[Bridge] That's impossible. Shran's
been dead for what, three years? (Hoshi opens the channe.l)
This is quite a surprise. [on viewscreen]: I'm sorry, pinkskin,
but it was essential certain people believed I had met my demise.
Including me. SHRAN [on viewscreen]: I know it's been a while,
but as I recall, you still owe me a favour. I remember. But this isn't a good time,
Shran. I assume you know where we're heading. SHRAN [on viewscreen]: I may no longer be
a member of the Imperial Guard, but I'm aware of the proposed coalition.
It's more than a proposal. We're on our way to
Earth to sign the charter. SHRAN [on viewscreen]: The
ceremony isn't for three days. If my plan works, you'll be home in plenty of time.
I'm afraid a detour is out of the question right now.
SHRAN [on viewscreen]: My child's been abducted! Kidnapped. You owe me.
You never told me you had a child. SHRAN [on viewscreen]: Jhamel gave birth five
years ago. A daughter. They've taken her. Who?
SHRAN [on viewscreen]: Former associates. It's a long story. You need to let me come aboard.
Set a rendezvous course. (Music)
Computer, freeze programme. Advance ahead one hour. Switch to objective mode.
(People change position, Riker is back in his normal uniform to walk through the walls into
the - ) (Music)
[Ready room] (Music)
Who would've thought civilian life would be more dangerous than commanding a ship
for the Imperial Guard. I still don't understand
why you left. You were a hero. A hero with a family. I always believed
that change was a good thing. I was a fool. Why would you fake your own death?
I made some poor choices. Picked the wrong friends. People involved in questionable
business ventures. They think I took something that belonged to them. With
the help of some old colleagues from the Guard, I managed to make myself disappear. It worked
for nearly three years. Your friends found you?
Six months ago. I've been on the move ever since.
They took her in the middle of the night. I was in the next room, asleep. Useless!
It's been a week. They say if I don't return what's theirs, they'll kill her.
Then give them what they want. I don't have it!
I never did. But you have a plan.
It cost me everything I had, but I managed to find out where they've taken her.
They're on a trading outpost, Rigel Ten. I'm familiar with it.
I know these men quite well, Captain. I can outwit them, I've done it before.
But I'll need at least seven men. You have to help me. It's my little girl.
[Archer's quarters] He's an admitted criminal. You said so yourself.
He said he fell in with some disreputable people. That doesn't make him a criminal.
If we're late for the ceremony, it will have far-reaching consequences.
If Shran hadn't helped us, I never would've gotten aboard the Xindi weapon. Have you forgotten that?
This alliance is based on friendship and loyalty, exactly what Shran is looking for right now.
I don't trust him. You don't trust Andorians. You never have.
Thank God the Vulcan Council is a little more enlightened than you are. If they're willing to
forge an alliance with Andoria, the least you can do is give Shran the benefit of the doubt.
When we met ten years ago, I didn't trust you.
For that matter, I didn't trust any Vulcans. You helped me get past that,
remember? I listened to you, now it's your turn to listen to me. I can't turn my back on him, T'Pol.
Try to understand. I'll try.
By the way, drop by the galley when you get a moment. Chef's trying to come up with a
menu for our last dinner together. He wants to know everybody's favourite dish.
There are eighty three crewmembers aboard.
Just go see him, all right? (She leaves, and Porthos jumps up to his Archer)
Don't worry. Chef's promised at least six kinds of cheese.