STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                          "The Nagus" 
                    (fka "Friends & Foes") 
                          #40511-411 
                              
                           Story by 
                       David Livingtson 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Ira Steven Behr 
                              
                          Directed by 
                       David Livingston 

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         STAR TREK: DS9 "The Nagus" - 1/07/93 - CAST

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                          "The Nagus" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    ZEK
          KIRA                     KRAX
          ODO                      GRAL
          QUARK                    NAVA
          BASHIR                   MAIHAR'DU
          DAX                      
          NOG                      
          JAKE                     
          O'BRIEN                  
          ROM                      
          COMPUTER VOICE           

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          Various students         various Ferengi
          Various Bajorans         
          Morn                     
          Crewman                  

            STAR TREK: "The Nagus" - 1/07/93 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                          "The Nagus" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE               DEEP SPACE NINE
          AIRLOCK                       
          AIRLOCK CORRIDOR              
          (TWO DIFFERENT ONES)          
          CARGO BAY FOURTEEN            
          CORRIDOR                      
          DOCKING RING CORRIDOR         
          INFIRMARY                     
          OPS - ENGINEERING - TURBOLIFT 
          PROMENADE                     
          QUARK'S QUARTERS              
          ROM'S QUARTERS                
          SCHOOLROOM                    
          SECURITY OFFICE               
          SISKO'S QUARTERS              
            JAKE'S ROOM
            LIVING ROOM

       STAR TREK: "The Nagus" - 1/07/93 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                          "The Nagus" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          AUBERGINE                OWE-burr-jean
          ANDORIAN                 an-DOOR-ee-an
          ARCYBITE                 ARE-sah-bite
          ARGINE                   ARE-gine
          BAJOR                    BAY-jor
          BAJORAN                  bah-JOR-an
          BALOSNEE                 BAL-oz-nee
          BARBO                    BAR-bow
          CIARIUS                  CLAIR-ee-us
          DALOG                    duh-LOWG
          DOLBARGY                 DOLE-bar-gee
          GRAL                     GRAAL
          HOEX                     HOE-ex
          HUPYRIAN                 HUE-pie-ree-an
          JOKARIAN                 joe-CAR-ee-an
          KRAX                     CRACKS
          LUTA                     LEW-tuh
          MAIHAR'DU                MAY-har-doo
          MISZINITE                MIZ-zen-ite
          MORN                     MORN
          NAGUS                    NAY-gus
          NAVA                     NAH-va
          RISA                     RYE-suh
          RISIAN                   RYE-zian
          ROM                      ROM
          SEPULO                   seh-POOH-low
          SORIUM                   SORE-ee-uhm
          STAKORON                 ste-CORE-uhn
          TARAHONG                 TEAR-a-hong
          TARAHONGIANS             TEAR-a-hong-ee-ans
          THURMA                   THER-muh
          TUROT                    TOUR-ot
          UKAN                     ooo-KHAN

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER           1.

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                             "The Nagus"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

2    INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR - MORNING

	The door opens, out steps a Ferengi, KRAX.  Tough, 
	authoritative, arrogant.  He checks the corridor.  Satisfied 
	that no danger lurks, he gestures back into the airlock.  
	Out steps ZEK, an ancient hunched-over Ferengi, features 
	mysteriously obscured by a hooded cloak.  In one hand he 
	clutches the supporting arm of Maihar'du, a tall bald humanoid 
	alien.  In his other hand, he carries a staff, the handle of 
	which is a smiling Ferengi head made of gold-press latinum.  
	Together Krax and Maihar'du help maneuver the old fellow 
	slowly down the corridor.

3    INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS - JAKE'S ROOM

	JAKE is hurrying to get ready for school.  He's sitting on 
	his bed, putting on his shoes, when SISKO ENTERS from the 
	living room grinning with anticipation.

					SISKO
			Hey Jake, I've got a terrific surprise 
			for you.

					JAKE
				(smiling)
			Oh yeah, what is it?

					SISKO
			The two of us are going to Bajor... 
			for the start of the Gratitude 
			Festival.

					JAKE
			What's the Gratitude Festival?

					SISKO
			It's the biggest Bajoran holiday of 
			the year.  Major Kira says it's pretty 
			spectacular.

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER           2.

3    CONTINUED:

					SISKO
				(the icing on the 
				cake)
			And, I figured while we were on the 
			surface, we could visit those fire 
			caverns you've been wanting to see.

	Jake crosses to his desk.  Begins stuffing a school bag with 
	PADDS.

					JAKE
			Sounds great.  When do we leave?

					SISKO
			This afternoon.  Right after school.

					JAKE
				(smile disappearing)
			For how long?

					SISKO
			Three days.

					JAKE
			Three days!

	He grabs his bag and EXITS into...

3A   INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS - THE LIVING ROOM

	Sisko follows.  Jake stops off at the replicator.

					JAKE
			Orange juice.

	We do not see the juice actually materialize.  Jake removes 
	the glass from the replicator, takes a sip.

					JAKE
				(to Sisko)
			Do I have to go?

	Sisko's caught off-guard by the question.  He had assumed 
	Jake would leap at the chance.

					SISKO
			Well... no... not if you don't want 
			to.

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER           3.

3A   CONTINUED:

					JAKE
				(relieved)
			Thanks, Dad.

	Jake finishes gulping down his juice, while Sisko struggles 
	to hide his disappointment.

					JAKE
			Nog and I kinda have plans for 
			tomorrow.

	Jake starts toward the door.

					SISKO
			What kind of plans?

					JAKE
			There's an Andorian freighter due in 
			for a maintenance check tomorrow 
			night.

					SISKO
			So?

					JAKE
			It's supposed to be carrying a 
			shipment of those new anti-grav 
			tractors and we're hoping we'll get 
			a chance to see one.

					SISKO
			Let me get this straight.  You'd 
			rather hang around a cargo bay with 
			Nog than visit the Bajoran fire 
			caverns with your old man?

					JAKE
				(simply)
			Nog's my friend.

	And he's off to school.

4    HOLD ON SISKO

	Trying to figure out his son.

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER          3A.

5    INT. ANOTHER CORRIDOR

	Krax, Zek and Maihar'du continue along at their snails pace.

6    INT. QUARK'S

	The usual crowd.  By the bar, QUARK is glad-handing an 
	attractive Bajoran woman.

					QUARK
				(all smiles)
			No need to thank me, Madam.  Here at 
			Quark's customer satisfaction is our 
			primary concern.
				(pointing the way)
			Now you run along back to the dabo 
			table.

	She heads off towards the table.  Quark's smile disappears 
	as...

7    NEW ANGLE

	He spots ROM trying to sneak past.  Quark grabs him by the 
	arm.

					QUARK
				(gesturing towards 
				the Bajoran woman)
			Rom, that lady tells me she misplaced 
			a fat currency pouch.

					ROM
				(abashed)
			Yes, brother.

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER           4.

7    CONTINUED:

					QUARK
				(a slow burn)
			And that you found it.

					ROM
			Yes, brother.

					QUARK
			And that you returned it to her 
			intact.

					ROM
				(apologetic)
			I was dazzled by her beauty.

					QUARK
				(exploding)
			You worthless, tiny eared fool!  
			Don't you know the First Rule of 
			Acquisition?

					ROM
			Yes, brother.

					QUARK
			Then say it.

					ROM
				(reciting)
			"Once you have their money... you 
			never give it back."

					QUARK
			Exactly.  You can ponder its meaning 
			this evening while polishing every 
			rail in the place.  Now get out of 
			my sight before I toss you out the 
			nearest airlock.

	Rom doesn't have to be told twice.

8    NEW ANGLE

	on NOG seated at a back table, building a tower out of small 
	bar glasses and his school PADDS.

					ROM (V.O.)
			Nog!

	A startled Nog knocks over the structure, sending glasses and 
	PADDS crashing to the floor.

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER           5.

8    CONTINUED:

					ROM
			Is this what they teach you at that 
			human school of yours?  Sloth and 
			indolence...

					NOG
			No, father.

					ROM
			We'll see about that.  Tonight you'll 
			polish every rail in the place until 
			they sparkle.  Is that clear?

					NOG
			Yes, father.  Tonight, every rail.

	Nog picks up his school PADD and heads for the hills.

9    INT. PROMENADE

	Krax, Zek and Maihar'du continue their inexorable journey.

10   INT. QUARK'S

	Quark is at the bar with Morn and some human and Bajoran 
	customers.

					QUARK
			... And so the Andorian says... "your 
			brother?  I thought it was your 
			wife"...
				(no response)
			Get it... "wife!"

	Now the laughter comes.  Morn will continue to shake with 
	mirth throughout the scene.

					QUARK
			Had to think about that one, didn't 
			you?

11   ANGLE KRAX, ZEK AND MAIHAR'DU

	as they make their way over to the bar.

					KRAX
			I'm looking for Quark.

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER           6.

11   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			You found him.

					KRAX
			I am Krax... and this is my father... 
			Grand Nagus Zek.

	Maihar'du steps forward and removes the elderly Ferengi's 
	cowl, revealing a shrewd, wizened face surrounded by the 
	most enormous pair of ears this side of Dumbo.

	Both Quark and Rom stare in awe.

					ROM
				(a whisper)
			It really is him.

	Quark elbows Morn in the stomach to silence his laughter.  
	Then moves forward and kisses the handle of Zek's cane.

					QUARK
				(to Krax)
			Tell me, is the Grand Nagus here on 
			business or pleasure?

					KRAX
			Is there a difference?

					QUARK
			No, of course not.

					KRAX
			My father will reveal the purpose of 
			his visit when he sees fit.  As for 
			now, he desires the use of a 
			Holosuite.  He's heard that some of 
			your programs are quite... alluring.

           DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - TEASER           7.

11   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			Oh, they are.
				(concerned)
			But they may prove a touch... 
			energetic... for his advanced years.

	Off Zek's frown.

					KRAX
			Are you refusing his request?

					QUARK
				(nervously)
			Not at all.  Not at all.  Is there a 
			particular... activity... he'd like 
			to sample?

	Zek's frown deepens.

					KRAX
			The Nagus dislikes having to choose 
			between so many delightful 
			possibilities.

	Quark reaches behind the bar for a PADD.

					QUARK
			In that case, here's a list of five 
			programs that rank among my personal 
			favorites.  I'd be happy to select 
			one for him.

	Krax looks at Zek who nods enigmatically.

					KRAX
			That won't be necessary.  The Nagus 
			has decided to try all five.

	Quark looks over at Zek, who breaks into a lecherous grin.

	AND AS QUARK AND ROM REACT WE:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE           8.
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)

12   INT. SCHOOLROOM

	Jake, Nog and the other students (six Bajorans, three humans, 
	one alien, ranging in ages from six to fourteen) chatter 
	away at one another.  Hold for a beat... then O'BRIEN hurries 
	into the room, holding a couple of school PADDS.

					O'BRIEN
			Sorry I'm late.  But the Transporter 
			in Ops needed a minor adjustment in 
			its upper molecular imaging scanner...

	Realizes no one's paying attention.

					O'BRIEN
			... but never mind that.
				(a beat)
			Alright, let's settle down.

	Nog continues to whisper to Jake.

					O'BRIEN
			Jake... Nog...

	Jake looks up.  Nog continues talking.

					O'BRIEN
			Nog!

	Jake gestures to Nog to be quiet.  Nog shuts up.

					O'BRIEN
			Thank you.

	He stares around at the students.  They stare back.  He's 
	definitely uncomfortable in his new role as teacher.

					O'BRIEN
			Now, we only have to get through 
			another two weeks before Mrs. O'Brien 
			returns from Earth.  That shouldn't 
			be too difficult, right?

	The students look slightly dubious.  So is O'Brien.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE           9.

12   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			Right.  Let's take out our homework 
			padds.  We'll begin with the older 
			students.
				(checking his PADD)
			Your last assignment was to write an 
			essay defining the term "ethics."
			We'll begin with...

	He spots Nog slumping down in his seat.

					O'BRIEN
			Nog.

	Reluctantly pulling himself back up in his chair.

					NOG
			I don't have my essay.

					O'BRIEN
				(not surprised)
			Why not?

					NOG
				(without missing a 
				beat)
			My padd was stolen.

					O'BRIEN
			Is that a fact?  Any idea who did 
			it?

					NOG
			It happened in Quark's.  I left it 
			on a table... and there were some 
			Vulcans nearby...

					O'BRIEN
			Hold on... are you claiming Vulcans 
			stole your homework?!

					NOG
			Yes, sir.

					O'BRIEN
			And why would they do that?

	Good question.  Nog takes a shot at it.

					NOG
			Because they have no ethics?

	The class breaks into giggles.

					O'BRIEN
			All right, that's enough.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          10.

12   CONTINUED:	(2)

					NOG
			It's the truth.  Ask Jake... he was 
			with me.

	O'Brien looks over at Jake.  Jake isn't sure how to answer.  
	He doesn't want to get his friend into trouble, but he doesn't 
	want to lie to O'Brien either.

					NOG
				(to Jake)
			Go on.  Tell him.

					JAKE
				(to O'Brien)
			I guess so.

					O'BRIEN
			You guess so?

	Jake looks at Nog who silently urges him to confirm his story.

					JAKE
			Yeah... they took it.  I was there.

	O'Brien is surprised by Jake's response but decides not to 
	press the issue.

					O'BRIEN
				(to Nog)
			All right, but I want that essay turned 
			in tomorrow.  Is that understood?

					NOG
			Yes.

					O'BRIEN
			I hope so.

13   ANGLE JAKE

	Feeling guilty as Nog grins his thanks.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE         10A.

14   INT. QUARK'S - THREE HOURS LATER

	Krax and Quark look up at the Holosuites.  Maihar'du stands 
	guard before one of the doors.

					QUARK
				(uneasy)
			Did the Nagus happen to mention how 
			long he'd be using the holosuite?

					KRAX
			The Nagus will be done when he is 
			done.

					QUARK
			But what if he injured himself?

					KRAX
			My father left specific instructions 
			not to be disturbed.  Are you 
			suggesting we disobey him?

					QUARK
			Forget I ever said anything.

15   ANGLE ON QUARK

	as he moves down the bar toward Rom.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          11.

15   CONTINUED:

					ROM
				(marveling)
			The Grand Nagus, here under our roof.  
			I've never been so proud.

					QUARK
			I hope you can live on pride because 
			that's all we'll have left once he's 
			through with us.

					ROM
				(the light dawns)
			You think he's here to take over the 
			bar?

					QUARK
			Why else would he come all this way.  
			He's going to buy me out... and for 
			a fraction of what the place is worth.

					ROM
			You can always refuse to sell.

					QUARK
			Why didn't I think of that.
				(angrily)
			Idiot, the Nagus doesn't take no for 
			an answer.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          12.

15   CONTINUED:	(2)

					KRAX (V.O.)
			Quark!

	Quark looks up to see.

16   ANGLE ON ZEK

	looking exhausted but happy as he makes his way down the 
	stairs.  Maihar'du offers him a glass of orange liqueur.  
	Zek waves away the glass, picks up the bottle instead.  Drinks 
	thirstily.  Then wiping his mouth with the back of a bony 
	wrist, he pats Quark on the shoulder.

					ZEK
			Good program.

	Quark manages a weak smile.

					KRAX
			My father requires rest.

					QUARK
			I would imagine.
				(to Zek)
			Please feel free to use my own... 
			brother's quarters for as long as 
			you're with us.

	Rom knows better than to protest.

					KRAX
			That should be satisfactory.

					QUARK
				(hoping for a "no")
			Now is there anything else I can do 
			to make your stay a pleasant one?

					ZEK
			Invite me to dinner.

					QUARK
			I would be honored.

	Rom leads Zek and the others away.

	HOLD on Quark, one miserable Ferengi.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          13.

16A  INT. OPS - ENGINEERING - THE TURBOLIFT

	O'Brien is working inside the Turbolift, which is stuck between 
	levels.  A crewman passes down some tools as Sisko approaches.

					SISKO
			Chief, I just heard that Airlock 
			Nine is jammed again...

					O'BRIEN
			I'll put a crew on it immediately, 
			Commander.
				(to crewman)
			Ensign Jonas.

	The crewman nods and MOVES OFF.

					SISKO
				(a beat)
			So how's school?

	This is a subject that O'Brien would rather not discuss.

					O'BRIEN
			We'll muddle through, I imagine.  
			Though I'm counting the days until 
			the missus returns.

					SISKO
			The students giving you a hard time?

					O'BRIEN
			You know how it is, sir.  Kids like 
			nothing better than to take advantage 
			of a substitute teacher.
				(a beat)
			I always did.

					SISKO
			I hope Jake's behaving himself.

					O'BRIEN
			Jake?  He's a fine lad... It's just... 
			well...

					SISKO
			Just what?

	O'Brien figures he may as well speak his mind.

					O'BRIEN
			Just if he were my son, I'd find a 
			friend for him other than Nog.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          14.

16A  CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			I'm afraid that's easier said than 
			done.  The two of them have become 
			inseparable.


					O'BRIEN
			Well, I'd find a way to separate 
			them.  That Nog's a bad influence.

					SISKO
			I appreciate the advice, Chief.  But 
			I trust my son.  Besides, if I were 
			to get between them now, it would 
			become me versus Nog.  And I'm not 
			going to force Jake to choose between 
			us.

					O'BRIEN
			Why not?

					SISKO
				(smiling)
			Because I'd probably lose.

					O'BRIEN
			I doubt that, sir.

					SISKO
			That's because your daughter's only 
			three.  Wait until she's fourteen.

	Sisko walks off, leaving O'Brien wondering if he really wants 
	to find out.

17   OMITTED

18   INT. QUARK'S QUARTERS - EVENING

	Quark, Zek, Krax and Rom are in the midst of dinner.  
	Maihar'du and Nog are serving.  Zek slurps down a nasty little 
	treat.

					ZEK
			My compliments, Quark.  These tube 
			grubs are chilled to perfection.

	Krax reaches for some grubs.  Zek stops him with a look.

					ZEK
			Did I say I was finished?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          15.

18   CONTINUED:

	Krax withdraws his hand.  Quark pushes the tray closer to 
	Zek.

					QUARK
			Please, help yourself.

	Zek places a few more on his plate.

					ZEK
			I saw your cousin Barbo recently.

					ROM
			Barbo?  I thought he was still in 
			that Tarahong detention center.

					ZEK
			They finally released him.

					QUARK
				(dryly)
			How fortunate.

					ZEK
			He told me how the two of you sold 
			those defective warp drives to the 
			Tarahong government.
				(a pleased smile)
			Very clever.

					QUARK
				(modestly)
			It was nothing really.  The 
			Tarahongians are an incredibly 
			gullible people.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          16.

18   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ZEK
			He also spoke of how you betrayed 
			him to the authorities and left him 
			to rot behind bars while you kept 
			all the profits...

					QUARK
			The sixth rule of Acquisition 
			expressly states...

					ZEK
			"Never allow family to stand in the 
			way of opportunity."  I certainly 
			never have.
				(to Krax)
			You see, I told you he had brains...

	Zek looks around at Quark's quarters.

					ZEK
			You've done well for yourself, Quark.

					QUARK
			Not that well...

	Zek lays a knarled hand on Quark.

					ZEK
				(a warning)
			Never contradict your elders.  It's 
			impolite.

					QUARK
				(quickly)
			Well, I suppose I'm doing... quite 
			well at that.

					ZEK
			It was a stroke of brilliance to 
			open a bar so close to a stable 
			wormhole.

					KRAX
			But he didn't even know the wormhole 
			existed...

	Zek silences Krax with a look.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE         16A.

18   CONTINUED:	(3)

					ZEK
				(looking at Quark)
			That's what makes it so impressive.  
			He had the instinct... the ears to 
			make the smart move before anyone 
			else did.
				(to Krax)
			You could learn from his example.

	Krax sulks quietly.  Zek gestures for Nog to approach.

					ZEK
			Boy!

	Nog brings over a tray on which are several slender metal 
	instruments.  Zek selects one and begins to pick his teeth.

					NOG
				(to Rom)
			Can I go now?  I have homework.

					ZEK
			Did he say homework?

					KRAX
				(leaning over to his 
				father)
			There's a Federation school here.  
			Run, by a human.  A fee-male.

					ZEK
				(coldly, to Rom)
			And you allow your son to attend 
			such a place.

					ROM
			I... I... I...
				(to Nog)
			... never want you to step foot in 
			there again.  Now go to your room.  
			And no studying.

	Nog hands the wine carafe to Maihar'du and EXITS.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT ONE          17.

18   CONTINUED:	(4)

					ROM
				(to Zek)
			My apologies Nagus.  It's those 
			Federation do-gooders... always 
			sticking their ugly noses in other 
			peoples business.

					ZEK
			Most distressing.
				(takes a gulp of wine)
			Now speaking of business... Quark, 
			I've come to ask you a favor.  One 
			that would mean a great deal to me.
				(a beat)
			I need your bar...

					QUARK
				(defeated)
			I knew it.

					ZEK
			And your services as host, for a 
			very important conference to be held 
			here tomorrow.

	Quark brightens up.  Maybe his bar is safe after all.

					QUARK
			I would consider it a privilege.  
			And the purpose of this conference... ?

					ZEK
			The future.  And for Ferengi business 
			interests the future is already here.
				(slyly)
			And its name is the Gamma Quadrant.

	And off Quarks and Rom's reactions, we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          18.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

19   INT. SCHOOL ROOM - THE NEXT MORNING (DAY TWO)

	O'Brien waits by his module as the students move to their 
	seats.

20   ANGLE JAKE

	Noticing Nog's empty chair.  He turns and looks back out the 

	door, searching for Nog on the Promenade.

					O'BRIEN
			Alright, class please turn on your 
			computers.  Jake, Luta, I want to 
			see your algebra homework.

	Jake's attention doesn't waver from the doorway.

					O'BRIEN
			Jake.
				(no response)
			Jake!

	He finally turns around.

					O'BRIEN
			Your homework.

	Jake nods, turns on his computer.  He looks back at Nog's 
	empty chair.  Where the heck can he be?

21   INT. OPS

	Sisko, KIRA and DAX at their stations.

					KIRA
				(to Sisko)
			Ferengi transport Sepulo has put in 
			at docking bay five.

					SISKO
			That's the third Ferengi ship to 
			arrive here in the last eighteen 
			hours.

					DAX
			Maybe it's Quark's birthday.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          19.

21   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			My advice is to lock up the 
			silverware.

					SISKO
			I don't think we have to go that 
			far.
				(to Com)
			Sisko to Odo.

					ODO'S COMM VOICE
			Go ahead, Commander

					SISKO
			About all these Ferengi visitors 
			we've been getting...

22   INT. PROMENADE - SECOND LEVEL

	Where ODO is looking down on NAVA, a Ferengi businessman 
	making his way along the Promenade.

					ODO
			I'm already on it.

	We follow Nava into...

23   INT. QUARK'S

	Quark, Krax and a half dozen Ferengi business leaders are 
	the only ones inside.  Nog is serving drinks.  The dabo game 
	has been replaced by a conference table.  Krax studies the 
	seating arrangement.

					KRAX
			No, no, no...

					QUARK
			Is something wrong?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          20.

23   CONTINUED:

					KRAX
			You can't seat Turot next to Hoex.  
			They've been bitter rivals ever since 
			Hoex bought out Turot's controlling 
			interest in the cargo ports on Volchok 
			Prime.

					QUARK
			Rom... change this seating arrangement 
			immediately.

	Rom rushes to the task.

					QUARK
			Quickly, you fool, before I toss you 
			out the nearest airlock.

					KRAX
				(to Quark)
			I thought you understood this was to 
			be a private meeting.

	He points to --

24   THE FRONT DOOR

	where Morn stands forlornly looking into the bar.

					QUARK
				(to Morn)
			We're closed.
				(shoos him off)
			Go away.

	A crestfallen Morn slinks off.

25   NEW ANGLE

	as GRAL, a belligerent Ferengi confronts Krax.

					GRAL
			What's the delay?

					KRAX
			We await the Grand Nagus.

					GRAL
			Well he better show his ears soon or 
			I'm leaving.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          21.

25   CONTINUED:

					KRAX
			No one leaves until the conference 
			has concluded.

	The two Ferengi take each other's measure.  There's no love 
	lost here.


					GRAL
			Still hiding in your father's shadow.

					KRAX
			The Nagus casts a very long shadow.  
			Careful you don't disappear in it.

					ZEK (V.O.)
			I see we're all here.

	All heads turn to --

26   ZEK

	who ENTERS from the back supported by Maihar'du, who helps 
	him over to the conference table.

					QUARK
				(shooing away Nog)
			Enough drinks.

					NOG
			All right.  I'm going.

	Quark ushers Rom out as well.

					QUARK
			Quickly.

	He's about to follow when...

					ZEK
			No!

	Quark turns.

					ZEK
			You stay.

	Quark, surprised and a little nervous, sits down at the bar.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          22.

26   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
				(to the others)
			Gentlemen, be seated.

	And as the conference gets under way...

27   EXT. SPACE - DS9 - (OPTICAL)

	Time passage.

28   INT. PROMENADE - SECOND LEVEL

	Nog leans against the railing casually eyeing the passing 
	crowd below.  Jake comes up the stairs.

					JAKE
			Hey, Nog...

	Jake comes up beside him, assumes the same position on the 
	railing.  This is where they hang out.  Their self-proclaimed 
	piece of turf on the station.

					JAKE
			Where were you this morning?

					NOG
				(sullen)
			I'm through with school.

					JAKE
			What do you mean, "through"?

					NOG
			I mean I don't have to attend those 
			boring classes anymore.

					JAKE
			Is this your father's idea?

					NOG
				(firmly)
			It's the right decision.

					JAKE
			Look, if you want I can talk to Mister 
			O'Brien.

					NOG
			No.  I don't belong there.

					JAKE
			Don't you want to learn things?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          23.

28   CONTINUED:

					NOG
			You mean like ethics?

					JAKE
			Yeah, and other stuff.

					NOG
			You don't understand.  I'm a Ferengi - 
			for me school is a waste of time.

					JAKE
			Why's that?

					NOG
				(angrily)
			Because there's no profit in it.

	Now Jake's getting annoyed.

					JAKE
			So why are you getting mad at me?

					NOG
			Because you're a stupid human.  I 
			don't know why I bother with you.

	He stomps away.

					JAKE
			I'm stupid.  You're the one not goin' 
			to school.
				(a beat)
			See if I care.

	He leans over the railing.  Broods.

29   INT. QUARK'S

	The conference continues.

					ZEK
			And lastly, I would like to salute 
			Nava, whose takeover of the Arcybite 
			mining refineries in the Clarius 
			system is now complete.

	Nava acknowledges the crowd.

					ZEK
			Gentlemen, I congratulate you all.  
			Profits are better than ever...

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          24.

29   CONTINUED:

	Ferengi bang their knuckles on the table in applause.

30   ANGLE QUARK

	feeling left out.  Like a little boy listening to grown-ups 
	discuss things too important to concern him.

31   BACK TO SCENE

					ZEK
			Nevertheless, it is becoming more 
			and more difficult to find truly 
			lucrative business opportunities 
			here in the Alpha Quadrant.

	That quiets things fast.

					ZEK
			And why?  Because no matter where we 
			go, our reputation precedes us.  A 
			reputation that has been tainted by 
			the lies of our competitors who 
			maliciously spread the erroneous 
			impression that we are not to be 
			trusted.

	Outraged grumbling from around the table.

					ZEK
			But now thanks to the discovery of 
			the wormhole we can finally avoid 
			such falsehoods.
				(a beat)
			The Gamma Quadrant, gentlemen.  
			Millions of new worlds on our very 
			doorstep.  The potential for Ferengi 
			business expansion is staggering.

					KRAX
			And best of all, no one there has 
			ever heard the name Ferengi.

					GRAL
			Our reputations will be absolutely 
			stainless.

					NAVA
			Our word can be our bond.

					KRAX
			Until we decide to break it.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          25.

31   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			It'll be the good old days all over 
			again.

	Cynical laughter from all.

					NAVA
			And who shall lead us in this great 
			endeavor?

					KRAX
			Who else but my father.

					THE CROWD
			The Nagus.  Yes, the Grand Nagus.

	Zek holds up a hand for silence.

					ZEK
			I thank you for your confidence... 
			but I must decline the offer.

	Stunned reactions.

					KRAX
			But father...

					ZEK
			I'm old.  The fire dims.
				(a reluctant admission)
			I'm just not as greedy as I used to 
			be.

					THE CROWD
			Untrue... untrue.

	Once again Zek calls for silence.

					ZEK
			My mind is made up.  I've already 
			picked my successor.  A leader whose 
			vision, imagination, and avarice 
			will oversee Ferengi ventures in the 
			Gamma Quadrant.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO          26.

31   CONTINUED:	(2)

	A series of QUICK SHOTS.  of Gral, Krax, Nava, et al., all 
	waiting expectantly.  Hoping to be chosen.

					ZEK
			The new Grand Nagus... Quark!

32   ANGLE QUARK

	dumbfounded.

33   ANGLE THE TABLE

	The meeting quickly descends into chaos as Ferengis leap 
	angrily to their feet.

					KRAX
			Quark?

					GRAL
			He's a lobeless amateur.

					KRAX
			Father, have you lost your mind?!

					THE OTHER FERENGI
				(ad libbing)
			I won't stand for it... It's a 
			mockery... This is outrageous...

	They and the other leaders storm out of the bar... righteous 
	indignation.

34   NEW ANGLE

	Only Quark, Zek, and Maihar'du remain.  Zek smiles over at 
	Quark, who still can't believe this incredible turn of events.

					ZEK
			Congratulations.  I know you'll do a 
			wonderful job.

	And off Quark's reaction...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         27.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

35   INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS - MORNING - DAY THREE

	Sisko and Jake at breakfast.  Jake barely picking at his 
	food.  Sisko notices.

					SISKO
			Oatmeal lumpy again?

					JAKE
			Nah, just not hungry.

	An awkward moment of silence.  Sisko figures this is a good 
	opportunity to bridge the gap with his son.

					SISKO
				(offhand)
			Want to talk about it?

	A beat as Jake considers, then --

					JAKE
			It's Nog.  His father's pulled him 
			out of school.

					SISKO
			I see...

					JAKE
			It's not fair.  Nog can't even read.
				(a beat)
			School isn't gonna be as much fun 
			without him.

					SISKO
			You can still get together with him 
			after school.

					JAKE
				(morose)
			Maybe.  I don't think he wants to be 
			my friend anymore.

					SISKO
			Did he say why?

					JAKE
			He says humans and Ferengis don't 
			get along.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         28.

35   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Usually they don't.

					JAKE
			But you're the one always saying we 
			should make friends with other 
			cultures.

					SISKO
			I believe that.  And I'm glad you 
			believe it too.  But human values 
			and Ferengi values are very different.  
			We've never been able to form a common 
			bond.

					JAKE
			So Nog goes his way and I go mine.

					SISKO
			These things happen.

	Jake sighs, gets up from the table and grabs his school bag.

					SISKO
			Hey, how about after school we play 
			a little baseball?

					JAKE
				(a thoughtful beat)
			I can't... I have something to do.

	He EXITS.  Sisko is left hoping he did the right thing.

36
thru   OMITTED
38

39   INT. PROMENADE

	As Quark and Rom parade along the street.

					GRAL (V.O.)
			Grand Nagus Quark.

					QUARK
				(to Rom)
			I love the sound of that.

	Gral appears and throws an overly familiar arm around Quark's 
	shoulder.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE 29-31.        

39   CONTINUED:

					GRAL
			I'm afraid we were never formally 
			introduced.  I am Gral... your new 
			best friend.

	There is something ominous and threatening in Gral's tone 
	and demeanor that puts the lie to his words.

					QUARK
				(on his guard)
			You wish to serve me?

					GRAL
			I wish to protect you.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         32.

39   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			Protect me?

					GRAL
			From those who are jealous of your 
			position and wish to take your place.  
			They can be very dangerous.

	By now it's clear to Quark that Gral is talking about himself.

					QUARK
			How do I stop them?

					GRAL
			Leave it to me.  I'm not going to 
			allow anybody to hurt such a... 
			grateful friend as yourself.

					QUARK
			How grateful am I?

					GRAL
			Grateful enough to make sure I have 
			my pick of the most lucrative Gamma 
			Quadrant opportunities.

					QUARK
			And if I refuse.

	Gral squeezes him tighter.

					GRAL
			You won't.

	And he strolls away... leaving behind a terrified Quark.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         33.

40   OMITTED

41   INT. ROM'S QUARTERS

	Zek, looking very relaxed, studies a PADD while Maihar'du 
	serves him some more wine.  Suddenly the door slides open 
	and in races Quark.

					QUARK
			Nagus, I'm in desperate trouble.

					ZEK
			So am I, and please... call me Zek.
				(re: the PADD)
			Now which would you choose... Risa 
			or Balosnee Six?

					QUARK
			I don't quite follow.

					ZEK
			For my vacation.  My first in eighty-
			five years.  I'm told on Balosnee 
			the soothing harmonies of the tide 
			can cause the most stimulating 
			hallucinations... but when I think 
			of those voluptuous Risian females...

	Gloating, he takes a sip of wine.

					QUARK
			Nagus... Please... Gral just 
			threatened my life...

					ZEK
				(chuckling)
			So he's the first, is he?  Well he 
			won't be the last.

					QUARK
			But what am I to do?  You picked me 
			as your successor... surely you must 
			have some advice...

					ZEK
			To survive, you must surround yourself 
			with loyal men.

					QUARK
			That's good...

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         34.

41   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			But not too loyal... Never trust 
			anyone who places your prosperity 
			above their own...

					QUARK
			I see...

					ZEK
			And remember, when in doubt... be 
			ruthless.

41A  ANGLE QUARK

	taking it all in.

41B  				QUARK
			Yes... I can do that... go on.

	But Quark's request is met by silence.

	NEW ANGLE

	Quark looks over at Zek, whose head is slumped forward on his 
	chest.

					QUARK
			Zek... Zek.

	No response.  Alarmed, Quark looks to Maihar'du for help.  
	Maihar'du checks Zek.  Glances up at Quark.

					QUARK
			I didn't do anything.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         35.

42   INT. CORRIDOR

	The door to Rom's quarters slides open and Quark comes running 
	in.

					QUARK
			Rom... Rom...

	He races across the hall to his quarters.  Hits the door 
	panel.

43   INT. QUARK'S QUARTERS

	As Quark busts in.

					QUARK
			Rom... It's Zek... !

	He stops short.

44   QUARK'S POV

	Rom is in conversation with Krax, who rises.

					KRAX
			What about my father?

45   ANGLE QUARK

	Reluctant to give Krax the bad news.

46   EXT. SPACE - DS9 (OPTICAL)

47   INT. QUARK'S

	The bar is closed in honor of Zek's passing.  Krax is seated 
	at a table on which is stacked a pile of small flat discs 
	containing a greenish powder.  The Ferengi are gathered around 
	examining the discs.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         36.

47   CONTINUED:

					NAVA
			Twenty bars of gold press latinum?  
			I'll need to think about it.

					KRAX
			In a year it will be worth twice as 
			much.

					NAVA
			All right.  I'll take it.

	And as they conclude the transaction.

47A  ANGLE THE BAR

	Where Quark and Rom watch the proceedings.

					ROM
			You want me to be your bodyguard?

					QUARK
			Think of it as a promotion.

					ROM
			But why me?

					QUARK
			Because you're the only one left I 
			can trust.  You're my closest 
			associate... my friend... my brother.

					ROM
			But I thought since you'll be so 
			busy being Grand Nagus, I could take 
			over running the bar.

					QUARK
			You?  Run my bar?

	Quark bursts into laughter.  Maybe the pressure he's been 
	under has finally gotten to him.  Or maybe he really thinks 
	his brother's that incompetent.  But whatever the reason, 
	Quark can't stop laughing.

					ODO (O.S.)
			Not exactly overcome by grief, are 
			we?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE        36A.

48   NEW ANGLE

	to include Odo who has just entered the bar.  Quark stops 
	laughing.

					QUARK
			This is a private funeral service.

	A defeated Rom uses the opportunity to head for the exit to 
	escape his brother's taunts.

					ODO
			You have my sympathies for your loss.  
			Nevertheless, when someone dies on 
			my station there are questions I 
			have to ask.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         37.

48   CONTINUED:

					KRAX
			There was nothing suspicious about 
			my father's death.  It was caused by 
			a massive infection of the tympanic 
			membrane.  A chronic condition.

					ODO
			I hope you won't mind if I have Doctor 
			Bashir examine the body.

					KRAX
			That would be difficult.

	He turns to Nava, who hands him the disc he purchased.  Krax 
	shows the disc to Odo.

					ODO
			What is it?

					NAVA
				(proudly)
			My piece of Zek.

					KRAX
				(off Odo's reaction)
			You see, when a Ferengi of my father's 
			stature dies, the body is immediately 
			vacuum-desiccated and sold as a prized 
			collectible.

					ODO
			How touching.

	Odo hands back the disc as two Ferengis pass Quark, sneering 
	dismissively as they go by.  HOLD ON Quark feeling alone and 
	unprotected.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         38.

49   INT. PROMENADE - SECOND LEVEL

	Jake and Nog in their usual positions against the rail.  
	Neither one saying a word.  The silence is deafening.  Finally --

		JAKE					NOG

	I know there's a...		I wonder where...

					JAKE
			Go ahead.

					NOG
			It wasn't important.

	Quiet descends again.  A couple of beats of misery then --

					JAKE
			I guess humans and Ferengis don't 
			have a lot to talk about.

					NOG
			That's what my father says.

					JAKE
			Mine too.
				(a beat)
			That doesn't mean they're right.

	The boys look at each other for the first time in the scene.

					JAKE
			We always had stuff to talk about 
			before.

	A beat, then Nog nods in agreement.

					JAKE
			So what do you say, you still wanna 
			be friends?

	It only takes Nog a moment to decide.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         39.

49   CONTINUED:

					NOG
			Yes.
				(a beat)
			When my father finds out he won't be 
			happy.

					JAKE
			Neither will mine.
				(a beat)
			Come on, I have a great idea.

	Jake starts down the staircase.  Nog follows.

					NOG
			What is it.

50   INT. QUARK'S

	The funeral is still in progress.  Quark and Odo stand by 
	the open counter.

					ODO
			So what exactly does it mean... 
			becoming Grand Nagus?

					QUARK
			It means that from now on if you 
			wish to speak with me you must first 
			make an appointment with Rom.

					ODO
			Don't be ludicrous.

	Quark extends the latinum cane handle toward Odo.

					QUARK
			It's also customary to show respect 
			by kissing my scepter.

	Odo just stares at him and turns to walk off.

					QUARK
				(to Odo's back)
			I suppose I could make an exception 
			in your case.

	Just then a Ferengi walks by, pulling from his pocket a 
	recently purchased Zek disc for further examination, unaware 
	that he's dropped a coin of gold-pressed latinum.  The coin 
	hits the floor... rolls... and is stomped on by Quark, who 
	gazes slyly around the room to make sure no one has noticed.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT THREE         40.

51   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	And as he bends over to pick up the coin, a GLOWING SPHERE 
	whizzes through the open window, barely missing his head and 
	BLASTING a hole in the far wall.  Quark, Odo and the Ferengis 
	dive for cover.

51A  CLOSE ON QUARK

	Huddling for protection behind the bar.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         41.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

52   INT. QUARKS - CLOSE ON O'BRIEN

	examining the bomb site.  Pull back to REVEAL Sisko and Odo 
	huddled above him.  He points out some purple and yellow 
	stains.

					O'BRIEN
			You see the discoloration around the 
			impact perimeter?  These are sorium 
			and argine traces.

					SISKO
			Aren't they Ferengi explosives?

					O'BRIEN
			Exactly.  What we have here is a 
			Ferengi locator bomb.  They're 
			designed to lock on to a target's 
			pheromones.

					ODO
			You mean it's attracted to body odor?

	O'Brien gets to his feet.

					O'BRIEN
				(nodding)
			Very accurate.  And very deadly.  If 
			Quark hadn't lowered his head at the 
			last second...

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         42.

53   NEW ANGLE

	On BASHIR standing in the doorway.

					BASHIR
			Commander...

					SISKO
			Yes Doctor?

54   INT. PROMENADE - OUTSIDE QUARK'S

	As Sisko, Odo and O'Brien join Bashir.

					BASHIR
			I've given Quark a thorough 
			examination.  He's a bit shaken up, 
			nothing more.

					SISKO
				(to Odo)
			In that case, I think it's time we 
			had a little chat with the Grand 
			Nagus.

					ODO
			I'd be delighted.

	As they head for the Infirmary, Sisko spots --

55   JAKE AND NOG

	hurrying through the Promenade.  Jake is talking excitedly 
	to his friend who grins gleefully in agreement.

56   ANGLE ON SISKO

	Knowing his son is up to something.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         43.

57   INT. INFIRMARY - TEN MINUTES LATER

	Quark, still shaken from the bombing attempt, is lying on the 
	med-bed as Odo and Sisko grill him.  Rom watches from the 
	sidelines.

					ODO
			When are you going to get it through 
			your twisted little brain that we're 
			trying to save your life.

	Quark tries to hide his fear under the guise of his new-found 
	power.

					QUARK
			You're trying to interfere in Ferengi 
			affairs of state which are none of 
			your concern.

					SISKO
			Now look here, Quark...

					ROM
			Grand Nagus Quark.

					SISKO
			Those locator bombs are damn near 
			foolproof.  You were lucky once.  
			Next time we could be scraping you 
			off the walls.

	Quark gets up from the bed.  Rom helps him with his jacket 
	and staff.

					QUARK
			The Grand Nagus does not ask for 
			help from outsiders.

					ODO
			I'm sure whoever tried to kill you 
			is counting on that.  You must have 
			some suspicions who that could be?

					QUARK
			I'm suspicious of everybody.

					ODO
			But who would you say stands to 
			benefit the most from your death?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR        43A.

57   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
				(thoughtfully)
			Let's see... that would have to be 
			Krax.  Yes, if anything were to happen 
			to me, he'd become Nagus.

					ROM
			True, but let's not forget that it 
			was Gral who threatened you.

					ODO
			Threatened you?  How?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         44.

57   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			That's none of your concern.  Besides, 
			both Krax and Gral were at the funeral 
			when the bomb went off.  Which means 
			neither one of them could have set 
			it.

					SISKO
				(to Odo)
			Whoever planned this could have had 
			an accomplice.

					ODO
			You're sure all of Zek's associates 
			attended the funeral?

					QUARK
				(dismissive)
			Yes, yes... they were all there.  
			Look... this is getting us nowhere.

	But Odo is onto something.

					ODO
			What about Zek's servant?

					ROM
			You mean Maihar'du?

					QUARK
			What about him?

					ODO
			Was he at the funeral?

					ROM
			I don't recall seeing him there.
				(to Quark)
			Do you?

					QUARK
			Now that you mention it... no, I 
			don't.

					ODO
			Interesting.  Hupyrian servants are 
			famous for their devotion to their 
			employers.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         45.

57   CONTINUED:	(3)

					ODO
			For Maihar'du not to have shown up 
			at Zek's funeral is very odd indeed.

	And off Odo's thoughtful reaction --

58
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59

59A  EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

59B  INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS - DAY FOUR

	Jake gulps down some orange juice as he prepares for school.  
	Sisko comes out of the bedroom.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR        45A.

59B  CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			You were out pretty late last night.

					JAKE
			I was?

					SISKO
			You came in after midnight.

					JAKE
			I guess I got kinda busy doing stuff.

					SISKO
			What kind of stuff?

					JAKE
			Nothing important.  Just hanging 
			around...

					SISKO
			With Nog?

					JAKE
				(defensive)
			We weren't doing anything wrong.

					SISKO
			Good.  Then you can tell me all about 
			it.

	A beat.  Jake is uncomfortable being this evasive.

					JAKE
			I can't... It's private.

					SISKO
				(not satisfied)
			Private?

					JAKE
			I gotta go or I'll be late for school.

	He heads for the door.

					SISKO
			I want you home in time for dinner.  
			Understood?

					JAKE
				(reluctant)
			Understood.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR        45B.

59B  CONTINUED:	(2)					  

	And he's gone.

59C  ON SISKO

	Not a very happy dad.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         46.

60   INT. QUARK'S QUARTERS - CLOSE ON NAVA

	Looking very tentative and apologetic.

					NAVA
			The thing is... Nagus... I feel I've 
			done all I can in the field of gouge 
			mining.

61   ANGLE QUARK

	Listening thoughtfully to Nava, flanked by Rom and Krax.

					QUARK
			You wish to find profit elsewhere.

	Nava smiles, glad that Quark understands.

					NAVA
			Yes, Nagus.

					QUARK
			And where would that be?

					NAVA
			I'd like the chance to introduce 
			synthehol to the Gamma Quadrant.

	Quark ponders the request while Nava waits expectantly.

					QUARK
			A very lucrative opportunity.
				(a beat)
			Tell me Nava, when Zek announced I 
			was to succeed him, were you pleased?

					NAVA
				(ashamed)
			No, Nagus.

					QUARK
			Did you come to me and offer your 
			support.

					NAVA
			No, Nagus.

					QUARK
			Yet, now you call me Nagus.  Is it 
			out of true friendship?  No.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         47.

61   CONTINUED:

					QUARK (Cont'd)
			You only pretend to show me respect 
			so that I will grant you this immense 
			opportunity.

					NAVA
			Which I am willing to split with you 
			fifty-fifty.

					QUARK
				(without missing a 
				beat)
			In that case, let's hope the Gamma 
			Quadrant develops a taste for 
			synthehol.

	Nava kisses Quark's cane and EXITS.

					KRAX
			A very smart deal, Nagus.

					QUARK
			I seem to have a knack for it, don't 
			I.
				(yawns)
			The rest will have to come back 
			tomorrow.  All this benevolence 
			wearies me.

	Quark stands.

					QUARK
			I think I'll head over to the bar 
			and check the receipts.

					KRAX/ROM
			Yes, Nagus.

	Quark EXITS.

62   NEW ANGLE

	As soon as the doors close behind Quark, Krax turns to Rom.

					KRAX
			If he keeps handing out such choice 
			opportunities, he's going to become 
			very popular.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FOUR         48.

62   CONTINUED:

					ROM
			We'll just have to come up with a 
			new plan.  Something more reliable 
			than a locator bomb... something 
			that can't possibly fail to kill my 
			dear brother.

	Krax nods solemnly.  And as they share a knowing smile...

									FADE OUT.


                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         49.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

63   INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS

	A preoccupied Sisko is seated at the dining table.  Two 
	untouched dinners sit cooling in front of him.

	The door CHIMES.

					SISKO
			Come in.

64   NEW ANGLE

	Dax ENTERS.

					DAX
			I was going to ask you to join me 
			for a round of Jokarian Chess... but 
			I see you're just sitting down to 
			dinner.

					SISKO
			I sat down a half-hour ago... about 
			the time Jake was supposed to be 
			home.

	Dax checks out the evening's menu.

					DAX
			Aubergine stew... looks delicious.
				(a beat)
			So where's Jake?

					SISKO
			Where else.

					DAX
				(the obvious answer)
			With Nog.

					SISKO
			Going through my own adolescence was 
			difficult enough.  Surviving my son's 
			is going to take a miracle.

					DAX
			Maybe it's time you and Jake had a 
			little talk.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         50.

64   CONTINUED:

					DAX
			Children need to know their 
			boundaries.
				(a beat)
			I should know, I've been a mother 
			three times and a father twice.

					SISKO
			Which was easier?

					DAX
			Actually, I wasn't very successful 
			either way... so feel free to reject 
			what I'm about to say... but if I 
			were you, I'd go find Jake and bring 
			him back here to eat his dinner.

					SISKO
			You would?

					DAX
			Absolutely.

	The more Sisko thinks about Dax's advice, the better it 
	sounds.  He stands.

					SISKO
			Computer.  Locate Jake Sisko.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Jake Sisko is in Cargo Bay Fourteen.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         51.

65   NEW ANGLE

	Sisko heads for the door.  As they slide open...

					SISKO
				(to Dax)
			Thanks, old man.

	She smiles as he EXITS.

66   ANGLE DAX

	A beat, and then shrugging to herself, she sits in Sisko's 
	chair and makes a plate for herself.

67   INT. DOCKING RING CORRIDOR

	Sisko on the move.  Relieved to be taking action.

68   NEW ANGLE

	As he meets O'Brien coming the other way.

					O'BRIEN
			Commander, we've finished unloading 
			that Ukan...

					SISKO
			Later, Chief...

	And he's by him without breaking stride.

69   INT. CARGO BAY FOURTEEN

	Dimly lit.  Loaded with crates and cargo bins.  The door 
	slides open and Sisko ENTERS.  It takes a moment for his 
	eyes to adjust to the low light.  We HEAR the sounds of soft 
	voices coming from O.S.

					NOG (O.S.)
			"There are four -- teen pla -- pla... "

					JAKE (O.S.)
				(helping)
			... "planets"

					NOG (O.S.)
			... "planets in the Ba -- jor -- an... " 
			what's that word?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         52.

70   NEW ANGLE

	As Sisko moves his way toward the voices.  Hidden behind a 
	pile of crates he sees --

71   SISKO'S POV

	Jake and Nog seated side by side on the floor.  Nog reads 
	haltingly from a PADD.

					JAKE (O.S.)
			"System."

					NOG (O.S.)
			"Sys -- tem."

					JAKE
			That was pretty good.

	Nog grins.

					JAKE
			Want to try some more?

					NOG
				(reading)
			"The lar -- largest ppp -- laa -- 
			net is Bajor.  It has th-ree... "
				(looks to Jake for 
				confirmation)
			Moons?

					JAKE
			You got it.  Keep going.

72
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73

74   ANGLE ON SISKO

	His face impassive as he watches.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         53.

75   INT. QUARK'S QUARTERS

	As Rom struggles to close the top buttons of Quark's jacket.

					QUARK
			You clumsy idiot...

	Rom finally snares the button as Quark shoves him away.

					QUARK
			Do you want to strangle me?

					ROM
			My apologies, Nagus.

					QUARK
			Stop daydreaming and pay attention 
			to your work.

					ROM
			Yes, Nagus.

	Quark studies himself in the mirror.

					QUARK
			When do we leave?

					ROM
			As soon as you're ready, Nagus.

					QUARK
			I always wanted to take a trip through 
			the wormhole.  Still it's odd, Zek 
			never mentioned that he'd traveled 
			to the Gamma Quadrant... let alone 
			opened negotiations with one of its 
			worlds.

					ROM
			Negotiations that you will have the 
			honor of completing.  According to 
			Krax, Stakoron Two contains rich 
			deposits of miszinite ore.

					QUARK
				(smiling)
			A very lucrative opportunity.

	As he heads for the door.

					ROM
			Quark... ?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         54.

75   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
				(turning)
			What now?

					ROM
			About the bar... you have so much, 
			and I have so little...

					QUARK
			Which is exactly how it was meant to 
			be.

	Rom nods.  As far as he's concerned, Quark has sealed his 
	doom.

					ROM
			Come, let's not keep our new partners 
			waiting.

	He leads Quark out the door.

76   INT. PROMENADE - AIRLOCK NEAR SECURITY OFFICE

	Maihar'du comes down the Promenade and enters the airlock.  
	The door closes behind him.

77   NEW ANGLE

	A beat, then Odo rises from a chair in the Replimat and 
	follows after Maihar'du.

78   INT. PROMENADE - OUTSIDE QUARK'S

	As Krax greets Quark and Rom

					KRAX
			May I say, Nagus, that my father 
			himself never looked more commanding.

					QUARK
			I've been thinking, maybe it would 
			be wise to take a dabo girl along 
			with us.

					KRAX
			Whatever for?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         55.

78   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			A pretty woman by my side would only 
			add to my prestige.  Never 
			underestimate the importance of a 
			first impression.

					KRAX
			One look at your imposing features, 
			and the Stakoron negotiators will 
			give us everything we ask for.

					QUARK
			All right, if you really think I 
			won't need her...

					KRAX
			Believe me.  You won't.

	He gestures for Quark to follow.

					KRAX
			Shall we?

	And they proceed down the Promenade.

79   INT. AIRLOCK

	Maihar'du walks down the airlock towards the door of a Ferengi 
	ship.  The door opens.  Maihar'du enters.  The door closes.

80   ANGLE ODO (OPTICAL)

	ENTERING the airlock.  He makes his way over to the Ferengi 
	ship.  Considers the possibilities and makes his decision.  
	He morphs himself into a flat sheet and slides under the 
	door.

81   INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR (A DIFFERENT CORRIDOR)

	Quark, Rom, and Krax stop before the door.

					KRAX
			This is an historic moment.

	He hits the door panel.  The door slides open.  He ushers 
	Quark inside.

					KRAX
			Nagus...

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         56.

81   CONTINUED:

	Quark steps inside unaware that Rom and Krax aren't 
	following behind.

82   INT. AIRLOCK

	As Quark makes a regal entrance.  Suddenly, his confidence 
	turns to confusion.

83   QUARK'S POV

	Instead of a Ferengi vessel, all Quark sees through the far 
	door's window is... space.

84   BACK TO SCENE

	Quark's confusion growing.

					QUARK
			There must be some mistake...

	The airlock door starts rolling shut behind him.

					QUARK
			There's no ship docked here...

	He turns to see the door finish closing.

					QUARK
			Wait.

	He races over and tries to slide the door open manually, but 
	to no avail.

85   INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR

	Rom and Krax watch a shouting Quark bang on the window.

					QUARK
				(almost inaudible)
			Rom, you idiot... Krax, what are you 
			standing there for... ?

	Barely able to hear him through the door, Krax pushes an 
	intercom panel.

					QUARK
				(over intercom)
			... What's the matter with you two?  
			Open this door.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE        56A.

85   CONTINUED:

	Krax smiles at Quark's panic.  Quark sees this, knows he's 
	in big trouble.

					QUARK
				(over intercom)
			Do you hear me?  Open up.  You must 
			obey your Nagus.

					KRAX
				(into intercom)
			Sorry, Quark, but you've just been 
			voted out of office.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         57.

85   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Seeing he's getting nowhere with Krax, Quark turns to 
	Rom.

					QUARK
				(pleading)
			Rom... Brother... open the door...

					ROM
				(smugly)
			So you were going to toss me out an 
			airlock.

					QUARK
			I never meant it.

					ROM
			Well I do.
				(enjoying his triumph)
			"Rom's"... nice name for a bar... 
			don't you think?

					KRAX
			Enough talk.  Let's get this over 
			with.

	Krax points to the panel that will automatically open the 
	far door and eject Quark into the void.

					KRAX
			Would you like to do the honors or 
			should I?

	But before Rom can answer...

					ZEK (O.S.)
			Release him.

	Krax and Rom turn to see...

86   NEW ANGLE

	Zek, Maihar'du, and Odo.

					ROM
			Nagus!

					KRAX
			Father?

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         58.

86   CONTINUED:

	Quark increases his banging.  Odo hits a panel and the 
	door opens.  Quark hurries out.

					ODO
				(to Quark)
			Looks like you needed my help after 
			all.


	And with a look that says he's washing his hands of the whole 
	affair, Odo EXITS.  The others are too busy staring at Zek 
	to pay much attention.

					KRAX
				(to Zek)
			But you died.

					QUARK
			I saw it happen.

					ZEK
				(to Quark)
			You saw me enter a Hupyrian sleeping 
			trance.  Maihar'du taught it to me.

	Maihar'du lowers his head modestly.

					KRAX
			But... why, Father?

					ZEK
				(scowling)
			It was a test.  To see if you were 
			ready to take my place.  And you 
			failed miserably.

					KRAX
			But you saw for yourself... I was 
			about to grab power...

					ZEK
			You don't grab power.  You accumulate 
			it... quietly... without anyone 
			noticing.

					KRAX
			I don't understand.

					ZEK
			The bar, you fool.  That was the 
			key.  All those visitors stopping on 
			their way to and from the wormhole.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         59.

86   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ZEK
			You could have sat there at your 
			leisure and gathered up all the 
			information you needed about the 
			Gamma Quadrant.

					KRAX
				(re: Quark)
			But what about him?

					ZEK
			You could have let "him" carry the 
			scepter... while you controlled 
			everything from the shadows.  Then, 
			when things were running smoothly... 
			only then would you take over.

					KRAX
			But, Father...

					ZEK
			I'm not interested in excuses.  Go 
			back to the ship.  We'll be leaving 
			here shortly.

					KRAX
			Yes, Father.

	Krax walks away, a defeated Ferengi.

					ZEK
				(watching him go)
			It's like talking to a Klingon.

87   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

88   INT. QUARK'S

	Twenty minutes later.  Zek is at the bar sharing a farewell 
	drink with Quark, who hands him back the staff.

					QUARK
			I guess this still belongs to you.

	Zek accepts it reluctantly.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         60.

88   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			Yes, it looks like I'll have to remain 
			Grand Nagus long enough to establish 
			a Ferengi presence in the Gamma 
			Quadrant.
				(a beat)
			And I was really looking forward to 
			retirement.

	He motions to Maihar'du to help him down from the stool.

					ZEK
				(to Quark)
			If I hear of any good Gamma Quadrant 
			deals you'd be right for, I'll let 
			you know.

					QUARK
			You know where to find me.

	He kisses the staff.

					ZEK
				(looking around one 
				last time)
			You've done a very profitable job 
			with this place.
				(a beat)
			Who knows, maybe one day I'll come 
			back and buy it from you.

	Quark winces, and with a laugh Zek and Maihar'du EXIT.

89   NEW ANGLE

	As Rom tries to slink away.  But Quark lays a restraining 
	hand on his shoulder.

					QUARK
			So, you were going to toss me out an 
			airlock.

					ROM
			Forgive me, Brother.

					QUARK
			Forgive you?
				(smiling)
			Why Brother, I didn't think you had 
			the lobes.

	He embraces Rom.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         61.

					QUARK
			Such wonderful treachery deserves a 
			reward.  I'm making you the assistant 
			manager of policy and clientele here 
			at Quark's.

					ROM
			What exactly does that mean?

					QUARK
			How should I know, I just made it 
			up.

	A beat.  The brothers share a grin.

					QUARK
			Come on, I'll buy you a drink.

	And as he pours...

90   INT. PROMENADE

	Jake and Nog, lesson over for the evening, are coming down 
	the stairs...

					JAKE
			So, what time tomorrow?

					NOG
			How about as soon as you get out of 
			school...

					SISKO (O.S.)
			Jake.

	Jake turns to see...

91   ANGLE SISKO

	stepping out of the Replimat's shadow.

					JAKE
			Dad, what are you doing here?

					SISKO
				(smiling)
			Waiting for you.

	Suddenly, Sisko reaches out, pulls Jake to him in a gruff 
	hug and kisses him on the head.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Nagus" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT FIVE         62.

					JAKE
				(embarrassed)
			Dad...

	Sisko lets him go.

					SISKO
			You're a great kid, you know that?
				(re: Nog)
			Now, go be with your friend.

	Jake nods, wondering why fathers are so weird, and runs off 
	to join Nog.

	HOLD on Sisko, sitting in the shadows.  A contented man.

91A  EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END