STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                         "Second Skin" 
                          #40513-451 
                              
                          Written by 
                      Robert Hewitt Wolfe 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 

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                        August 19, 1994

       STAR TREK: DS9 - "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                         "Second Skin" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    ENTEK
          KIRA                     GHEMOR
          ODO                      ALENIS
          BASHIR                   ARI
          DAX                      GUL
          QUARK                    YELN
                                   YTEPPA
          GARAK                    CARDASSIAN COM VOICE
                                   N.D COM VOICE

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     N.D. CARDASSIAkS

 STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - SETS       

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                         "Second Skin" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          REPLIMAT                      
          SECURITY OFFICE               CARDASSIA

          OPS                           
          DOCKING RING/CORRIDOR         THE DEFIANT
          WARDROOM                      
          HABITAT RING CORRIDOR         
          COMMANDER'S OFFICE            

        DEFIANT                       
          BRIDGE                        

        GHEMOR'S HOME                 
          MAIN ROOM                     
          ILIANA'S ROOM                 

        CARDASSIAN SHIP               

      STAR TREK: "Second Skin" - 08/23/94 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                         "Second Skin" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          ALENIS                   uh-LEN-iss GREM
          ARI                      ARE-ee
          GUL BENIL                GULL buh-NIL
          CORBIN ENTEK             KORE-bin EN-tek
          DAHKUR                   duh-KOOR
          DESEGRANINE              deh-SEG-ruh-NEEN
          ELEMSPUR                 EL-em-SPUR
          GALOR                    rhymes with valor
          HARA                     HAR-uh
          ILIANA GHEMOR            ill-ee-AN-uh ghe-MORE
                                   (hard "G")
          JALANDA                  juh-LAN-duh
          KILOMETER                KIL-o-me-ter
          KLAESTRON                KLY-stron
          KOBHEERIAN               ko-BEER-ean
          RAK-MIUNIS               rak-me-U-nis
          SINGHA                   SING-uh
          SHAAKAR                  sha-KAR
          TEKENY                   tuh-KEN-ee
          TORANIUM                 tore-AYN-ee-um
          VITERIAN                 vih-TAIR-ee-uhn
          YELN                     YELN (one syllable)
          YTEPPA                   yuh-TEP-uh

            DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - TEASER            1.

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                            "Second Skin"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. REPLIMAT

	DAX is sitting at one of the tables, nursing a drink, looking 
	a little bored.  QUARK comes up and sits down without waiting 
	for an invitation.

					QUARK
			Why don't you tell your Uncle Quark 
			all about it?

					DAX
				(grumpy)
			What are you talking about, Quark?

					QUARK
			You're fifteen minutes late for your 
			appointment in the holosuites, and 
			from the look of that drink, you've 
			been nursing it for a while.  You got 
			stood up, didn't you?

					DAX
			If you must know... I'm waiting for 
			Major Kira.  We were supposed to go 
			anti-grav sailing together... But 
			you know how she feels about the 
			holosuites.

	Before Quark can answer...

            DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - TEASER            2.

2    NEW ANGLE

	KIRA speaks up... having ENTERED during the preceding 
	conversation.

					KIRA
			She thinks they're a complete waste 
			of time.

	Quark and Dax turn toward Kira.

					KIRA
				(continues)
			Anything worth doing in a holosuite 
			can be done better in the real world.

					QUARK
			You've obviously never been in the 
			right holosuite program.
				(sidles up to her)
			If you'd like, I could...

					KIRA
				(cuts him off)
			You could.  But you'd live to regret 
			it.

	Quark deflates, his pride hurt.

					QUARK
				(extricating himself)
			Maybe some other time.

	Quark EXITS.

					KIRA
			Sorry I'm late.  Sisko and I had to 
			revise the crew rotations again.

					DAX
			You mean you're not canceling?

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - TEASER          3.

2    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			No... I'm kind of looking forward to 
			it.  Except for the crashing part.

	Dax gets up.  She's glad she's finally getting Kira to relax 
	and have some fun.

					DAX
			Don't worry.  You won't crash.  We'll 
			start with an easy simulation... 
			like sailing across the Great Erg on 
			New Mecca.
				(excited)
			You'll see... this'll be terrific.

	Dax and Kira start toward the holosuites, but...

					N.D. COM VOICE
			Ops to Major Kira.

					KIRA
				(to com)
			Kira here.

					N.D. COM VOICE
			You have an incoming communication 
			from the Bajoran Central Archives.

	Kira would like to ignore it, but duty calls.

					KIRA
				(to com)
			I'm in the Replimat.  I'll take it 
			down here.
				(to Dax, apologetic)
			This'll only take a minute.

3    NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Kira walks up to a monitor on one of the walls of the 
	Replimat.  She activates it and the image of ARCHIVIST ALENIS 
	GREM appears.  Alenis is an older, professorial Bajoran woman, 
	someone more comfortable with books and data than people.

            DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - TEASER            4.

3    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			This is Major Kira.

					ALENIS
				(on monitor)
			Major... My name is Alenis Grem.  
			I'm doing a study on the Elemspur 
			Detention Center for the Bajoran 
			Central Archives and I was hoping to 
			ask you a few questions.

					KIRA
			I'd be glad to help...
				(curious)
			But why come to me?  I was never at 
			Elemspur.

					ALENIS
				(on monitor, puzzled)
			Cardassian records clearly indicate 
			that a Kira Nerys was held at Elemspur 
			for...
				(checks her records)
			Seven days.

					KIRA
			Sorry, but you've got the wrong Kira 
			Nerys.  Believe me, if I'd been held 
			in a Cardassian prison, I'd remember.

					ALENIS
				(on monitor)
			I don't understand.  I have the 
			records right here.  Kira Nerys of 
			Dahkur Province... Member of the 
			Shaakar Resistance Cell...

	On the monitor, Alenis operates some computer controls and 
	an image comes up on the screen.

4    CLOSE ON THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The image changes to display a "mug shot" of a young Kira 
	wearing fatigues and looking miserable.

					ALENIS
				(on monitor)
			You see?

            DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - TEASER            5.

5    ANGLE ON DAX AND KIRA

	As they react to the picture of Kira.

					DAX
				(surprised)
			It's you.

	Kira looks dumbfounded at the mug shot and we...

	PULL BACK TO REVEAL:

6    FEMALE ALIEN

	Standing on the other side of the Promenade, spying on Kira.  
	Hold on the Alien Woman (YTEPPA) as she surreptitiously 
	observes Kira's reaction, then...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

           DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT ONE            6.
                            ACT ONE                             


	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)

7    INT. SECURITY OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	Kira and ODO are looking at the detention center records 
	provided by Alenis.  In addition to the mug shot, the records 
	display Okudagrams of Kira's genetic "fingerprint."  A graphic 
	reads "Pattern Match."

					ODO
				(awkward)
			If your memory and these prison 
			records don't agree, then one of 
			them must be wrong... Either the 
			records... or...

	Kira sees what Odo's getting at, and she doesn't like it.

					KIRA
				(confident)
			My memory's fine.  I know exactly 
			where I was that week.

					ODO
				(doubtful)
			After ten years?

					KIRA
			I spent that whole winter with my 
			Resistance group in the Dahkur Hills.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT ONE         7.


7    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			We had no power cells for our phasers, 
			almost no food, and we spent most of 
			our time in caves hiding from 
			Cardassian sensor sweeps.  Believe 
			me, it was very... memorable.

	She looks at the prison records once again.

					KIRA
				(continuing)
			These records are fake.  The only 
			question is who faked them... and 
			why.

	Odo nods, then turns his attention back to the monitor.

					ODO
			According to this, you supposedly 
			shared a cell with three other 
			inmates.  Maybe one of them can help 
			us find out what's going on here...

	Kira studies the monitor as Odo brings up the names of Kira's 
	cellmates.

8    INT. OPS (OPTICAL)

	Kira is talking on a monitor to a Bajoran man in his late 
	forties.  The man's name is YELN.  From his expression, the 
	mention of Elemspur seems to have brought up painful memories.

					YELN
				(on monitor)
			Elemspur... I haven't thought about 
			that place in a long time.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT ONE         8.

8    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			I was hoping you could answer some 
			questions about your fellow prisoners.

					YELN
				(on monitor)
			I'll try and...
				(Yeln stops and stares 
				at Kira)
			Wait... I remember you... You were 
			there, too, weren't you?
				(remembers)
			Kiri something?

	Kira is stunned that Yeln remembers her, since she has no 
	recollection of ever meeting him.

					KIRA
			Kira.  Kira Nerys.

					YELN
				(on monitor)
			I almost didn't recognize you.  You 
			used to wear your hair differently, 
			didn't you?  Longer?

					KIRA
				(surprised)
			You remember me... after all this 
			time?

					YELN
				(on monitor)
			When the Cardassians dragged you out 
			of our cell, I gave you up for dead.  
			Glad to see I was wrong.
				(grim)
			Those were bad times.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT ONE         9.

8    CONTINUED:	(2)

					KIRA
				(quiet)
			Yes... they were.

	As Yeln falls silent, Kira mulls the implications of what 
	he's told her.

9    INT. DOCKING RING CORRIDOR

	Kira and SISKO walk together toward an airlock.  Kira's 
	carrying a travel bag and seems worried.  Sisko is 
	sympathetic.

					SISKO
			He could've been lying.

					KIRA
			Maybe.  But the records and the only 
			surviving witness both say I was at 
			Elemspur; my memory says something 
			different.
				(very worried)
			I have to find out the truth.

	Kira's clearly disturbed by this.  And maybe even a little 
	afraid.

					SISKO
			I understand.  If there's anything 
			you need...

	Kira musters a smile of appreciation.

					KIRA
			I'll let you know.
				(trying to be upbeat)
			This shouldn't take long.  I'll only 
			be on Bajor for a few days.

					SISKO
				(with affection)
			We'll try to manage without you until 
			you get back.

	Kira smiles, then turns and leaves, EXITING into the Airlock.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT ONE        10.

10   CLOSE ON SISKO

	As he watches her go.  He's concerned, but he knows Kira can 
	handle herself.  After a beat, he heads back to Ops.  But as 
	Sisko walks away...

11   NEW ANGLE

	Yteppa, the alien woman who was watching Kira on the 
	Promenade, walks past him and follows Kira into the airlock.

12   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Establishing.

13   INT. REPLIMAT

	GARAK is sitting at a table pouring himself a honey-like 
	Cardassian drink when BASHIR joins him.

					BASHIR
			There you are, Garak.  I came by 
			your shop, but it was closed.

					GARAK
			Business has been a bit slow... For 
			some reason, living under the constant 
			threat of Dominion attack has made 
			people less eager to invest in new 
			clothing.
				(changing the subject)
			How was your trip to Klaestron Four?

					BASHIR
			Terrific.  The Klaestrons have 
			developed a burn treatment technology 
			that has to be seen to be believed.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT ONE        11.

13   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			You know... I envy you.

					BASHIR
			How so?

					GARAK
			When I was young, traveling was 
			something of a hobby for me.  There 
			are few things in life that compare 
			with the thrill of immersing oneself 
			in the culture of an alien world, 
			meeting the inhabitants, earning 
			their trust.  But aside from our one 
			brief excursion to Bajor, I don't 
			think I've been off this station for 
			almost three years.

					BASHIR
			What's stopping you?  Ships leave 
			Deep Space Nine almost every day.

					GARAK
			Space is dangerous, doctor.  You 
			never know what might happen.

					BASHIR
			Garak, you're being paranoid.

	Garak just stares at him.  Bashir reaches a realization.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT ONE        12.

13   CONTINUED:	(2)

					BASHIR
			Are you saying that the Cardassian 
			government would have you killed if 
			you left this station?

	This is exactly what Garak's saying, but he's not about to 
	admit that to Bashir.

					GARAK
			My dear doctor... you do have a vivid 
			imagination.
				(smiles)
			Now please... I want to hear all 
			about your trip to Klaestron Four.

	Bashir decides not to press it and settles in to relate the 
	details of his trip.

14   INT. OPS

	Sisko and Dax are in Ops, along with a number of 
	supernumeraries.

					DAX
			Commander, we're receiving a 
			transmission from the Bajoran Central 
			Archives...

					SISKO
			I'll take it.

15   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Sisko moves over to a monitor and Alenis Grem appears.

					SISKO
			If you're looking for Major Kira, 
			I'm afraid she isn't on the station 
			right now.  She's on Bajor.

					ALENIS
				(on monitor)
			I know.  That's why I called.  The 
			Major contacted me before she left.  
			She was supposed to meet with me so 
			I could show her the information I 
			retrieved from Elemspur.
				(a beat)
			She never came.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT ONE        13.

15   CONTINUED:

	Sisko's immediately concerned.  Dax, who's been 
	eavesdropping, joins him.  She looks worried, too.

					ALENIS
				(on monitor)
			I tried to contact the Major to 
			reschedule... but she wasn't where 
			she said she'd be... As far as I can 
			tell no one's seen her since she 
			left the spaceport for Elemspur.

	And as Dax and Sisko exchange worried looks...

									CUT TO:

16   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - ILIANA'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

	This is obviously a woman's bedroom.  Wall hangings and other 
	decorations soften the stark architecture.  Though we may 
	not realize it right away, the architecture is Cardassian, 
	as are the decorations and various knickknacks in the room.  
	A window looks out over a forboding Orwellian city.

	There are three people in the room.  Yteppa (the female 
	alien), a man standing in the shadows by the door, who we 
	will come to know as CORBIN ENTEK, and an unconscious woman 
	lying on the bed.  The woman's face is in the shadows.

					ENTEK
				(in shadow)
			Wake her.

	Yteppa administers a hypospray to the unconscious woman.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT ONE 14-15.          

17   NEW ANGLE

	As the woman regains consciousness, we see things through 
	her P.O.V.  She looks up at Yteppa.

					KIRA'S VOICE
				(groggy)
			Where... where am I?

	From the voice, it's clear the woman is Kira, although we 
	still don't see her face.

					YTEPPA
			It's all right.  You're safe.

	Kira sits up and the room comes slowly into focus as 
	she tries to get her bearings.  Something catches her 
	eye in the background.

18   MIRROR

	Behind Yteppa reflects the scene.  Kira stares at the mirror, 
	and she and the audience both finally see...

19   HER FACE

	In place of her Bajoran nose, Kira now has an instantly 
	recognizable pattern of bony ridges.  Her complexion has a 
	gray cast, her face is skull-like.  Kira is now a Cardassian.

					KIRA
			What have you done to me?

20   NEW ANGLE

	As Entek steps forward from the shadows and we see that he 
	is also a Cardassian.

					ENTEK
				(matter-a-fact)
			We've brought you back home... to 
			Cardassia.

	And as Kira reacts to this horrifying news, we...

21   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT TWO 16-17.        
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

22   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - ILIANA'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
	(CONTINUOUS)

	Kira backs away from Yteppa and Entek.  She sizes up 
	the situation, trying to decide whether to fight or try 
	to run.  Entek moves toward Kira.  He's ambitious and 
	hyper-alert; you get the feeling he's always thinking 
	of at least three different things at the same time.

					ENTEK
			Please... we're here to help you.

	Kira doesn't believe that for a second.

					KIRA
			I don't know who you are... or what 
			you're trying to do... but it's not 
			going to work.  Whatever you think--
				(indicates her face)
			This is going to get you, you can 
			forget it.

					ENTEK
			We don't think it's going to "get 
			us" anything.  If all we wanted was 
			information, we'd have it by now.

					KIRA
			Then what's stopping you?

					ENTEK
				(patiently)
			We have no intention of hurting you.  
			Why should we?  You're one of us.

	Kira reacts angrily.

					KIRA
			This is absurd.  You can mutilate 
			me, change my appearance, but you're 
			never going to convince me I'm a 
			Cardassian.

					ENTEK
			I know this is difficult for you.  
			And I'm sorry.  I wish there was a 
			better way to prepare you for what 
			you're going through.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT TWO        18.

22   CONTINUED:

	As he's talking, Entek picks up a Cardassian picture frame 
	off the desk and casually examines the picture inside.

					ENTEK
				(continues)
			Sometimes I question the wisdom of 
			our infiltration methods.  By altering 
			the memories of our long-term 
			operatives, we ensure that they'll 
			never be discovered.  But it makes 
			reintegrating them back into 
			Cardassian society much more 
			difficult.

	Entek places the picture back on the desk.

					ENTEK
				(continuing)
			Still, it's hard to argue with 
			success.

					KIRA
				(incredulously)
			You don't really expect me to believe 
			all this, do you?

					ENTEK
			Of course not.  At least not yet.  
			We've given you medication to reverse 
			your memory loss, but it can take 
			some time to become effective.  Until 
			your original memories re-emerge, I 
			don't expect you to believe a word I 
			say.
				(a beat)
			But it's still not easy watching 
			someone you care about suffer.

					KIRA
				("give me a break")
			Then I suppose you and I are old 
			friends.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT TWO        19.

22   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ENTEK
			I supervised your training.
				(a beat)
			You're a field operative of the 
			Obsidian Order named Iliana Ghemor.  
			Ten years ago, you volunteered for 
			an undercover assignment on Bajor.  
			We kidnapped a Bajoran terrorist, 
			gave you her memories and appearance, 
			and placed you back on Bajor to 
			infiltrate the resistance.
				(off her reaction)
			I know you don't believe me, but 
			you'll remember. It will just take 
			some time.  Being here...
				(indicates their 
				surroundings)
			... should help.

					KIRA
			This place?
				(looks around 
				dismissively)
			It's just another Cardassian prison.

					ENTEK
			This is not a prison, Iliana.  It's 
			your room... in the house where you 
			were born.  You're home.

					KIRA
			My home is in the Dahkur Province of 
			Bajor.

	Unfazed, Entek places a Cardassian isolinear datarod on the 
	desk, next to the picture frame.  He obviously means for 
	Kira to take it, but she just stares at it.

					ENTEK
			Here.  This contains a personal 
			statement you recorded before you 
			were sent to Bajor.  Watch it.  It 
			should help explain things.
				(smiles)
			If you have any questions, just ask.

	Entek EXITS.  Kira stares at the datarod, unsure of what to 
	do next.  She notices the picture frame and picks it up and 
	looks at it.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT TWO        20.

23   CLOSE ON THE PHOTO

	It's a picture of ILIANA GHEMOR.

24   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she reacts to the picture and compares it to her reflection 
	in the mirror.  Now that Kira's been altered into a 
	Cardassian, the girl's resemblance to Kira is striking.

	Hold on Kira's troubled reaction for a beat, then...

25   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

26   INT. WARDROOM

	Sisko, Dax, and Odo are in the middle of a meeting at the 
	conference table.  All of them are worried about Kira, but 
	Odo is especially on edge.

					ODO
			We interviewed all the residents in 
			the vicinity of the Elemspur Detention 
			Center.  One of them thinks he saw 
			Kira walking up the old Cardassian 
			Road toward the Center.

					DAX
			When we scanned the area, we found a 
			residual electrostatic charge.

	Dax passes Sisko a PADD.  Sisko looks at it.

         DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT TWO        21.

26   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			This could be a transporter trace.
				(more a statement 
				than a question)
			You think she was beamed away?

	Dax nods.  Sisko is instantly in action.

					SISKO
			All right, I want the name of every 
			ship that was in the area at the 
			time of the beam out.
				(to Odo)
			Constable, contact your friends in 
			the Bajoran militia.  Tell them we 
			need to see the activity logs of all 
			the ground based transporters in 
			that area.
				(to all)
			That'll be all.

	The meeting breaks up.  Odo EXITS, but Dax lingers behind.

					DAX
			Benjamin... those residual 
			electrostatic charges... they could 
			also have been left by a disrupter... 
			or a phaser set to kill.

	Sisko looks worried as he studies the PADD.

					SISKO
			I know.

	But at least for now, he'd rather hope they weren't.

27   EXT. CARDASSIA - DAY (MATTE SHOT)

	A vast cityscape dominated by a large viewscreen broadcasting 
	Cardassian propaganda.

28   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - ILIANA'S BEDROOM - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Kira walks over to the window of Iliana's room and tries to 
	reach outside.  Her hand is stopped by a force field.  
	Somehow, Kira's not surprised.

           DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT TWO           22.

28   CONTINUED:

	Her attention is drawn to the isolinear rod containing 
	Iliana's statement.  She picks it up, looks at it, then 
	contemptuously tosses it aside.

	To Kira's surprise, the door CHIMES.  At first, she doesn't 
	respond, but in the end, her curiosity gets the better of 
	her.

					KIRA
				(on her guard)
			Enter.

	Entek ENTERS.

					ENTEK
				(smiles)
			There's someone here who wants to 
			see you.

           DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT TWO           23.

29   NEW ANGLE

	Entek ushers in TEKENY GHEMOR, Iliana's father.  Ghemor's 
	uniform marks him as a legate in the Cardassian military and 
	a member of the Central Command.  Ghemor is a little grumpy.

					GHEMOR
			You took your time about it, Entek.  
			I don't appreciate being kept waiting 
			in my own house.

					ENTEK
			As I explained, Legate, the initial 
			debriefings can be difficult.  We 
			couldn't allow any interruptions.

	Ghemor dismisses Entek with a wave, then turns and looks at 
	Kira.  He instantly softens, becoming more gentle, and more 
	tentative.

					GHEMOR
			It really is you.

					ENTEK
			Remember, her memory hasn't returned 
			yet.

	Though he'd been cautioned to expect this, Ghemor looks 
	disappointed.

					GHEMOR
			I... understand.

	He turns to Kira.

					GHEMOR
			Iliana... I...
				(Ghemor trails off, 
				at a loss for words)
			I wish I could tell you how much 
			this means to me.

					KIRA
			Am I supposed to know you?

	Before Ghemor can answer, Entek cuts in.

					ENTEK
			Iliana, this is Legate Tekeny Ghemor.  
			He's your father.

	Kira looks at Entek, then Ghemor, in disbelief.

           DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT TWO           24.

29   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			My father?
				(doesn't buy it)
			My father died on Bajor... fighting 
			the Cardassians.

					GHEMOR
				(impatiently)
			That's not true.
				(checks himself)
			I'm sorry.  I know you don't remember 
			me... but I've been waiting for this 
			for so long.
				(a beat, to Entek)
			Please leave us.

					ENTEK
			Are you sure that's wise?

					GHEMOR
			She's my daughter.  She's not going 
			to hurt me.

					ENTEK
			As you wish.

	Entek EXITS, leaving...

24   KIRA AND GHEMOR

	Alone in the room.  Kira sizes up Ghemor.  He doesn't seem 
	like a threat, but she still doesn't trust him.  On his part, 
	Ghemor desperately wants to make some connection with the 
	woman he believes to be his daughter.

					GHEMOR
			I've missed you, Iliana...

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT TWO 25-27.          

30   CONTINUED:

	He reaches out for her but she steps away from him.

					KIRA
			Don't call me that.  It's not my 
			name... and I'm not your daughter.

	Even though Kira is soft-spoken, her words hit Ghemor like a 
	physical blow.

					GHEMOR
			I'm sorry.  I didn't mean to...
				(trying not to let 
				the pain show)
			You're home now.  That's all that 
			matters.  I should let you rest.  
			You'll remember... in time.  Until 
			then... please, consider yourself a 
			guest in this house.

	Ghemor starts to leave, then pauses and looks back at Kira.  
	He's missed his daughter tremendously, but now that she's 
	back, her lack of memory is incredibly painful to him.  Still, 
	she's home, and for now, that's enough.  Ghemor EXITS.

31   ANGLE ON KIRA

	As she watches the sad man who claims to be her father leave, 
	then looks around at her surroundings, not sure what to do 
	next.

	And as Kira tries to come to grips with her situation, we...

	OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/30/94 - ACT THREE       28.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

OA   INT. INFIRMARY

	A sleepy Bashir is closing down the Infirmary when Garak 
	ENTERS.

					GARAK
			Good evening, Doctor.  When you're 
			all through here, I was wondering if 
			you might want to join me for a late 
			snack.

					BASHIR
			Actually, right now, all I want is a 
			little sleep.  Maybe tomorrow.

	Bashir starts to go around Garak to finish closing up, but 
	Garak steps in front of him and blocks his path.

					GARAK
			I'm afraid this won't wait until 
			tomorrow.  I have some important 
			news... about Major Kira.

OB   CLOSE ON BASHIR (FORMERLY SC. 33)

	Who is now instantly alert, all thought of sleep banished 
	from his mind.

39   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - MAIN ROOM - DAY

	This is a Cardassian home, similar in style to the quarters 
	on the station, and sparsely decorated except for a few 
	tastefully displayed military awards and war trophies.

	Kira is alone in the room, systematically searching it for 
	surveillance devices.  She's so intent on her search that 
	she doesn't notice Ghemor ENTER, carrying a tray of food.

					GHEMOR
			In the left corner, above the window.

	Startled, Kira looks back at Ghemor, not exactly sure what 
	he's talking about.

					KIRA
			What?

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE      28A.

39   CONTINUED:

					GHEMOR
			The Obsidian Order's surveillance 
			devices.  That is what you're looking 
			for, isn't it?

	Kira looks a little sheepish, but she doesn't admit anything.  
	Ghemor sets down the tray of food.

					GHEMOR
				(continues)
			Don't worry.  They're not on.  As a 
			member of the Central Command, they're 
			only activated at my request.
				(re: the food)
			I thought you might want some 
			breakfast.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE       29.

39   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GHEMOR
				(begins unloading the 
				tray)
			I assumed you'd be used to Bajoran 
			food by now, so I took the liberty 
			of replicating some hasperat.

					KIRA
			I'm not hungry.

	Kira picks up an elaborate carving on one of the shelves and 
	examines it closely.

					GHEMOR
			Recognize it?

					KIRA
				(shakes her head)
			It's wonderful.

	Ghemor smiles with pride.

					GHEMOR
				(re: the carving)
			That's the bone-carving you made for 
			me when I was promoted to Legate.

					KIRA
			Your daughter was very talented.

	Kira places the carving carefully back on the shelf.

					GHEMOR
			Yes.  She is.
				(a beat)
			I always thought you should've been 
			an artist.  You have such a wonderful 
			eye for detail.  But you were 
			determined to join the Order.  You 
			thought it was your duty to Cardassia.  
			Personally, I think Cardassia could 
			use a few more artists.
				(trying to make a 
				connection)
			You sure you won't have any hasperat?  
			It's only good when it's warm.

	Kira stares at Ghemor for a long beat, as if measuring him.  
	Even though he's only trying to be nice, she doesn't want 
	his hospitality.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE       30.

39   CONTINUED:	(3)

					KIRA
			No thank you.

					GHEMOR
			Still stubborn as ever.  You're as 
			bad as your mother.  She could never 
			do anything the easy way.
				(sad)
			You don't remember her either, do 
			you?

					KIRA
				(quietly)
			My mother was an icon painter from 
			Dahkur Province.  She died of 
			malnutrition in the Singha Refugee 
			Camp when I was three.

	Even though he expected this reaction, Ghemor's hurt.

					GHEMOR
				(quietly)
			I wish you would stop that.  Your 
			mother was an inquisitor at the 
			Central University.

	Ghemor looks sad and disappointed.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE       31.

39   CONTINUED:	(4)

					GHEMOR
			This is my fault.  I never should've 
			let you go on that mission.  I 
			could've prevented it.  A well placed 
			word here, a favor from a friend 
			there... you never would've known.  
			But you were so determined to go... 
			so proud that you'd been chosen, 
			that I didn't have the heart to stop 
			you.
				(sad)
			Your mother never forgave me.

	Kira looks at Ghemor for a long beat, as if weighing what 
	he's said.

					KIRA
			You're good.  Really good.
				(off Ghemor's reaction)
			The house... the food... the 
			stories... It's all very convincing.
				(cold)
			But I don't believe a word of it.

	Kira starts to walk away.

					GHEMOR
			Iliana... I just want you to know... 
			I'm sorry.

	Kira doesn't respond, but EXITS toward Iliana's room.

40   CLOSE ON GHEMOR

	As he reacts, saddened by Kira's utter lack of belief.

41   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

42   INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	Garak is in the middle of being questioned by Sisko and Odo.  
	From the look of things, Sisko and Odo don't like his answers 
	any more than Garak likes being there.

					GARAK
			Commander, I've already told the 
			good doctor everything I know.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE       32.

42   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			I'd like to hear it again,  
			firsthand.

					GARAK
			This is pointless.  Believe me, 
			there's nothing you can do.  If my 
			friend is correct, and Major Kira is 
			being held by the Obsidian Order, 
			retrieving her would be quite 
			impossible.

					ODO
			Maybe impossible for us... but not 
			for you.

	Garak's discomfort increases markedly.

					GARAK
			I'm afraid you overestimate my 
			abilities.

					SISKO
			I hope not... Because I intend to 
			put those abilities to the test.
				(off Garak's reaction)
			The three of us are going to 
			Cardassia.

					GARAK
			The three of us?  You can't be 
			serious.
				(sees that they are)
			Commander, if I were allowed on 
			Cardassia, do you really think I'd 
			be living here?

					SISKO
			Which brings up an interesting point.
				(off Garak's reaction)
			Garak, certain ministers in the 
			Bajoran government have expressed 
			concern about your presence on this 
			station.  In fact, they want you 
			removed.  Right now, I see no 
			alternative but to agree with their 
			request.
				(going in for the 
				kill)
			Unless of course, I can show them 
			that you might be valuable to them.

          DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT THREE          33.

42   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ODO
			Rescuing Kira would go a long way 
			toward improving your standing with 
			the Bajoran government.

					GARAK
			Why should I care what the Bajoran 
			government thinks of me?

					SISKO
			I don't know... It seems to me that 
			if someone were in trouble with the 
			Cardassian Central Command, a Bajoran 
			space station under Federation control 
			might just be the safest place in 
			the galaxy.  Don't you agree?

	Garak looks from Sisko to Odo and sees that he's trapped.

					GARAK
			This is extortion, Commander.

					SISKO
			Yes.  It is.

	Sisko waits for Garak to voice further objections, but the 
	Cardassian's been boxed into a corner.  Sisko places a 
	dataclip on his desk.

					SISKO
			We'll be travelling under false 
			transit documents prepared by 
			Starfleet Inteligence.  Mister 
			O'Brien's reconfigured the shield 
			harmonics of the Defiant so that, on 
			long-range sensors, it'll appear to 
			be a Kobheerian freighter.  We leave 
			in three hours.

	Garak weighs his options, then reluctantly takes the dataclip 
	from the desk.

					GARAK
			Fine.  I'll go along on your little 
			fool's errand.  But I want one thing 
			to be perfectly clear... I have no 
			intention of sacrificing my life to 
			save yours.  If it looks like we're 
			in danger of being captured... if 
			there are any signs of trouble at 
			all... you're on your own.

       DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT THREE 34-35.         

42   CONTINUED:	(3)

					SISKO
			Mister Garak, I believe that's the 
			first completely honest thing you've 
			ever said to me.

					GARAK
			How perceptive of you, Commander.

	And with that, Garak EXITS.  Hold on Sisko and Odo as they 
	contemplate their choice of allies.

43
thru   OMITTED
44

45   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - MAIN ROOM - DAY

	Entek and Ghemor ENTER the room.  Kira is waiting.

	Entek seems a little worried.

					ENTEK
				(to Ghemor)
			She doesn't remember anything?

					GHEMOR
			Not yet.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE       36.

45   CONTINUED:

					ENTEK
			That's unfortunate.  It would've 
			made things easier.
				(to Kira)
			I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask 
			you some questions.

					GHEMOR
			So soon?  I thought she would be 
			given time to regain her memory.

					ENTEK
			She was given time.  The desegranine 
			injections should've worked by now.  
			Memories usually begin to resurface 
			after only a few hours, and its 
			been two days.  She should be well 
			on her way to recovery.

					GHEMOR
			Maybe the medication wasn't properly 
			administered.

					ENTEK
			I'm not a doctor; I wouldn't know.  
			There may be something else we can 
			do, but right now, the Order needs 
			some information your daughter might 
			have.
				(pointedly)
			So if you'll excuse us.

	Ghemor sees he can't hold off the questioning any longer.

					GHEMOR
				(to Kira)
			I'll be in the next room if you need 
			me.

					ENTEK
			Legate, your concerns are baseless.  
			She's one of our own people.  We 
			have no reason to harm her.

					GHEMOR
			And I'll be nearby to remind you of 
			that, in case you forget.

	Entek sees that he can't win this, and backs down.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE       37.

45   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ENTEK
			As you wish... Legate.

	Kira studies Ghemor, less sure than ever that his devotion 
	to her is an act.

								DISSOLVE TO:

46   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - MAIN ROOM - DAY

	It's later.  Kira is still being questioned by Entek.  If 
	Kira's worried inside, she's not showing it.  She comes off 
	relaxed and helpful -- although the content of her answers 
	leaves something to be desired.

					ENTEK
			What were your duties as first officer 
			of Deep Space Nine?

					KIRA
				(deadpan)
			I told you, I didn't do anything.  
			The Federation ran everything.  I 
			wasn't even allowed in Ops.

					ENTEK
			How many Starfleet personnel are on 
			the station?

					KIRA
			Oh thirty... maybe forty thousand.
				(conspiratorial)
			But don't tell them I told you.

	Entek finally loses his temper.

					ENTEK
			That's enough.

	Kira stares at him defiantly.  Entek looks troubled.  This 
	is killing him.

          DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT THREE          38.

46   CONTINUED:

					ENTEK
			Iliana, don't you understand what's 
			going on here?  I'm trying to give 
			you a chance.  Even if you don't 
			remember me, you're still one of my 
			operatives.  I don't want to hurt 
			you, but if you don't cooperate...

	Entek studies Kira for a long beat, weighing his options.  
	Finally he seems to have an idea.

					ENTEK
				(continuing, brightens)
			Maybe there is a way to convince you 
			to take what I say seriously.
				(to com)
			This is Entek.  Send me exhibit...
				(checks his records)
			"S" one-nine-eight-three "I."  
			Immediately.

					KIRA
			There's nothing you can show me that 
			will make any difference.

	Entek doesn't bother to argue.  He's excited, and thinks 
	he's found a way to keep from harming his ex-student.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT THREE       39.

46   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ENTEK
			Did you know that the Obsidian Order 
			saves everything that comes into its 
			possession?  You never know what 
			might come in handy.  We have 
			libraries of data transcripts, vaults 
			of ancient artifacts, even...

47   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As a stretcher is BEAMED into the room.  Whatever is on the 
	stretcher is hidden by a sheet.

					ENTEK
			Ah... here it is.
				(picking up where he 
				left off)
			Even racks of cryogenic chambers 
			containing biological research 
			subjects like this one here.

48   NEW ANGLE

	As Entek flips back the sheet, revealing a dead body... It's 
	Kira, with long hair, looking just like she did in the prison 
	record.

49   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she reacts to the body.

					KIRA
			It's not possible.

					ENTEK
			I assure you, when it comes to the 
			Obsidian Order, nothing is impossible.

	Kira looks down at the body, but doesn't move any closer.  
	And as she stares at her dead self, we...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        40.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

50   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - MAIN ROOM - DAY (CONTINUOUS)

	Kira looks in disbelief at her own dead body.  It's hard to 
	doubt what she's seeing, but she tries to come up with 
	possible explanations.

					KIRA
			It's a fake.  A clone... or a 
			hologram.  This whole place could be 
			a holodeck for all I know.

	Entek doesn't respond to her charges.  Instead, he tries a 
	completely different tack.

					ENTEK
			Remember the time you were on long- 
			range reconnaissance in the Bestri 
			Woods.  You thought you saw a 
			Cardassian soldier and opened fire 
			on him.  You hit your target, only 
			to find out...

					KIRA
				(surprised, finishing 
				for him)
			I killed a Hara Cat.

					ENTEK
			A mother Hara Cat, who was nursing 
			her young.

	The story saddens Kira and takes some of the wind out of her 
	sails.

					KIRA
			How did you know about that?  I never 
			told that story to anyone.

					ENTEK
			I know about it because we placed 
			that story in your memories, Iliana.  
			Just like we gave you every other 
			memory you have.  What we couldn't 
			extract from the real Kira, we got 
			from other prisoners... or just 
			invented ourselves.

	Kira reacts to what he's said.  Maybe for the first time 
	since she regained consciousness on Cardassia, Kira is 
	beginning to doubt herself.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        41.

50   CONTINUED:

					ENTEK
			Ask yourself two things, Iliana.  
			First, is there anything that I've 
			said we've done that's beyond the 
			capabilities of the Obsidian Order?  
			I assume you know there isn't.
				(beat)
			And second... if you're not my 
			operative... if you're not who I say 
			you are... why would I play this 
			game?  Believe me, if I wanted to 
			extract the information from you, 
			I'd have it already.

	Kira looks at the body and tries to make sense of what Entek 
	has said.

					ENTEK
				(continuing)
			But I don't want to do that.  I care 
			about you.  You were one of my best 
			students.  Watch the recording.  
			Think about what I've said.  Because 
			the Order won't wait much longer.

51   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she looks at her own corpse.

52   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - ILIANA'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

	Kira's alone in the bedroom.  As we watch, she wires a 
	Cardassian PADD into an open console in the wall by the 
	window.

53   CLOSE ON KIRA (OPTICAL)

	As she finishes wiring in the PADD, then carefully examines 
	the results.  Punching a series of codes into the PADD, Kira 
	manages to override the window's force field generator.  The 
	force field fritzes out.

					GHEMOR (O.S.)
			I see you haven't forgotten all of 
			your Obsidian Order training.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/24/94 - ACT FOUR        42.

54   NEW ANGLE

	Kira turns around and sees Ghemor, who entered the room while 
	she was concentrating on the window.

					KIRA
			Actually, I learned that in the 
			Resistance.

					GHEMOR
			Next time you might want to keep a 
			contact wire running between the 
			wall and the access plate.  You 
			tripped a silent alarm when you 
			separated them.

					KIRA
			I'll keep that in mind.
				(a beat)
			I suppose if I walk out of here, 
			you'll try to stop me.

					GHEMOR
			I don't have to.  You wouldn't get 
			half a kilometer without being 
			detected by the Obsidian Order.

					KIRA
			Maybe I'm willing to take that chance.

	Ghemor looks desperate.  Losing his daughter a second time 
	would destroy him.

					GHEMOR
				(almost pleading)
			Iliana...

					KIRA
				(gets angry)
			Stop calling me that.  I'm not your 
			daughter... and I never was.  I'm 
			leaving.

					GHEMOR
			You'll never get off Cardassia.  In 
			the end, you'll just make things 
			worse for yourself.  I can only do 
			so much to help you.

					KIRA
				(quietly)
			If you want to help me, get me off 
			this planet.  I'll never cooperate 
			with the Order.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/24/94 - ACT FOUR        43.

54   CONTINUED:

					KIRA (Cont'd)
			And eventually, they're going to 
			realize that.  Then they'll have to 
			interrogate me.  And I won't survive.

	Ghemor knows Kira's right.  He doesn't want to lose her, but 
	he also doesn't want her to get hurt.  He thinks about what 
	she's saying for a long beat, then...

					GHEMOR
			I promise you that won't happen.
				(a beat)
			I'll never allow the Order to harm 
			you.  No matter what you decide, I 
			won't let them hurt you.  I only ask 
			one thing.  Before you make your 
			decision, I beg you, watch the 
			recordings Entek gave you.  It's the 
			only way you'll ever know the truth.

	Ghemor looks at Kira for a beat, knowing that if she does 
	decide to leave, he'll never see her again.  Then he EXITS, 
	leaving her standing in front of the open window.

55   CLOSE ON KIRA

	Torn between risking a desperate escape attempt and staying 
	to confront her fears.

									CUT TO:

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        44.

55A  NEW ANGLE - CLOSE ON A KIRA'S HAND

	As she inserts the Cardassian datarod into a slot on the 
	desk.

56   NEW ANGLE - CLOSE ON A MONITOR (OPTICAL)


	The monitor on Iliana's desk brings up a freeze frame of 
	ILIANA, sitting in her room.  Kira looks at it for a beat, 
	then seems to come to a decision.

					KIRA
			Begin playback.

	In response to Kira's command, the image comes to life and 
	Iliana starts talking.  Iliana is a young woman trying very 
	hard to be brave and professional.

					ILIANA
				(on monitor, smiles)
			Hello, Iliana.  Welcome home.
				(gets serious)
			I've been asked to make these 
			recordings for myself, for you, to 
			help my memory recover when I get 
			back.

57   INCLUDE KIRA

	As she reacts to the recording.

					ILIANA
				(on monitor, continues)
			I go in for my surgery tomorrow.  
			I'm going to miss Cardassia.  But I 
			know I'm doing the right thing.  The 
			terrorism on Bajor has to be stopped.
				(sadder)
			Father doesn't want me to go.  Mother 
			just looks unhappy all the time.  I 
			hope they'll understand some day.  I 
			want them to be proud of me.

	And as Kira watches this Cardassian version of herself, we...

									CUT TO:

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        45.

58   EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	Establishing.  The Defiant at warp.

59   INT. THE DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	Sisko is on the bridge, along with Dax and a crew of N.D.s.  
	Sisko's in civilian clothing, although Dax and the crew are 
	dressed normally.

					SISKO
			How're the modifications to the shield 
			harmonics holding up.

					DAX
			So far so good.  Nobody here but us 
			Kobheerians.

					SISKO
				(smiles)
			We're well into Cardassian space, so 
			keep a close eye on that shield 
			modulator.  If it breaks down, we 
			could be in for some unwelcome 
			company.

	Dax nods at continues to monitor the shield modulator.

60   NEW ANGLE

	As Odo ENTERS, escorting Garak.  Odo doesn't look happy.

					ODO
			Commander, I just caught Garak 
			snooping around the access corridor 
			outside the main phaser banks.

					GARAK
			I was merely taking a stroll to 
			stretch my legs.  The quarters on 
			this vessel are rather... 
			claustrophobic.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        46.

60   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Confine him to his cabin for the 
			rest of the trip, and post a guard 
			at the door.

					GARAK
			Commander, I must protest.

					SISKO
			Protest all you like, I...

	But Dax cuts Sisko of.

					DAX
			Benjamin, I'm detecting two Galor 
			class warships headed this way.

					SISKO
			What about the shield harmonics?

					DAX
			Still holding.  As far as their 
			scanners are concerned, we should 
			still look like a Kobheerian 
			freighter.

					GARAK
			Probably just a routine security 
			check.

					DAX
			They're hailing us.

					SISKO
			Drop out of warp.  I don't want to 
			get too close to them.
				(a beat)
			Is the communications holo-filter 
			ready?

					DAX
				(nods)
			I can make your com image look like 
			a three thousand ton screech rhino 
			if you want me to.

					SISKO
			A Kobheerian Captain will do nicely, 
			Lieutenant.
				(a beat)
			Engage the overlay.  Put them on 
			screen.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        47.

61   INCLUDE THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	A Cardassian GUL appears on screen.

					GUL
			This is Gul Benil of the Eighth Order.  
			Identify yourself.

					SISKO
			This is...

62   INT. CARDASSIAN SHIP - CLOSE ON A MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The monitor (identical to the ones in Ops) displays a 
	Kobheerian Captain (stock from DUET) speaking with Sisko's 
	voice.

					KOBHEERIAN/SISKO
				(continuing)
			... the Kobheerian freighter Rak-
			Miunis...

63   INT. THE DEFIANT - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

					SISKO
			I'm Captain Viterian.  How can I 
			help you?

					GUL
			What's your destination?

					SISKO
			Cardassia Prime.  We're carrying a 
			shipment of Kobheerian toranium 
			intended for military use.

					GUL
			Prepare to be boarded.

					DAX
				(shuts of speaker)
			They're moving toward us.  If they 
			get much closer, they might be able 
			to identify us.

	Sisko signals Dax to resume communications.


        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR       47A.

63   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Gul Benil, our toranium is urgently 
			needed on Cardassia.  I would hate 
			for you to have to explain why it 
			was delayed.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        48.

63   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GUL
			The toranium can wait.  Maquis 
			activity in this sector is on the 
			rise.  By order of the Central 
			Command, all incoming ships are to 
			be stopped and searched.

	To everyone's surprise, Garak steps over to Dax's station 
	and cuts the audio.

					GARAK
			Drop the holo-filter.
				(sees their reluctance)
			Do it.  I can get us out of this... 
			if you let me talk to them.

	Sisko reactivates the audio for a second.

					SISKO
				(to Gul)
			Please stand by.
				(shuts it off, to Dax)
			Are we within their weapons range 
			yet?

					DAX
			No.

					SISKO
				(after a beat)
			Do as he says.  But be ready to get 
			us out of here fast if this doesn't 
			work.

64   INT. CARDASSIAN SHIP - CLOSE ON A MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The image of the Kobheerian Captain fritzes out, to be 
	replaced by Sisko and Garak.

					GARAK
				(on monitor, with 
				authority)
			Gul Benil.

65   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        49.

65   CONTINUED:

					GUL
			You... you're not Kobheerians.

					GARAK
			Very observant of you.  Now turn 
			your ships around.

					GUL
			Excuse me?

					GARAK
			This is an Alpha Red priority mission, 
			clearance verification Nine Two One 
			Eight Black.  By the authority of 
			the Central Command, you are ordered 
			to turn your ships around.  Erase 
			all record of this encounter from 
			your logs and speak of it to no one.  
			Is that clear?

	The Gul looks blown away.

					CARDASSIAN COMPUTER VOICE
			Clearance code verified.

					GUL
				(flustered)
			My apologies... I had no idea.

					GARAK
			You were doing your duty.  End 
			transmission.

	Dax cuts off the transmission.  Garak immediately breaths a 
	sigh of relief.

					SISKO
			Mister Garak, I'm impressed.

					GARAK
			Just something I overheard while 
			hemming someone's pants.  I suggest 
			we get away from here as soon as 
			possible.  In case Gul Benil decides 
			to show some initiative.

	Sisko nods to Dax, who brings the Defiant back into warp.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        50.

66   OMITTED

67   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - ILIANA'S BEDROOM - DAY

	Kira is once again being questioned by Entek.  But this time, 
	she's exhausted, having undergone several hours of grueling 
	questions.

					ENTEK
			All right.  One more time, Iliana.  
			What are the names of the Starfleet 
			ships deployed along the Demilitarized 
			Zone?

	Kira's reserves have been totally exhausted.  She's close to 
	breaking.

					KIRA
				(without conviction)
			I don't know.

					ENTEK
			That's not acceptable.  As a Bajoran 
			liason officer, it's your duty to 
			help coordinate Federation activity 
			near Bajoran space.
				(slowly)
			Now, what are the names of the ships 
			deployed along the Demilitarized 
			Zone?

					KIRA
			I...

	Kira falters, as if she's not quite sure what to say.

					ENTEK
				(shouting)
			Their names, Iliana.  Give me their 
			names.

	But before Kira can answer...

68   NEW ANGLE

	The door opens and Legate Ghemor ENTERS.

					GHEMOR
			I think you've asked enough questions 
			for today.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FOUR        51.

68   CONTINUED:

					ENTEK
			Legate... You can't come in here.

	Ghemor bridles at Entek's lack of respect.

					GHEMOR
			Do you presume to tell a member of 
			the Central Command where he may and 
			may not go... in his own home?

					ENTEK
			This is Obsidian Order business.  
			Our autonomy--

					GHEMOR
				(cutting him off)
			Is a privilege granted by the Central 
			Command and is revokable at any time.  
			Don't you agree?

	Entek is about to continue the argument, but thinks better 
	of it.

					ENTEK
			Of course, Legate.
				(to Kira)
			Iliana, I'm afraid the next time we 
			talk, it will have to be at the 
			Order's facilities.  Good day.

	Entek EXITS.

69   CLOSE ON GHEMOR

	As he goes to check on Kira.

					GHEMOR
			Are you all right?

70   CLOSE ON KIRA

	Who doesn't respond.  Instead, she walks slowly up to the 
	mirror on the other side of the room.

71   INCLUDE THE MIRROR

	Kira looks at her reflection for a long beat, then touches 
	her face and slowly reaches out to touch the mirror.

           DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT FOUR          52.

71   CONTINUED:

					GHEMOR
			Iliana?

	Kira looks confused, unsure of her self.  But as she looks 
	at her reflection, we get the feeling that, for the first 
	time, she almost believes the Cardassians might be telling 
	the truth.

					KIRA
				(a whisper)
			No.

	Voicing the small denial seems to trigger something inside 
	Kira.  Working herself into a rage, Kira lashes out...

					KIRA
				(shouting)
			No.

	And smashes the mirror with her bare hands.

72   INCLUDE GHEMOR

	As he reacts to her outbursts.

					GHEMOR
				(trying to stop her)
			Iliana!

73   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she shrugs off Ghemor, yanks the mirror off the wall, and 
	throws it to the floor.

	Then, her energy spent, she falls to her knees, and her anger 
	dissolves into pain and despair.

					KIRA
			No.

	Ghemor kneels down next to her and puts his hand on her 
	shoulder.

					GHEMOR
				(quietly)
			It's all right... everything will be 
			all right.

	Kira does nothing to push him away.  Her need for comfort 
	has overcome her distrust of the Cardassian.

           DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT FOUR          53.

73   CONTINUED:

	Kira averts her eyes to avoid seeing her reflection in 
	the broken glass.  She begins to weep silent tears.

	Ghemor holds Kira for a long beat as if coming to a decision.

					GHEMOR
			I am a selfish old man.
				(off Kira's reaction)
			I can't keep you here any longer, no 
			matter how much I want to.

	Kira looks up, startled that Ghemor would make such an 
	admission.

					GHEMOR
				(continuing)
			Entek will never rest until he's 
			broken you.  If he takes you to Order 
			Headquarter's...
				(trails off, shakes 
				his head)
			We have to get you away from 
			Cardassia.

					KIRA
			You would do that... for me?  But 
			why?

					GHEMOR
			You're my daughter, Iliana.  There's 
			nothing I wouldn't do for you.  Even 
			if it means losing you again.

	Kira looks at Ghemor in amazement.  This is the last thing 
	she would've expected from him.  And as she studies the man 
	who claims to be her father...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/24/94 - ACT FIVE        54.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

74   INT. GHEMOR'S HOME - MAIN ROOM - NIGHT

	Kira is studying the bone-carving Iliana made for her father.  
	There's a small bag packed on the table.  Ghemor walks into 
	frame behind her.

					GHEMOR
			Iliana?

	Kira turns toward him.  Ghemor gently takes her wrist and 
	fastens something around it.

					GHEMOR
				(continuing)
			Here.  For you.

	Kira looks her wrist.  Ghemor has given her a jeweled 
	bracelet.

					KIRA
			It's beautiful.

					GHEMOR
			It was your mother's.  I want you to 
			have it... to remember her by.

	Ghemor's aware of the irony of the words.  He's hurting 
	inside, knowing he's about to lose his daughter again, without 
	ever having had her acknowledge him as her father.

					KIRA
			I can't take this.

					GHEMOR
			There's no use arguing.  I can be 
			just as stubborn as you.
				(a beat)
			It runs in the family.

					ARI (O.S.)
			Legate?

	Ghemor and Kira turn to see a young Cardassian soldier, barely 
	out of his teens (ARI), enter from a side door.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FIVE        55.

74   CONTINUED:

					GHEMOR
			Iliana... this is Ari.  He's... a 
			friend.  He'll help you get off 
			Cardassia.

					KIRA
			Without the Order's knowledge?
				(Ghemor nods)
			How's that possible?

					GHEMOR
			I have friends who can arrange 
			things... friends who think the same 
			way I do.

					ARI
			The Obsidian Order and the Central 
			Command have been given too much 
			power over our lives.  We're going 
			to change that.

	Kira is shocked by what Ghemor and Ari are saying.

					KIRA
				(to Ghemor)
			You're a dissident?

	Ghemor nods.

					ARI
			Your father is a great man.  He has 
			everything any Cardassian could want, 
			but he's willing to risk his life 
			for what he believes.

					GHEMOR
			People like Ari are the real heroes.  
			My position protects me.  The risk 
			is theirs.

	Kira can't believe what she's hearing.  This is the last 
	thing she expected.

					ARI
			Legate... I have to get your daughter 
			to our next contact.

	As much as Ghemor hates to say goodbye to Kira, he knows Ari 
	is right.  Ghemor looks at Kira for a long beat, knowing she 
	can never return his love, but hoping for it anyway.  For 
	her part, Kira looks troubled.  Something's bothering her.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/24/94 - ACT FIVE        56.

74   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GHEMOR
			Goodbye, Iliana.  I love you.

	Kira looks up at Ghemor for a beat, knowing he wants her to 
	return his love, but not sure what to say.

					KIRA
			Legate, I...

	But Kira trails off.  Something's bothering her.

					ARI
				(impatient)
			We have to go now.

					KIRA
			Wait... this is wrong.

					GHEMOR
			Please, Ari's right.

					KIRA
			No, don't you see?  The fact that 
			you're a dissident, that you're 
			willing to help me... it can't be a 
			coincidence.

					GHEMOR
			Iliana... You have to trust me.  
			We're trying to help you...

	Kira's slow to respond as she tries to piece things together.

					KIRA
			It's Entek I don't trust.
				(thinking aloud)
			Why did he go to so much trouble... 
			changing me into a Cardassian, sending 
			me to you?  Unless...
				(putting it together)
			It's not me he was after.

					GHEMOR
			What are you talking about?

					KIRA
			What if the Order suspects your 
			involvement with the dissidents?

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/24/94 - ACT FIVE       56A.

74   CONTINUED:	(3)

					GHEMOR
			Impossible.  I'm too well protected.  
			They couldn't have any evidence of 
			my activities.

					KIRA
			But they could still suspect you.  
			And without any evidence, they 
			wouldn't dare interrogate you, would 
			they?

					ARI
			The Central Command would never allow 
			it.

	Ghemor, who is stunned by Kira's line of reasoning, nods his 
	head.

					KIRA
			Which is why they had to make you 
			betray yourself.  And why they 
			kidnapped me.  Because I resemble 
			your daughter.  And because they 
			knew you would never stand by and 
			let me be tortured.  They wanted you 
			to do this... They wanted you to try 
			and rescue me.

75   NEW ANGLE

	As Entek ENTERS, along with two Obsidian Order Agents.  All 
	three of them are armed and aim their weapons at Ghemor.

					ENTEK
			Very astute, Major.  You couldn't 
			have done any better if you were one 
			of us.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FIVE        57.

75   CONTINUED:

	As Kira and Ari react to Entek's arrival...

75A  ANGLE ON GHEMOR

	Who steps close to Kira and Ari and hits his combadge.

					GHEMOR
				(to com)
			This is Ghemor.  Three to beam-out.  
			Now.

	But nothing happens.

					ENTEK
			It won't work.  We've got a 
			transporter suppression field (TECH) 
			over this whole area.

76   INCLUDE ARI (OPTICAL)

	To everyone's surprise, Ari charges one of the agents and 
	tries to wrest away his gun.

					ARI
			No.

	But before anyone can react, Entek shoots Ari with his phaser 
	and kills him.

77   RESUME SCENE

	As the two agents quickly cover Ghemor and Kira.

					ENTEK
			Let's not have any more foolishness.
				(to Ghemor, smiles)
			You don't know how long I've waited 
			for this day... Imagine, in one bold 
			stroke, the Obsidian Order will unmask 
			a traitor in the Central Command and 
			shatter the entire dissident movement.  
			And we have you to thank for it.

					GHEMOR
				(defiant)
			The movement will survive without 
			me.

					ENTEK
			You underestimate your importance, 
			Legate.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/25/94 - ACT FIVE        58.

77   CONTINUED:

					ENTEK
			With your help, we'll be able to 
			purge the government of all 
			disloyalty.  The enemies of Cardassia 
			will be destroyed.

					GHEMOR
			The enemies of the Order, you mean.

					ENTEK
			The Obsidian Order is Cardassia.

	Entek nods to one of the agents, who roughly shoves Ghemor 
	down into a chair.

					GHEMOR
			What are you doing?

					ENTEK
			I think you know.

	Entek moves ominously toward Ghemor, but even if he isn't 
	really her father, Kira knows that Ghemor has sacrificed 
	everything for her, and she can't let him be tortured.

	Kira starts toward the agent closest to her, but Entek quickly 
	covers Ghemor and the other agent places a phaser against 
	Kira's back.

					ENTEK
			Major, your testimony would make for 
			a more dramatic trial, but I'd be 
			willing to dispense with it if you 
			give us any trouble.

	Kira sees she'll probably be killed on the spot if she 
	resists, but she's still thinking about going for it, when...

					GARAK (O.S.)
			The Major's the least of your 
			problems, Entek.

78   NEW ANGLE

	As Sisko and Garak ENTER.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/25/94 - ACT FIVE       58A.

78   CONTINUED:

	Sisko draws a phaser from a small satchel and tosses it 
	casually to the ground, off to one side.  Garak also takes 
	aim at Entek and his accomplices.

					SISKO
			I suggest you lower your weapons.

79   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Entek and the agents turn to face Sisko and Garak.  For a 
	second, it looks like there might be a shootout, but to the 
	agents' surprise, Sisko's satchel MORPHS into Odo behind 
	them.  Odo takes away Entek's phaser.

					ODO
			I'll take that, thank you.

	Caught flat-footed, Entek's agents have no choice but to 
	place their weapons on the floor.  Kira picks up the discarded 
	phasers.  Entek looks from Odo to Sisko to Garak in surprise.

					ENTEK
				(shocked)
			Garak.  What are you doing here?

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FIVE        59.

79   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			I got homesick.
				(to Kira and Ghemor)
			I think we'd better be going.

	Ghemor looks at Garak suspiciously.

					KIRA
			It's okay... He's on our side.
				(to herself)
			I think.

	Sisko and Garak are both surprised to hear Kira's voice coming 
	from a Cardassian.

					GARAK
			Major, I must say, I don't believe 
			I've ever seen you looking so... 
			ravishing.

					SISKO
				(concerned)
			Are you all right?

					KIRA
			I'm fine.  How...

					GARAK
			Suffice it to say, I still have 
			friends on Cardassia.
				(smiles, to Entek)
			I'm sure you'll derive years of 
			enjoyment trying to determine exactly 
			who they are.

					SISKO
			Legate, we've got a ship waiting... 
			From the sound of things, I think 
			you'd better come with us.

					GHEMOR
			Yes, I think that might be wise.

	Sisko ushers Ghemor out of the room.  Garak, Kira and Odo 
	are about to follow when...

					ENTEK
			Garak, I don't understand.  Why are 
			you helping these people?

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/23/94 - ACT FIVE        60.

79   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ENTEK
			Ghemor is a traitor... an enemy of 
			the Order.

					GARAK
			Treason, like beauty, is in the eye 
			of the beholder.

					ENTEK
			You're making a serious mistake.  Up 
			until now, the Order was satisfied 
			to let you live in exile, but now...

					KIRA
			Garak, let's go.

					GARAK
			You know, I'd almost forgotten what 
			a pleasure it was to be with my fellow 
			Cardassians.  But as much as I'd 
			like to stay and listen to you 
			bluster... I simply don't have the 
			time.

	Garak turns to EXIT, leaving Entek to suffer the consequences 
	of his blown operation.  But Entek loses it and draws a small 
	hidden phaser to shoot Garak.

80   CLOSE ON GARAK (OPTICAL)

	Almost as if he'd been expecting this all along, Garak pivots 
	and shoots Entek, vaporizing him instantly.

	The two agents, who may have been about to act, see this and 
	refrain.

					GARAK
			What a shame.  I rather liked him.

	And as Kira and Odo look at Garak in surprise, he walks out 
	of the house like it was just another day at the tailor shop.

81   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT FIVE        61.

82   INT. DOCKING RING

	Kira (who's now a Bajoran again) walks with Ghemor down the 
	docking ring corridor.  Ghemor looks saddened.  Kira's 
	obviously already broken the news to him.

					GHEMOR
			So it was all a lie?

					KIRA
				(nods)
			According to Doctor Bashir, my genetic 
			structure is entirely Bajoran.  The 
			alterations were surgical.

					GHEMOR
			What about the man who said he was 
			with you at Elemspur?

					KIRA
			Gone.  Completely disappeared.  We 
			suspect he was a Cardassian agent.  
			He's probably the one who altered 
			the detention center records in the 
			first place.

	Ghemor sees something is eating at Kira.

					GHEMOR
			I thought you'd be happy.

					KIRA
			I am.  It's just... I still don't 
			understand.  If Iliana really was 
			transformed into a Bajoran, then why 
			did Entek have me kidnapped?  Why 
			not bring Iliana back instead?

					GHEMOR
			Because the desegranine would've 
			worked on Iliana.  Her memories 
			would've returned and she would've 
			cooperated with Entek.  But they 
			knew you'd resist.  And that I'd be 
			forced to try to get you off of 
			Cardassia.

					KIRA
			You think Iliana's still alive?

					GHEMOR
			I have to.  I'm her father.  For all 
			I know, she's still on Bajor.  And 
			someday, I'll find her.

        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT FIVE       61A.

82   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			You sure you don't want to stay on 
			the station?

	Ghemor appreciates the offer, but...

					GHEMOR
			There's no place for me here.  The 
			Mathenite government has offered me 
			political sanctuary.  I'll be safe 
			there.

	They reach the airlock.  Other departing passengers walk by 
	them.


        DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - REV. 08/22/94 - ACT FIVE        62.

82   CONTINUED:	(2)

	One or two might even look askance at a Bajoran and a 
	Cardassian speaking in friendly terms, but Kira and Ghemor 
	pay no attention.

					GHEMOR
			One more thing, before I leave... 
			Can I give you some fatherly advice, 
			for old times sake?

					KIRA
			Of course.

	Ghemor smiles, then gets deadly serious.

					GHEMOR
			This Garak fellow who helped you... 
			helped us... Don't trust him, Nerys.  
			Ever.  He's a dangerous man and he'd 
			betray you and all your friends in 
			an instant if he thought it would 
			help him.

					KIRA
			I'll keep an eye on him.

	Ghemor looks back at the airlock.

					GHEMOR
			I suppose it's time to go.

	Kira nods.  She takes Ghemor's hand and places something 
	inside it.

					KIRA
			Here.

	Ghemor looks down at his hand.  Kira's given him back his 
	wife's bracelet.

					KIRA
			It doesn't belong to me.  I can't 
			keep it.

	Ghemor looks at the bracelet for a beat then places it back 
	in her hand.

					GHEMOR
			No.  I want you to have it.
				(still gently holding 
				her hand)
			You may not be my daughter, but until 
			I find Iliana, you're the closest 
			thing I have to family.

           DEEP SPACE: "Second Skin" - 08/19/94 - ACT FIVE          63.

82   CONTINUED:	(3)

	Ghemor starts to let go of Kira's hand so he can leave, 
	but Kira holds his hand for a beat longer.

					KIRA
			I want you to know... that... despite 
			what I might have said before... I 
			realize now that you're an honorable 
			man.  And I think your daughter 
			must've loved you very much.

	Ghemor smiles.  Kira and he look at each other for a long 
	beat, then they let go of each other's hands and Ghemor slowly 
	climbs the stairs into the airlock.

83   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she watches the airlock door close behind Ghemor.  After 
	he's gone, she looks down at the bracelet and holds it tight 
	in her hand.

	Hold on Kira for a beat, alone in the corridor, then...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END