to be tested on this stuff. Alexander's
	attention keeps wandering... he's bored. They have
	all arrived at the large cargo container which has a
	large WINDOW dominating one side of the container.

					KYLE
				(continuing)
			They're called Corvan Gilvos.

	She touches a panel and a LIGHT COMES ON inside the
	container.

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      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      18.

13   ON CONTAINER

	There is a medium-sized tree with thick limbs and
	branches surrounded by rocks and a few short bushes
	inside the container, but there doesn't appear to be
	anything else. The children all gather at the
	window... even Alexander appears a little curious...
	but there still doesn't seem to be anything in the
	container. Kyle smiles and taps the glass.

					KYLE
			They're a little shy.

14   ON TREE

	In response to the tapping on the glass, an EYE
	suddenly opens on one of the "branches" of the tree.
	The GILVO'S body looks like a long skinny piece of bark,
	and until it starts to move along the tree, it is
	virtually undetectable to the naked eye.

15   RESUME SCENE

	The children are delighted and they press closer to the
	glass as ANOTHER GILVO starts to MOVE.

	Alexander is enthralled by this creature, and he moves
	right up to the glass and stares at it.

					KYLE
			The eating habits of Gilvos are
			very similar to those of Earth's
			Draco lizards, which died out
			over three hundred years ago...

16   KYLE

	turns to the nearby table and reaches for something...
	then frowns when it isn't there. She glances at
	Alexander, then recovers smoothly, as if there were
	nothing wrong.

					KYLE
			There are only fourteen Gilvos
			left on Corvan Two. We're
			transplanting these two to the
			protected planet of Brentalia
			where they should thrive.
			We are hopeful that the population
			can be returned home someday.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT ONE      19.

16   CONTINUED:	(2)

					KYLE (cont'd)
				(beat)
			All right everyone, why don't you
			look around for a while on your
			own, and if you have any
			questions, feel free to ask.

17   NEW ANGLE

	The group breaks up into father and son pairings and
	they move around the bay to explore the different
	displays and models. Alexander stays at the Gilvo
	container, fascinated by the gentle-looking creatures.
	Worf stands next to him, happy that Alexander has
	finally found something to attract his attention.

18   ON KYLE

	As she quietly walks over to Alexander. She is being
	very discreet and nonthreatening in her attitude.

					KYLE
			Alexander?
				(he looks up)
			I forgot to tell everyone that
			the models on the tables are
			supposed to be for all of you
			to play with. So I guess you
			didn't know that you weren't
			supposed to take them.
				(beat)
			I saw you playing with the lizard
			model a little while ago. Do you
			still have it?

19   INCLUDE WORF

	As he steps forward.

					WORF
				(defensive)
			Are you accusing him of stealing?

					KYLE
			Lieutenant Worf---

	The teacher is trying not to make a big issue out of
	this. But Worf's sense of honor has been offended.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT ONE      20.

19   CONTINUED:

	He turns to Alexander, his tone making it clear that
	he has no doubt in his son whatsoever.

					WORF
			Alexander, did you take the model
			of the lizard from the table?

					ALEXANDER
				(without hesitation)
			No, sir.

	Worf gives the teacher a vindicated look, but Kyle
	doesn't back down. She keeps her voice low, but her
	tone is firm.

					KYLE
			Lieutenant... I saw Alexander
			put the model inside his jacket.

	Worf can't believe she still persists in this
	ridiculous accusation. He almost yells at her in rage,
	but then turns to Alexander, opens the boy's jacket and
	finds...

20
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22

22A  THE LIZARD MODEL

	Worf pulls the model out of Alexander's pocket.

22B  RESUME SCENE

	As Worf realizes that his son has just lied to his
	face.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT TWO     21.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

22C  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship still in orbit around Bilana Three.

					WORF (V. O)
			Lieutenant Worf, personal log,
			stardate 45376.8. Alexander has
			acted shamefully and as his
			father, I must now deal with him.
				(beat)
			But I find that I would gladly
			fight ten armed Balduk warriors...
			rather than face one small child.

23   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Worf paces in the outer room, struggling to keep his
	anger below the surface. Alexander is seated, looking
	very small and vulnerable. Uncertain how to deal with
	this situation, Worf is seeking refuge in the familiar
	mantra of Klingon beliefs and values.

					WORF
			A Klingon's honor is more
			important to him than his life.
			A Klingon would gladly face the
			most horrible punishment rather
			than bring shame or disgrace to
			his family name. His word is his
			bond... without it, he is nothing.

	Worf stops pacing and turns to Alexander.

					WORF
			Do you understand?

	Alexander nods mutely.

					WORF
			Why did you lie to me?

	Alexander thinks for a moment... has difficulty meeting
	Worf's eyes.

					ALEXANDER
			I don't know.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT TWO     21A.

23   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Did you fear the punishment you
			would receive?

	Beat.

					ALEXANDER
				(small voice)
			I don't know.

	Worf's anger bubbles to the surface.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/4/91 - ACT TWO      22.

23   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(voice rising)
			You do not know why you lied, and
			yet you did. You do not know why
			you stole, and yet you did!

	Alexander quails before the wrath of his father and
	moves back on the couch in fear. Worf sees the boy's
	reaction and immediately pulls himself back. He turns
	away and moves into the adjoining room for a moment
	to collect himself. Alexander relaxes slightly.

24   NEW ANGLE

	As Worf lets his anger subside. Finally, he turns and
	speaks in a calm, assured manner.

					WORF
				(calm)
			Alexander, come here.

	Alexander hesitates for a beat, then goes to his
	father.

					WORF
			When I was a child... younger than
			you... I lost my parents, my
			family... my people. Everything
			I had was taken from me... except
			my sense of honor. It was the
			one thing I had which was truly
			Klingon... and which no one could
			take away.

	Worf gestures to a small statue of two fighting
	Klingons.

					WORF
				(re: statue)
			Do you know who they are?

	Alexander thinks for a very long beat.

					ALEXANDER
				(unsure)
			Kahless... ?

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT TWO        23.

24   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			And his brother, Morath. They
			fought for twelve days and twelve
			nights... because Morath had
			broken his word... and brought
			shame to his family.
				(quiet)
			When you lie or steal, you
			dishonor not only yourself, but
			your family.
				(beat)
			You dishonor me.

	The words are damning and hit Alexander almost with
	physical force. His lip trembles and he is on the
	verge of tears. He looks up at his father with remorse
	written all over his face.

					ALEXANDER
			I'm sorry, father. I won't do
			it again. I promise.

	Worf hears the sincerity in Alexander's voice and reads
	it in his face. Worf nods in approval.

					WORF
			I accept your word. We will not
			speak of this matter again.

	Worf puts his hand on Alexander's shoulder and gives
	it a small squeeze.

									CUT TO:

25   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship in orbit.

26   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf is walking through the corridor, heading for a
	turbolift.

					TROI (o.c.)
			Worf.

	Worf turns around and sees Troi heading for him.

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT TWO        24.

26   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Counselor?

	Troi catches up to him and they both begin to walk down
	the corridor.

					TROI
				(pleasant)
			I just wanted to know how the
			field-trip went yesterday.

					WORF
			You have not heard?

					TROI
				(concerned)
			No. Why?

	They EXIT to a turbolift.

27   INT. TURBOLIFT - CONTINUOUS

					WORF
			Bridge.

	The turbolift starts MOVING. Worf is actually rather
	proud of the way he handled the situation with
	Alexander, and so isn't uncomfortable in discussing it
	with Troi.

					WORF
			There was an... incident.
			Alexander stole a small model and
			then... told a falsehood. But
			I have remedied the situation.

					TROI
			May I ask how?

					WORF
				(proudly)
			I pointed out his error... told
			him about Kahless and Morath...
			and explained the value of honor.
			The boy understood.

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT TWO        25.

27   CONTINUED:

	Troi nods in understanding. Her response is casual,
	not reproachful.

					TROI
			I see.
				(beat)
			Sometimes these things aren't over
			as quickly as they seem to be.
			I'd be happy to help if you have
			any further problems.

					WORF
			Thank you, but that won't be
			necessary. Alexander will not
			repeat this mistake.

	Troi doesn't want to argue with him and she lets the
	matter drop.

	The doors OPEN and they EXIT to --

28   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Riker, Geordi, and Data are at the aft science
	stations, Picard in command and ENSIGN FELTON is at
	the conn. Troi and Worf move to their own positions.

					DATA
				(reading console)
			The prototype has been towed into
			position, Captain.

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			Initiate a radio link to the
			ship.

					GEORDI
				(works console)
			Link established... receiving
			prelaunch telemetry now.

					WORF
				(to Picard)
			Incoming message from Doctor
			Ja'Dar.

					PICARD
			On screen.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT TWO     25A.

28A  INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Doctor Ja'Dar appears to be in a messy scientist's
	office. There is a computer terminal sitting on his
	desk.

					JA'DAR
			Captain, we're ready to begin the
			launch sequence.

					PICARD
			Mister Riker?

					RIKER
			All science labs standing by.

					FELTON
			Course laid in, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Ja'Dar)
			The Enterprise is ready, Doctor.

					JA'DAR
				(presses button on
				 terminal)
			This is Doctor Ja'Dar to all
			stations. You may begin the
			launch sequence.

					PICARD
			Doctor...

	Ja'Dar looks up.

					PICARD
				(smiles)
			Good luck.

	Ja'Dar smiles in return for the first time.

					JA'DAR
			Thank you, Captain.

	The transmission ENDS.

					DATA
			Sensors show the field generators
			on the planet surface are
			charging, sir.

					GEORDI
			The soliton wave has been
			initiated... it's heading for
			the test ship.

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT TWO        26.

29   EXT. SPACE - THE TEST SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The SOLITON WAVE hits the SHIP, and the vehicle is
	quickly pushed into WARP SPEED.

30
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31

32   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			The test ship has successfully
			entered warp, sir.

					PICARD
				(to Felton)
			Engage, Ensign.

33   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship goes into warp.

34   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					PICARD
			Bring us to twenty kilometers from
			the test ship, Ensign.

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT TWO      27.

34   CONTINUED:

					FELTON
			Aye, sir.

					GEORDI
			Telemetry looks good... the
			soliton wave is steady...

					DATA
			The test ship is maintaining warp
			two point three five.

					GEORDI
			That's a little faster than they
			anticipated, but it's still well
			within the mission parameters.

					FELTON
				(reading Con)
			We're at twenty kilometers,
			Captain.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			Is the wave having any effect on
			our own warp drive?

					DATA
			No, sir. The effect is localized
			to within two kilometers of the
			wavefront.

35
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36

37   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE & TEST SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Test Ship is ahead of the Enterprise, traveling
	at warp speed. There should be a slight DISTORTION
	effect around the ship from the Soliton Wave.

38   RESUME BRIDGE

	As before.

					RIKER
				(to Geordi)
			Mister La Forge, what is the power
			efficiency of the wave?

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT TWO      28.

38   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Energy transfer is...
			ninety-eight percent!

					RIKER
				(surprised)
			Ninety-eight?

	Geordi smiles... he's witnessing a very special event
	and he knows it.

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir. There's less than a
			two percent energy loss between
			the wave and the ship.

					DATA
			That is four hundred fifty
			percent more efficient than our
			own warp drive.

	Picard looks at the monitor at Geordi's station for a
	moment.

					PICARD
			Astonishing.
				(beat, then to Riker)
			Have science lab three begin a
			series of gamma emissions --

	Data suddenly sees something on his console.

					DATA
			The wave's power signature is
			fluctuating, Captain.

					GEORDI
			Wave efficiency has dropped to
			seventy-three percent...

      STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT TWO      29.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
				(off console)
			The test ship's warp field is
			becoming unstable... sensors show
			multiple disruptions.

					FELTON
				(urgent)
			I'm reading a severe subspace
			distortion, sir!

	The ship SHAKES SLIGHTLY.

					DATA
			It is expanding toward us, sir.
			It appears to be interfering with
			our engines.

					GEORDI
			I can't compensate for it!

	The ship SHAKES a little harder.

					PICARD
			Take us out of warp, all stop!

					FELTON
			Aye, sir. All stop.

	They turn back to look at the main viewer.

39
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39A

39B  ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The Soliton wave is very distant... suddenly the test
	ship EXPLODES. DISTORTION RIPPLES emanate from the
	explosion toward the Enterprise.

40   OMITTED

41   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. We are hit by the distortion and the ship
	is HEAVILY ROCKED. People are thrown to the deck and
	the LIGHTS GO OUT.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT THREE       30.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

42   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	The aftermath of the jolt. Order is being restored.

					RIKER
			Damage report.

					GEORDI
			Sensors and warp drive are
			off-line... deflectors are down
			to fifteen percent...

					WORF
			Minor injuries reported on deck
			twenty-seven... no fatalities.

					PICARD
				(to Data)
			What happened to the test ship?

					DATA
				(working console)
			Our last readings indicate the
			craft exploded due to extreme
			shearing stress.

					WORF
				(off console)
			Incoming message from Bilana
			Three, Captain.

					PICARD
			On screen.

43   INTERCUT WITH VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	Doctor Ja'Dar appears on the viewer. His visage is
	solemn.

					JA'DAR
			Are you all right, Captain? Was
			anyone hurt?

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT THREE     31.

43   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			We sustained some minor damage.
			Do you know what happened?

					JA'DAR
			The preliminary data we have
			received indicate a transient power
			imbalance.

					GEORDI
			That would be consistant with our
			telemetry from the ship. We
			detected a sudden drop in transfer
			efficiency just before the
			explosion.

					JA'DAR
			Are you still tracking the wave?

					GEORDI
			No, the explosion damaged our main
			sensor array. But I think we'll
			have it repaired in a couple of
			hours.

					PICARD
			We'll contact you as soon as the
			sensors are back on-line.

	Ja'Dar reaches for a control to terminate the
	transmission, but Geordi stops him.

					GEORDI
			Doctor...

	Ja'Dar looks up.

					GEORDI
			You did it... warp without warp
			drive... for a while there, it
			was really something to see.

	Ja'Dar smiles... appreciative of Geordi's effort to
	make him feel a little better.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT THREE     32.

43   CONTINUED: (2)

					JA'DAR
			I hope you're here to see it the
			next time we try, Mister La Forge.

					GEORDI
			So do I.

	The transmission ENDS.

									CUT TO:

44   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship hangs in space.

44A  INT. TEACHER'S OFFICE

	Kyle is at her desk as Worf ENTERS.

					WORF
			I apologize that I was detained.

					KYLE
			It's quite all right. Please sit
			down.

	Worf sits and Kyle considers him for a moment.

					KYLE
				(carefully)
			Lieutenant, your son is a very
			bright, very spirited young man.
			From his test scores, I'm sure
			he'll turn out to be one of my
			best students.
				(beat)
			However, from his behavior in
			class so far, I do have some...
			concerns.

					WORF
			What sort of... concerns?

					KYLE
			Frankly... he's defiant... he's
			overly aggressive toward the other
			students... and he has a great
			deal of difficulty paying
			attention.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT THREE     33.

44A  CONTINUED:

	Worf doesn't seem too worried.

					WORF
			Perhaps you do not have experience
			dealing with Klingon children.
			They require a firm hand.

					KYLE
			And it seems he still has a lot
			of difficulty telling the truth...

	Worf is shocked to be hearing about this same problem
	again.

					KYLE
			He takes toys from other children
			and then denies taking them...
			he acts like a bully and then says
			someone else started the fight...
			and he's bluntly told me that you
			said "Klingons do not listen to
			teachers."

					WORF
			I did not tell him that.

					KYLE
			Of course not. He's acting on
			his internal feelings and then
			making up stories to explain them.
				(beat)
			It might be a good idea for the
			two of you to sit down with
			Counselor Troi and try to talk
			this---

	But Worf is no longer in the mood for talk. He stands.

					WORF
				(to com)
			Computer, where is Alexander
			Rozhenko?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Alexander Rozhenko is in holodeck
			four.

					KYLE
			Lieutenant, I think we should---

    STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT THREE    34.

44A  CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			I will handle this.

	Worf's face is a blend of anger and determination as
	he strides off.

									CUT TO:

45   OMITTED

45A  INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf angrily strides through the corridor and stops
	outside the holodeck doors. He presses the wall panel.

					WORF
				(to com)
			Computer, what program is being
			run?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Calisthenics program of Lieutenant
			Worf. Difficulty level: Novice.

	Worf is surprised. He pauses for a beat then EXITS
	to the holodeck.

46   CLOSE ON ALEXANDER

	As he ducks underneath the swinging blade of a large
	axe. WIDEN TO REVEAL...

47   INT. HOLODECK - BATTLEGROUND

	Worf's calisthenics program is running. (As seen in
	"The Emissary.") Alexander is wearing a small practice
	robe similar to the one we've seen Worf use. He is
	fighting the SKULL FACED ALIEN, seen in previous
	episodes, with Worf's bat'telh sword. Alexander is
	awkward and uncomfortable with the sword... it's really
	too big for him. The Alien swings the axe again...
	Alexander barely moves out of the way.

    STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT THREE    34A.

48   ON WORF

	As he finds Alexander in the holodeck. His anger at
	Alexander mixes with some pride as he sees what the
	boy is doing. Worf continues to watch discreetly with
	conflicting emotions as his son struggles with the
	fearsome Alien.

49   ON ALEXANDER & ALIEN - INTERCUT WITH WORF

	The Alien isn't fighting at full speed, the program has
	slowed to match Alexander's lesser skill, but the boy
	is still having a hard time holding his own against the
	creature. Alexander trades thrusts and parries...
	gets knocked down... gets up for more.

	Worf unconsciously moves his own hands and arms in
	response to the movements of the Alien.

	Alexander charges the Alien, yelling like a banshee...
	the Alien retreats before the assault... finally the
	creature gives the boy an obvious opening and Alexander
	plunges the sword into its stomach...

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT THREE     35.

50   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As the Alien VANISHES in response to the kill.
	Alexander steps back, breathing heavily. Worf nods in
	approval from the sidelines... then realizes why he's
	here in the first place.

					WORF
				(to com)
			Freeze program.

	Alexander notices his father for the first time. His
	face lights up with pleasure and he stands a little
	straighter as Worf approaches.

					ALEXANDER
				(with pride)
			Did you see it, Father? I won.

					WORF
				(even)
			Yes, I saw.

	But Worf's expression has hardened and Alexander's face
	falls as Worf takes the sword away from the boy... he's
	not going to get any accolades today.

					WORF
			Why are you here?

					ALEXANDER
			I'm training.

					WORF
			But you did not ask permission
			to take my bat'telh or permission
			to use the holodeck.

					ALEXANDER
				(sulky)
			You said you wanted me to be a
			warrior.

					WORF
			I also said I wanted you to obey
			your teachers and keep your
			promise to me.
				(off his look)
			Ms. Kyle has told me about your
			behavior... about your lies.

					ALEXANDER
			I have not lied!

       STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT THREE       36.

50   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(anger building)
			Alexander, do not continue to---

					ALEXANDER
			She's lying! She hates me, that's
			why she makes up stories about
			me!

					WORF
				(firm)
			I will not listen to further lies.
			Return to our quarters.

					ALEXANDER
			But you said we could go see the
			Gilvos again.

					WORF
			Not now. Not after you have
			broken your word.

					ALEXANDER
				(demanding)
			You promised. You said that we
			could---

					WORF
				(a shout)
			Enough!

	Alexander flinches at the sound of Worf's voice and
	falls silent. Worf takes a beat to get a grip on his
	temper.

					WORF
				(tight)
			It is now clear to me that I have
			failed in my duties as your
			father. You have no understanding
			of what it means to be Klingon.
				(long beat)
			I will arrange for you to attend
			a Klingon school. There you will
			learn the lessons I have failed
			to teach you.

					ALEXANDER
				(horrified)
			No! I won't go!

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT THREE     37.

50   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Would you dishonor our family
			further with your disobedience?

	Alexander crumples under the accusation.

					ALEXANDER
			No, sir.

					WORF
				(even)
			You will go to our quarters and
			remain there until I return.

	Alexander's eyes never meet his father's as he slowly
	walks away. Hold on Worf for a moment.

									CUT TO:

51   OMITTED

52   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker in command, Data at the aft science station,
	Felton at the conn.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Bridge to engineering. What's
			your estimate on the engines,
			Geordi?

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I need another hour, Commander.
			I still have to replace three
			power couplings.

					RIKER
			Understood.

					DATA
				(to Riker)
			Sensors coming back on-line, sir.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT THREE     38.

52   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Good. Begin a sensor sweep for
			the soliton wave.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Data works the console for a couple beats.

					DATA
			The wave is continuing on course
			for the Lemma Two colony... it
			is bearing zero two zero, mark
			three two nine.

					RIKER
				(to Tactical Officer)
			Open a channel back here to
			Doctor Ja'Dar.

	The Officer starts to work the console. Riker moves to
	look at Data's monitor.

					DATA
				(frowns at something)
			Sir, the wave has increased in
			velocity. It is now traveling
			at warp four point one.

	Riker is surprised. There is a BEEP from the console
	and Riker presses a button in response. The IMAGE of
	Dr. Ja'Dar comes up on one of the science screens.

					RIKER
				(to Ja'Dar)
			Doctor, we've located the soliton
			wave. It's still on course for
			Lemma Two... but its velocity
			has increased to warp four point
			one.

					JA'DAR
				(puzzled)
			Have you checked the frequency
			resonance of the subspace --

					DATA
				(breaking in)
			Sir, the the wave's energy level
			has increased by a factor of
			twelve.

	Shocked reactions from Riker and Ja'Dar. Data works
	his console for another beat.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT THREE     39.

52   CONTINUED: (3)

					DATA
			At this rate, it will have
			increased by a factor of two
			hundred by the time it reaches
			Lemma Two.

					RIKER
				(to Ja'Dar)
			Will they still be able to
			dissipate the wave?

					JA'DAR
				(worried)
			Commander, at that energy level,
			the wave will not only destroy
			the colony... it'll take most
			of the planet with it.

	On Riker and Data's reactions...

53   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT FOUR        40.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

54   INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	Troi is sitting serenely in her chair as she calmly
	regards Worf, who is sitting on the couch facing her.
	He seems uncharacteristically restless, almost fidgety,
	and is clearly uncomfortable being here.

					TROI
			Are you sure this is what you
			want?

					WORF
			It is not a question of what I
			want... it is a question of what
			is best for the boy. He will be
			better off at a Klingon school.

					TROI
			Have you discussed this with
			Alexander?

	Worf stands and moves to another point in the room.

					WORF
			He is a child. I informed him
			of my decision.

					TROI
			I see.

	Worf turns and looks at her.

					WORF
			You disapprove?

					TROI
			I'm not here to approve or
			disapprove of the way you raise
			your son.
				(beat)
			My concern right now is how this
			decision is going to affect you.

	Worf reacts with surprise.

        STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT FOUR        41.

54   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			How will you feel when Alexander
			is gone?

					WORF
			I will be... pleased that he is
			receiving the guidance that he
			requires.

					TROI
			Is that how you felt when he left
			to live with your parents?

	Worf struggles with this for a moment... his inner
	turmoil drives him to another part of the room.

					WORF
			That was... different. At that
			time, I felt he needed a home...
			a family... things I could not
			provide for him.

					TROI
			I understand. The idea of raising
			a child can seem like... a
			tremendous burden, particularly
			to a solitary parent.

					WORF
				(too quickly)
			He was no burden.

	Troi simply sits and waits. Worf feels compelled to
	explain.

					WORF
			I simply knew that a Klingon child
			would require more... attention
			than I could provide.

     STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT FOUR     42.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			I see.
				(long beat)
			Have you ever wondered how
			Alexander felt about being sent
			away?

	Worf pauses for a moment.

					WORF
			He was very young. I'm sure he
			was... confused...

					TROI
			Do you think he might have felt...
			abandoned?

	Worf reacts... he hadn't considered that possibility.

					TROI
			After all, he left very soon after
			K'Ehleyr's death. In a way, he
			not only lost his mother... he
			lost his father as well.

	Worf thinks for a moment.

					WORF
			Are you saying that his...
			misconduct is a result of feeling
			abandoned?

					TROI
			It's possible. Children don't
			have the experience to handle
			emotional crises. Instead of
			dealing with their feelings, they
			act on them.

            STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT FOUR            43.

54   CONTINUED: (3)

	Troi stands and goes to Worf... when she speaks, it's
	on a more personal level than strictly
	Counselor/patient... drawing on their years together
	aboard ship and the trust they've built between them,
	she talks to him in a way that no one else can.

					TROI
				(gently)
			Worf... tell me about the last
			time you spoke with K'Ehleyr...
			the night she died.

	Worf keeps his face completely expressionless...
	tightly clamping down the pain within... but his voice
	is quieter and softer than we've ever heard before.

					WORF
			We... argued.

					TROI
			About what?

					WORF
			Alexander. Why she had... not
			told me about him when he was
			born.

					TROI
			So you were angry with her?

					WORF
				(a whisper)
			Yes.

					TROI
			Are you still angry with her?

					WORF
			Of course not.

	But Worf can't meet her eyes as he says it. Worf tries
	to clamp his emotions down again... he turns to move
	away, but Troi gently puts a hand on his arm and stops
	him.

            STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT FOUR            44.

54   CONTINUED: (4)

					TROI
				(gently)
			It would be very normal for you
			to be angry with her... angry
			because she died and left you
			alone with a son you never knew
			you had.

	Troi has cut very close to the bone. Worf is
	embarrassed... hurt... angry... but he clearly can't
	deny the truth in her words.

					TROI
			Being angry doesn't mean you loved
			her any less, Worf... but you
			cannot hide from your
			feelings... just as Alexander
			cannot hide from his.
				(beat)
			You both have a lot of healing
			to do... perhaps you should think
			about doing it together.

	On Worf as he ponders her words...

									CUT TO:

55   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship hangs in space.

55A  INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Alexander is violently stuffing his belongings into
	a suitcase with a great deal of anger. Worf ENTERS
	and watches him for a beat. He softens his approach...
	tries to make a genuine connection with the boy.

					WORF
			Alexander...

					ALEXANDER
			I'm almost done.

					WORF
			Stop for a moment.

	Alexander stops and looks up at his father, anger still
	evident in his every move.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT FOUR         45.

55A  CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Let us... talk.

	Worf is trying, but the boy's defenses are up and he
	clearly isn't going to make this easy for Worf.

					ALEXANDER
			Why?

					WORF
			I want you to understand why
			you're going away.

					ALEXANDER
				(getting more
				 belligerent)
			I understand. You're ashamed of
			me.

					WORF
				(firm)
			You do not understand. I am
			concerned about your future. A
			Klingon school will be a better
			environment for you.

					ALEXANDER
			You don't care about me.

					WORF
				(getting angry)
			That is not true.

					ALEXANDER
			All you care about is your honor!

	Worf pulls back... he's not here to get into an
	argument.

					WORF
			Alexander... if your mother were
			here... I do not think she would
			want us to fight like this.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT FOUR         46.

55A  CONTINUED: (2)

					ALEXANDER
			My mother wouldn't send me away!

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf, please report
			to the observation lounge.

	This is really bad timing. Worf struggles to tamp down
	the emotions which are rising to the surface.
	Alexander glares at him in anger.

					WORF
				(hits communicator)
			Acknowledged.
				(beat, then to
				 Alexander)
			Remain here. I will return
			shortly.

	Worf EXITS. Stay with Alexander for a moment... his
	rage and feelings of frustration continue to build...
	finally he erupts in anger and KNOCKS OVER the table
	in fury. He hesitates for a moment and then EXITS.

56   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Riker, Data, and Geordi at the table. Picard ENTERS
	and sits down.

					PICARD
			Report.

					GEORDI
			The soliton wave has---

	An embarrassed Worf ENTERS and quickly takes his seat.

					WORF
			Excuse me.

	No one else seems upset by his late entrance and Geordi
	continues.

					GEORDI
			The soliton wave has continued
			to increase in power. Its energy
			level has risen by a factor of
			ninety-six.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT FOUR        46A.

56   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI (cont'd)
			At its present rate of
			acceleration, the wave will hit
			the planet in about two hours.

					PICARD
			How do we stop it?

					GEORDI
			There are two possibilities: we
			could try to use our warp engines
			to generate an inverse resonance
			wave. If we match the exact
			frequency and amplitude of the
			soliton, we'd be able to
			neutralize it.

					RIKER
			You don't sound very confident.

					DATA
			Because the soliton is constantly
			changing in both frequency and
			amplitude, it will be extremely
			difficult to achieve a precise
			match.

					PICARD
			Let's hear the second option.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT FOUR         47.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			It's a little more dangerous, but
			I think there's a better chance
			for success. We could create
			a... backfire -- an explosive
			force set off just in front of
			the soliton wave. A large enough
			explosion... say five photon
			torpedoes... should disrupt the
			wave and allow it to dissipate.

					PICARD
			How fast is the wave travelling
			now?

					DATA
			Warp six point three seven.

					GEORDI
			The good news is we can catch it.
			The bad news is in order to set
			up the backfire we have to be in
			front of it.

					DATA
			Which would require the Enterprise
			to go through the wave.

					RIKER
			Why can't we go around it?

					DATA
			The wave has grown in size as well
			as power. There is insufficient
			time remaining for us to
			circumvent it before it reaches
			Lemma Two.

					PICARD
			How much protection will our
			shields provide if we attempt to
			penetrate the wave?

					WORF
			The shields have not been fully
			restored. Shield strength is down
			to thirty-three percent.

	Unhappy reactions from around the table.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT FOUR         48.

56   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
				(grim)
			It would be a rough ride.

	Picard thinks for a beat, then makes the decision.

					PICARD
				(on the move)
			It's the better choice. Number
			One, lay in a course for the
			soliton wave.

	Everyone starts to head for the exit.

					WORF
			Captain, may I speak with you?

					PICARD
			Certainly.

	Everyone else EXITS. Worf still hasn't made a decision
	regarding Alexander, and he is looking to Picard for
	confirmation that his plan is the right thing to do.

					WORF
			I know that I have been distracted
			by... family matters and that I
			have not been performing my duties
			in a satisfactory manner.

	Picard is surprised to hear this.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, I have not been
			dissatisfied with your
			performance.

					WORF
			But I am dissatisfied, Captain.
			And I will be taking steps which
			will remedy the problem.

	Picard considers him for a moment.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT FOUR        48A.

56   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
			I realize that Klingon officers
			do not permit their children to
			live with them.
				(beat)
			However, since you first joined
			Starfleet, you've successfully
			met many challenges that were
			seemingly at odds with your
			Klingon heritage.

	Picard smiles warmly at Worf for a long beat.

					WORF
			Thank you, sir.

	Picard smiles briefly at his officer and then they both
	head for the bridge.

									CUT TO:

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship goes into warp.

58
thru	OMITTED
59

60   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Picard, Worf, Data, Riker, and Felton at their
	stations.

					PICARD
				(to Felton)
			Ensign, after we've passed through
			the wave, I want you to keep us
			at a relative position
			twenty-three kilometers in front
			of it.

					FELTON
			Aye, sir.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT FOUR        48B.

60   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to Worf)
			Alert sickbay to prepare for
			possible casualties.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					DATA
				(reading console)
			The wave has increased speed to
			warp seven point two.

					PICARD
				(to Felton)
			Take us to warp seven point two
			one.

	Felton works the console.

					FELTON
				(reading console)
			We are approaching the wave,
			Captain. Distance... two hundred
			kilometers.

					RIKER
				(to Worf)
			Let's see it.

61   ON VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The screen shows the WAVE out in front of the ship as
	it races through space. From this perspective, it
	appears as a large wavy distortion.

62   RESUME SCENE

	As before.

					PICARD
			Stand by to increase speed to warp
			seven point three on my mark,
			Ensign.

					RIKER
				(to Worf)
			Red Alert. Load torpedo bays and
			set warhead yields to level
			sixteen.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FOUR         49.

62   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	The ship's condition goes to RED as Worf works his
	console.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			This is the bridge. All decks,
			brace for impact.

					WORF
			Torpedoes loaded.

	Picard takes a beat as he considers the wave on the
	screen.

					PICARD
				(to Felton)
			Engage.

	The following scenes happen very quickly:

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & SOLITON WAVE (OPTICALL)

	The ship begins gaining on the wave.

64   INT. BIOLAB

	The lab has been emptied of almost all the tables and
	displays seen earlier. Alexander moves to the large
	container and turns ON THE LIGHT. The two Gilvos OPEN
	THEIR EYES and look at him. Alexander smiles at the
	creatures. Suddenly, the ship is ROCKED and Alexander
	is thrown to the deck.

65   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	The wave on the screen shifts COLORS and SHAPES as we
	try to punch through. The ship is ROCKED SEVERAL
	TIMES... then it stops.

					PICARD
			Report.

					DATA
			We have passed through the wave,
			Captain.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FOUR        49A.

65   CONTINUED:

					FELTON
			We have dropped to warp seven
			point two. The wave is directly
			astern at a distance of twenty
			three kilometers.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FOUR         50.

65   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Deflector strength down to twelve
			percent. There are fluctuations
			in several warp transfer
			conduits. Transporters and
			tractor beams off-line.

	Riker sees something on his station monitor.

					RIKER
			We have some gaps in the aft
			shields, Captain.
				(pointing to monitor)
			When the torpedoes explode, these
			areas will be contaminated with
			ion radiation.

65A  ON RIKER'S MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	Which shows an Okudagram diagram of the Enterprise.
	There are several areas at the stern of the ship which
	have been highlighted.

					RIKER
				(indicating monitor)
			We should evacuate sections
			twenty-four to forty-seven on decks
			thirty-five through thirty-eight.

65B  RESUME SCENE

					PICARD
			Make it so---

					WORF
				(interrupting)
			Sir!

	Picard turns around.

					WORF
				(urgent)
			There is a fire in biolab four!
			The fire-suppression apparatus...
			is not functioning.

					PICARD
			Seal off the compartment, prepare
			to vent the air from---

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FOUR        50A.

65B  CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(urgent)
			Sir, there are life-forms present
			in that biolab.

					RIKER
				(to Picard)
			We're transporting endangered
			animals from Corvan Two...

					DATA
			Sir, readings also indicate the
			presence of a humanoid.

					PICARD
				(quickly, to com)
			Computer, identify the humanoid
			life-form in biolab four.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Life-form is identified as
			Alexander Rozhenko.

	On Worf's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/8/91 - ACT FIVE         51.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

66   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

	Everyone is still reacting to the news of Alexander in
	the biolab. There is a sense of urgency.

					PICARD
				(to com)
			Bridge to biolab four. Alexander,
			can you hear us?

	No response. Worf clamps down his feelings and
	concentrates on his console.

					WORF
				(tight)
			Sensors show he is alive... he
			may be injured.

					RIKER
			Can we transport him out of there?

					WORF
				(getting frustrated)
			Transporters are still off-line.

	Felton suddenly sees something on his console.

					FELTON
				(urgent)
			Captain, warp power is dropping.
			We're losing speed.

	Riker and Picard exchange a frustrated look... this is
	happening too quickly.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Bridge to engineering. What's
			going on, Geordi?

									INTERCUT WITH:

67   INT. MAIN ENGINEERING

	Geordi is working frantically in his office.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FIVE         52.

67   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			We lost four warp transfer
			conduits, Commander.

					RIKER
				(urgent)
			The wave is gaining on us, we need
			more speed.

					GEORDI
			I doubt I can keep this speed up
			much longer, Commander. You
			better fire those torpedoes while
			we're still in front of the wave.

					PICARD
			Data, how long until the wave
			overtakes us?

					DATA
			At our current speed... four
			minutes, thirty seconds.

	Worf is champing at the bit to get out of here and help
	his son. He moves to Picard and makes a direct and
	personal appeal.

					WORF
			Captain, permission to leave the
			bridge.

	Picard considers him for a fast beat.

					PICARD
			Granted. Number One, accompany
			Mister Worf to biolab four.

	Worf and Riker head for a turbolift.

					DATA
				(off console)
			Sir, biolab four is in one of the
			areas that will be flooded with
			ion radiation.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Commander.

	Riker and Worf stop and look back at him.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FIVE        52A.

67   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
				(firm)
			I can't let the soliton wave hit
			the colony. You have three
			minutes... not one second more.

	Worf and Riker nod grim understanding and then EXIT.

									CUT TO:

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT FIVE         53.

67A
thru	OMITTED
67B

68   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf and Riker race down the corridor to the biolab
	door. Riker tries to work the panel outside the doors
	for a beat.

					RIKER
			Primary control's shorted out.

	Worf moves quickly to the panel and RIPS it off the
	wall. He reaches inside and works some of the circuits
	and boards. After a quick beat he turns back to Riker.

					WORF
			Stand clear.

	Riker goes to the opposite side of the door and puts
	his back against the wall. Worf positions himself on
	his side of the door. Once they're in place, Riker
	nods to Worf, who then works the control panel on the
	wall and the doors OPEN. A LARGE TONGUE OF FLAME
	shoots out into the corridor. The flame falls back
	for a beat after its initial flare up, giving Riker
	and Worf a chance to run into...

69   INT. BIOLAB - CONTINUOUS

	Riker and Worf ENTER a room filled with FIRE and SMOKE.
	The doors CLOSE behind them and they struggle against
	the smoke and try to see through the haze. Keeping low
	to the ground, they move out in different directions.

					WORF
			Alexander!

					RIKER
			Alexander!

70   WORF

	Knocks a burning container out of his way and looks
	around frantically.

					RIKER (o.c.)
			Alexander, can you hear me?

	Worf sees something and moves toward it.

         STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/10/91 - ACT FIVE        53A.

70A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND WAVE (OPTICAL)

	The wave is getting closer to the Enterprise

71   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before. There is a N.D. Crewmember at tactical

					DATA
				(to Picard)
			The soliton wave has closed to
			ten kilometers, Captain.

					PICARD
				(to Tactical Officer)
			Stand by to fire torpedoes on my
			command.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT FIVE         54.

72   INT. BIOLAB

	Worf finds Alexander pinned underneath some debris.
	The Gilvo container is nearby.

					WORF
			I've found him, Commander!

	Worf checks the boy's pulse and is relieved to see that
	he's still alive. Worf starts ripping apart the
	wreckage that's piled on top of Alexander.

73   RIKER

	struggles to find Worf in the smoky gloom.

					RIKER
			Worf!

					WORF (o.c.)
			Over here!

	Riker finally sees them and rushes over. Alexander
	moans and stirs as Worf and Riker struggle to clear the
	debris together. There is a single large beam pinning
	Alexander. They struggle to lift it.

					RIKER
			It's too heavy. We need
			something to help us.

	Riker moves off in search of something to use as a
	lever. Alexander begins to come around and Worf bends
	down to him.

					ALEXANDER
				(coughing)
			Father?

					WORF
			Be still, I am here.

					ALEXANDER
			My leg hurts. I'm scared.

	Galvanized by the need of his son and the desperate
	situation, Worf grabs the huge beam with both hands,
	and with a superKlingon effort... HEAVES the heavy beam
	off of Alexander.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FIVE         55.

74   RIKER

	Returns with a long pole just as the beam clatters to
	the floor. He gives the heavy beam a quick look of
	surprise. As Worf bends down to pick up Alexander,
	the boy points at the container and cries out...

					ALEXANDER
			The Gilvos! Don't leave them
			here!

					RIKER
				(objecting)
			There's no time.

					ALEXANDER
			They'll die! Please!

	Worf looks at Riker, who glances at the imploring face
	of Alexander. Riker finally reacts with an "I don't
	believe I'm doing this" expression, then quickly moves
	to the Gilvo container and opens the door.

75   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			The wave has closed to one
			kilometer, Captain.

					PICARD
				(to com)
			Picard to Commander Riker.

	Silence.

					PICARD
			Bridge to Lieutenant Worf,
			acknowledge.

					DATA
			The wave is about to overtake us,
			sir.

					PICARD
				(frustrated)
			Commander Riker, acknowledge!

	Picard waits for one more beat... finally has no
	choice.

					PICARD
				(to Tactical Officer)
			Fire torpedoes.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/9/91 - ACT FIVE        55A.

75A  INT. SCIENCE LAB

	Riker and Worf (carrying the Gilvos and Alexander
	respectively) race through the burning lab, trying to
	get to the door...

76   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship FIRES torpedoes from the stern of the ship.

77   INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker and Worf (still carrying the animals and the boy)
	burst out of the science lab. The doors CLOSE behind
	them. They sag against the wall, coughing and gasping
	for air.

78   EXT. SPACE - THE SOLITON WAVE (OPTICAL)

	The torpedoes EXPLODE directly in front of the Soliton
	wave. The wave HITS the explosion, there is a large
	BURST OF ENERGY... then the wave dissipates.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FIVE         56.

79   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					DATA
			The wave has been disrupted,
			Captain.

	Picard doesn't pause for even one beat of relief at
	this news.

					PICARD
				(urgent, to com)
			Picard to Riker.

	A tense beat passes before Riker answers.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
				(hoarse)
			Riker here, Captain.

									INTERCUT WITH:

80   INT. CORRIDOR

	Just outside the biolab. Riker is holding the two
	Gilvos in his arms while Worf and Alexander cling to
	each other. Picard is very relieved as Riker makes
	his report.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			We made it, sir. The boy's going
			to be all right.

	Hold a moment on Alexander and Worf tightly clutching
	one another.

									CUT TO:

81   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship hanging in space.

            STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT FIVE           56A.

82   INT. SICKBAY

	Alexander is lying on one of the beds. Worf stands
	beside the bed, watching carefully. BEVERLY is
	checking him over with a medical tricorder.

          STAR TREK: "New Ground" - REV. 10/7/91 - ACT FIVE         57.

82   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(to Alexander)
			You're a very lucky little boy...
			just some minor smoke inhalation
			and a hairline fracture of the
			tibia.
				(beat, then with a
				 smile)
			That's a bone in your leg.
				(to Worf)
			I'd like to keep him overnight,
			but he should be fine by
			tomorrow.

					WORF
			Thank you, Doctor.

	Beverly smiles and moves away. Alexander looks up at
	Worf, uncertain what to expect.

					ALEXANDER
			Are you going to get in trouble
			because of me?

					WORF
			Do not concern yourself with that.

					ALEXANDER
			Am I in trouble?

					WORF
				(beat)
			Yes... but we will discuss that
			at a later time.

					ALEXANDER
			I'm sorry.

	He is genuinely sorry and it shows. His eyes fall and
	his voice gets quieter.

					ALEXANDER
			I promise I'll be good at the
			Klingon school. I'll make you
			proud of me.

	Worf studies him for a moment.

					WORF
			Klingon schools are designed to
			be difficult.
					(MORE)

            STAR TREK: "New Ground" - 10/4/91 - ACT FIVE            58.

82   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF (cont'd)
			The physical and mental hardships
			faced by the students are meant
			to build strength and character.
				(beat)
			However, if you wish to face a
			greater challenge... you may stay
			here with me.

	Alexander's face lights up.

					WORF
			It will not be easy... for either
			one of us... but, perhaps we can
			face the challenge together.

	Alexander straightens up slightly.

					ALEXANDER
				(seriously)
			I accept your challenge, Father.
			I will stay.

	Worf nods in grave acceptance.

					WORF
			I believe your... mother would
			be pleased.

	After a beat, Alexander's face breaks out into a smile
	and Worf returns it as well. Worf puts a hand on his
	son's shoulder and we begin to see a real bond forming
	between the two for the first time.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

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