STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                       "Profit and Loss" 
               (fka "Here's Lookin' at You... ") 
                          #40512-438 
                              
                          Written by 
                  Flip Kobler & Cindy Marcus 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Robert Wiemer 

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     STAR TREK: DS9 - "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                       "Profit and Loss" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    GARAK
          KIRA                     NATIMA LANG
          ODO                      HOGUE
          QUARK                    REKELEN
          BASHIR                   GUL TORAN
          DAX                      
          O'BRIEN                  

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     

     STAR TREK: DS9 - "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                       "Profit and Loss" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          CARGO BAY                     
          COMMANDER'S QUARTERS          
          DOCKING RING CORRIDOR         
          GARAK'S SHOP                  
          HOLDING AREA                  
          NATIMA'S QUARTERS             
          OPS                           
          PROMENADE                     
          QUARK'S                       
          QUARK'S SECOND FLOOR          
          SECURITY OFFICE               

    STAR TREK: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                       "Profit and Loss" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          BAJORAN                  bah-JOR-an
          CARDASSIA                car-DASS-ee-uh
          CARDASSIAN               car-DASS-ee-en
          GARAK                    GAIR-uck
          HOGUE                    HOEG (rhymes with Vogue)
          IMPARR                   im-PARR
          KANAR                    KUH-nar
          KOLUZONA                 koe-loo-ZOE-nuh
          MORDIAN                  MOR-dee-an
          NATIMA LANG              nuh-TEE-muh LANG
          REKELEN                  reh-KELL-en
          RHYMUS                   RIE-mus
          SAMARIAN                 suh-MARE-ee-an
          TORAN                    tuh-RAN
          TRELONIAN                tre-LONE-ee-an
          YIRI                     YEER-ee (rhymes with Eerie)

          DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - TEASER          1.

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                          "Profit and Loss"                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    OMITTED

2    INT. OPS (OPTICAL)

	KIRA and DAX are at their stations, both zeroed in on their 
	instruments.  SISKO is looking up at the viewscreen, which 
	displays a close view of a small Cardassian ship, moving 
	erratically, shimmering with plasma discharge, obviously in 
	trouble.

					KIRA
			Definitely Cardassian.

					DAX
				(checking panel)
			And in trouble.  Its engines are 
			completely disabled.

					SISKO
			Open a hailing frequency.
				(to screen)
			This is Commander Sisko of Deep Space 
			Nine.  Do you need assistance?

	Nothing but STATIC from the screen.

					DAX
			They're not answering.
				(checking monitor)
			Their life-support systems are 
			operating on reserve power.

					SISKO
			Better lock on a tractor beam and 
			pull them into Docking Bay Seven.  
			Notify Chief O'Brien to meet me there.

	Sisko EXITS.

          DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - TEASER          2.

3    EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	The stations tractor beams pull in the damaged Cardassian 
	ship.

4    INT. CARGO BAY SEVEN

	Sisko and O'BRIEN wait as the airlock door rolls back.  
	Two young Cardassians step out.  They're dressed in civilian 
	clothes and look nervous and a little scared.  The male, 
	HOGUE, is wide-eyed and innocent.  The female, REKELEN, is 
	edgy and hyperactive.

	After they survey the scene, a statuesque, striking (for a 
	Cardassian) female steps out.  This is NATIMA LANG.  She is 
	older and much more composed than her two compatriots.  She 
	measures Sisko and O'Brien with a long look.

					SISKO
			I'm Benjamin Sisko, commander of 
			Deep Space Nine.
				(indicating O'Brien)
			My chief of operations, Miles O'Brien.
				(concerned)
			Do any of you need medical assistance?

					NATIMA
			I think we're all in good shape, 
			considering.  I'm Professor Natima 
			Lang.
				(indicates the other 
				Cardassians)
			These are two of my students, Rekelen 
			and Hogue.

					O'BRIEN
			What happened to your ship?

					NATIMA
			We were caught in a meteor swarm.  
			I'm a decent teacher, but I'm afraid 
			I'm not much of a shuttle pilot.
				(to O'Brien)
			Do you think you'll be able to repair 
			our ship?

					O'BRIEN
			I'll have to take a look.  Excuse 
			me.

	He enters the airlock and disappears.

       DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - REV. 01/24/94 - TEASER        3.

4    CONTINUED:

					NATIMA
			We'd like to be on our way as soon 
			as possible.  We know having 
			Cardassians on a Bajoran station may 
			cause trouble.  That's the last thing 
			we want.

					SISKO
			If anyone can fix your ship, it's 
			Mister O'Brien.  In the meantime, 
			you're welcome to stay here.  If you 
			stick to the Promenade, I'm sure 
			there won't be any trouble.

5    INT. QUARK'S - SECOND LEVEL

	GARAK and BASHIR sit at a table, in mid-conversation.

					BASHIR
			Are you saying you agree with General 
			Yiri's decision to execute his 
			brother?

	Garak rolls his eyes.  He senses an argument coming.

					GARAK
			Of course I agree.  Yiri's brother 
			was a traitor to the Trelonian 
			government.

          DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/24/94 - TEASER          4.

5    CONTINUED:

					BASHIR
			But the evidence is all 
			circumstantial.

					GARAK
			My dear Doctor... it all comes down 
			to a question of loyalty.  Yiri had 
			to choose between protecting his 
			brother or protecting the state.  He 
			chose the state... as would I, every 
			time.

					BASHIR
			I suppose that's one way of looking 
			at it.  Then again, "Before you can 
			be loyal to another, you must be 
			loyal to yourself."

					GARAK
			And who can we thank for those 
			misguided words of wisdom?  Sarek of 
			Vulcan?

					BASHIR
			Actually, it was Julian Bashir of 
			Earth.  And it's not too bad 
			considering I just made it up on the 
			spot.

					GARAK
				(smiles)
			With sentiments like those, you 
			wouldn't last five seconds on 
			Cardassia.

	Bashir pounces.  This is the opening he's been waiting for.

					BASHIR
			Would you?

       DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - REV. 01/24/94 - TEASER        5.

5    CONTINUED:	(2)

	Garak is a little taken aback.  Bashir's question cuts 
	right to the heart of the cat-and-mouse game that the two of 
	them have been playing for months.

					GARAK
			Fishing again, Doctor?

					BASHIR
			Well, assuming you're not a spy...

					GARAK
			Assuming.

					BASHIR
			Then maybe you're an outcast?

					GARAK
			Or maybe I'm an outcast spy?

					BASHIR
			How could you be both?

					GARAK
			I never said I was either.

	Bashir grins and shakes his head.  He gives up.

5    INT. QUARK'S (MAIN FLOOR)

	Following ODO as he ENTERS the bar.  He scans the room and 
	sees QUARK making drinks.

					ODO
				(approaching Quark)
			I heard an interesting rumor.

          DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - TEASER          6.

6    CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			Only one?  I started at least twelve.

	Odo slides onto a stool, glaring at Quark with that accusing 
	look he's mastered so well.

					ODO
			Rumor has it you've managed to get 
			your hands on a small cloaking device.

					QUARK
			And you believe everything you hear?

	Quark busies himself making drinks.

					ODO
			When it's about you, yes.
				(beat)
			According to Bajoran law, such a 
			device would be highly illegal.

					QUARK
			If I had one.  Which I don't.

					ODO
			I didn't expect you to admit it.  
			I'm simply serving notice:  You try 
			to sell it and I'll see to it that 
			you spend the next fifty years digging 
			trenches in a penal colony.

	Quark turns away from Odo to get something off his backbar 
	(under the window to the Promenade).

					QUARK
				(winces at the 
				prospect, but:)
			I told you... you have nothing to 
			worry about, because...

	Quark's voice trails off as he sees Natima and her students 
	on the Promenade.  His face goes slack.

					QUARK
			Excuse me.

	Quark leaves the Bar.

          DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - TEASER          7.

7    INT. PROMENADE

	Quark steps out onto the Promenade and stares at the 
	Cardassians.  He's visibly shaken, but finally finds his 
	voice.

					QUARK
			Natima?

	It's barely a whisper, but Natima turns and spots Quark.  
	She stops in her tracks.  They stand there for a long moment, 
	eyes locked and loaded with history.

					NATIMA
			Quark.

	Natima steps up to Quark, still not quite believing her eyes.

					QUARK
			I knew you'd come b...

	But before Quark can finish his sentence, Natima hauls back 
	and slaps Quark.  Hard.

					NATIMA
			I told you never to speak to me again.

	Natima storms off as Quark shakes off the blow.

8    NEW ANGLE

	As Odo approaches Quark.

					ODO
			Are you all right?

	Quark holds his jaw as he watches Natima stalk away.

					QUARK
			All right?
				(really means it)
			This is the happiest day of my life.

	Quark's eyes are still locked on Natima.  HOLD on Odo as he 
	ponders Quark's connection to the Cardassian woman, then:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE          8.
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)

9    INT. PROMENADE (CONTINUOUS)

	Natima and her students continue down the Promenade as Quark 
	rushes up and blocks her path.

					QUARK
			Natima, wait.  At least let me buy 
			you and your friends a drink.  I 
			could make you a Samarian Sunset.

					NATIMA
			I don't drink Samarian Sunsets 
			anymore.

					QUARK
			Why not?

					NATIMA
			Because they remind me of you.

					HOGUE
				(to Natima)
			Is this...
				(says it like an insult)
			Ferengi bothering you?

					QUARK
			This Ferengi happens to be Natima's 
			old and cherished friend.  Who are 
			you?

					NATIMA
			These are my students.

					QUARK
			Students.  You don't say.
				(to the students)
			You know, she always told me she 
			wanted to teach one day.
				(to Natima)
			And now, you're doing it.  
			Congratulations.  It's so rare for 
			someone to actually achieve their 
			dreams.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE          9.

9    CONTINUED:

					REKELEN
			Professor Lang isn't simply a teacher.  
			She's our inspiration.

					QUARK
			Really?  I'd love to sit in on one 
			of your classes.  What do you teach?

					HOGUE
			Political Ethics.

					REKELEN
				(with fervor)
			Her teachings will change the future 
			of Cardassia.

					NATIMA
			That's enough, Rekelen.

					QUARK
			Not at all.  I want to hear more.

	Taking Rekelen and Hogue by the arms, he leads them back 
	toward his bar.

					QUARK
			I always knew that Natima was destined 
			for greatness.

					NATIMA
				(exasperated)
			Quark...

					QUARK
			Just one drink.  It'll be like old 
			times.

					NATIMA
			It'll never be like old times.

					QUARK
			You're right.
				(to himself)
			It'll be better.

	Quark leads Rekelen and Hogue into the bar and Natima has no 
	choice but to follow.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE         10.

10   INT. QUARK'S

	Quark ushers Natima and her students to a table.  They sit.

					QUARK
			I'll be right back with 
			refreshments.

	Quark leaves Natima alone with her students.

11   FOLLOW QUARK

	As he moves back to the door and starts to mix a drink.  Odo 
	gives him a bemused look.

					ODO
			Your hands are shaking.

	Indeed they are.  Quark steels himself, does his best to 
	ignore Odo as he continues mixing.  But Odo isn't so easily 
	dissuaded.

					ODO
			So how well does this woman know 
			you?  Just enough to dislike you, or 
			well enough to really hate you.

					QUARK
			She used to work here at the station.  
			She was a correspondent for the 
			Cardassian information service.  It 
			was before your time.

					ODO
				(not giving up)
			So which is it... dislike or hate?

					QUARK
			It's none of your business, but if 
			you have to know... I was the love 
			of her life.

	And with that he sets a single drink on the tray and moves 
	off, leaving Odo to contemplate someone actually loving Quark.

					ODO
				(harumphing)
			Must have been some life.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE         11.

12   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Quark returns with the drink.  He sets it down gingerly 
	in front of Natima.

					HOGUE
			What about our drinks?

					QUARK
				(dismissive)
			If you want a drink, the bar's right 
			over there.

	Hogue and Rekelen look angry, but Natima nods, dismissing 
	them.  They head for the bar, leaving Quark and Natima alone.

					QUARK
				(indicating the drink)
			Your Samarian Sunset.

	Quark reaches over and gently PINGS the glass with his finger.  
	The clear liquid suddenly erupts with a bright orange color.

					NATIMA
				(there's no force 
				behind her anger)
			I said I didn't drink these anymore.

					QUARK
			Because they remind you of me.  But 
			since I'm here anyway, you may as 
			well enjoy yourself.  Besides, it's 
			on the house.

	She picks up the drink and holds it up to the light.

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			You know, you're as beautiful as 
			ever.

	Natima sets the drink back down.

					NATIMA
			And you're as big a liar as ever.

					QUARK
				(exuberant)
			You see... just like old times.
				(a beat)
			I've missed you, Natima.  And that's 
			no lie.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE         12.

12   CONTINUED:

					NATIMA
				(looking around the 
				bar)
			You seem to have kept busy.

					QUARK
			Oh, yes.  I'm very successful.  But 
			as the two hundred and twenty-third 
			Rule of Acquisition says...

					NATIMA
				(interrupting)
			Please.  I haven't heard a Rule of 
			Acquisition in seven years.  And I 
			don't want to hear one now.
				(a beat)
			You never apologized, Quark.  You 
			never admitted you were wrong.  I 
			think that hurt more than anything.

					QUARK
			Would it really have made any 
			difference?

					NATIMA
			Maybe not.  But it would've been 
			nice if you'd tried.

					QUARK
			All right.  I'm sorry.  I was wrong.

					NATIMA
			It's too late.

					QUARK
			It's never too late.
				(a beat)
			So how long are you going to be on 
			the station?

	Before she can answer, she sees...

13   GARAK AND BASHIR

	coming down the spiral staircase.

					GARAK
			Thank you for another enjoyable lunch.  
			Doctor.

	Garak pulls up short as he spots Natima and her students.  
	He and Rekelen lock eyes for a moment.  Garak betrays no 
	emotion beyond a cold assessment of the situation.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE         13.

13   CONTINUED:

	Garak nods politely and EXITS.

14   ANGLE ON NATIMA

	Noticeably apprehensive.  Hogue and Rekelen also spot Garak 
	and immediately rejoin Natima.

					NATIMA
			I didn't think there'd be any 
			Cardassians left on the station.

					QUARK
			He's the only one.

					HOGUE
				(concerned)
			What do we do now?

					QUARK
				(confused)
			Why?  Is something wrong?

					NATIMA
				(to Hogue)
			We have to leave... as soon as 
			possible.
				(to Quark)
			Goodbye, Quark.  Thanks for the drink.

					QUARK
			But you didn't touch it.

	Natima and the others head for the door.

15   QUARK

	watches Natima leave.  There's only one thing on his mind -- 
	Now that he's found her again, he has to win her back.

16   INT. OPS

	The usual hub of activity.  Sisko, Dax and Kira are at the 
	main console as O'Brien steps off the Turbolift and crosses.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE         14.

16   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			How are your repairs coming?

					O'BRIEN
			The damage is more extensive than I 
			thought.
				(pointed beat)
			They were lucky to survive the attack.

					SISKO
			The attack?

	O'Brien holds up the ship's navigation cell -- a blackened, 
	partially melted cube.

					O'BRIEN
			They weren't in any meteor swarm.  
			Their ship was hit by Cardassian 
			disrupters.

					KIRA
			That doesn't make sense.  Why would 
			Cardassians fire on other Cardassians?

					DAX
				(looking beyond Kira)
			Maybe you should ask her.

	Kira and Sisko turn to see Natima, Hogue and Rekelen step 
	out of the Turbolift.  The crewmembers react to the 
	Cardassians in Ops.  As Natima and her students come up:

					NATIMA
			I hate to be an imposition, Commander, 
			but I need my ship.

					SISKO
			That's not possible.  Mister O'Brien 
			is still working on it.
				(pointedly)
			Your ship sustained more damage than 
			we originally thought, in fact...

	Natima sees what's coming.

					NATIMA
				(interrupting)
			You suspect our ship was damaged by 
			Cardassian weapons.  You're right, of 
			course.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT ONE         15.

16   CONTINUED:	(2)

					HOGUE
			Professor...

					NATIMA
			It's all right, Hogue.  I should've 
			told them the truth in the first 
			place.

					KIRA
			Then why didn't you?

					NATIMA
			Because Cardassians don't involve 
			outsiders in their internal politics.  
			Especially Bajorans.

					SISKO
			Being shot at by your own people 
			goes a little beyond politics.

					NATIMA
				(grim)
			We take our politics very seriously.
				(a beat)
			Commander, if I don't get my students 
			to safety they're going to be killed.  
			And if they die, the future of 
			Cardassia may die with them.

	Hold for a beat as Sisko and the rest of the crew react to 
	this pronouncement, then...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         16.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

17   INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE

	Sisko is seated at his desk, with Natima seated across from 
	him and her students standing behind her.

					REKELEN
				(in mid-speech)
			To put it simply, not everyone inside 
			the Cardassian Empire is satisfied 
			with the way the Central Command 
			governs.

					SISKO
			Not everyone outside, either.

					NATIMA
			There are some who believe the future 
			of Cardassia shouldn't remain in the 
			hands of the military.

					SISKO
			And you're among them?

					HOGUE
			Yes, we are.

					NATIMA
			Rekelen and Hogue are two of the 
			most important leaders of our 
			movement.

					SISKO
				(to the students)
			Which makes you fugitives.

					HOGUE
			The military's afraid to let us speak 
			our minds.

					NATIMA
			We only want a better future for all 
			Cardassians.  A future based on peace 
			and non-violence.
				(somber)
			But if we achieve peace, true peace, 
			both inside and outside our borders, 
			the military will no longer be able 
			to justify their control of the 
			Empire.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         17.

17   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Military governments are notoriously 
			reluctant to give up power.

					NATIMA
			Ours is no exception.

					REKELEN
			They've already tried to kill us 
			once... they're sure to try again.

					NATIMA
				(forceful)
			Which is why I have to get them off 
			this station... as soon as possible.

					SISKO
			I'll dispatch additional work crews 
			to help repair your ship.

					NATIMA
			The sooner the better, Commander.

					HOGUE
			We saw another Cardassian aboard the 
			station... in the bar.

					SISKO
				(concerned)
			Garak?  He saw you?

					NATIMA
			I'm certain of it.

					SISKO
			Then... we may have a problem.  Mister 
			Garak is a bit of a mystery to us.  
			One of my officers is convinced he 
			works for Cardassian Intelligence.  
			For all I know he could be right.

					REKELEN
			Why don't you arrest him?

					SISKO
			On what charge?

					REKELEN
			You're the commander.  You don't 
			need a reason.

					SISKO
			That's not how we do things here.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         18.

17   CONTINUED:	(2)

					NATIMA
				(reprimanding Rekelen)
			Nor should it be.

					SISKO
			I'll assign you some guest quarters.  
			You'll be safe there until your ship 
			is ready.

	Though neither Rekelen or Hogue seem satisfied, Natima nods 
	her thanks.

					NATIMA
			We appreciate your assistance, 
			Commander.

18   INT. GARAK'S SHOP

	Garak is nipping and tucking a jacket on a mannequin.  He 
	hears someone behind him, turns to find Quark standing in 
	the doorway, watching him.

	Garak smiles coolly at Quark.

					GARAK
			Mister Quark, this is a surprise.  I 
			don't believe you've ever been in my 
			establishment before.

					QUARK
			You usually don't frequent mine, 
			either... though I did see you in 
			there today.

					GARAK
			The Replimat was a little crowded.  
			So what brings you here now?

					QUARK
				(casually)
			Oh, I just wanted to see what you're 
			offering.

	Quark picks up a beautifully embroidered dress, rubs the 
	material between his fingers.

					QUARK
			What do you get for this?

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         19.

18   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			Seventeen strips of latinum.

					QUARK
			Tell you what, I'll give you twenty.

					GARAK
			Twenty?  How uncharacteristically 
			generous... for a Ferengi.

					QUARK
			Just one businessman trying to help 
			out another.  I figure we have to 
			stick together.

	Garak knows this is a lie, but he holds out the dress to 
	Quark.

					GARAK
			This is the latest style on my 
			homeworld.  Do you like it?

					QUARK
			I'm no expert on Cardassian fashions.  
			What do you think?

					GARAK
			I don't know.  It's been so long 
			since I've had a Cardassian customer.

	The opening Quark was waiting for.

					QUARK
			Then you're in luck.  There're some 
			on the station right now.

					GARAK
			Now that you mention it, I think 
			your lady friend may find this style 
			very appealing.  You are old friends, 
			aren't you?

					QUARK
				(begrudgingly)
			You're very perceptive, for a 
			Cardassian.

					GARAK
			It would've been hard to miss the 
			way you were looking at her.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         20.

18   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			It would've been hard to miss the 
			way you were looking at her.

					GARAK
			I always try to observe the fashions 
			of visitors to the station.

	Garak holds the dress up and looks at it appraisingly.

					GARAK
				(continuing)
			Personally I find this style a bit 
			too radical, but your friend seems 
			the type who appreciates that sort 
			of thing.

					QUARK
			Different tastes for different people.
				(fishing)
			Nothing wrong with that, is there?

					GARAK
			You'd be surprised how detrimental a 
			poor choice of fashion can be.  Take 
			this dress.  It may be all the rage 
			now... but it could quickly become 
			tiresome, an affront to the eyes.  
			Certain people may even find it... 
			objectionable.  And then...
				(Garak rips the dress)
			Nothing but rags.

					QUARK
				(with an edge)
			I see.

					GARAK
			Mister Quark, may I offer you some 
			free advice?

					QUARK
				(not smiling)
			As long as I'm under no obligation 
			to follow it.

					GARAK
				(choosing his words)
			I've been in this business a long 
			time.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         21.

18   CONTINUED:	(3)

					GARAK (Cont'd)
			And I know there's nothing worse 
			than following the wrong trend.  Now 
			you're a smart fellow.
				(glances at Quark's 
				clothing)
			With your own inimitable style.  
			Perhaps you should mention that to 
			your lady friend.  I'd hate to see 
			her become... a victim of fashion.

					QUARK
			Would you like to explain that?

					GARAK
			She's chosen to associate herself 
			with some rather flamboyant 
			companions.  It would be a tragedy 
			if she got in the way when her 
			friends... went out of style.

					QUARK
				(no longer dancing 
				around)
			If anyone tries to hurt her, they're 
			going to have to deal with me.

					GARAK
				(not impressed)
			What're you going to do?  Shortchange 
			them at the dabo table?

	Quark picks up the ripped dress and shoves it into Garak's 
	arms.

					QUARK
				(defiant)
			I think I'll buy this dress after 
			all.  See that it's mended.

	Quark EXITS.  Garak looks thoughtfully at the torn dress.

19   INT. NATIMA'S QUARTERS

	Natima sits at a table, while an agitated Rekelen and Hogue 
	pace around her.

					REKELEN
			Professor, we have to do 
			something.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         22.

19   CONTINUED:

					NATIMA
			If you want to do something 
			constructive, stop pacing... the 
			both of you.

					HOGUE
			We can't just sit here while 
			everything we've worked for is 
			slipping away.

					NATIMA
			Have faith.  Your work is just 
			beginning.

					REKELEN
			How can you say that?  The movement 
			is in shambles... we're fleeing for 
			our lives... the military's hold is 
			stronger than ever.  Things are no 
			better than when we started.

					NATIMA
			That's not true.  Look at all you've 
			accomplished.  Five years ago there 
			was no hope for progress.  The 
			military's rule wasn't even 
			questioned.  That's all changed now.

					HOGUE
			We could never have done it without 
			your support.

					NATIMA
				(pep talk)
			What we've started can't be undone.  
			Don't you see, they can kill me... 
			they can kill you, but they can't 
			kill our ideas... our hope for a 
			better Cardassia.

	Rekelen and Hogue fall silent as Natima's words sink in.  
	After a beat...

					HOGUE
				(worried, but putting 
				up a good front)
			You're right, Professor.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         23.

19   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Natima sees that Hogue is pretty scared.

					NATIMA
			Don't worry, Hogue.  I have no 
			intention of letting you become 
			martyrs.  I'll get you out of this 
			somehow.
				(venting her own 
				frustration)
			If we could only get to Sadera Six 
			and join up with the others...

	She's cut short by a BEEP, and:

					COM VOICE
				(Quark's voice, 
				disguised)
			Lieutenant Smith to Professor Lang.  
			Commander Sisko is on his way to 
			your quarters.  He'd like to speak 
			to you in private.

					NATIMA
				(to comm)
			Thank you.  I'll be waiting.
				(to her students)
			Why don't you two go see if Chief 
			O'Brien's made any progress with our 
			ship?

	Rekelen nods, grateful for something to do, and she and Hogue 
	EXIT.

20   NEW ANGLE

	As Natima consults her PADD to prepare for her meeting with 
	Sisko.  The door CHIMES.

					NATIMA
			Enter.

21   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	To reveal Quark

					NATIMA
			Quark.  I can't talk now.  I'm 
			expecting Commander Sisko.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         24.

21   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			He's not coming.

					NATIMA
			What do you mean he's not coming?

					QUARK
			Trust me.

					NATIMA
				(figures it out)
			Lieutenant Smith?

					QUARK
			At your service.

	She allows herself a thin smile and shakes her head.

					NATIMA
			You haven't changed a bit.

	Quark turns to her and we see a side of him we don't often 
	see -- a softer, gentler Quark.

					QUARK
			You're wrong, Natima.  I haven't 
			been the same since you left.

					NATIMA
			What is it you want from me?

					QUARK
			I know you're in trouble.  I want to 
			help you.

					NATIMA
			I don't want your help.

					QUARK
			But I owe you.  You saved my life.  
			If you had turned me over to the 
			authorities, I'd've been executed.

					NATIMA
				(simply)
			I admired your courage.  It was a 
			brave thing you were doing... selling 
			food to the Bajorans.  I thought you 
			were a man of honor.

					QUARK
			I'm a Ferengi.  You should've known 
			better.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         25.

21   CONTINUED:	(2)

					NATIMA
			You're right.  I should have.  
			Instead...

	She trails off, not wanting to dwell on the past.

					QUARK
			Can't you even say it?

					NATIMA
			I can't even think it.

					QUARK
			Okay, then I'll say it for you.  We 
			fell in love.  And that month we 
			spent together was the best time of 
			our lives... and you know it.

					NATIMA
			I think you're confusing lust with 
			love.

					QUARK
			I admit... I'm capable of it.  But 
			not this time.  I loved you, Natima.

					NATIMA
			Then how could you have betrayed me?

					QUARK
			I didn't betray you.

					NATIMA
			Don't lie to me, Quark.  I know 
			better.  You used my personal access 
			codes to authorize payments for goods 
			you never provided.

					QUARK
			So I took a little money from the 
			Cardassian Communication Service.  
			They could afford it.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         26.

21   CONTINUED:	(3)

					NATIMA
			You stole that money.

					QUARK
			I saw a chance for profit and I took 
			it.  Maybe that was wrong.  I don't 
			know.  But what I really regret was 
			betraying your trust.
				(totally honest)
			That was the worst mistake of my 
			life.

					NATIMA
			And you'd do it again in a second.  
			I believed in you, Quark.  But you 
			were using me.  Like you use everyone.  
			For profit.

					QUARK
			Then let me make it up to you.  Let 
			me help you.  I ask for nothing in 
			return.

					NATIMA
			Nothing?

					QUARK
			Except that you'll stay with me 
			forever.

					NATIMA
			I can't stay here, Quark.  My students 
			need me.

					QUARK
			Listen to me, Natima.  You can't 
			leave me.  Not now.  If you don't 
			stay with me, I'll have to follow 
			you.  And I will.  Wherever you go.  
			Until you agree to take me back.

					NATIMA
			Quark, you don't even know me anymore.  
			I'm part of the Cardassian 
			underground.  Following me will only 
			get you killed.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO        26A.

21   CONTINUED:	(4)

					QUARK
				(desperate)
			I'll take that chance.

					NATIMA
			What about the bar?

					QUARK
			I don't care about the bar.  I'll 
			turn it over to Rom.  He'll run it 
			into the ground in a month, but that 
			doesn't matter.  I have to be with 
			you.

	Natima is tempted.  She didn't think Quark was prepared to 
	make that kind of sacrifice, but...

					NATIMA
			It won't work, Quark.  You say you'd 
			do anything for me.  Maybe right 
			now, you even believe it.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         27.

21   CONTINUED:	(5)

					NATIMA (Cont'd)
			But I know better.  In the end, you'd 
			only care about yourself.

					QUARK
			But I love you.

					NATIMA
			I don't love you.

					QUARK
			Now which one of us is lying?

					NATIMA
				(trying not to let 
				him get to her)
			You'd better go.

	Quark's not willing to push it any further... for now.

					QUARK
			All right.  But if there's anything 
			you need... anything at all... I'll 
			be waiting.

					NATIMA
			It'll be a long wait.

	That cuts Quark to the bone.  He turns and EXITS.

22   HOLD ON NATIMA

	There's no joy in her victory.

23   INT. OPS (OPTICAL)

	O'Brien crosses to Sisko, Kira and Dax at the main console.

					O'BRIEN
			Professor Lang's ship should be ready 
			to go in about an hour, Commander.

					SISKO
			Good, I'll let her know.

	BEEP!  Kira turns to her scanners.

					KIRA
			We have a Cardassian warship 
			approaching.  Fast.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT TWO         28.

23   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			On screen.

	Kira punches buttons and here it comes, banking in hard.  
	O'Brien hurries to his station.

					SISKO
				(continuing)
			Dax, hail them.

					DAX
				(tries, then:)
			No response.

					KIRA
			The ship's taking up an attack 
			posture.

					DAX
			They're still ignoring us.

					O'BRIEN
			They're powering up their forward 
			disrupters.

					SISKO
			Shields!

					KIRA
			Shields up.

					SISKO
				(to Kira)
			Lock on phasers and photon 
			torpedoes... Prepare to return fire 
			if necessary.

	Garak ENTERS during this, immediately drawing everyone's 
	attention.

					GARAK
			Commander?
				(off reactions)
			We need to talk.

	What the hell is Garak doing in Ops?  We hold on Sisko's 
	curious reaction, then:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        29.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

24   INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE

	Sisko and Garak ENTER.  As soon as the doors close, Sisko 
	turns and confronts Garak.

					SISKO
			All right, Garak, you mind telling 
			me why a Cardassian warship is 
			threatening my station?

					GARAK
			No one is threatening you.  The 
			Central Command merely wants to make 
			sure that they have your undivided 
			attention.

					SISKO
			Well, they have it.  I assume this 
			has something to do with Professor 
			Lang and her students?

					GARAK
			"Students" is a rather benign term 
			for them.  "Terrorists" would be 
			more accurate.  The Cardassian 
			government would very much like Hogue 
			and Rekelen returned home immediately.

					SISKO
			They haven't committed any crimes 
			here.  As long as they're on my 
			station, they're free to do whatever 
			they want.

					GARAK
			This is all very embarrassing, 
			Commander.  The Central Command would 
			hate to see the Federation pulled 
			into such an insignificant and purely 
			internal affair.

					SISKO
			I would hardly call it insignificant.  
			Judging from the behavior of that 
			ship out there, it appears the Central 
			Command considers Hogue and Rekelen 
			to be extremely dangerous.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        30.

24   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			Not at all.  Annoying, perhaps.  
			Inconvenient, maybe.  But dangerous?  
			Hardly.  If they were dangerous, 
			would the Central Command entrust 
			the situation to me, a simple tailor?

					SISKO
			Which only confirms what I've 
			suspected all along.  You, Mister 
			Garak, are no simple tailor.

					GARAK
				(chuckling)
			Really, Commander, that's another 
			discussion, entirely.  All you need 
			to know right now is that the return 
			of Hogue and Rekelen is in the best 
			interests of the Cardassian Empire.

					SISKO
			Or at least in the best interest of 
			the Cardassian military.

					GARAK
			Is there a difference?

					SISKO
			Do you really expect a Bajoran 
			station, under Federation command, 
			to turn over Cardassian political 
			refugees... on your say-so?

					GARAK
			The ultimate decision is yours of 
			course.  I'm simply relaying a 
			message.

					SISKO
			Then relay this.  Tell the Central 
			Command that if anyone attempts to 
			take Hogue and Rekelen by force, I 
			will respond in kind.  Am I clear, 
			Mister Garak?

					GARAK
				(an icy smile)
			Absolutely.  Thank you for your time.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        31.

24   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GARAK

				(an afterthought)
			If you'd like, come by the shop some 
			day.  I'm sure I have a number of 
			suits that would look quite flattering 
			on you.

	And with that, Garak strolls out.

25   INT. QUARK'S

	The bar is busy.  Hogue and Rekelen are sitting at one of 
	the side tables, looking grim.  Quark walks up to them, 
	carrying a tray with two drinks.

					QUARK
			Here, you go.  Two mugs of Kanar... 
			on the house.

	He sets down the drinks.

					HOGUE
				(re: the drinks)
			We didn't order these.

					QUARK
				(explaining himself)
			They're the drinks I promised you 
			the first time you were in here.  
			Sorry they took so long but things 
			have been a little hectic.
				(gestures to a seat)
			Do you mind?

	Quark starts to sit down, but is interrupted by Rekelen.

					REKELEN
			I'm afraid we do.

					HOGUE
			Professor Lang told us you couldn't 
			be trusted.

					QUARK
				(dismissive)
			You Cardassians do hold grudges.  
			Seven years ago Natima and I had 
			some silly lovers' quarrel and... 
			Well, all I can say is... I'm willing 
			to let bygones be bygones.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE       31A.

25   CONTINUED:

					HOGUE
				(not buying it)
			But Professor Lang isn't.

					QUARK
			I have to say I find your loyalty to 
			her extremely touching.

					REKELEN
			There's nothing we wouldn't do for 
			her.  And if she says not to talk to 
			you, then we don't talk to you.

					QUARK
			I understand.  She's your teacher... 
			you're her students... you have to 
			listen to her.

	Quark gets back up.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        32.

25   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			So, if you don't want to talk to the 
			only person who can get you off this 
			station in one piece, that's fine 
			with me.

	Quark starts to walk off.

					HOGUE
			Wait.

	Quark stops in his tracks.

					REKELEN
			You say you can help us get away?

	Quark immediately spins around and takes a seat.

					QUARK
			It's possible.

					HOGUE
			How?

					QUARK
			One second.

	Quark begins tapping on the table, his chair, their chairs, 
	their glasses, and the tray.  Rekelen and Hogue exchange 
	glances as they react to Quark's odd behavior.

	Quark completes his search.

					QUARK
			The station's security chief's a 
			shape-shifter.  You can never be 
			too careful.
				(moving closer to 
				speak in confidence)
			I take it you know what a cloaking 
			device is?

	Rekelen and Hogue nod.

					QUARK
			Well, I have one.  It's not in the 
			best of condition... but it'll work 
			for about fifteen minutes.  Long 
			enough to get you away from here.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        33.

25   CONTINUED:	(3)

	The Cardassians exchange another look.  Hogue almost smiles 
	in relief.

					REKELEN
				(to Quark, all business)
			Sounds expensive.

					HOGUE
			We don't have much in the way of 
			latinum, but whatever we do have is 
			yours.

					QUARK
			Exactly how much latinum are we 
			talking about?

	Quark shakes his head as he remembers what he's there for.

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			Forget I said that.  I don't want 
			your money.  Consider the cloaking 
			device a gift.

					REKELEN
			I'm surprised.  Ferengis aren't known 
			for their generosity.

					QUARK
			We're a deeply misunderstood race.

					HOGUE
				(relieved)
			You may've saved our lives.  Our 
			movement owes you a debt of gratitude.

					QUARK
			And I know exactly how you can repay 
			me.
				(off their look)
			You have to convince Natima to stay 
			here.

	Rekelen and Hogue exchange another look as they try to decide 
	how to deal with this latest complication.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        34.

25   CONTINUED:	(4)

					QUARK
				(re: the look)
			Would you please stop doing that.

					REKELEN
			The Professor will never agree to 
			stay behind.

					QUARK
				(shrugs)
			No Natima... no cloaking device and 
			no way off this station.

					REKELEN
			She won't do it.

					QUARK
				(cutting her off)
			You'll have to talk her into it.  
			After all, you're the ones the 
			Cardassians are after.

	A beat, then Hogue turns to Rekelen.

					HOGUE
			He's right.  She shouldn't have to 
			risk her life for our crimes.

					REKELEN
			I suppose we could ask her.

					QUARK
				(forceful)
			Don't ask her.  Tell her.

					HOGUE
			We'll do our best.

					QUARK
			I'm sure you will.  I shudder to 
			think what would happen if the 
			military gets its hands on you.

	The thought doesn't sit well with Rekelen and Hogue either.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE       34A.

25   CONTINUED:	(5)

					HOGUE
			Meet us at our quarters in an hour.

					QUARK
			I'll be there.

	They go their separate ways.

26   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	The Cardassian Warship hovers ominously above the station.

27   INT. NATIMA'S QUARTERS

	Natima stands calmly facing the front door, as if waiting.  
	The door CHIMES.

					NATIMA
			Come in.

	Quark ENTERS, with a small mechanical spheroid under one 
	arm.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        35.

27   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
				(looking around)
			Where are Rekelen and Hogue?

					NATIMA
			They're waiting at the ship.

					QUARK
			Perfect.
				(a beat)
			I know my quarters might seem a little 
			crowded at first, but tomorrow 
			morning, I'll put in a request for 
			something bigger.

					NATIMA
			That won't be necessary.

					QUARK
			All right, if you want your own 
			quarters to start out with, I can 
			arrange that, too.

					NATIMA
			I mean I'm not staying.

					QUARK
				(sees what's coming)
			Now hold on.  Your students and I 
			had an agreement.  They get the 
			cloaking device...
				(indicates the object 
				under his arm)
			And you stay with me.  That way 
			everyone's happy.

					NATIMA
			Quark, you say you love me... then 
			give me the cloaking device and let 
			me be on my way.

					QUARK
			And let you disappear out of my life 
			again?

					NATIMA
			I'm not a part of your life, Quark.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE       35A.

27   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
				(baring his soul)
			But you are.  You always have been.

					QUARK
			Don't you understand, since you left 
			me, not a day goes by that I don't 
			regret what I did.  And now you're 
			asking me to lose you again.

					NATIMA
			You lost me a long time ago.

					QUARK
			All right, then say it... let me 
			hear you say that there isn't a spark 
			of love left in you.

      DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - REV. 01/13/94 - ACT THREE     36.

27   CONTINUED:	(3)

					NATIMA
				(after a beat)
			There isn't a spark of love left in 
			me.

					QUARK
				(triumphant)
			I heard that.

					NATIMA
			What?

					QUARK
			You hesitated.  Admit it, you still 
			care.

					NATIMA
			Quark, I don't have time for this.  
			Give me that cloaking device.

					QUARK
			I can't.  I won't let you go.

	Natima reaches into a dresser drawer and pulls out a 
	Cardassian phaser.

					NATIMA
			I didn't want to have to get it this 
			way, but I need that device... Give 
			it to me.  Now.

					QUARK
			Or what?  You'll shoot me?

					NATIMA
				(uncertain)
			If I have to.

	But her voice betrays her.

28   ANGLE ON QUARK (OPTICAL)

	As he comes forward, knowing he has the upper hand.  Natima 
	backs away, her aim wavering.

					QUARK
			Then go ahead and shoot.

	He reaches out to gently take the weapon from her hand, but 
	the PHASER BLAST catches Quark in the upper chest!  Slams 
	him hard back against the wall!  Quark sinks to his knees, 
	stares bug-eyed up at Natima, then collapses in a useless 
	heap.

        DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT THREE        28.

28   CONTINUED:

	Off Natima's pain-filled look, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        38.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

29   INT. NATIMA'S QUARTERS

	Quark is still crumpled on the floor.  He slowly comes to, 
	to see a distraught Natima, phaser still in hand, bent over 
	him.

					NATIMA
			Quark... Quark, are you all right.

					QUARK
				(still doesn't believe 
				it)
			You shot me.

					NATIMA
			I didn't mean to.  It was an accident.
				(holding up the gun 
				for Quark to see)
			I never fired a phaser before.  I 
			barely touched the trigger...

					QUARK
			Careful.

	Quark pulls the gun out of hand and tosses it across the 
	room.  The movement makes him clutch his aching chest.

					QUARK
				(in pain)
			Owww.

					NATIMA
			It hurts?

					QUARK
				(to himself)
			She wants to know if it hurts?
				(snaps)
			Of course it hurts.  It's supposed 
			to hurt.  It's a phaser.

					NATIMA
				(apologetic)
			I made sure it was only on the first 
			setting.

					QUARK
			How considerate of you.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        39.

29   CONTINUED:

					NATIMA
			Should I get a doctor?

					QUARK
				(softening)
			That's okay.  Maybe if you rub it a 
			little.

	Natima begins massaging Quark's chest.

					NATIMA
			Oh, Quark... I'm sorry.

					QUARK
			Really?

					NATIMA
			Yes, for everything... all those 
			horrible things I said...

					QUARK
			You really didn't mean them?

					NATIMA
			I love you, Quark.  I've always loved 
			you.  Even when I hated you.

	She leans over a kisses him.  It starts out tentative, but 
	soon both of them get swept away by years of repressed 
	longings.

					QUARK
				(a whisper)
			Natima.

					NATIMA
			I've missed you... I've missed you 
			so much.  Being with you was the 
			happiest time of my life.

					QUARK
			And now we're together again, and we 
			have the rest of our lives to be 
			happy.

	Natima leans her head on Quark's shoulder and almost 
	unconsciously stokes his lobes.  He responds by running his 
	fingers up and down her neck.

					NATIMA
			I wish it was that easy.

					QUARK
			But it can be... if you let it.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        40.

29   CONTINUED:	(2)

					NATIMA
			I'm not the same person I was seven 
			years ago.  I have responsibilities...

					QUARK
			I'll share them with you.

					NATIMA
			The movement is my life now.  I don't 
			have time for anything else.

					QUARK
			We'll make the time.  You're a woman, 
			Natima.  Believe me, I know.  And 
			it's not right for you to be alone.

					NATIMA
			I'm not alone.  I have my students... 
			my dreams of a better Cardassia.

					QUARK
			But are dreams enough?  Can dreams 
			make you laugh?  Can dreams hold you 
			close at night?

	Quark's struck a nerve.

					NATIMA
			No.  But my life demands that I make 
			certain sacrifices...

					QUARK
			And you've made them.  But that 
			doesn't mean you can't be happy.

					NATIMA
				(smiles)
			We did have fun together, didn't we?

					QUARK
			Remember the day I installed my first 
			holosuite.

					NATIMA
			I'd never been in one before.

					QUARK
			I still have that program... the 
			picnic on Rhymus Major.  Two suns in 
			the sky...

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        41.

29   CONTINUED:	(3)

					NATIMA
			The sound of the waterfalls.

					QUARK
			The whisper of flitterbird wings 
			over our heads...

					NATIMA
			You painted my face with honey...


					QUARK
			And a Mordian butterfly landed on 
			your nose...

					NATIMA
				(correcting)
			A Mordian butterfly got stuck on my 
			nose.

					QUARK
			His wings were beating almost as 
			fast as my heart.

	Natima and Quark both smile at the memory.

					NATIMA
			Those were good times.

					QUARK
			The best.  And we can have them back 
			again.  I'll give the cloaking device 
			to your students.  Once they're gone, 
			you'll be safe, and we can be 
			together.

					NATIMA
			I can't just abandon them, Quark.  
			They need me.

					QUARK
			I need you.  Don't you see, Natima, 
			you've done enough for the movement.  
			You lit the match.  Now let them 
			carry the torch.

	A beat, she hesitates.  Quark picks up on it.

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			Or are you saying the movement won't 
			survive without you?

					NATIMA
			Of course it will.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        42.

29   CONTINUED:	(4)

					QUARK
			Then let it.  And let us have the 
			happiness we deserve.

					NATIMA
				(hushed)
			You really do love me, don't you?

	They are looking deeply into each other's eyes by now.  We've 
	never seen such sensitivity from Quark.  All of his Ferengi 
	schtick seems to have disappeared.  His soul is revealed.

					QUARK
			With all that I am, Natima.  
			Forever.

	Quark leans forward, gently pulling her chin, guiding it 
	toward his lips.

					QUARK
			Will you stay?

					NATIMA
				(after a long moment:)
			Yes, Quark.  I'll stay.

					QUARK
			You don't know how I've waited to 
			hear that.

	And then they kiss again with a passion that rises in quantum 
	leaps.  Quark is in heaven, and then... The door CHIMES.

	Natima and Quark stand up.  Quark straightens out his 
	clothing.

					NATIMA
			Enter.

30   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	As Odo ENTERS the room.

					ODO
			Professor Lang?

					QUARK
			Not now, Odo.  Can't you see we're 
			busy?

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        43.

30   CONTINUED:

					ODO
				(to Natima)
			I apologize for the interruption, 
			but I'm afraid, madam... You're under 
			arrest.

					NATIMA
			I'm... what?

					QUARK
			On what charge?

					ODO
			Commander Sisko will explain.
				(to Natima)
			I am truly sorry.

	Odo reluctantly starts to lead Natima away, but Quark steps 
	between them and the door.

					QUARK
			Now hold on.

					NATIMA
			It's all right, Quark.

	She and Odo EXIT, leaving Quark heartbroken and alone.

31   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	The Cardassian ship still holding its position.

32   INT. HOLDING AREA

	Natima, Rekelen, and Hogue have been placed in one of the 
	cells.  Natima is stoic, Rekelen angry, Hogue stunned with 
	disbelief.  Sisko and Odo ENTER.

					NATIMA
			Commander, would you please explain 
			what we're doing here?

					SISKO
			I'm afraid the three of you are going 
			to be turned over to the Cardassian 
			government.

					REKELEN
				(furious)
			You can't do that.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        44.

32   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			I wish I didn't have to.  But 
			Cardassia has offered to hand over a 
			half-dozen Bajoran prisoners in 
			exchange for you.

					NATIMA
			And you've agreed to this?

					ODO
				(disgusted)
			The Bajoran Provisional Government 
			agreed to it.

					SISKO
			A Cardassian transport will deliver 
			the Bajoran prisoners in a little 
			over five hours.

					NATIMA
			Commander, you have no idea what 
			they're going to do to us.

					REKELEN
				(re: Hogue)
			We're the ones they're after.  At 
			least let Professor Lang go.

					SISKO
			I'd like nothing better.  But the 
			provisional government has ordered 
			that you all be turned over.  I'm 
			fighting this every way I can... and 
			I'm not ready to give up yet.  I'm 
			due to address the Chamber of 
			Ministers on subspace in half an 
			hour.  I'll do everything I can to 
			convince them that they're wrong.
				(a beat)
			But in the end... this is a Bajoran 
			station, and I have to abide by their 
			decision.  No matter how much I 
			disagree with it.

	Hold on Natima and her students looking worried and afraid.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        45.

33   INT. GARAK'S SHOP

	Garak is doing paperwork behind his desk as a hulking frame 
	darkens his doorway.  This is a huge Cardassian warrior named 
	GUL TORAN.

					GUL TORAN
			How the mighty have fallen.

	Garak manages to contain his shock at seeing this brute.

					GARAK
			Toran.

					GUL TORAN
			It's Gul Toran now.

					GARAK
				("what do you know")
			They've made you a Gul.  I didn't 
			realize the situation on Cardassia 
			had gotten so desperate.

					GUL TORAN
			I find your bitterness extremely... 
			gratifying.  I'm glad to see that 
			you're adjusting so poorly to exile.

	Ouch.  But Garak maintains his composure.

					GARAK
			Actually, I'm finding my time here 
			to be most illuminating.

					GUL TORAN
			Then I don't suppose you'd be 
			interested in going home again?

	Garak is most definitely interested, but tries not to show 
	it.

					GARAK
			Am I to be rewarded for informing 
			the Central Command about Hogue and 
			Rekelen's presence on the station?

					GUL TORAN
			Perhaps.  But only after you see to 
			it that they don't leave this station 
			alive.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FOUR        46.

33   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			But I suggested a prisoner exchange... 
			the Central Command agreed...

					GUL TORAN
			I convinced them otherwise.

					GARAK
			They listened to you?

					GUL TORAN
			My voice is less tarnished than yours.

					GARAK
			Kill them and all you'll be creating 
			are martyrs.

					GUL TORAN
			You overestimate their importance.

					GARAK
			So how do you propose to arrange 
			this unfortunate incident?

					GUL TORAN
			I'm sure you'll think of something.  
			You always did in the past.
				(a beat)
			Don't you see?  Lang's death will 
			benefit us both.  Unless of course, 
			you intend to spend the rest of your 
			life as a tailor.

	Garak meets the Gul's icy gaze, then he lowers his eyes and 
	shakes his head.

					GARAK
			I see your point.

					GUL TORAN
			I knew you would.

	Gul Toran wheels and strides out of the shop.  Garak watches 
	him go.  We HOLD on Garak's thoughtful expression, then:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        47.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

34   INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	Odo sits behind his desk, his nose buried in a PADD.  His 
	doors slide open and Quark ENTERS.

					QUARK
			Odo, we have to talk.

					ODO
			I'm busy.  Come back later.

	Odo goes back to his PADD.

					QUARK
			Later will be too late.

	Quark reaches over and snatches the PADD out of Odo's hand 
	and glances at the title.

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			"I, the Jury" by Mickey Spillane?

					ODO
			Chief O'Brien loaned it to me.

	He takes the PADD back and sets it aside.

					ODO
				(continuing, a threat)
			This had better be important, Quark.

					QUARK
			It is.  Odo, you have to let Natima 
			and her students go.

					ODO
			Do I?

					QUARK
			Those students could be the key to a 
			new Cardassia.  A Cardassia free 
			from military rule and oppression.

					ODO
			Since when have you become so 
			interested in Cardassian politics?

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        48.

34   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			A freer more open society on Cardassia 
			would benefit this entire sector...
				(genuine enthusiasm)
			And it'd be great for business.


					ODO
			So wanting me to free Natima and 
			those students is strictly a financial 
			consideration on your part?

					QUARK
			Now, Odo... Don't allow my greed to 
			keep you from doing the right thing.

					ODO
			I know you better than you think, 
			Quark.  This isn't about Cardassia.  
			And for once, it isn't even about 
			profit.
				(accusatory)
			This is about Professor Lang.

	Quark is taken aback by Odo's perceptiveness.

					QUARK
			You're right.  It is.  Her life is 
			in jeopardy as long as Rekelen and 
			Hogue are on the station.

					ODO
			Why didn't you tell me that before.

					QUARK
				(working himself up)
			What was I supposed to say?  That I 
			love her?  That I'd do anything for 
			her?  That without her, my life would 
			be meaningless?
				(almost shouting)
			Sure I could say that, but what good 
			would it do?  How could I expect you 
			to understand?  You've never had 
			those feelings.  You don't know what 
			it means to really care about another 
			person.  You've never been in love.  
			You've got all the emotions of a 
			stone.
				(a beat, calmer)
			No offense.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        49.

34   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ODO
			Go on.

					QUARK
			Listen to me, Odo, you do this for 
			me, and I promise you... there will 
			be no more secrets between us.  I 
			will tell you about every underhanded 
			deal... every lying scheme... every 
			dirty trick... my brother Rom's 
			involved in.

					ODO
			Well when you put it that way... I'm 
			not interested.

					QUARK
				(getting desperate)
			Okay, let me put it another way.  Do 
			it for me...

					ODO
			For you?

					QUARK
			That's right.  For all the years 
			we've known each other... for 
			everything we've been through 
			together.  You say you know me better 
			than anyone... well, I know you.  
			Sure sometimes we're on opposite 
			sides, but that doesn't mean we aren't 
			close.  I've never told you this, 
			Odo, but I consider you as dear to 
			me as my brother.

					ODO
				(harumphs)
			And I've seen how well you treat 
			him.

	Quark falls to his knees.

					QUARK
			Odo, look at me.  I'm on my knees... 
			I'm begging you.  I don't care why 
			you do it... pick any reason you 
			want.  But please, let Natima and 
			the others go.

	A long beat as Odo looks at Quark, who's making his best big 
	puppy dog eyes.  Finally...

      DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - REV. 01/14/94 - ACT FIVE      50.

34   CONTINUED:	(3)

					ODO
			All right.  I'll do it.

					QUARK
				(amazed)
			You will.

					ODO
			But not for you.  Turning Hogue and 
			Rekelen over to the Cardassians will 

			mean their deaths.  I've read their 
			files... and nothing they've done 
			warrants that kind of punishment.
				(a beat)
			I'll free them, Quark.  But only in 
			the name of justice.

					QUARK
			Justice... that was going to be my 
			next suggestion.
				(Quark gets up)
			So, you're really not doing this for 
			me?

					ODO
			That's right.

					QUARK
				(delighted)
			Then I don't owe you a thing.  Thank 
			you.

	Quark impulsively throws his arms around Odo and hugs him.

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			You'll never know how much this means 
			to me.

					ODO
			Let go.

	Quark stops hugging Odo.

					QUARK
			I'm sorry.  Now let's hurry before 
			you change your mind.

      DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE      51.

34   CONTINUED:	(4)

					ODO
			Just one question.  How do you expect 
			Rekelen and Hogue to get past that 
			warship?
				(off Quark's smile:)
			I knew you had a cloaking device.

					QUARK
			I always said you were too smart for 
			me, Odo.

	Odo picks up his PADD and they head for the holding area.

35   INT. HOLDING AREA (OPTICAL)

	Quark and Odo ENTER.  Natima and her students are in the 
	large holding cell.

					NATIMA
			Quark.  What are you doing here?

					QUARK
			Getting you out.

	Odo goes to a panel and hits it and the force field winks 
	off.

36   NEW ANGLE

	Natima, Hogue and Rekelen exit the cell.

      DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - REV. 01/24/94 - ACT FIVE      52.

36   CONTINUED:

					NATIMA
				(to Odo)
			Thank you.

					ODO
			Good luck.

	Quark ushers Natima, Rekelen and Hogue out, leaving Odo 
	looking after them.

37   INT. DOCKING RING CORRIDOR

	Quark and Natima, Rekelen and Hogue come pounding up the 
	corridor.  Quark hits a panel.  A door opens, and they 
	enter...

38   INT. CARGO BAY SEVEN

	Quark hits another panel and the door shuts behind them.  
	Quark leads them toward an airlock.

					QUARK
			I've installed the cloaking device 
			in your central engine core.  You 
			can activate it from the bridge as 
			soon as the mooring clamps are 
			released.  Then I suggest you take 
			your ship to warp eight and don't 
			look back.

	Rekelen nods in agreement.

					QUARK
				(continuing, to all 
				of them)
			Now please, make your good-byes 
			brief.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        53.

38   CONTINUED:

	And with that, he hits the panel for the airlock and the 
	doors open, revealing...

39   GARAK

	Who stands holding a Cardassian phaser.

					GARAK
			What's the rush?

	For a beat everyone's stunned, then Rekelen looks to Quark.

					REKELEN
			You've betrayed us.

					QUARK
			No.

	Quark reaches for Natima's phaser, which he's still carrying.  
	Garak instantly levels his phaser at Quark.

					GARAK
			Don't.  I'd hate to ruin such a nice 
			suit.

					QUARK
			Why are you doing this?

					GARAK
			Exile tends to wear thin after a 
			while, even when the surroundings 
			are as pleasant as these.

					QUARK
				(re: Rekelen and Hogue)
			Fine.  Take them, but leave Natima 
			alone.

					NATIMA
				(outraged)
			Quark.

					HOGUE
				(to Natima)
			No.  He's right.  We're the fugitives, 
			not you.

					QUARK
			You see, they agree with me.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        54.

39   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			Unfortunately, it's not their decision 
			to make.  Nor mine.  Professor Lang, 
			however minor her role in this matter, 
			has come to the attention of the 
			Central Command.

					NATIMA
			Do you think killing us is going to 
			change anything?  Cardassia is 
			slipping out of the military's grasp.  
			And nothing you do can prevent it.

					GARAK
			Madam, I am not here to debate you.

					QUARK
			Garak, if you harm these people, 
			I'll see to it that Commander Sisko 
			prosecutes you to the fullest extent 
			of the law.

					GARAK
			Which brings up another issue.  Quark, 
			things would've been much simpler if 
			you'd taken my advice and not gotten 
			involved with these people.

					QUARK
				(re: Natima)
			I was already involved.

					GARAK
			I know.  A pity, really.  Personally, 
			I rather like you, Quark.

	The light dawns on Quark.

					QUARK
			You mean, you're going to shoot me 
			too.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        55.

39   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GARAK
			Before I became a tailor, I lived by 
			a simple motto:  "Never allow 
			sentiment to interfere with your 
			work."  A bit of a cliche, but true 
			nonetheless.

					QUARK
			I'll keep that in mind.

					GARAK
			Well, then... Though I admit it's 
			against my better judgement, I'm 
			afraid I must carry out the verdict 
			of the Central Command.

					QUARK
				(grasping for straws)
			But you admit that they're wrong.  
			Why don't you stand up for what you 
			believe in?

	This gives Garak the slightest of pauses, then...

					GUL TORAN (O.S.)
			More to the point...

40   INCLUDE TORAN

	As he steps out of the shadows, holding a phaser.

					GUL TORAN
				(continuing)
			What do you believe in, Garak?

					GARAK
			What are you doing here, Toran?

					GUL TORAN
			Making sure that you carry out your 
			assignment.  I suspected that two 
			years living among Bajorans would 
			make you soft.  I see I was right.

					GARAK
			You've never been right about 
			anything, Toran.  Now step aside and 
			let me finish this sorry business.

					GUL TORAN
			I'll take over from here.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE       55A.

40   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			Why?  So you can take the credit and 
			make sure I remain in disgrace.

					GUL TORAN
				(a mean little smile)
			I can't believe that you were once 
			considered clever.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        56.

40   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GUL TORAN
			Did you really think that completing 
			this one simple task would restore 
			your reputation with the Central 
			Command?

					GARAK
			I suppose not.

					GUL TORAN
				(dismissive)
			Go back to your sewing kit, tailor.

	And as Toran takes aim at Rekelen...

41   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Garak fires at Toran and DEMATERIALIZES him.  The others 
	stare at him in surprise.

					GARAK
				(almost to himself)
			Some people should never be promoted.

	Garak calmly steps out of the airlock.

					GARAK
				(continuing, to Hogue 
				and Rekelen)
			Well, don't just stand there.  Your 
			ship's waiting.

					QUARK
			I'm going to see to it that every 
			Ferengi on the station shops at your 
			store.

					GARAK
				(underwhelmed)
			That alone makes this all worthwhile.

					QUARK
				(to Hogue and Rekelen)
			You heard the man.  Get moving.

					HOGUE
			Thank you... both of you.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        57.

41   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			Yes, yes, yes.  Now go.  Quickly.  
			And keep up the good work.

	Rekelen and Hogue nod and EXIT into the airlock.

42   ANGLE ON QUARK AND NATIMA

	Natima turns to Quark and slips into his arms, kissing him 
	softly on the lips.  It's a long gentle kiss.  And when it 
	finally ends...

					NATIMA
			Quark, I've got to say good-bye.

					QUARK
			Just let them go.  It'll be less 
			painful that way.

					NATIMA
			You don't understand.  I have to say 
			good-bye... to you.  I'm going with 
			them.

					QUARK
			But we had a deal.

					NATIMA
			I can't stay here.  Maybe one day, I 
			can come back, and we'll be together 
			again.  But not until my work is 
			done.

					QUARK
				(wryly)
			So all I have to do to get you back 
			is wait until Cardassia becomes a 
			free and democratic society.

					NATIMA
				(with a smile)
			I promise, I'll make it worth the 
			wait.

					QUARK
			I don't suppose I could come with 
			you.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE       57A.

42   CONTINUED:

					NATIMA
			No.  It's not your fight.  And I 
			could never live with myself if 
			something happened to you.  I need 
			to know that you're here, safe.  
			That way, part of me will always be 
			safe, too.
				(a beat)
			I love you, Quark.  I always will.

	He nods.  She turns and disappears into the airlock, which 
	slides closed.

					QUARK
				(softly, to himself)
			I love you, too.

         DEEP SPACE: "Profit and Loss" - 01/13/94 - ACT FIVE        58.

43   NEW ANGLE

	Garak comes up beside him and the two of them look at the 
	sealed airlock for a beat.

					GARAK
			I suggest we return to the Promenade 
			without delay.

	They turn away from the airlock and begin walking across the 
	cargo bay.

					QUARK
			You have to tell me... why'd you do 
			it?  Shoot Toran?

					GARAK
			Why did you let Professor Lang go?

					QUARK
			I had no choice.  I love her.

					GARAK
			And I love Cardassia.  Which is why 
			I had to do what I did.

					QUARK
			I don't understand.

					GARAK
			That's the thing about love.  No one 
			really understands it, do they?

	We stay in the cargo bay as these two lonely men EXIT, and 
	vanish down a corridor:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END