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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
[[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] goes to [[stellar cartography]] to find out why the department has ordered the shutdown of several systems he wishes to use. He meets the new head of the department, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Nella Daren]]: she is very strong-willed and he instantly takes a liking to her. He brings her up to [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] at one of their dinners. Later, at [[Commander]] [[Data]]'s musical performance, Picard is surprised to find Commander Daren playing [[piano]]. They have a brief discussion about her performance during which she discovers that he is an amateur musician. Daren comes to Picard's [[quarters]] as he is working on [[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach]]'s ''[[Third Brandenburg Concerto]]''. She asks him about the [[Ressikan flute]] he plays, and entices him to join her in duet while she plays a [[Mataline II piano|portable piano]].
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[[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] goes to [[stellar cartography]] to find out why the department has ordered the shutdown of several systems he wishes to use, such as communications, the [[LCARS|library computer]] and even the [[replicator]]. He meets the new head of the department, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Nella Daren]]: she is very strong-willed and he instantly takes a liking to her. He brings her up to [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] at one of their dinners. Later, at [[Commander]] [[Data]]'s musical performance, Picard is surprised to find Commander Daren playing [[piano]]. They have a brief discussion about her performance during which she discovers that he is an amateur musician. Daren comes to Picard's [[quarters]] as he is working on [[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach]]'s ''[[Third Brandenburg Concerto]]''. She asks him about the [[Ressikan flute]] he plays, and entices him to join her in duet while she plays along with a [[Unnamed musical instruments#Mataline II piano|portable piano]].
   
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[[File:Daren and Picard duet.jpg|thumb|''Picard'''s duet with ''Nella Daren'']]
The two begin playing duets on a regular basis, and Daren brings Picard to a [[Jefferies tube]], which she says is the most acoustically perfect spot on the ship. Picard shares with her the folk melody he learned during life as [[Kamin]] on the [[planet]] [[Kataan]], but does not tell her its origin. The two begin playing a duet of the melody, which could be heard in [[main engineering]] by [[Geordi La Forge]] who, confused, enters the Jefferies tube junction to try and work out where it is coming from. However, when Data enters the junction too, the music has stopped, because back in the tube, Picard and Daren are sharing a passionate kiss.
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The two begin playing duets on a regular basis, and Daren brings Picard to the fourth intersect in [[Jefferies tube|Jefferies tube 25]], which she says is the most acoustically perfect spot on the ship. Picard shares with her the folk melody he learned during life as [[Kamin]] on the [[planet]] [[Kataan]], but does not tell her its origin. The two begin playing a duet of the melody, which could be heard in [[main engineering]] by [[Geordi La Forge]] who, confused, enters the Jefferies tube junction to try and work out where it is coming from. However, when Data enters the junction too, the music has stopped, because back in the tube, Picard and Daren are sharing a passionate [[kiss]].
   
Later, Picard and Daren ride in a [[turbolift]] when another crew member enters. Picard immediately stops their personal conversation and changes his demeanor to professional. In the meantime, The [[Federation]] [[outpost]] at [[Bersallis III]] reports a period of firestorms beginning and the ''Enterprise'' goes to study the phenomenon.
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Later, Picard and Daren ride in a [[turbolift]] when another crew member enters. Picard immediately stops their personal conversation and changes his demeanor to professional. In the meantime, The [[Federation]] [[outpost]] at [[Bersallis III]] reports a period of [[fire storm]]s beginning and the ''Enterprise'' goes to study the phenomenon.
   
Picard asks [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] about his relationship with Daren, expressing his concerns that becoming involved with a subordinate could compromise his objectivity. Troi reassures him, and he goes to stellar cartography to talk to Daren. He apologizes for his behavior in the turbolift, and assures her that he is just inexperienced with this type of relationship. He takes her to his quarters and explains to her the story of his time as Kamin, and the significance of his music to him.
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In hs [[captain's ready room|ready room]], Picard asks [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi|Troi]] about his relationship with Daren, expressing his concerns that becoming involved with a subordinate could compromise his objectivity. Troi reassures him, and he goes to stellar cartography to talk to Daren. He apologizes for his behavior in the turbolift, and assures her that he is just inexperienced with this type of relationship. He also assures her that he is not given to casual relationships. He takes her to his quarters and explains to her the story of his time as Kamin, and the significance of his music to him.
   
Daren asks [[Commander]] Riker for an officer transfer to her department. He doesn't want to grant the request, but feels uncomfortable due to her relationship with Captain Picard. He discusses this with Picard who assures him that he is free to do his job as usual. Picard shares the experience with Daren and explains that they need to be aware of other people's perceptions.
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Daren asks Commander Riker to have [[Cabot]] transfer to her department from [[quantum mechanics]]. He doesn't want to grant the request, but feels uncomfortable due to her relationship with Captain Picard. He discusses this with Picard who assures him that he is free to do his job as usual. Picard shares the experience with Daren and explains that they need to be aware of other people's perceptions.
   
The firestorms on Bersallis III change their speed and heading and begin to head towards the outpost, and there will not be enough time to evacuate. In a meeting about the situation, Daren suggests using [[thermal deflector unit]]s to create a "firewall" to block the storms temporarily. The units require personnel to operate. Commander Daren is assigned to lead that team. Picard is concerned, but Daren reminds him that they agreed not to let the relationship get in the way of their work.
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The firestorms on Bersallis III change their speed and heading and begin to head towards the outpost, and there will not be enough time to evacuate. In a meeting about the situation, Daren suggests using [[thermal deflector unit]]s that she used to study a plasma geyser on [[Melnos IV]] to create a "firewall" to block the storms temporarily. The units require personnel to operate. Commander Daren is assigned to lead that team. Picard is concerned, but Daren reminds him that they agreed not to let the relationship get in the way of their work.
   
 
The storm gains speed and the ionization from the storm slows down the evacuation efforts. All of the colonists are evacuated, but the storm reaches the perimeter before the last two perimeter teams, including Daren's, can be retrieved.
 
The storm gains speed and the ionization from the storm slows down the evacuation efforts. All of the colonists are evacuated, but the storm reaches the perimeter before the last two perimeter teams, including Daren's, can be retrieved.
   
Worried that something might have happened to her, Picard reflects on the situation in his quarters when he is informed that survivors have been discovered. He goes to the [[transporter room]], but does not find Daren among them. As he is about to leave, Daren is beamed aboard with another survivor. Eight crew members ultimately lose their lives.
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Worried that something might have happened to her, Picard reflects on the situation in his quarters when he is informed by [[Worf]] that survivors have been discovered. He goes to the [[transporter room]], but does not find Daren among them. As he is about to leave, Daren is beamed aboard with another survivor, [[Deng]]. Eight crew members ultimately lose their lives.
   
Later, Daren explains to Picard how they managed to survive by modifying their [[phaser]]s to create pockets of safety. Picard tells her about the moment in his quarters when he thought that she was dead. He tells her that he has lost people under his command, people who were very dear to him, but never someone he has been in love with. And when he believed that she was dead, he began to shut down: he didn't want to think or feel. That's when he retreated and felt that the only thing remaining to him was his music, and how it would never again give him joy.
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Later, Daren explains to Picard how they managed to survive by modifying their [[phaser]]s to create pockets of safety. She and Deng survived but they lost {{dis|Richardson|Crewman}}. Picard tells her about the moment in his quarters when he thought that she was dead. He tells her that he has lost people under his command, people who were very dear to him, but never someone he has been in love with. And when he believed that she was dead, he began to shut down: he didn't want to think or feel. That's when he retreated and felt that the only thing remaining to him was his music, and how it would never again give him joy.
   
 
That's when both Picard and Daren realize that they can never have a relationship while she is under his command and he is responsible for putting her life in jeopardy in the line of duty. They discuss whether one of them could give up their career and follow the other, but immediately realize that this would not be satisfactory. Hence, Daren decides to apply for transfer. Picard suggests that they coordinate their shore leaves together, but both know that their relationship will never be the same again. The two share one last kiss and she asks Picard to promise her that he will not give up his music.
 
That's when both Picard and Daren realize that they can never have a relationship while she is under his command and he is responsible for putting her life in jeopardy in the line of duty. They discuss whether one of them could give up their career and follow the other, but immediately realize that this would not be satisfactory. Hence, Daren decides to apply for transfer. Picard suggests that they coordinate their shore leaves together, but both know that their relationship will never be the same again. The two share one last kiss and she asks Picard to promise her that he will not give up his music.
   
 
== Memorable quotes ==
 
== Memorable quotes ==
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"''Whoever you are, you just ruined four hours of work.''"<br />
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"''You might have taken the simple precaution of locking the door.''"
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: - '''Nella Daren''' to '''Picard''' after he accidently destroyed a delicate experiment Stellar Cartography was running
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"''Well, you're new on the ''Enterprise''. You'll have to learn to expect the unexpected.''"
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: - '''Picard''', to Daren
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"''I noticed that the applause this evening exceeded average decibel levels.''"<br />
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"''I guess that means they enjoyed themselves.''"<br />
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"''I think that much was obvious.''"
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: - '''Data''', '''Nella Daren''' and '''Picard''' after the concert
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"''Well captain, now that I'm on your ship maybe you should start expecting the unexpected.''"
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: - '''Nella Daren''', to Picard
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"''Excellent. Now perhaps you can tell me what was so important that it required depriving the captain of his cup of Earl Grey.''"<br />
 
"''Excellent. Now perhaps you can tell me what was so important that it required depriving the captain of his cup of Earl Grey.''"<br />
 
: - '''Picard''', to Daren
 
: - '''Picard''', to Daren
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''"Do you know where we are?"''<br />
 
''"Do you know where we are?"''<br />
''"Yes, this the the fourth intersect in Jeffries tube twenty five."''<br />
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''"Yes, this the the fourth intersect in Jefferies tube twenty five."''<br />
 
''"No - this is the most acoustically perfect spot on this ship."''
 
''"No - this is the most acoustically perfect spot on this ship."''
 
: - '''Nella Daren''' and '''Jean-Luc Picard'''
 
: - '''Nella Daren''' and '''Jean-Luc Picard'''
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* The [[stellar cartography department]] is first seen in this episode, though is much less elaborate than in {{film|7}}.
 
* The [[stellar cartography department]] is first seen in this episode, though is much less elaborate than in {{film|7}}.
 
* While Picard and Daren are playing music in the [[Jefferies tube]], one can see that a [[matte painting]] is used to simulate a long access tunnel. This is the third time on ''The Next Generation'' following the episodes {{e|The Game}} and {{e|Starship Mine}}.
 
* While Picard and Daren are playing music in the [[Jefferies tube]], one can see that a [[matte painting]] is used to simulate a long access tunnel. This is the third time on ''The Next Generation'' following the episodes {{e|The Game}} and {{e|Starship Mine}}.
* As the camera zooms out while Picard and Daren are playing, Daren's [[Mataline II piano]] can clearly be seen on a stand.
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* As the camera zooms out while Picard and Daren are playing, Daren's [[Unnamed musical instruments#Mataline II piano|portable piano]] can clearly be seen on a stand.
 
* Picard's beloved [[Ressikan flute]], which he learned to play during {{e|The Inner Light}}, makes several appearances during this episode.
 
* Picard's beloved [[Ressikan flute]], which he learned to play during {{e|The Inner Light}}, makes several appearances during this episode.
   
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* [[Tracee Cocco]] as [[Jae]]
 
* [[Tracee Cocco]] as [[Jae]]
 
* [[R. Cox]] as [[Marquez]]
 
* [[R. Cox]] as [[Marquez]]
* [[Gunnel Eriksson]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Female science division officer (2368-2371)|science division officer]]
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* [[Debra Dilley]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Transporter chief / conn ensign|operations division ensign]]
* [[Kerry Hoyt]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Relief tactical ensign (2369-2371)|operations division ensign]]
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* [[Gunnel Eriksson]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Female science division officer (2368-2371)|science division officer]]
* [[Ron Large]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Command division officer in Ten Forward (2368)|command division officer]]
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* [[Grace Harrell]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Female operations officer|civilian]]
 
* [[Hawthorne]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Female science division officer (2367)|science division officer]]
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* [[Kerry Hoyt]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Relief tactical ensign (2369-2371)|operations division ensign]]
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* [[Gary Hunter]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Male science division officer|science division officer]]
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* [[Ron Large]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) command division personnel#Command division officer in Ten Forward (2368)|command division officer]]
 
* [[Lorine Mendell]] as [[Diana Giddings]]
 
* [[Lorine Mendell]] as [[Diana Giddings]]
* [[Michael Moorhead]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Bridge science ensign|science division ensign]]
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* [[Rad Milo]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Command / Operations division ensign (2367-2370)|operations division ensign]]
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* [[Michael Moorehead]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Bridge science ensign|science division ensign]]
 
* [[Joyce Robinson]] as [[Gates]]
 
* [[Joyce Robinson]] as [[Gates]]
* [[Sissy Sessions]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Transporter Ensign (2369)|operations division ensign]]
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* [[Sissy Sessions]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Transporter Ensign (2369)|operations division ensign]]
* [[Noriko Suzuki]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Female engineer|operations division ensign]]
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* [[Noriko Suzuki]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Female engineer|operations division ensign]]
* [[Adrian Tafoya]] as [[Richardson (Crewman)|Richardson]]
 
 
* [[John Tampoya]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Operations/ Command Ensign|operations division ensign]]
 
* [[John Tampoya]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Operations/ Command Ensign|operations division ensign]]
 
* [[Guy Vardaman]] as [[Darien Wallace]]
 
* [[Guy Vardaman]] as [[Darien Wallace]]
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** [[Deng]]
 
** [[Deng]]
 
** [[Bersallis III colonists#Colonists|Eleven Bersallis III colonists]]
 
** [[Bersallis III colonists#Colonists|Eleven Bersallis III colonists]]
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** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Science division officer (2367-2369)|Female science division officer]]
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** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Female science officer (2369)|Female science division officer]]
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** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) command division personnel#Away team members|Five command division officers]]
 
** [[Gates|Gates (voice)]]
 
** [[Gates|Gates (voice)]]
 
** [[Marquez|Marquez (voice)]]
 
** [[Marquez|Marquez (voice)]]
 
** [[Richardson (Crewman)|Richardson]]
** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Relief ops ensign (2369)|Operations division ensign]]
 
** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Transporter chief (2369)|Transporter chief]]
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** [[Ten Forward personnel#Ten Forward staff (2369)|Ten Forward waitress]]
 
** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Transporter chief (2369)|Transporter chief (voice)]]
 
** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Transporter chief (2369)|Transporter chief (voice)]]
 
** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Away team officers (2369)|Two Starfleet officers (voices)]]
 
** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Away team officers (2369)|Two Starfleet officers (voices)]]
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* [[Dennis Tracy]] - stand-in for [[Patrick Stewart]]
 
* [[Dennis Tracy]] - stand-in for [[Patrick Stewart]]
   
=== References ===
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===References===
[[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach, Johann Sebastian]]; [[Beck]]; [[Bersallis III]]; [[Borgolis Nebula]]; [[Cabot]]; [[Chopin]]; [[Wesley Crusher|Crusher, Wesley]]; [[Earl Grey tea]]; [[Federation]]; [[Frère Jacques]]; [[USS Havana|''Havana'', USS]]; [[Jefferies tube]]; [[Kataan]]; [[Kerelian]]; [[Landris II]]; [[Mataline II]]; [[Mataline II piano]]; [[Melnos IV]]; [[Mowray]]; [[obstetrics specialist]]; [[piano]]; [[Ressik]]; [[Ressikan flute]]; [[Starbase 218]]; [[stellar cartography]]; [[stellar cartography department]]; [[Thelka IV]]; ''[[Trio in G minor]]''; [[turbolift]]
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[[arpeggio]]; [[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach, Johann Sebastian]]; [[Beck]]; [[Bersallis III]]; [[Borgolis Nebula]]; [[Cabot]]; [[Celsius]]; [[Chopin]]; [[chord]]; [[Wesley Crusher|Crusher, Wesley]]; [[duet]]; [[Earl Grey tea]]; [[Federation]]; [[fire storm]]; [[Frère Jacques]]; [[USS Havana|''Havana'', USS]]; [[Jefferies tube]]; [[Kataan]]; [[Kerelian]]; [[kiss]]; [[Landris II]]; [[Mataline II]]; [[Unnamed musical instruments#Mataline II piano|Mataline II piano]]; [[Melnos IV]]; [[Mowray]]; [[Number one]]; [[nurse]]; [[obstetrics specialist]]; [[piano]]; [[plasma geyser]]; [[Ressik]]; [[Ressikan flute]]; [[Starbase 218]]; [[stellar cartography]]; [[stellar cartography department]]; [[tenor]]; [[Thelka IV]]; [[thermal deflector unit]]; ''[[Trio in G minor]]''; [[turbolift]]
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===External link===
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Picard falls in love with one of his subordinates, but he can't deal with having to order her into dangerous situations.

Summary

Captain Picard goes to stellar cartography to find out why the department has ordered the shutdown of several systems he wishes to use, such as communications, the library computer and even the replicator. He meets the new head of the department, Lieutenant Commander Nella Daren: she is very strong-willed and he instantly takes a liking to her. He brings her up to Doctor Crusher at one of their dinners. Later, at Commander Data's musical performance, Picard is surprised to find Commander Daren playing piano. They have a brief discussion about her performance during which she discovers that he is an amateur musician. Daren comes to Picard's quarters as he is working on Bach's Third Brandenburg Concerto. She asks him about the Ressikan flute he plays, and entices him to join her in duet while she plays along with a portable piano.

Daren and Picard duet

Picard's duet with Nella Daren

The two begin playing duets on a regular basis, and Daren brings Picard to the fourth intersect in Jefferies tube 25, which she says is the most acoustically perfect spot on the ship. Picard shares with her the folk melody he learned during life as Kamin on the planet Kataan, but does not tell her its origin. The two begin playing a duet of the melody, which could be heard in main engineering by Geordi La Forge who, confused, enters the Jefferies tube junction to try and work out where it is coming from. However, when Data enters the junction too, the music has stopped, because back in the tube, Picard and Daren are sharing a passionate kiss.

Later, Picard and Daren ride in a turbolift when another crew member enters. Picard immediately stops their personal conversation and changes his demeanor to professional. In the meantime, The Federation outpost at Bersallis III reports a period of fire storms beginning and the Enterprise goes to study the phenomenon.

In hs ready room, Picard asks Counselor Troi about his relationship with Daren, expressing his concerns that becoming involved with a subordinate could compromise his objectivity. Troi reassures him, and he goes to stellar cartography to talk to Daren. He apologizes for his behavior in the turbolift, and assures her that he is just inexperienced with this type of relationship. He also assures her that he is not given to casual relationships. He takes her to his quarters and explains to her the story of his time as Kamin, and the significance of his music to him.

Daren asks Commander Riker to have Cabot transfer to her department from quantum mechanics. He doesn't want to grant the request, but feels uncomfortable due to her relationship with Captain Picard. He discusses this with Picard who assures him that he is free to do his job as usual. Picard shares the experience with Daren and explains that they need to be aware of other people's perceptions.

The firestorms on Bersallis III change their speed and heading and begin to head towards the outpost, and there will not be enough time to evacuate. In a meeting about the situation, Daren suggests using thermal deflector units that she used to study a plasma geyser on Melnos IV to create a "firewall" to block the storms temporarily. The units require personnel to operate. Commander Daren is assigned to lead that team. Picard is concerned, but Daren reminds him that they agreed not to let the relationship get in the way of their work.

The storm gains speed and the ionization from the storm slows down the evacuation efforts. All of the colonists are evacuated, but the storm reaches the perimeter before the last two perimeter teams, including Daren's, can be retrieved.

Worried that something might have happened to her, Picard reflects on the situation in his quarters when he is informed by Worf that survivors have been discovered. He goes to the transporter room, but does not find Daren among them. As he is about to leave, Daren is beamed aboard with another survivor, Deng. Eight crew members ultimately lose their lives.

Later, Daren explains to Picard how they managed to survive by modifying their phasers to create pockets of safety. She and Deng survived but they lost Richardson. Picard tells her about the moment in his quarters when he thought that she was dead. He tells her that he has lost people under his command, people who were very dear to him, but never someone he has been in love with. And when he believed that she was dead, he began to shut down: he didn't want to think or feel. That's when he retreated and felt that the only thing remaining to him was his music, and how it would never again give him joy.

That's when both Picard and Daren realize that they can never have a relationship while she is under his command and he is responsible for putting her life in jeopardy in the line of duty. They discuss whether one of them could give up their career and follow the other, but immediately realize that this would not be satisfactory. Hence, Daren decides to apply for transfer. Picard suggests that they coordinate their shore leaves together, but both know that their relationship will never be the same again. The two share one last kiss and she asks Picard to promise her that he will not give up his music.

Memorable quotes

"Whoever you are, you just ruined four hours of work."
"You might have taken the simple precaution of locking the door."

- Nella Daren to Picard after he accidently destroyed a delicate experiment Stellar Cartography was running


"Well, you're new on the Enterprise. You'll have to learn to expect the unexpected."

- Picard, to Daren


"I noticed that the applause this evening exceeded average decibel levels."
"I guess that means they enjoyed themselves."
"I think that much was obvious."

- Data, Nella Daren and Picard after the concert


"Well captain, now that I'm on your ship maybe you should start expecting the unexpected."

- Nella Daren, to Picard


"Excellent. Now perhaps you can tell me what was so important that it required depriving the captain of his cup of Earl Grey."

- Picard, to Daren


"I can assure you that I am not given to casual relationships."

- Picard, to Daren


"Do you know where we are?"
"Yes, this the the fourth intersect in Jefferies tube twenty five."
"No - this is the most acoustically perfect spot on this ship."

- Nella Daren and Jean-Luc Picard

Background information

Production

  • First UK airdate: 15 November 1995

Sets and props

Video and DVD releases

Links and references

Starring

Also starring

Special guest star

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Uncredited co-stars

Stand-ins

References

arpeggio; Bach, Johann Sebastian; Beck; Bersallis III; Borgolis Nebula; Cabot; Celsius; Chopin; chord; Crusher, Wesley; duet; Earl Grey tea; Federation; fire storm; Frère Jacques; Havana, USS; Jefferies tube; Kataan; Kerelian; kiss; Landris II; Mataline II; Mataline II piano; Melnos IV; Mowray; Number one; nurse; obstetrics specialist; piano; plasma geyser; Ressik; Ressikan flute; Starbase 218; stellar cartography; stellar cartography department; tenor; Thelka IV; thermal deflector unit; Trio in G minor; turbolift

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