STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                        "Indiscretion" 
                          #40510-477 
                              
                           Story by 
                 Toni Marberry & Jack Trevino 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                          Nick Corea 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         LeVar Burton 

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                        August 18, 1995

       STAR TREK: DS9 - "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                        "Indiscretion" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    KASIDY YATES
          KIRA                     DUKAT
          ODO                      RAZKA
          BASHIR                   ZIYAL
          DAX                      
          QUARK                    
          WORF                     
          COMPUTER VOICE           

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     

STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - SETS       

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                        "INDISCRETION" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          SISKO'S QUARTERS/BEDROOM      
          LIVING ROOM                   DOZARIA
          OPS                           CRASH SITE
          KIRA'S QUARTERS               CAMPSITE
          SECURITY OFFICE               DESERT
          CARGO BAY                     MOUNTAINS
          DOCKING RING CORRIDOR         
          WARDROOM                      RAVINOK HULL
          QUARK'S/SECOND LEVEL          
          REPLIMAT                      BADLANDS
          PROMENADE/SECOND LEVEL        

        RUNABOUT                      

        DILITHIUM MINE                
          PASSAGEWAY                    
          CHAMBER                       
          WELL ROOM                     

     STAR TREK: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                        "Indiscretion" 
                     PRONUNCIATION GIZIDE 

          AZIN                     ah-ZIN
          BREEN                    BREEN
          DOZARIA                  doe-zar-EE-uh
          HELER                    HELL-er
          HITAL                    hih-TAL
          JARADA                   juh-RAH-da
          LISSEPIA                 lih-SEP-ee-uh
          TORA NAPREM              TOR-uh nuh-PREM
          RABOL                    ruh-BOWL
          RAVINOK                  RAV-ih-nok
          RAZKA KARN               RAZZ-kuh KARN
          LORIT AKREM              LOR-it AH-krem
          TORA ZIYAL               TOR-uh zee-ALL
          TRELOS VREN              TREL-oes VREN
          URIDIUM                  yur-ID-ee-um

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - TEASER         1.

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    

                            "Indiscretion"                             

                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS - BEDROOM

	It's dark. We don't really know where we are. 
	Suddenly we hear the com-line CHIRP.

					COMPUTER VOICE 
			Captain Sisko. The time is oh-six-
			hundred.

	We see a shadowy figure move in the quarters and hear 
	Sisko's groggy voice.

					SISKO 
			Acknowledged. 
				(a beat) 
			Lights.

	The lights come up, revealing SISKO in his quarters, in 
	bed with KASIDY YATES. Kasidy is much less awake. She 
	looks very comfortable.

					KASIDY 
			Do you always get up at oh-six-
			hundred?

					SISKO
			I like to get an early start. But 
			you can sleep in if you want.

					KASIDY
			Sleep in? I usually get up at 
			five.
				(smiles) 
			When you're a freighter captain, 
			you don't have the luxury of lying 
			around in bed all day.

	Sisko doesn't believe her.

					SISKO 
			If you usually get up that early, 
			why do you look so sleepy?

					KASIDY 
			I don't usually stay up until one 
			A.M.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 09/06/95 - TEASER       2.

1    CONTINUED:

					SISKO
				(smiles)
			Sorry about that.

	He kisses her.

					KASIDY
				(returns kiss) 
			I'm not.

					SISKO
			I'd better get going. You free 
			tonight?

					KASIDY
			I think I can fit you into my 
			schedule.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 09/06/95 - TEASER     3-4.

1    CONTINUED:	(2)

	They kiss again.

					SISKO
			I'm counting on it.

	And as Sisko gets up...

2
thru   OMITTED
3

3A   INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS 

	KIRA is doing her morning meditations when her com-line 
	CHIRPS.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Worf to Major Kira.

					KIRA 
				(to com)
			This is Kira.

4    OMITTED

5    INT. OPS

	WORF is at his station. Intercut as necessary with the 
	proceeding scene.

					WORF
			Major, you've got an incoming
			transmission from a Razka Karn. 
				(suspicious)
			He claims to be an old friend.

6    INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS

	From Kira's expression, this is anything but a welcome 
	call from an old friend. Still, she knows she'd better 
	take it.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - TEASER       5.

6    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(to com) 
			Put him through.

7    NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Kira activates her monitor, which displays a lean and 
	weathered looking Bajoran. This is RAZKA. He's 
	wearing a Klingon disruptor, a Romulan belt, and other 
	bits of mismatched equipment. In other words, he looks 
	like what he is... a scavenger.

					KIRA
			Razka. It's been a while. How's 
			business?

					RAZKA
				(on monitor) 
			Let's just say I miss the old days 
			on Bajor. Smuggling may not've 
			been the safest line of work, but 
			it was a lot more exciting than 
			selling scrap metal.


					KIRA
			I think you're the only Bajoran I 
			know who actually misses the 
			occupation.

					RAZKA
				(on monitor) 
			Don't get me wrong. I'm glad the 
			Cardassians are gone.
				(smiles) 
			I just wish I'd put away a little 
			more latinum before they left.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - TEASER       6.

7    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(smiles back) 
			I'm sure you did your best.
				(a beat) 
			What's on your mind, Razka?

					RAZKA
				(on monitor, simply) 
			I've picked up a lead on the 
			Ravinok.

	Though the mention of the Ravinok obviously strikes a 
	cord, Kira tries to remain skeptical.

					KIRA
			Like the last time?

					RAZKA
				(on monitor) 
			Last time it was just a rumor. 
			This time I have evidence. A 
			fragment of metal. It looks like 
			part of the forward sensor array.

	Kira lets herself feel a spark of hope.

					KIRA
			Can you bring it to Deep Space 
			Nine for analysis?

					RAZKA
				(on monitor) 
			Sorry, but I'm afraid I can't 
			leave the Badlands right now...
				(an explanation) 
			Important business. You 
			understand.

					KIRA
			The Tholians after you again?

					RAZKA
				(on monitor) 
			Let's just say it'd be better if 
			you came to me.

					KIRA
				(not sure she wants to 
				do this) 
			It's been six years. Even if you 
			have found a piece of the Ravinok, 
			that doesn't mean there are any 
			survivors.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - TEASER         7.

7    CONTINUED:	(2)

					RAZKA
				(on monitor) 
			There's only one way for you to 
			find out.
				(a beat) 
			I'll be waiting.

	And as Kira considers what to do...

									FADE OUT.
                         END OF TEASER                          


        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT ONE         8.
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)

8    INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	ODO and Kira are going over the criminal activity 
	reports.

					ODO 
			Item seventeen... Trelos Vren was 
			arrested on the Promenade outside 
			the Klingon Restaurant and is 
			being held on four counts of petty 
			theft.

					KIRA
			Trelos Vren? Where have I heard 
			that name?

					ODO 
			We arrested him once for 
			attempting to break into the assay 
			office.

					KIRA
			And now he's taken up 
			pickpocketing?

					ODO 
			Without much success. 
				(joking) 
			Though I suppose you have to 
			admire his persistence.

	Odo expects at least a smile from Kira, but she doesn't 
	react at all.

					ODO 
			That was a joke.

	She shakes her head. She knows she wasn't really 
	paying attention.

					KIRA 
			I'm sorry, Odo. it's just... I 
			might have a lead on the Ravinok.

	Off Odo's reaction.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT ONE      9.

8    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(a little defensive) 
			I know what you're going to say. 
			It's been six years since the 
			Ravinok disappeared. The odds are 
			that everyone aboard is dead.

					ODO
			That all may be true, but it's not 
			what I was going to say.
				(off her reaction) 
			I was going to say... good luck.

					KIRA
			Good luck?

					ODO
			You had a friend on board, 
			correct?

	Kira looks a little sad. This is an old wound.

					KIRA
			Lorit Akrem.

					ODO
			Which means it doesn't matter 
			whether I think there are any 
			survivors, or even whether you 
			think there are any survivors. 
			You're going to go looking for 
			that ship.
				(a beat) 
			So all I can say is... good luck. 
			I hope you find them.


	Kira nods. And off a warm moment between them...

 9   EXT.  DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Establishing shot.

10   INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS

	Kira is packing her gear into a duffel bag when the 
	door CHIMES.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT ONE        10.

10   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			Come in.

	Sisko ENTERS. He clearly has something on his mind.

					KIRA
			Captain. Here to see me off?

	Sisko wishes that were the case, but it's not.

					SISKO 
			I'm afraid not.
				(a beat) 
			I'd like you to postpone your 
			trip. At least for a day or two.

					KIRA 
			What's wrong?

					SISKO
			Somehow the Cardassian government 
			got wind of your plan to search 
			for the Ravinok. They've asked 
			permission to send someone with 
			you.

					KIRA
			And you said yes?

	Sisko may be sympathetic to what Kira's feeling, but he 
	still has to look at the bigger picture.

					SISKO 
			I said I'd talk to you about it.
				(a beat) 
			The Ravinok was a 
			Cardassian ship.

					KIRA
			Carrying Bajoran prisoners.
				(a beat) 
			I'm not stopping anyone from 
			looking. I just don't know why 
			they have to come with me.

					SISKO
			The request came directly from the 
			leader of the new civilian 
			government.
				(trying to give it a 
				positive spin) 
			Nerys, I know this isn't what you 
			had in mind...


        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT ONE       10A.

10   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO (Cont'd)
			... but Bajor and Cardassia have to 
			learn to work together... and 
			that means cooperating on missions 
			like this.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT ONE     11.

10   CONTINUED:	(3) 

	Kira looks at Sisko for a beat. She knows accepting 
	the representative is the right thing to do, as much as 
	she doesn't want to do it.

					KIRA
			All right.
				(qualifying herself) 
			Just tell them I'm not going to 
			wait forever. If their 
			representative isn't here in fifty-
			two hours, I'm going alone.

	Sisko knows Kira's only agreeing to this for his sake, 
	and he appreciates it.

					SISKO
				(smiles) 
			I'll be sure they get the message.

	Sisko EXITS, leaving Kira alone with her thoughts.

11   OMITTED

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/23/95 - ACT ONE     12.

12   INT. DOCKING RING CORRIDOR

	Sisko and Dax are walking and talking.

					DAX
			So did you and Kasidy have a nice 
			time last night?

					SISKO
				(nods) 
			I just wish she wasn't leaving 
			tomorrow.

					DAX
			It sounds like you two are getting 
			serious.

					SISKO
			I don't know about that. I don't 
			think Kasidy's looking to get 
			serious.

	Just then...

					KASIDY (O.S.) 
			Ben?

13   NEW ANGLE

	Sisko and Dax turn to see Kasidy catching up to them.

					SISKO
			Kasidy.

					DAX
				(mischievous) 
			We were just talking about you.

	Sisko shoots her a look.

					KASIDY 
			I don't mean to interrupt, but I 
			wanted you to know, I won't be 
			leaving tomorrow after all.

	Sisko smiles. That's good news.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT ONE     13.

13   CONTINUED:

					SISKO 
			That's great. How long are you 
			going to be here?

	Kasidy has even better news.

					KASIDY 
			That depends on whether I get this 
			new job or not.
				(off reactions) 
			I've applied for a position with 
			the Bajoran Ministry of 
			Commerce... to captain one of 
			their freighters.

	Sisko's surprised. This is the first he's heard of it.

					SISKO 
			You're going to work for the 
			Bajorans?

					KASIDY
			If we can hammer out an agreement. 
			It's a terrific opportunity. I 
			get to use my own ship, pick my 
			own crew, and the best part is, I 
			never have to leave this sector.

					DAX
			Where're you going to live?

					KASIDY 
			On my ship, I suppose.

					DAX
			Why don't you stay here? I'm sure 
			Benjamin could arrange some 
			quarters.

	Sisko looks over at Dax. This is going a little faster 
	than he expected.

					KASIDY 
			That's not a bad idea.

	She looks to Sisko for a reaction. He doesn't want to 
	give a definite answer, so he settles for...

					SISKO
			Yeah...

	Kasidy frowns a little. She was hoping for more 
	enthusiasm.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT ONE     14.

13   CONTINUED:	(2)

					KASIDY
			Well, I've got a meeting on Bajor 
			and the shuttle leaves in a few 
			minutes.

	She gives Sisko a quick kiss.

					KASIDY 
			I'll see you tonight.

	Kasidy EXITS. Sisko watches her go.

					DAX
			That answers that.
				(off Sisko's reaction) 
			She's serious.

	Sisko nods. But there's something in Sisko's face that 
	tells us he's not as happy about the news as he thought 
	he might be. This is all a little sudden for him.

14   INT. OPS

	Sisko ENTERS Ops and finds Kira and Worf at their 
	stations.

					WORF
			Captain, the Cardassian transport 
			Rabol is approaching the station. 
			They're requesting permission to 
			beam their representative directly 
			to Ops.

					KIRA
			Someone's in a big hurry.

					SISKO
				(to Worf)
			Permission granted.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	Worf hits some buttons, and...

  DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT ONE 15-17.     

15   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	To include the transporter pad as a single uniformed 
	Cardassian beams aboard. When the Cardassian fully 
	MATERIALIZES, we see it's...

	DUKAT, carrying a travel bag, and looking pleased with 
	himself. He's now a LEGATE, and his uniform has 
	changed to reflect his promotion. He looks around, 
	gets his bearings, and spots Kira.

					DUKAT 
			Ah, Major Kira. 
				(a beat) 
			I'm ready to leave whenever you 
			are.

16   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she realizes she'll be stuck in a runabout with one 
	of her least favorite people in the galaxy.

17   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT TWO        18.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

18   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL) (STOCK)

	A Runabout at warp.

19   INT. RUNABOUT

	Kira is in the pilot's seat. Dukat is seated beside 
	her. Kira checks her console.

					KIRA
			We'll be crossing into the 
			Badlands in approximately six 
			hours.

					DUKAT 
			Very good, Major.

	There's something condescending in Dukat's tone, like
	she's a subordinate giving him a status report. Kira 
	notices it and isn't about to let it slide.

					KIRA
			Dukat, let's get one thing 
			straight. This is my mission. 
			The only reason you're here is 
			because I agreed to let you come 
			along. When I give an order, I 
			expect you to follow it... no 
			questions asked.

	Dukat smiles, covering any discomfort he may have with 
	Kira's conditions.

					DUKAT 
			Believe me, Major, I want nothing 
			more than for this mission to be 
			concluded as quickly and 
			efficiently as possible. I leave 
			the details in your capable hands.

					KIRA
			Good, then we shouldn't have any 
			problems.
				(a beat) 
			There's one thing I still don't 
			understand. Why did the 
			Cardassian government send you?

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT TWO    18A.

19   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT 
			The Ravinok was under my general 
			command. Those were my troops and 
			it's my duty to try to find them.
				(a beat) 
			The question is... what are you 
			doing here?

	Kira hesitates a beat, but then figures that Dukat 
	answered her question, and she owes him an answer to 
	his.

					KIRA
			I knew someone aboard the Ravinok.

					DUKAT 
			One of the prisoners, I assume?

					KIRA
				(nods)
			Lorit Akrem.

					DUKAT 
			I see. So you're on this mission 
			for personal reasons.

					KIRA
			Something wrong with that?

					DUKAT 
			Not at all. I've found when one 
			is trying to do a difficult job, 
			personal reasons can be quite an 
			incentive.
				(a beat)
			So who was he? A family member, 
			a compatriot... a lover?

					KIRA
			Lorit recruited me into the 
			Shakaar Resistance Cell.

	Dukat smiles.

					DUKAT
				(musing) 
			Ah... the infamous Shakaar 
			Resistance. We never could 
			eliminate that little group of 
			yours. And it wasn't from lack of 
			trying, I assure you.

	Dukat looks at Kira for a beat, and then...

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 09/06/95 - ACT TWO    18B.

19   CONTINUED:	(2)

					DUKAT 
			I hope you won't take this the 
			wrong way, Major, but I've always 
			admired you.

	Kira can't believe her ears.

					KIRA
			If you're waiting for me to return 
			the compliment, you've got a long 
			wait.

	Dukat doesn't let her faze him.

					DUKAT 
			That's exactly what I mean. 
			You're so determined, so 
			competent. You're the embodiment 
			of the new Bajor. A Bajoran born 
			out of the ashes of the 
			occupation, a Bajoran tempered 
			with Cardassian steel.

					KIRA
			Captain Sisko's right. You are in 
			love with the sound of your own voice.

        DEEPL-SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT TWO       19.

19   CONTINUED:	(3)

					DUKAT 
			I know it's hard for you to 
			accept, but I think that, in some 
			ways, the Occupation actually 
			helped Bajor.

					KIRA
			Which part? The massacres or the 
			strip mining?

	Dukat smiles. He refuses to be drawn into an argument.

					DUKAT 
			I have no wish to debate the 
			merits of the Occupation. I'm 
			even willing to admit that perhaps 
			we were a little too harsh in our 
			methods. But the fact is, the 
			Bajoran people are stronger than 
			they have been in centuries. When 
			we arrived, you were a weak, 
			contemplative race, choking on 
			your isolation. And now you have 
			a new confidence, a renewed sense 
			of purpose, not to mention a key 
			role in the future of this entire 
			quadrant.

					KIRA
			All of which Bajor achieved in 
			spite of the Cardassians, not 
			because of them.

					DUKAT 
			Think what you must. But I 
			believe the time will come when 
			Cardassia and Bajor will grow to 
			be not only allies, but also... 
				(leans toward her) 
			Close friends.

	But Kira has no interest in accepting Dukat's olive 
	branch, or his veiled romantic insinuations.

					KIRA 
			Cardassia and Bajor... maybe. You 
			and me... I doubt it.

					DUKAT 
			All I ask, Major, is that you keep 
			an open...

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT TWO     20.

19   CONTINUED:	(4)

					KIRA
				(cuts him off) 
			All right, Dukat, that's enough. 
			If you don't mind, I'd like to 
			spend the next six hours in silent 
			meditation.

					DUKAT 
			Is that a request, or an order?

					KIRA
			Whatever it takes.

					DUKAT 
			In that case, as much as it pains 
			me...

	Dukat sits back in his chair and stares out the window. 
	Kira looks at him for a beat, then smiles.

					KIRA
			We both might survive this 
			trip after all.

20   INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS 

	Sisko, and Kasidy are eating dinner. Kasidy is animated 
	and excited. She's just gotten good news and is eager 
	to share it with Sisko.

					KASIDY 
			They didn't even wait for the 
			interview to be over. After 
			twenty minutes, Minister Azin said 
			she'd heard enough, and if I 
			wanted the job, it was mine.

					SISKO
				(trying to be casual)
			So what did you tell them?

					KASIDY 
			What do you think I told them? I 
			said yes.

					SISKO
			Congratulations.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT TWO        21.

20   CONTINUED: 

	There's a beat, as Kasidy waits for more. But she sees 
	Sisko's said all he has to say on the subject.

					KASIDY 
			That's it?

					SISKO
			Oh.

	Sisko leans over and kisses her. Kasidy smiles, but 
	that clearly isn't what she expected.

					KASIDY 
			That's not what I meant. I want 
			to know how you feel about it.

					SISKO
			I think it's... great. We'll get 
			to see a lot more of each other.

					KASIDY 
			You know, I was thinking about 
			what Dax said. Maybe I should get 
			quarters on the station.

	Sisko picks up his glass, takes a sip of water.

					SISKO 
			That's a big step.

					KASIDY 
			What does that mean?

	Sisko's not really sure that he meant. He was thinking 
	out loud.

					SISKO 
			I just meant... it's a big step.

					KASIDY
			A bad big step, or a good big
			step?

					SISKO
				(almost a question)
			A good one.

					KASIDY
				(starting to get angry)
			Could you muster a little more
			enthusiasm?

					SISKO
			I am enthusiastic. I'm really
			proud of you. This job...

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT TWO     22.

20   CONTINUED:	(2)

					KASIDY
			Forget about the job. What about 
			us? I tell you I'm thinking about 
			living on the station, and all you 
			can say is, "It's a big step?"

	It's been a long time since Sisko had an argument with 
	a woman, so this whole thing's got him a little off-
	balance.

					SISKO
			I don't think you took that the 
			way I meant it.

					KASIDY 
			I don't think you know what you 
			meant. But I do.
				(definitively) 
			You're afraid of commitment.

					SISKO
			Who said anything about 
			commitment?

					KASIDY
			Obviously not you.
				(fed up) 
			You know what... forget the whole 
			thing. I'm not going to take the 
			job. If you don't want me to stay 
			here, that's fine with me.

	Kasidy gets up, throws down her napkin, and storms out 
	of Sisko's quarters.

21   CLOSE ON SISKO

	Who isn't quite sure how everything got away from him.

22   OMITTED

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT TWO        23.

23   OMITTED

24   EXT. SPACE - BADLANDS (OPTICAL)

	The Rio Grande has rendezvoused with Razka's ship, a 
	beat-up salvage job that barely looks spaceworthy.

25   INT. RUNABOUT

	Close on a piece of metal as it clanks down onto a 
	console. Pull back to reveal...

26   RAZKA

	Glaring suspiciously at Dukat.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT TWO     24.

26   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			How'd you get a hold of this, Razka?

					RAZKA 
			I bought it from a Ferengi scrap-
			metal merchant.

	Dukat picks up the piece of metal.

					DUKAT 
			It appears to be composed of 
			uridium alloy. Definitely 
			Cardassian.

					KIRA
			Can you tell if it's from the 
			Ravinok?

	Dukat takes out a Cardassian tricorder and something 
	that looks like a high-tech jeweler's loop. He scans 
	the fragment, then begins examining it through the 
	loop.

27   CLOSE ON RAZKA AND KIRA

	As they watch Dukat go to work.

					RAZKA 
			Why didn't you tell me you were 
			bringing him?

					KIRA
			When we talked, I didn't know I 
			would be.

					RAZKA 
			Too bad. The Maquis would've paid 
			handsomely to get their hands on 
			him.

	Dukat continues with his work, but he's not about to 
	ignore Razka's remark.

					DUKAT 
			And my government would be very 
			happy to get their hands on you. 

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT TWO     24.

27   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT (Cont'd) 
			Razka Karn, if I'm not mistaken. 
			Smuggler, thief, black marketeer. 
			There are at least twelve 
			outstanding warrants for your 
			arrest on Cardassia. But I 
			suggest we ignore all that and try 
			to cooperate with one another.

					RAZKA 
			The voice of the new Cardassia. 
			So compassionate, so 
			understanding. It almost makes 
			you forget that five years ago, he 
			was working Bajorans to death in 
			forced labor camps and shooting 
			anyone who tried to stop him. 
				(with an edge) 
			Almost makes you forget.


	Dukat looks up from his work, completely ignoring 
	Razka's little rant.

					DUKAT
				(to Kira) 
			It's from the Ravinok, no doubt 
			about it.

					KIRA
				(to Razka) 
			Did the Ferengi tell you where he 
			got this?

					RAZKA 
			No. But I was curious. So I 
			bribed one of his crewmembers. 
			Turns out his last trip was to the 
			Dozaria system.

					DUKAT 
			Dozaria. I believe there's a 
			Class-M planet in that system.

					RAZKA 
			Barely Class-M. He found that...
				(meaning the piece of metal) 
			In orbit.

	Kira studies the metal for a beat, then gives a grim 
	smile.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT TWO     26.

27   CONTINUED:	(2)

					KIRA
				(to herself) 
			Dozaria it is then.
				(to Razka) 
			Thanks, Razka. I owe you one.

					RAZKA
				(shrugs it off) 
			Just let me know what you find 
			out. Lorit was my friend too.

28   EXT. SPACE - BADLANDS (OPTICAL)

	The Runabout continues on its way.

29   INT. RUNABOUT

	Kira and Dukat are now alone in the ship.

					KIRA
			The one thing I don't understand 
			is how the Ravinok could've gotten 
			so far off course. Dozaria is 
			light years from where they 
			should've been.

					DUKAT 
			The Central Command always 
			believed the ship was destroyed in 
			some kind of escape attempt by the 
			Bajoran prisoners.

					KIRA
			Maybe. Or they could've had a 
			problem with their navigational 
			array... or run into some kind of 
			subspace anomaly.

					DUKAT 
			Hopefully we'll learn the truth.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT TWO        27.

29   CONTINUED:

	Kira nods, she looks down at the controls.

				KIRA
			We're entering orbit.

	Dukat turns back to the controls. He's all business.

					DUKAT 
			I'm reading severe ionic 
			interference in the planet's  
			atmosphere. Sensors will be  
			limited, to say the least.

					KIRA
			I'm picking up a faint magneton  
			signature. It could be residual  
			radiation from a damaged warp  
			nacelle.

					DUKAT  
			Shall we beam down?

					KIRA
			I wouldn't advise it. The ionic  
			interference would scatter our  
			molecules halfway around the  
			planet. We're going to have to do  
			this the old fashioned way.

					DUKAT  
			It's going to be a difficult  
			landing. If you'd like me to take  
			the controls...

					KIRA
			That'll be the day.
				(punching in commands)  
			Going in.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT TWO        28.

30   OMITTED

31   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Runabout heading for a planet.

32   EXT. DESERT (LOCATION) - DAY

	Kira and Dukat, carrying packs and phaser rifles, 
	struggle to reach the crest of a hill, fighting the 
	intense heat and scorching wind.

					DUKAT
			Invigorating, isn't it. A bit  
			"sunny" perhaps, but this heat  
			feels wonderful.

					KIRA
			Only a Cardassian could call this  
			hellhole invigorating.

					DUKAT
			Oh, that's right.  I forgot.
			Compared to us, you Bajorans are
			a bit... fragile.
				(qualifying)
			Physiologically speaking, of
			course.

					KIRA  
			Don't worry about me.

	She quickens her pace, and walks right past him. Dukat 
	smiles in appreciation of her gutsiness.

33   NEW ANGLE 

	As they crest the hill and we realize it's not a hill 
	at all. It's a long mound created by the deep scar cut 
	into the desert by the crashing ship.

34   ANGLE ON THE RAVINOK (OPTICAL) 

	Sitting at the end of a long furrow, looking completely 
	abandoned. Only a few large sections of fuselage 
	are visible through six years of shifting sands.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT TWO        29.

35   CLOSE ON KIRA AND DUKAT

	As they react to the wreckage.

					KIRA
			The Ravinok.

	And as they look down at the crash site.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       30.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

36   INT. QUARK'S - SECOND LEVEL

	Sisko, Dax and BASHIR as seated at a table on the 
	second level. Sisko's been doing a postgame analysis 
	with the guys.

					DAX
			"It's a big step." That's all you 
			said?

					SISKO
			That's all.

	From his attitude, it's easy to see that Sisko thinks 
	he's more sinned-against than sinner.

					BASHIR 
			You're sure?

					SISKO
			Positive.

	The two experts confer.

					DAX
			What do you think, Julian?

	Bashir shakes his head. In his mind, Sisko definitely 
	made a mistake.

					BASHIR 
			It's ambiguous. Definitely open 
			to interpretation.
				(trying to put things in 
				a positive light) 
			But it could've been worse. He 
			could've said, "It's a very big 
			step."

					DAX
				(to Sisko, concerned) 
			You didn't say that, did you?

	Now Sisko's beginning to realize that he may have had 
	some culpability after all.

					SISKO 
			I don't think so.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       31.

36   CONTINUED:

					BASHIR
				(relieved) 
			That's good, anyway.
				(to Dax) 
			So what does he do now?

	Dax thinks about it for a beat, then...

					DAX 
			It's simple. He goes to Kasidy, 
			admits that everything was his 
			fault, and pledges his undying 
			love.

					BASHIR
				(skeptical) 
			I don't know. Sounds a little 
			extreme to me.
				(thinks about it himself) 
			What if he just tells Kasidy he 
			made a mistake... that it was all 
			a misunderstanding. And he really 
			does want her to live on the 
			station.

					DAX
				(thoughtful) 
			That could work.
				(to Sisko) 
			Assuming that's what you want.

	Both Dax and Bashir look at Sisko expectantly. Suddenly...

37   NEW ANGLE

	QUARK appears behind them with a tray of drinks.

					QUARK
			Captain, I would think long and 
			hard before answering.

					SISKO
			I don't recall asking your 
			opinion, Quark.

					QUARK
			Maybe you should. I mean, who 
			knows more about women than me?

					BASHIR
				(a throwaway) 
			Everyone.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       32.

37   CONTINUED:

					QUARK 
			Fah. You humans, all you want to  
			do is please your women. You want  
			them to be your friends. But we  
			Ferengi know better. Women are  
			the enemy. And we treat them  
			accordingly. The key is to never  
			let them get the upper hand. If  
			she says she doesn't see you  
			enough, threaten to see her even  
			less. If she wants more gifts,  
			take back the ones you've already  
			given her. It's all about control.

					DAX
			And what if your woman leaves you?

					QUARK 
 			That's what holosuites are for.

	Having given Sisko the key to a woman's heart, Quark 
	walks away.

					BASHIR
				(re: Ferengis)  
			It's a wonder they manage to  
			reproduce at all.

					DAX
				(to Sisko)  
			So, you never answered the  
			question. Do you want her to  
			stay, or not?

	Sisko thinks it over for a beat, then decides to duck 
	the issue entirely.

					SISKO  
			I appreciate all the advice. I'll  
			let you know how things turn out.

	Sisko EXITS.

38   CLOSE ON DAX AND BASHIR

	Still mulling over Sisko's situation.

					BASHIR  
			So, just between you and me, what  
			do you really think about Kasidy  
			moving onto the station?

	Dax thinks it over.

       DEEP-SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       33.

38   CONTINUED:

					DAX
				(sympathetic)
			It's a big step.

					BASHIR
				(worried)  
			A very big step.

	They exchange a look.

39   EXT. CRASH SITE (LOCATION) - DAY

	Kira and Dukat examine the half-buried wreckage of the 
	Ravinok. Kira clears away some of the sand to reveal 
	phaser scars down the side of the hull.

					KIRA
			They didn't just crash. These are 
			phaser hits.

					DUKAT 
			Looks like she put up quite a 
			fight.

	Something catches Kira's eye. She looks off screen at 
	something beyond the wreckage.

					KIRA
			And paid for it.

	Dukat follows her look and sees...

40   NEW ANGLE - THEIR P.O.V.

	A number of graves, marked by small cairns of rock.

41   CLOSE ON KIRA AND DUKAT

	As they approach the makeshift gravesite.

					KIRA
			Twelve graves.

					DUKAT 
			There were eighteen crewmembers 
			and thirty-two prisoners on the 
			Ravinok.

					KIRA
			Then what happened to everyone 
			else?

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT THREE    34.


41   CONTINUED:

	Dukat puts down his pack.

					DUKAT 
			First things first.

	Dukat opens the pack and takes out a folding trench 
	shovel.

					KIRA
			What are you doing?

					DUKAT 
			We need to identify these bodies.

	Kira takes off her pack.

					KIRA
			I'll help.

					DUKAT
				(strong) 
			No.
				(eases up) 
			Our funeral rites are very strict. 
			It would dishonor the dead if a 
			non-Cardassian were to view the 
			remains.

					KIRA
			There could be Bajorans buried 
			here too.

					DUKAT 
			No doubt. But if I remember 
			correctly, Bajorans are much more 
			concerned about the souls of the 
			dead than about their physical 
			remains. How did Kai Meressa put 
			it, "What remains after death is 
			but a shell... a sign that the 
			pagh has begun its final journey 
			to the Prophets."

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT THREE   34A.

41   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Dukat sees he's scored a point there. He softens, 
	making a final appeal.

					DUKAT
				(continues) 
			Please, Major... Don't make this 
			any harder for me than it already 
			is.

	There's something in Dukat's voice that makes Kira give 
	in.

					KIRA
			I have a list of the missing 
			Bajorans. I should be able to 
			identify them by the family 
			imprints on their earrings.

	Dukat nods.

					KIRA
			I'll work on the Ravinok. Maybe 
			I can get something from the 
			ship's computers.

					DUKAT 
			You'll need the command codes.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT THREE    35.

41   CONTINUED:	(3)

					KIRA 
			Standard Cardassian military codes 
			from six years ago, right?

	Dukat nods.

					KIRA
				(without malice) 
			I got them from Bajoran 
			intelligence before we left.

	Dukat gives a slightly amused smile then turns to his 
	grim work. Kira moves towards the largest section of 
	hull. Dukat drops to one knee and begins unpiling 
	stones from a cairn.

42   EXT. RAVINOK HULL 

	Part of the interior is exposed. Sand covers the floor
	and coats the delicate computer systems and controls. 
	Kira is covered with grit and dust and has several 
	panels open. From the look of things, she's been at 
	this for a while.


	Suddenly as she reattaches a cable to the system, 
	lights come on in the panels and the computer 
	reactivates.

43   EXT. CRASH SITE (LOCATION) - BY THE GRAVES - DAY

	Dukat is at the gravesite. He's disinterred several 
	graves and is continuing his grim work. He takes a 
	final rock off the top of a grave, reaches inside, and 
	takes out a Bajoran earring. He looks at the earring 
	then reacts as if he's been kicked in the chest. He 
	reaches back into the cairn and slowly brings into the 
	light...

44   A BAJORAN BRACELET

	Similar to the one we saw in "Fascination," made of 
	precious metal and glittering blue stones.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       36.

45   CLOSE ON DUKAT

	Holding the bracelet. Suddenly all his strength goes 
	out of him. He sits down, with his back to the cairn, 
	looks at the bracelet, and lowers his head.

46   NEW ANGLE

	Kira EXITS the Ravinok, looking at a PADD. She looks 
	around for Dukat.

					KIRA
			Dukat, I was able to reactivate 
			the --

	She turns toward the gravesite, sees Dukat, and trails 
	off.

47   CLOSE ON DUKAT

	His head down, buried between his shoulders, which 
	shake with emotion. When he hears her, he looks up 
	startled, and tries to hide his feelings. But there 
	are tears in his eyes.

					KIRA
			Dukat...

					DUKAT
				(regaining his dignity) 
			It's nothing. Nothing at all.

	Kira reaches down and takes the bracelet from his hand. 
	She examines it, recognizes it for what it is, and a 
	suspicion begins to grow in her mind.

					KIRA
				(gently)
			What was her name?

	Dukat just looks at her.. like he doesn't know what 
	she's talking about.

					KIRA
			I recognize a Bajoran pledge 
			bracelet when I see one.

					DUKAT 
			Her name was Tora Naprem.
				(a beat) 
			So you see, major, you're not the 
			only one who had a friend on board 
			that ship.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       37.

47   CONTINUED:


					KIRA 
			Friend? Is that all she was?

	Dukat says nothing, which is answer enough for Kira.

					KIRA
			I see.
				(a beat) 
			Don't worry, Dukat. You weren't 
			the only Cardassian officer who 
			kept a Bajoran mistress.

					DUKAT 
			It wasn't like that. Naprem and 
			I... loved each other.

					KIRA
				(skeptical) 
			The head of the Occupation in love 
			with a Bajoran?

					DUKAT 
			Ironic, isn't it?

					KIRA
			Did your wife know?

					DUKAT 
			No. And she's never going to find 
			out.
				(a beat) 
			If it's all the same to you, 
			major, I'd rather not talk about 
			this right now.

	Dukat takes back the bracelet, then hands Kira seven 
	earrings.

					DUKAT 
			Here. The earrings you wanted.

	Kira examines them, and gives a grim smile.

					KIRA
			If Lorit's dead, he wasn't buried 
			here.
				(thinks a beat) 
			According to the computer logs, 
			the Ravinok was attacked by two 
			unidentified warships. It looks
			like the attackers chased the 
			Ravinok here, then forced it to 
			crash-land.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE      37A.

47   CONTINUED:	(2)

					DUKAT 
			So the survivors could've been 
			captured and taken away.

					KIRA
			Or they could still be here.. 
			Somewhere on this planet.

	Dukat thinks, weighs their options.

					DUKAT 
			We should go back up in the 
			runabout... scan for them from 
			orbit.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95- ACT THREE     38.

47   CONTINUED:	(3)

	Kira shakes her head. She's already thought about 
	that.

					KIRA
			There's too much ionic 
			interference. Our sensors would 
			never be able to pick up their 
			lifesigns.
				(a beat) 
			But there may be another way.

	Kira takes her tricorder and starts scanning the area.

					KIRA
			In these conditions, tricorder 
			range will only be about a dozen 
			meters. But that should be 
			enough.

					DUKAT 
			Enough for what?

					KIRA
			During the occupation, Bajoran 
			resistance fighters carried 
			subdermal implants of tritonium 
			isotopes. The idea was, if they 
			were captured, they could activate 
			the implant so they could be 
			tracked and rescued.

	Kira studies the tricorder, then gives a smile.

					KIRA
			I think I've got something.
				(points in a direction) 
			That way.

	Dukat stands up, and picks up his pack. He puts the 
	bracelet inside and shoulders the pack.

					DUKAT 
			Let's go.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       39.

47   CONTINUED:	(4)

	Dukat faces the direction of the isotope trail 
	and starts walking. After a beat, Kira follows.

48   EXT. DOZARIA DESERT (LOCATION) - DAY

	Dukat in the lead, setting the pace. Kira following 
	behind. Kira glances at Dukat, then, still walking, 
	takes her PADD out of her pack and glances at it.

					DUKAT
			Major, please try to keep up.

					KIRA
			I'm right behind you.

	She puts the PADD back in her pack, and follows after 
	him.

49   EXT. DOZARIA DESERT (LOCATION) - DAY

	The sun goes down over the desert.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95- ACT THREE     40.

50   EXT. DOZARIA - CAMPSITE - NIGHT 

	Kira is setting up a portable lighting unit while Dukat 
	paces restlessly.

					DUKAT 
			I don't know why we have to stop.

					KIRA
			For one thing, I can't see two 
			meters ahead of us, and besides, 
			we could both use the rest.
				(turns on the heating unit) 
			Now stop pacing and sit down.

	Dukat reluctantly sits down in the sand. No sooner has 
	he touched the ground, than he lets loose a surprised 
	yelp of pain and rolls over, grabbing his buttocks.

					KIRA
			What is it?

					DUKAT
				(in pain) 
			I don't know. I sat on something.

					KIRA
				(trying not to smile) 
			Let me see.

	Kira kneels down over him and tries to examine the 
	injury.

					DUKAT
				(hurting bad) 
			Get it out.

					KIRA
			Hold still and I'll see what I can 
			do.

51   NEW ANGLE

	Close on Kira as she bends over Dukat and checks out 
	his unseen wound.

					KIRA
			This is going to hurt.

					DUKAT 
			It already hurts. Just take it out.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95- ACT THREE     41.

51   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(grins)
			If you say so.

	Kira grabs something, strains, and then gives a 
	twisting violent yank. Dukat groans in agony and Kira 
	sits back and holds up a vicious looking plant spine.

					KIRA

				(in sympathy)
			Ow.

	Dukat takes the spine and sneers at it, then flings it 
	away into the darkness. Kira goes into her pack and 
	takes out a dermal regenerator.

					KIRA
			Here. Run this dermal regenerator
			over the wound.

	Dukat takes the regenerator and applies it to his 
	backside. Kira can't help herself... she grins, then 
	starts to laugh.

					DUKAT
			It's not funny.

					KIRA
			It is from this angle.

	Kira continues to crack up. After a beat, even Dukat 
	has to see the humor in this and he starts laughing.

					DUKAT
			You know what's even funnier...
			It's not working.

	This only makes them both laugh even more.

					KIRA
			You have to activate it first.

	Dukat examines the regenerator and switches it on. He 
	sticks it back against his derriere.

					DUKAT
			Ahh, much better.

	And as Dukat begins fixing his injury, the laughter 
	subsides. Kira stops smiling. This is a bonding 
	moment.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       42.

51   CONTINUED:	(2)

	And though it's probable that neither of them would 
	ever discuss it, after this, their relationship will 
	never be quite the same again. They've started to see 
	each other as people.

52   NEW ANGLE

	As Kira takes out two packs of field rations. She 
	tosses one at Dukat's feet.

					KIRA 
			When you're done, you should 
			probably eat one of these.

	Kira begins eating her own RATIONS. Dukat finishes 
	using the regenerator and picks up the field rations.

					DUKAT 
			It's been a long time since I've 
			had field rations. I'm sure they 
			haven't improved a bit.

					KIRA
			They've actually gotten a little 
			worse.

	They eat for a second, then...

					KIRA 
			Tell me something... Who's Tora 
			Ziyal?

	Dukat stops eating. He says nothing.

					KIRA 
			When I reactivated the Ravinok's 
			computer, I downloaded the 
			manifest. There were two 
			civilians on board, in addition to 
			the prisoners and the crew. 
			Your... friend Tora Naprem and a 
			Tora Ziyal, a thirteen year-old 
			girl.

					DUKAT 
			I suppose you wouldn't believe me 
			if I told you she was Naprem's 
			sister?

					KIRA
				(agreeing) 
			Ziyal is a Cardassian name. The 
			way I see it, there's only one 
			explanation. Ziyal was Naprem's 
			daughter, and...

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT THREE       43.

52   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT 
				(simply) 
			And I was her father.

					KIRA
			Now I know why you're in such a 
			hurry to find the survivors. 
			You're hoping she's still alive, 
			so you can rescue her.

					DUKAT 
			Not quite. You see... if my 
			daughter is still alive, I'll have 
			no choice, but to kill her.

	With that, Dukat rolls over, turning his back on Kira 
	as if ready to go to sleep.

53   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she reacts to this disturbing news, and we...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FOUR     44.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

54   EXT. DOZARIA DESERT (LOCATION) - DAY

	Dukat and Kira march through the barren desert. Dukat 
	is no longer in front. They're walking side-by-side, 
	and Kira keeps glancing over at Dukat.

					KIRA
			You know I'm not going to let you 
			do it.

	Dukat just keeps walking.

					KIRA
			I mean it, Dukat. You're not 
			going to kill that girl.

					DUKAT 
			Major, you worry about the other 
			survivors, and let me worry about 
			Ziyal. After all, she's my 
			daughter.

					KIRA
			That's right, she is your 
			daughter. And there's nothing 
			more important to Cardassians than 
			family. At least that's what your 
			people are always saying.

					DUKAT 
			I have a wife and seven children. 
			They're my family. And they're 
			the ones I have to protect.

					KIRA
			You should've thought of that 
			before you got involved with 
			Naprem.

    DEEP- I SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/23/95 - ACT FOUR  44A.

54   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT 
			You're right. I should have. But 
			I made a mistake. A mistake I 
			intend to correct.

					KIRA
			You don't have to bring her back 
			to Cardassia with you. Let me 
			take her to Bajor. No one has to 
			know you're her father.

	Dukat stops walking.

					DUKAT 
			And what kind of life would that 
			be for her? Your people have 
			never exactly welcomed half-
			Cardassian children into your 
			society.
				(a beat) 
			That's why I sent her and her 
			mother away in the first place. 
			I knew the Occupation was ending, 
			and that there'd be no place for 
			them on Bajor... or Cardassia.

					KIRA
			So you sent them to a prison camp.

					DUKAT
				(angry) 
			They weren't headed for a prison 
			camp. The Ravinok was supposed to  
			rendezvous with a freighter which  
			was to take Naprem and Ziyal to  
			Lissepia, where they could live  
			out their lives in peace.

					KIRA
			I don't understand. If you cared  
			enough to help Ziyal then, how  
			could you be thinking about  
			killing her now? Why not send her  
			away again?

					DUKAT  
			Because times have changed. My  
			position isn't nearly as stable as  
			it once was. By aligning myself  
			with the new civilian government,  
			I've made many enemies, enemies  
			who wouldn't hesitate to use Ziyal  
			against me.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FOUR     45.

54   CONTINUED:	(2)

					KIRA 
 			Listen to yourself. It's not your  
			wife or your seven children you're  
			trying to protect. It's you.

					DUKAT  
			By protecting myself, I protect  
			them.

	Which ends the conversation as far as Dukat is 
	concerned. He begins walking again.

					KIRA
			And the only one who'll suffer is  
			Ziyal. You'd kill your own  
			daughter to save your career.

	Dukat doesn't answer.

					KIRA
			I don't understand you, Dukat. I  
			saw you crying over Naprem's  
			grave. You said you loved her.

					DUKAT  
			I did love her. And when I bury  
			Ziyal, I'll weep over her grave  
			just as I wept over her mother's.  
			But that won't stop me from doing  
			what needs to be done. 
				(with an edge)  
			And when the time comes, I suggest  
			you stay out of my way.

	Dukat picks up the pace, walking away into the desert. 
	Kira follows him, more determined than ever.

55   INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS

	Sisko ENTERS to join Jake, who's eating his breakfast.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FOUR       46.

55   CONTINUED:

					SISKO  
			What's new?

					JAKE
				(nonchalant)  
			Nog and I ran into Kasidy last  
			night, over at the Vulcan  
			restaurant. I guess she's not  
			taking that job after all.


					SISKO  
			She told you? Did she say why?

					JAKE  
			She said you didn't want her to  
			take it.

	And from Jake's expression, he blames Sisko too. For 
	Sisko, the whole situation seems to be snowballing.

					SISKO  
			Look, Jake, sometimes things  
			between men and women can get a  
			little... complicated.

					JAKE
				(doesn't buy it)  
			Maybe. But I don't think this is  
			one of those times.
				(a beat)  
			It's pretty simple, Dad.
				(simply)  
			You're scared.

					SISKO
			What do I have to be afraid of?

					JAKE  
			A lot. Kasidy's willing to make  
			a major change in her life just to  
			be close to you. If things don't  
			work out, you're going to feel  
			responsible. And that's scary.

	Sisko can't argue with him.

					SISKO  
			You figured all this out by  
			yourself?

					JAKE  
			Actually, I talked with Nog about  
			it.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FOUR       47.

55   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO  
			You talked to Nog about my  
			relationship with Kasidy?

					JAKE  
			And we think you have nothing to  
			worry about. If Kasidy wants to  
			change jobs, that's her decision,  
			not yours. Same thing if she  
			wants to live on the station. If  
			things don't work out, they don't  
			work out.

					SISKO  
			Have you told any of this to  
			Kasidy?

					JAKE  
			Nog and I thought about it. But  
			we decided it would be better if  
			you told her yourself.

	Jake looks at his father, having said all he has to say 
	on the subject.

					JAKE
				(after a beat)
			So, what's new with you?

	Jake looks up at his father expectantly. And as Sisko 
	looks thoughtfully at his son...

56   EXT. DOZARIA MOUNTAINS - DAY 

	Kira and Dukat scramble up to the top of a rocky cliff. 
	Kira reaches the top first, takes cover, and gestures 
	for Dukat to follow.

57   CLOSE ON DUKAT

	As he hides behind an outcropping of rock. Kira 
	unlimbers a twenty-fourth century pair of binoculars, 
	and looks at something beyond the rocks. After a beat, 
	she hands the binoculars to Dukat.

					KIRA
			Take a look.

	Dukat takes the binoculars and looks over the ridge.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FOUR      47A.

58   DUKAT'S P.O.V. - THROUGH THE BINOCULARS	(OPTICAL) 

	As Dukat looks down at a mineshaft entrance into a 
	cliffside, guarded by two tall, well-armed humanoids in 
	dark, armored pressure suits which protect them from 
	Dozaria's harsh atmosphere. These are THE BREEN.

	As Dukat watches, a third Breen escorts four prisoners, 
	one Cardassian and three Bajorans, into the mineshaft 
	entrance.

59   CLOSE ON DUKAT AND KIRA

	As they react to what they've seen.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FOUR     48.

59   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT 
			The Breen? What are they doing 
			here?

					KIRA
			My tricorder's picking up a large 
			concentration of dilithium in this 
			area. They must be using the 
			survivors from the Ravinok to mine 
			the ore.

					DUKAT 
			It makes perfect sense. The Breen 
			homeworld is a frozen wasteland. 
			This place is about fifty degrees 
			too hot for them.

					KIRA
			Are you saying you approve of what 
			they're doing?

					DUKAT 
			Not at all. But I admire their 
			ingenuity.

	Dukat continues scanning the area with the binoculars. 
	Suddenly, his whole body stiffens. Kira notices.

					KIRA
			What is it?

	But Dukat doesn't answer, so Kira reaches out and pulls 
	the binoculars out of his hand. She looks through 
	them.

60   KIRA'S P.O.V. - THROUGH THE BINOCULARS (OPTICAL) 

	As Kira watches, a teenage girl with mixed 
	Cardassian/Bajoran features walks toward the mineshaft. 
	She's carrying a water jug of some kind. She stops and 
	allows a Bajoran worker to get some water from the 
	container. It's TORA ZIYAL.

					KIRA (O.S.) 
			It's her.

61   NEW ANGLE

	On Kira, as she looks over at Dukat, whose eyes are 
	fixed on the girl.

  					DUKAT 
				(grim) 
			My daughter.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FOUR       49.

61   CONTINUED:

	Hold on Kira and Dukat for a beat, then...

									FADE OUT.
                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 09/06/95 - ACT FIVE     50.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

A62   EXT. DOZARIA MOUNTAINS LOCATION - DAY

	Kira and Dukat look down at Ziyal and the Breen. Dukat 
	stares at the girl for a beat through the binoculars.

					KIRA 
			We're going to need some help. 
			I'll stay here and keep an eye on 
			things while you go back to D.S. 
			Nine and get reinforcements.

					DUKAT
				(still looking at Ziyal) 
			I have a better idea. You go back 
			to the station and I'll stay here.

	Kira knows why Dukat wants to stay and isn't about to 
	leave him here alone.

					KIRA 
			I'm sending you back, Dukat. 
			That's an order.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FIVE      50A.

A62   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT 
			And I hate to refuse it. But I'm 
			afraid I have to. You're welcome 
			to file an official protest with 
			the Cardassian military when we 
			get back.

					KIRA 
			There's no way I'm leaving you 
			alone here.

					DUKAT 
			Then I suggest we devise a plan to 
			rescue the prisoners. Together. 
			You need me, Major.

	There's a beat as Kira weighs her options. Finally she 
	decides she has no choice but to attempt the rescue 
	now, with Dukat's help.

					KIRA 
			Maybe I do. But if you hurt that 
			girl... I promise, I'll kill you.

	And as Dukat reacts to this pronouncement...

									CUT TO:

62   INT. DILITHIUM MINE - CHAMBER

	Two Breen in pressure suits march down a corridor in 
	the mine. Nearby, a Bajoran and two Cardassians work 
	at hauling dilithium ore. They look tired and beaten 
	down.

	The two Breen pass a third Breen who is standing watch. 
	They nod to the sentry, but as they move past him, they 
	spin and attack. After a short struggle, the surprised 
	sentry is overpowered.

	One of the victorious Breen removes her helmet. It's 
	Kira.

					KIRA
				(to the Bajoran) 
			Don't make any noise. We're here 
			to help.

	The Bajoran, whose name is HELER, looks shocked.

					HELER 
			You're Bajoran.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FIVE    50B.

62   CONTINUED:

	Dukat hands his Breen sidearm to one of the two 
	Cardassians.

					DUKAT 
			Gather as many prisoners as you 
			can. Have them meet us here.

	The two Cardassians nod and EXIT. Kira turns to Heler.

					KIRA 
			How many Breen guards are there?

					HELER 
			I'm not sure. There are always at 
			least eight in the mines.

	Kira tosses the fallen guard's weapon to Heler.

					KIRA
			How many prisoners?

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FIVE       51.

62   CONTINUED:	(2)

					HELER
			There're only thirty-one of us
			left.

					KIRA
			What about Lorit Akrem? Did he
			make it?

	Heler shakes his head.

					HELER
			He died in a cave-in. Two years
			ago.

63   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she reacts to the news of Lorit's death.

					HELER
			You knew him?

					KIRA
			He was a friend.

64   NEW ANGLE

	As Dukat gets tired of waiting and throws off his 
	helmet.

					DUKAT
			My condolences, major. But we
			don't have time for this.
				(to Heler)
			Tell me where I can find Tora
			Ziyal.

	But before Heler can answer, Kira cuts in.

					KIRA
			Don't tell him anything.

					HELER
				(re: Dukat)
			A Cardassian.
				(to Kira)
			I don't understand.

					KIRA
			There's a peace treaty.

					HELER
			You mean the Occupation is 
			over?

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FIVE      51A.

64   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT
			I need to find the girl. Tell me 
			where she is.

	Just then...

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FIVE     52.

65   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Breen weapon fire rakes the mineshaft. Kira, Dukat, 
	and Heler turn and see two Breen firing on their 
	position. Kira and Heler open fire on the Breen. As 
	they do, Dukat runs off to find his daughter.

					KIRA
			Dukat.

	But Dukat isn't listening. He's on a mission and he 
	won't be deterred.

66   CLOSE ON KIRA AND HELER

	As they turn their attention back to the Breen.

67   INT. DILITHIUM MINE - PASSAGEWAY

	Dukat runs down the corridor, comes upon a Breen 
	soldier, and takes him out with a rifle butt to the 
	head. He shoves his phaser-rifle against the downed 
	guard's faceplate and shakes him conscious.

					DUKAT
			Tora Ziyal. Where is she?

68   INT. DILITHIUM MINE - CHAMBER (OPTICAL) 

	The standoff between Kira and Heler and the Breen 
	guards is broken when the two Cardassians return with 
	several Bajoran prisoners. The two Breen are caught in 
	a crossfire and shot down.

					KIRA
				(to Heler) 
			Go get the rest of the prisoners. 
			I'll meet you at the entrance to 
			the mine.

	Heler nods. Kira EXITS, leaving through the same 
	passageway as Dukat.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FIVE       53.

69   INT. DILITHIUM MINE - ANOTHER PASSAGEWAY

	As Dukat runs through the mine.

70   INT. DILITHIUM MINE - PASSAGEWAY (OPTICAL) 

	As Kira finds the body of the Breen attacked by Dukat. 
	But before she can pursue Dukat, a phaser bolt narrowly 
	misses her. She's forced to take cover as another 
	Breen guard fires at her from down the passageway.

71   INT. DILITHIUM MINE - WELL ROOM 

	This is a small chamber with a waterwell surrounded by 
	a low wall (we can't see into the well.) Tora Ziyal is 
	in the room, refilling her water container.

	Suddenly a shadow looms over her. She turns and 
	sees...


72   DUKAT

	Standing behind her, holding the rifle. He's not 
	aiming it at her, but it's at the ready. His eyes 
	widen. After all this time, they're finally face to 
	face.

					DUKAT 
			Ziyal.

	He starts to raise his phaser rifle.

73   CLOSE ON ZIYAL

	As a look of recognition spreads across her face. She 
	smiles in surprise and excitement.

					ZIYAL 
			Father?

	Dukat continues to bring the rifle up to face his 
	daughter, but she doesn't even notice the threat.

					ZIYAL 
			It's really you. Mother said 
			you'd come.

74   CLOSE ON DUKAT

	As he looks at his little girl, trying to keep his 
	resolve...

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FIVE     54.

74   CONTINUED:

					KIRA (O.S.) 
			Dukat, no.

75   NEW ANGLE

	To reveal Kira standing behind Dukat, also holding her 
	rifle at the ready.

76   ANGLE ON ZIYAL

	Who looks from Kira to Dukat, trying to understand 
	what's going on here. Dukat raises his gun and points 
	it at Ziyal.

					ZIYAL 
			Father, what's wrong?

	Kira raises her rifle and points it at Dukat.

					KIRA 
			I'm warning you, Dukat. Don't do 
			it.

 					DUKAT 
			I have no choice.

 					KIRA 
			There's always a choice. You 
			don't want to do this. If you 
			did, you never would've told me 
			about Ziyal.
				(a beat) 
			Now put the rifle down.

77
thru   OMITTED
78

79 NEW ANGLE

	Dukat hesitates. He knows there's some truth to what 
	Kira is saying, but he can't put the rifle down.

					DUKAT 
			No.

	Ziyal now understands the situation. She looks 
	crushed.

					ZIYAL 
			The Cardassian prisoners... they 
			told me this would happen. 

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FIVE    54A.

79   CONTINUED:

					ZIYAL (Cont'd) 
			That you'd never let me go home. 
			But I didn't believe them.

	Kira keeps steady aim at Dukat.

					KIRA 
			Ziyal, run.

	But Ziyal makes no motion to leave.

					ZIYAL
				(to Dukat) 
			I used to dream about you coming 
			to save me. It's what kept me 
			alive.

					DUKAT
				(anguished)
			Ziyal...

					ZIYAL 
			If I can't be with you, I'd rather 
			die.

	Dukat's aim waivers a little. There's a long beat, 
	then Dukat slowly lowers his rifle. Ziyal slowly 
	approaches her father and gently embraces him.

79A  CLOSE ON DUKAT 

	As he looks down at his daughter, suddenly grabs her by 
	the arms and pushes her away to arms length. He looks 
	at her for a long beat, then his face relaxes, his eyes 
	soften, and he almost smiles.

					DUKAT
				(gently) 
			Let's go home.

	Dukat draws Ziyal in and holds her close.

80   ANGLE ON KIRA

	Who finally relaxes. And off this moment...

									CUT TO:

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FIVE       55.

81   EXT. DEEP SPACE-NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

82   INT. CARGO BAY

	Kasidy is checking her cargo. Sisko ENTERS.

					SISKO 
			Kasidy.

	Kasidy barely reacts to Sisko's entrance.

					KASIDY 
			Hello, Ben. Hold this a second.

	She hands him a cargo box and begins inventorying the 
	one underneath it.

					SISKO 
			Listen, about that job with the 
			Bajoran Commerce Ministry...

					KASIDY
				(still doing inventory) 
			You know someone who's qualified 
			for it?

					SISKO 
			I know someone who's perfect for 
			it... You.
				(a beat) 
			Kasidy, I think you should take 
			the job. I want you to take it.

	Kasidy smiles slightly.

					KASIDY 
			You've been talking to Jake.

					SISKO 
			How'd you know?

					KASIDY 
			He's a smart boy.
				(dry) 
			Must take after his mother.

					SISKO 
			Look, I owe you an apology. You 
			told me all this great news, and 
			all I could say was, "It's a big 
			step." I don't know what I was 
			thinking.

	Kasidy smiles.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/23/95 - ACT FIVE     56.

82   CONTINUED:

					KASIDY
				(without venom) 
			Take a guess.

	Sisko thinks about it for a beat.

					SISKO 
			I wanted to tell you how happy I 
			was for you... and for us. But it 
			didn't come out that way.
				(a beat) 
			I was uncomfortable, and a little 
			nervous.

					KASIDY
				(skeptical) 
			A little nervous?

	Sisko smiles. He knows Kasidy's got him dead to 
	rights.

					SISKO 
			Okay. A lot nervous. I haven't  
			been in a serious relationship for  
			a long time, and I didn't expect  
			to be in one anytime soon. Until  
			I met you.

	Kasidy gives a genuine smile.

					SISKO  
			But the life I lead, the job I  
			do... that's what got Jennifer  
			killed. If anything were to  
			happen to you...

					KASIDY
			Why not let me worry about that?

					SISKO
			That's what Jake said.

					KASIDY
			You see... smart boy.
				(a beat)  
			Look, I could listen to you  
			apologize all day, but I've got to  
			get to Bajor.

					SISKO
				(surprised)
			Bajor? I thought...

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FIVE       57.

82   CONTINUED:	(2)

					KASIDY  
			I know what you thought, but I  
			took the job.
				(off his reaction)  
			You think I'd give up a great  
			opportunity just because you got  
			cold feet?

	She cups Sisko's face in her hand and looks into his 
	eyes.

					KASIDY  
			You're a good man, Benjamin Sisko. 
			But you've got a lot to learn  
			about women... especially this  
			one.

	They kiss.

					KASIDY  
			I'll see you when I get back. You  
			can help me pick out quarters.

					SISKO
			I'll be there.

	She EXITS.

83   INT. PROMENADE - SECOND LEVEL

	Kira and Dax walk and talk by the viewports.

					DAX
			So what was it like... all that  
			time alone with Dukat?

					KIRA
			I've had better weeks.
				(smiles)  
			But I'll never forget the look on  
			his face when he sat on that sand- 
			spine.

					DAX
			I wish I'd been there.

					DUKAT (O.S.)  
			Major...

	Kira and Dax turn to find Dukat approaching them across 
	one of the bridges.

					KIRA
			Dukat. Where's Ziyal?

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FIVE     58.

83   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT  
			Waiting for me aboard my ship.  
			We'll be leaving for Cardassia  
			shortly.

	Dukat looks pointedly at Dax. She smiles.

					DAX
			I think I'll leave you two alone.

	Dax EXITS.

84   CLOSE ON KIRA AND DUKAT

	Once Dax leaves, Dukat turns his attention back to 
	Kira.

					DUKAT  
			I just wanted to say... thank you,  
			major. For a most interesting  
			journey.

					KIRA
			You're taking Ziyal back to  
			Cardassia with you.

					DUKAT  
			After six years, she deserves a  
			home... And a father.

	Kira is gratified to learn Dukat is doing the right 
	thing, but she know's there'll be consequences.

					KIRA
				(concerned)  
			Won't that make things difficult  
			for you?

					DUKAT  
			I wouldn't be surprised.
				(casual)  
			If I had to guess, I'd say my wife  
			will leave me, my family will  
			disown me, and I'll be stripped of  
			my rank and transferred to some  
			hellish backwater post.

					KIRA
				(with conviction)  
			But it'll be worth it.

	Dukat thinks about this for a long beat.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - REV. 08/21/95 - ACT FIVE    58A.

84   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT
			I'll let you know.

	And with that, Dukat turns and walks away down the 
	Promenade.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Indiscretion" - 08/18/95 - ACT FIVE       59.

85   CLOSE ON KIRA

	As she watches him go, then...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END