She spared my life
our lives we owe it to them to see if there's anything we can do to help him.
I'll take you to him.
His simulated organs are primitive it's amazing he is still alive.
This is set to scan only. Proceed carefully.
Strange according to my readings
you are not here believe me. I wish i weren't.
The rest of you are healthy you are compatible for organ transplant
wait a minute we've already considered this
talaxian physiology is different from that of anyone else on this ship.
His immune system would reject their lungs immediately your
surgical knowledge is inferior we will simply adapt his immunogenicity
it won't be a problem
which of you will donate along me no absolutely not it's too dangerous
let someone else do it no i want to do it Nelix. I'm willing to take the risk
besides you've done so much for me let me give you something once
just for once all right.
I look forward to sampling your cooking Mr. Nelix.
You mean I can keep my kitchen well at least until we get the
replicators back online. Thank you captain
and captain. I'll see you at breakfast.
Captain's logs supplemental the aliens have successfully transplanted one of
Kes's lungs into Nelix the dampening field has been deactivated
and I have allowed them to be back to their vessel we are resuming a
course home. [Music]
It's all right the operation was a success.
Nelix is asleep and breathing on his own now
with your lung i feel a little lightheaded.
That will pass you'll soon adapt to diminish
lung capacity. I spoke to the captain about you
she's given me permission to begin training you as a medical assistant.
You'll be a backup for Mr. Paris or possibly a replacement
that is assuming you're interested of course. I'm interested
When do we start? We'll begin your lessons as soon as you fully recovered
Thank you doctor.
thank you. You've given me a lot to think about.
[Music]