STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                          "Crossfire" 
                          #40510-485 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Rene Echevarria 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 

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                       November 14, 1995

        STAR TREK: DS9 - "Crossfire" - 11/14/95 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                          "Crossfire" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    SHAKAAR
          KIRA                     SARISH
          ODO                      JIMENEZ
          BASHIR                   
          DAX                      
          QUARK                    
          O'BRIEN                  
          WORF                     
          COMPUTER VOICE           

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     N.D. SECURITY

        STAR TREK: DS9 - "Crossfire" - 11/14/95 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                          "Crossfire" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          AIRLOCK CORRIDOR              
          CORRIDOR                      
          HABITAT RING CORRIDOR         
          CAPTAIN'S OFFICE              
          SECURITY OFFICE               
          KIRA'S QUARTERS               
          ODO'S QUARTERS                
          SHAKAAR'S QUARTERS            
          PROMENADE                     
          QUARK'S                       
          WARDROOM                      
          UPPER PYLON                   

          TURBOLIFT                     
          TURBOLIFT SHAFT               

    STAR TREK: DS9 - "Crossfire" - 11/14/95 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                          "Crossfire" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          BAREIL                   buh-RILE
          BREEN                    BREEN
          EDON                     uh-DON
          HASPERAT                 HAS-per-uht
          IJARNA                   ih-ZHAR-nuh
          NERYS                    nar-EES
          OGUY JEL                 uh-GUY jel
          RAFALIAN                 ruh-FAIL-ee-uhn
          RAKTAJINO                ROCK-ta-GEE-no
          SARISH                   SAUR-ish
          SHAKAAR                  SHUH-car
          TAKARAN                  tah-CAR-n
          TRELLAN                  TRELL-uhn
          VEDEK TONSA              VEH-deck TAWN-sah

           DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER            

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                             "Crossfire"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	where ODO is working on his COMPUTER. After a moment
	he finishes what he's doing and selects two PADDS.

					ODO
			Computer, download this week's
			Criminal Activity Reports to PADDS
			J Six and Eight.

	We hear the SOUND of the Computer working, then...

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Files downloaded.

	Odo glances at one of the PADDS to make sure, and when he's satisfied:

					ODO
			Time?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Oh-seven fifty-nine hours.

	Odo is expecting Kira for their weekly meeting in which
	they go over the Criminal Activity Reports. He looks
	forward to this time with her, and does everything he
	can to make sure that she enjoys it, too.

	Odo places a PADD on the front edge of his desk, square
	with the corner, facing away from him, then stands and
	moves around to the front of his desk. He pulls a
	CHAIR over so that it faces the desk, positions it just
	so. He then crosses to the replicator.

					ODO
			One Raktajino, extra hot... two
			measures of kava.

	We hear the SOUND of the replicator working, and then
	Odo turns back to his desk with the raktajino in hand.
	He sets it down next to the PADD, being careful to make
	sure that the cup's handle is facing the chair.

	He studies the set-up for a beat, and when satisfied, 
	crosses back behind his desk and takes a seat.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           2.

1    CONTINUED:

	He picks up his PADD so as to look busy, and a beat
	later, KIRA ENTERS from the Promenade and greets Odo
	with a smile.

					KIRA
			Good morning.

					ODO
			Major.

	She slides into the seat Odo prepared for her, picks up
	the raktajino and takes a sip.

					KIRA
			Mmm...
				(picking up PADD)
			So... how many have we got?

					ODO
			Sixteen items.

					KIRA
				(wry)
			The station's criminal element has
			been busy this week.

					ODO
			Nothing out of the ordinary; three
			petty thefts, two incidents of
			disorderly conduct, one assault...

	Kira has been reading along as Odo ticks them off, and
	her attention is caught by a familiar name.

					KIRA
			Ijarna's wife hit him again? Why
			does he stay with her?

					ODO
				(see for yourself)
			Skip to item twelve.

	Kira skims the list until she finds it.

					KIRA
			Public lewdness.

					ODO
			The same night Ijarna reported the
			assault, I caught him and his
			wife...
				(you know)
			... behind the information kiosk on
			the second level.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           3.

1    CONTINUED:	(2)

					KIRA
				(smiling)
			That answers my question...

	Kira continues reading, and we might catch Odo watching
	her over the top edge of his PADD. Truth is, he knows
	these reports by heart, and only goes through the
	formality of reviewing them with Kira as an excuse to
	spend time with her.

					KIRA
			What about item seven?

					ODO
			One of my deputies found Ojuy Gel
			scrawling political graffiti on a
			wall in section four.

					KIRA
			He's always riled up about
			something, isn't he? what was it
			this time?

					ODO
			He was protesting First Minister
			Shakaar's upcoming visit to the
			station.

					KIRA
				(nodding)
			He's been handing out leaflets
			saying that Shakaar should drop
			the petition to join the
			Federation.

					ODO
			Leaflets are one thing, vandalism
			is quite another. Ojuy spent a
			night in a holding cell for his
			trouble, and I understand the
			Arbiter sentenced him to three
			weeks of community service...
				(with satisfaction)
			-- on Sanitation Duty.

	Kira can't help but smile at Odo's evident pleasure in
	this fact.

					KIRA
			Just make sure he scrubs that wall
			clean before Shakaar gets here.
			I don't want him to see it.

	Odo nods. Just then QUARK ENTERS, looking harried and
	maybe a little tired.

					QUARK
			I'd like to file a complaint.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           4.

1    CONTINUED:	(3)

					ODO
			Not now, Quark.

					QUARK
				(accusing)
			A noise complaint.
				(pointing at Odo)
			Against you.

	Odo is not about to let Quark interfere with his time
	with Kira.

					ODO
			We're conducting station business.

					QUARK
				(to Kira)
			My quarters are right below his.
			You wouldn't believe the racket he
			makes.

					ODO
			Quark.

					QUARK
			Do you know what it's like to hear
			someone practice shape-shifting?
			Last night, it sounded like a
			Takaran wildebeest was tromping
			around up there.

					ODO
			That was for all of five minutes.
			Once you complained, I took the
			form of a Rafalian mouse.

					QUARK
			Yeah, little tiny feet skittering
			across the floor...
				(skin crawling)
			back and forth, back and
			forth...

					KIRA
			You could hear that?

	Quark points to both of his ears simultaneously.

					QUARK
				(what do you think?)
			Hello... ?
				(beat)
			Sometimes I can even hear him...
				(with a shudder)
			-- oozing around.


          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           5.

1    CONTINUED:	(5)

					KIRA
			Maybe you should change quarters.

					QUARK
			Maybe he should have a little more
			consideration. Shape-shifting in
			the middle of the night, there
			ought to be a regulation against
			it.

					ODO
			Come back in half an hour, I'll be
			happy to take your complaint then.

					QUARK
			Oh, I'll be back. You can count
			on that.

	And with that, Quark turns and EXITS. Kira and Odo
	watch him go, then turn to look at each other...

					KIRA
			It's just Quark's luck that you'd
			be assigned quarters right above
			his...

	A beat, then...

					ODO
			Luck had nothing to do with it...

	Kira iooks at him for a moment, and finally a faint
	smile traces itself on his features. As she realizes
	what he means and breaks into a grin...

2    EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	as a Bajoran transport (or some other stock vessel)
	approaches the station.

3    INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR

	where SISKO, Kira, O'BRIEN and BASHIR are waiting for
	Shakaar's arrival. All are in DRESS UNIFORM. O'Brien
	leans over and grumbles something to BASHIR.

					O'BRIEN
				(sotto)
			I don't see why Captain Sisko
			insisted I had to be here. I'm
			not a senior officer.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           6.

3    CONTINUED:

					BASHIR
			Maybe he just wanted to see you in
			your dress uniform. It does show
			off your figure.

					O'BRIEN
			Why, thank you.

	DAX hurries up, still straightening her uniform, and
	moves to join the group. Sisko decides to give her a
	bit of a hard time, though it's all in good fun.

					SISKO
			Good of you to make it, old man.
			Shakaar's transport just docked.

					DAX
			Sorry. There were so many people
			on the Promenade it was hard to
			get through.

	Kira turns to Sisko, speaks in a low voice.

					KIRA
			I hope Shakaar's gotten better at
			talking in front of groups. He
			used to mumble his way through
			mission briefings; everyone in our
			resistance cell had to learn to
			lip read.

	Sisko smiles at this... just then, SHAKAAR, his
	Adjutant, SARISH REZ, and TWO SECURITY GUARDS begin to
	emerge from the airlock.

	Despite his new position, Shakaar has maintained an
	unpretentious style of dress and a down-to-earth
	manner. Still, he knows that pomp and ceremony can be
	important, and knows how to handle himself on these
	occasions.

					SISKO
			Welcome to Deep Space Nine,
			minister.

					SHAKAAR
			Thank you, Captain. I've been
			looking forward to visiting the
			station... and meeting the
			Emissary.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           7.

3    CONTINUED:	(2)

	Sisko smiles a slightly uncomfortable acknowledgement.

					SISKO
				(gesturing)
			This is part of my senior staff:
			Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax,
			Chief of Operations Miles O'Brien,
			Doctor BASHIR, and, of course, you
			know my first officer, Major Kira.

	Shakaar breaks into a grin when he sees her.

					SHAKAAR
			Nerys...

					KIRA
			It's good to see you, Edon...

	Though the two old friends have much more to say to
	each other, this is neither the time or the place.

					SHAKAAR
				(wry)
			I guess I should introduce my
			senior staff...
				(gesturing)
			Here he is.

	Sarish smiles at his boss's humor, introduces himself
	to

					SARISH
			Sarish Rez, the first minister's
			adjutant.

	Sisko nods a greeting.

					SISKO
			A pleasure.
				(indicating)
			This way. There's quite a crowd
			waiting for you on the Promenade.

	Shakaar tries not to show his discomfort.

					SHAKAAR
				(ironic)
			Can't wait...

	As they move off, Dax holds Kira back for a moment...

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER          7A.

3    CONTINUED:	(3)

					DAX
			Why didn't you tell me?

					KIRA
			What?

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           8.

3    CONTINUED: (4)

					DAX
			That he's so good looking.

	Dax flashes Kira a mischievous grin, and Kira seems to
	almost blush at Dax's comment. As they move off...

4    INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR

	that exits onto the Promenade. TWO GUARDS frame the
	doorway, through which we can make out part of the
	CROWD that fills the Promenade. The SOUND of the
	waiting throng bleeds in through the door.

	Sisko and Kira are standing with Sarish and Shakaar,
	who looks a little nervous.

					SISKO
			The guards will escort you to the
			podium whenever you're ready.

	Sarish pulls Shakaar aside for a last-minute reminder.

					SARISH
			Don't forget to mention the
			transit subsidies you just
			allocated. Tell them they can
			expect the price of transport to
			Bajor to start dropping within a
			few months.

	Shakaar nods an acknowledgement.

					SARISH
			And remember...
				(enunciating)
			-- enunciate.

	Shakaar smiles as if to say he'll try, then moves
	toward the doorway.

					KIRA
			Good luck.

					SHAKAAR
			Let's go.

	Shakaar and the Guards EXIT, and when the crowd catches
	sight of him, it erupts into a welcoming ROAR...

	Just then, Sisko's combadge beeps.

					ODO'S COM VOICE
			Odo to Captain Sisko.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - TEASER           9.

4    CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Go ahead, Constable.

									INTERCUT WITH:

5    INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	where Odo is standing just inside the doors, a grim-
	looking deputy nearby. The view to the Promenade is
	blocked by the bodies of those standing outside.

					ODO
			I just received a disturbing
			communication. I have reason to
			believe that someone is planning
			to assassinate First Minister
			Shakaar.

	Sisko reacts, turns to look toward the doorway through
	which Shakaar disappeared... off his grim features
	we...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         10.
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)

6    INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE

	Sisko, Odo, Kira and Sarish have met to discuss the
	threat to Shakaar, and as we cut in, it's clear that
	Odo's better-safe-than-sorry philosophy has him at odds
	with Sarish. Sisko and Kira are still in dress
	uniform.

					ODO
				(to Sarish)
			As far as I'm concerned we
			should've gotten the First
			Minister off that podium as soon
			as we received the information.

					SARISH
			If Shakaar canceled his public
			appearances every time someone
			threatened his life, he'd never
			leave his office.

					ODO
			We're not talking about some
			disgruntled shopkeeper who writes
			a letter threatening Shakaar for
			raising taxes, we're talking about
			a Cardassian extremist group
			that's already succeeded in
			assassinating two Bajoran
			officials.

					SARISH
			I know all about "The True Way"
			and what they're capable of.

					ODO
			My sources in the Cardassian
			Civilian Government believe "The
			True Way" already has an operative
			in place aboard the station. I
			suggest you cancel the First
			Minister's conference and
			reschedule it at another location.

					SARISH
			Absolutely not. Nothing is going
			to keep Shakaar from meeting with
			those Delegates tomorrow.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         11.

6    CONTINUED:

					SARISH (Cont'd)
			Bajor's effort to join the
			Federation hinges on what happens
			over the next few days.

					SISKO
			Shouldn't the decision be up to
			the First Minister?

					SARISH
			It will be. But I already know
			what he's going to say.

					KIRA
			So do I. Shakaar knows better
			than anyone that you can't
			capitulate to terrorists. He used
			to be one, and the day the
			Cardassians started negotiating
			with him was the day he knew
			they'd been beaten.
				(beat)
			He'll stay.

					SISKO
			I suppose I'd do the same thing if
			I were in his position.
				(turning to Odo)
			Constable, I want station security
			stepped up for the duration of
			Shakaar's visit.

	Odo accepts this without further argument.

					ODO
				(nodding)
			The First Minister will have round-
			the-clock protection. I'd like to
			deploy Starfleet Security
			Personnel in addition to my own
			deputies.

					SISKO
			Of course.
				(considers)
			Commander Eddington is on leave...
			I'll ask Mister Worf to head up
			Starfleet Security while he's
			gone.

	Off Odo's nod of acknowledgement...

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE        11A.

6A   INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	where Odo and WORF are studying a schematic of the
	station and talking about security matters.

					ODO
			I've cleared the rooms above,
			below and to both sides of the
			First Minister's quarters.

					WORF
			I would recommend clearing that
			entire section of the Habitat
			Ring.

					ODO
			I'm afraid that isn't feasible;
			there are over twelve hundred
			people living there.

	Worf doesn't like it, but he sees Odo's point.

					WORF
			Providing security was difficult
			enough aboard the Enterprise. It
			appears to be next to impossible
			on this station.

					ODO
			It's not easy.

					WORF
			I prefer a more... orderly
			environment.

	This gets Odo's attention, and he studies Worf for a
	moment.

					ODO
			We have that in common. My people
			have an innate need for order.

					WORF
			How do you tolerate living here?

					ODO
			I make order where I can. For one
			thing, I have a daily routine, and
			I follow it unwaveringly. The
			shopkeepers on the Promenade joke
			that they can set their clocks by
			me.

					WORF
			Unfortunately, I have found it
			difficult to establish a routine
			here.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE        11B.

6A   CONTINUED:

	Odo goes on to offer another suggestion.

					ODO
			There are other ways to create
			order in your life. Your
			quarters, for example. Everything
			in mine has its specific place.
			And it's all arranged just so.

	Worf's eyes go wide as he realizes they have this in
	common.

					WORF
			Yes... mine, too. Even with my
			eyes closed, I would still know
			where everything was.

					ODO
			Exactly.

					WORF
			I couldn't tolerate it any other
			way.

					ODO
			And I'll tell you what else to do.
			Make sure everyone knows that they
			can't just "drop by" your quarters
			to say hello.

	Worf nods thoughtfully.

					ODO
			If someone does, whatever happens,
			don't make them feel welcome.

	They're co-conspirators now, it's them against the
	forces of chaos.

					WORF
			Of course not. That would 
			invite subsequent visits.

					ODO
			Precisely.

					WORF
			So far, the only person who has a
			tendency to "drop by" is Chief
			O'Brien.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE            

6A   CONTINUED: 	(2)

					ODO
			That's probably because he knows
			you from the Enterprise.

					WORF
				(thoughtful)
			Perhaps if I am more inhospitable,
			he will stop.

					ODO
				(I hope so)
			Good luck.

	A moment as the two men privately consider the
	difficulties of life on the station...

					ODO
			Well... I'd better get down to the
			First Minister's quarters.

	Worf acknowledges with a nod, and Odo takes his leave
	off Worf's features as he contemplates putting Odo's
	advice into action...

6B   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

7    OMITTED

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         13.

8    INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	A GUARD is posted at an intersection. After a beat
	Odo passes by and they exchange a nod.

					ODO
				(taps combadge)
			Odo to Worf.

									INTERCUT WITH:

9    INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	where WORF is at work. A Security N.D. mans a side
	panel.

					WORF
			Go ahead.

					ODO
			The guards are in position. The
			corridors between Shakaar's
			quarters and the wardroom
			have been cleared.

	Odo rounds a corner and approaches the door to
	Shakaar's quarters, where two guards are posted.

					WORF
			Acknowledged.

					ODO
			The First Minister is scheduled to
			leave for the reception in half an
			hour.

					WORF
			The wardroom will be scanned and
			secured well before then.

									END INTERCUT ON:

10   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	where Odo, is standing near the door to Shakaar's
	quarters with the two guards. The door OPENS and
	Shakaar and Sarish ENTER.

					SHAKAAR
			Ah, you must be Odo.

					ODO
				(a greeting)
			First Minister...

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95.- ACT ONE         14.

10   CONTINUED:

					SHAKAAR
			I was hoping I'd get to meet you.
			I just wish it wasn't under these
			circumstances.

	Odo nods to acknowledge the sentiment.

					SHAKAAR
			We're ready to go.

					ODO
			The reception doesn't start for
			another --

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         15.

10   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SHAKAAR
			I know, but I'd like to stop by
			the Promenade and visit the Temple
			first.

					ODO
				(to Sarish) 
			Why wasn't I told about this?

					SARISH
			I didn't know myself until a
			moment ago.

					SHAKAAR
			Is there a problem?

					ODO
			I would have posted extra security
			on the Promenade.

					SHAKAAR
			We'll just slip in, I'll stay for
			a few minutes, and we'll slip out.

					ODO
			With all due respect, now that
			you're First Minister, you can't
			"slip" in or out of bed without
			people noticing.

					SHAKAAR
			Maybe not... but that doesn't mean
			I'm going to stay in bed all day...

	And with that, Shakaar heads off down the corridor.
	Odo follows, signaling to a guard down the corridor
	to take the lead.

					ODO
				(hits combadge)
			Odo to Worf, there's been a change
			of plans...

	Off Odo's stern features...

11   INT. PROMENADE 

	as Odo, Shakaar, Sarish, and Three Guards make their
	way toward the Bajoran Temple. Shakaar studies Odo for
	a beat.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE        15A.

11   CONTINUED:

				SHAKAAR
			I understand you used to work for
			the Cardassians when they were
			running the station.

	Odo stiffens a bit, wondering why Shakaar is bringing
	this up.

					ODO
			I was in charge of keeping order
			on the Promenade.

					SHAKAAR
			They could've given that job to
			one of their own people. They
			must've thought very highly of
			you.

	The statement hangs in the air for a beat... although
	Shakaar's tone was neutral, Odo can't help but wonder
	if it's an accusation...

					SHAKAAR
			I know Kira does. She once told
			me she trusted you with her life.

	Odo reacts to this unexpected turn in the conversation.

					ODO
			I'm gratified to hear that...

					SHAKAAR
			I've always found her to be a good
			judge of character... so I'll
			trust you with my life, as well.

	Odo acknowledges this gesture of faith with a nod.

	People are beginning to recognize Shakaar; some are
	rushing to see him, pressing forward to offer their
	hands.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         16.

11   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Shakaar works the crowd, smiling and taking the hands
	that are offered to him.

12   ON ODO

	flanking Shakaar, trying to keep people from
	overrunning him. He scans the crowd with
	determination, looking for possible danger.

									INTERCUT WITH:

13   ODO'S POV

		-- people's faces, some smiling, some overcome with
		emotion...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Worf to Odo, we've secured the
			Temple.

					ODO
			I'll try to get him inside as soon
			as I can.

	-- a woman catches his eye, bending down to get
	something from below... Odo reacts as she emerges into
	his view again... he steps toward her, expecting the
	worst... until he sees that she's merely lifting her
	young son up so that he can see Shakaar...

14   ON SHAKAAR

	as he steps to the entrance to the Bajoran Temple,
	waves a final time to the crowd, then EXITS inside...

	Odo takes up position outside the door, his face
	registering relief...

15   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

16   INT. WARDROOM 

	This is a reception giving the station's most important
	Bajoran residents the chance to meet Shakaar; we see
	Vedeks, shopkeepers, and some uniformed Bajoran
	officers. There's not a single Starfleet Uniform in
	sight.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         17.

16   CONTINUED:

	Quark and a few other FERENGI WAITERS are catering the
	affair. Shakaar is surrounded by a knot of eager
	Bajoran faces; he's listening intently to their
	problems and concerns. Odo hovers nearby, discreetly
	keeping an eye on him.

17   ON KIRA AND SARISH

	watching Shakaar as he fields questions from the group
	that surrounds him. Kira is still in her dress
	uniform.

					KIRA
			Is it always like this?

					SARISH
				(nods)
			It's not every day people get a
			chance to talk to the First
			Minister. Besides...
				(lightly)
			Have you ever met a Bajoran who
			didn't have a fervent opinion
			about everything from Prophetic
			interpretation to farm policy?

					KIRA
				(smiles)
			I guess not.

	Sarish sees someone across the room.

					SARISH
			Is that Vedek Tonsa?

					KIRA
			Yes.

					SARISH
			I hear he's an excellent
			springball player.

					KIRA
			He's one of the best on the
			station. Why?

					SARISH
			I think I'll see if we can arrange
			a game.

					KIRA
			I hope you're good.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         18.

17   CONTINUED:

					SARISH
			I'm terrible.
				(off Kira's surprise)
			But it'll give me a chance to talk
			to him about supporting Shakaar in
			the Vedek Assembly.

	He gives Kira a wink and moves off to talk to Tonsa.
	Kira sees Odo standing alone and approaches.

					KIRA
			Do you have to stare like that?
			I think it's making people
			nervous.

					ODO
			Good.

	Kira smiles... A quiet moment passes as they stand
	together surveying the crowd... there's nothing awkward
	about the silence between them, they're good enough
	friends to be wordless with each other...

					KIRA
			You know, I've been meaning to ask
			you...
				(indicating his waist)
			... how come you don't wear that
			belt anymore?

	Odo never imagined that someone would notice something
	like that and it takes him off guard.

					ODO
			I don't know.
				(looks down at himself)
			It didn't really serve a
			purpose... it's not as if I
			needed it to hold my pants up.

					KIRA
			I just thought it looked good on
			you, that's all.

	Odo is a little flustered by her attention to this.

					ODO
			Really?

					KIRA
			Really.

	Odo feels absurdly pleased with Kira's attention.

					ODO
			If you say so...

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE        18A.

17A  NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Odo MORPHS a belt around his waist.

					ODO
			Better?

					KIRA
			Much.

	Odo nods, feeling a bit like a Beau Brummel. Kira
	looks Shakaar's way and sees that he's still surrounded
	by people. Odo follows her glance, sees the trace of
	disappointment on her features.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         19.

17A  CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			You know... I think I'll turn in.

	And now we see a similar trace of disappointment on
	Odo's features.

					ODO
			Of course. Good night, Major.

					KIRA
			Night.

	She starts to snake her way through the crowd toward
	the door. Suddenly Quark appears at his side
	brandishing a tray.

					QUARK
			Care for some hasperat?

					ODO
			You know I don't eat.

					QUARK
				(pleased with himself)
			Have something. I'm charging by
			the head for this little function,
			and you do have a head... at the
			moment.

	Odo doesn't reply, and Quark follows his gaze to...

18   SHAKAAR

	as he sees Kira leaving and excuses himself from the
	people he's talking to.

					SHAKAAR
			Would you excuse me...

	He moves to intercept her, take her arm from behind...

					SHAKAAR
			Nerys...

	She turns, smiles when she sees it's him.

19   ON ODO AND QUARK

	as Quark watches Odo's face as he takes all this in.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         20.

20   ON KIRA AND SHAKAAR

					SHAKAAR
			Where are you going? You haven't
			even said hello.

					KIRA
			You were so busy, I didn't want to
			bother you.

					SHAKAAR
			You wouldn't be bothering me,
			you'd be rescuing me.

					KIRA
			That bad?

					SHAKAAR
			You have no idea.

					KIRA
				(wry)
			I don't suppose this would be a
			good time for me to give you my
			opinion about how Bajor should be
			dealing with the Klingons?

					SHAKAAR
			Actually, it would be. But not
			here.

					KIRA
			I was joking.

					SHAKAAR
			Fine, then we'll talk about
			something else. Let's take a
			walk.

	Kira smiles through her surprise.

					KIRA
			Okay.

	Shakaar takes Kira by the arm and they start for the
	door.

21   ON ODO AND QUARK 

	as Odo reacts to their movement and starts toward them.
	Quark watches him go for a beat, his features
	thoughtful, before turning away and getting back to
	work.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         21.

22   NEW ANGLE

	Odo intercepting Kira and Shakaar, who were held back
	by a well-wisher.

					SHAKAAR
				(to Odo)
			We're going to take a stroll.

					ODO
			If you tell me where you're going,
			I'll secure your route.

					SHAKAAR
				(smiling)
			If I knew where we were going, it
			wouldn't be a stroll, would it?

	Odo stifles his reaction.

					ODO
			I suppose not. I'll escort you.

					SHAKAAR
			Fine, but just you.

	Shakaar steps toward the door, and as he passes by Odo,
	leans in close.

					SHAKAAR
				(sotto)
			And don't stay too close.

	Odo is unsure what to make of this, but turns and
	follows Shakaar and Kira out...

23   INT. CORRIDOR

	as Shakaar and Kira ENTER and make their way down it,
	Odo a few paces behind. Guards are in evidence along
	the corridor, but Odo motions them to stay put.

24   INT. ANOTHER CORRIDOR 

	as Shakaar and Kira round the corner, Odo trailing
	them. They're engaged in quiet conversation, oblivious
	to his presence.

25   ON ODO

	as he sees Shakaar lean in and say something to Kira
	that causes her to break into a laugh.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT ONE         22.

25   CONTINUED:

	Almost unconsciously, he slows his step, as if to drop
	behind them a few paces and give them more privacy.

	Off Odo's features as he trails behind them we...

									FADE OUT

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         23.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

26   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	Odo is standing guard by the door to the wardroom.
	Other Guards are positioned at intersections along the
	corridor.

	After a moment the door OPENS and Shakaar steps out of
	the conference room. Behind him, we can see Sarish
	seated at the table, talking with THREE FEDERATION
	DIPLOMATS in CIVILIAN CLOTHES.

	Shakaar looks less than happy with the results of a
	long and arduous morning.

					SHAKAAR
			Let's go.

					ODO
			Where?

					SHAKAAR
				(abrupt)
			Back to my quarters.

					ODO
			This way.

	They start down the corridor, and Odo signals to one of
	the other Guards to take the lead.

27   INT. ANOTHER HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	as Odo, Shakaar and the Guard make their way toward
	Shakaar's quarters. Odo can't help but notice
	Shakaar's mood.

					ODO
			I take it the negotiations aren't
			going all that well.

					SHAKAAR
			How'd you know?

					ODO
			The truth is, Bajorans are even
			less successful than most
			humanoids in hiding their
			emotions.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         24.

27   CONTINUED:

					SHAKAAR
				(wry)
			So you're saying it's as plain as
			the nose on my face.

	Odo acknowledges Shakaar's humor.

					ODO
			I've been working with the
			Federation for a number of years.
			They claim to be open and
			understanding, but somehow,
			they're always convinced they're
			right. It can be exasperating at
			times.

					SHAKAAR
			I'm trying to get them to cut the
			timetable for Bajor's admittance
			to the Federation by half. Every
			time I think I've made them
			understand my reasons, they
			"remind" me that every Federation
			member has gone through the same
			admissions process.

					ODO
				(knowing)
			And why should Bajor be any
			different.

					SHAKAAR
				(sarcastic)
			I can't think of a single reason.

					ODO
			Unless of course, you take into
			account the effects a fifty year
			occupation might have on a
			society.

					SHAKAAR
				(someone understands)
			Thank you.

	They reach the door to Shakaar's quarters, where TWO
	GUARDS are posted.

					SHAKAAR
			I've been a soldier and I've been a
			politician...
				(wry)
			I have to say, I'm starting to
			think being a soldier was easier.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         25.

27   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Shakaar gestures toward the door.

28   INT. SHAKAAR'S QUARTERS

	as Odo and Shakaar ENTER.

					ODO
			I'm afraid I don't know much about
			politics.

	The door shuts behind them.

					SHAKAAR
			Well, you agree with me.
				(smiling)
			As far as I'm concerned, that
			makes you an expert.

	Shakaar smiles, gestures that Odo take a seat.

	Odo sits, but now he's wondering why Shakaar asked him
	inside. Shakaar sits on a nearby chair, and a small
	silence settles between the two men for a beat.

					SHAKAAR
			You know... I realize I haven't
			made your job any easier the past
			few days.

					ODO
			I can't argue with that.

	Shakaar can't help but smile at Odo's honesty.

					SHAKAAR
			I want to be sure you understand
			that I appreciate your
			thoroughness.

					ODO
			Thank you.

	An awkward moment... then Shakaar decides to dive in.

					SHAKAAR
			Odo... I know you and Nerys are
			friends. And I was wondering...
				(with difficulty)
			Has she ever talked to you about
			me?

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         26.

28   CONTINUED:

					ODO
			Of course. She's spoken about you
			on more than one occasion.

					SHAKAAR
			What I mean is... has she ever
			said anything that would indicate
			that...
				(this isn't easy)
			... maybe she thought of me as more
			than just a friend?

	This is a confirmation of what Odo sensed when he saw
	Shakaar with Kira. If he had blood in his veins, it
	would go cold. It takes him a moment to reply.

					ODO
			Hmm... let me think.
				(a beat, then flat)
			No.

	Shakaar is not happy to hear this.

					SHAKAAR
			I see.

	A quiet moment...

					SHAKAAR
			I've known Nerys for over ten
			years. I've trusted her with my
			life on more than one occasion.

					ODO
			So have I.

					SHAKAAR
			She knew how to follow orders.
			She never complained when things
			got rough. She was a good soldier
			and a good friend. But now,
			somehow, it's different.

					ODO
			Is it? She's still your friend.

					SHAKAAR
			I know.
				(beat)
			But I think -- I'm falling in love
			with her.

	Odo says nothing, almost as if he doesn't trust himself
	to speak.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO        26A.

28   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SHAKAAR
			Sometimes I get the sense that
			maybe, just maybe, she feels the
			same way. But I could be wrong.
			I'm afraid that if I say anything,
			I might ruin our friendship. But
			if I don't, I could be letting
			something precious slip through my
			fingers.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         27.

28   CONTINUED:	(3)

	This is eerie for Odo... it's as if Shakaar is giving
	voice to his thoughts...

					ODO
			It's... a difficult situation.

	Shakaar lets out a long breath...

					SHAKAAR
			For all I know I've gotten myself
			all twisted up over nothing. If
			she hasn't said anything to you,
			then this whole thing is probably
			just in my head.

	Odo is not about to admit that he really doesn't know
	Kira's heart. But there is one thing he does believe:

					ODO
			Frankly, I think she's still
			grieving for Vedek Bareil.

					SHAKAAR
			Of course. It's only natural.
				(considers)
			Maybe I just need to be patient.

					ODO
			That's... what I would do.

					SHAKAAR
			On the other hand, maybe I should
			let her know how I feel. It might
			help her get over her loss if she
			knew that there was someone else
			who cared about her.
				(beat)
			What do you think?

	In truth, Odo prefers plan A, but he's not about to say
	so.

					ODO
			I'm afraid I know even less about
			relationships than I do about
			politics.

	Shakaar decides not to push him.

					SHAKAAR
			I understand... I don't mean to
			burden you with my problems.

	Shakaar stands, realizing that he should probably let
	Odo go.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         28.

28   CONTINUED:	(4)

					SHAKAAR
			Talking about humanoid
			relationships can't be very
			interesting for you.

					ODO
			For the most part, no...

	A moment as they acknowledge the conversation they've
	shared, and then they part ways...

29   INT. WARDROOM

	where Quark is putting the finishing touches on a
	buffet table, complete with a PUNCH BOWL. Odo is
	scanning the room with a TRICORDER, and now approaches
	Quark's food display and starts scanning it.

					QUARK
			You don't have to bother, Odo, I
			can personally vouch for every one
			of my employees who had access to
			this food.

	Odo stops scanning for a beat.

					ODO
			I can't tell you how relieved that
			makes me feel.

	And with that, he continues scanning. Suddenly he
	reacts to some odd reading. Cautiously, he moves the
	tricorder closer to a fruit basket.

					ODO
			I'm reading some sort of power
			signature...

	Odo works the tricorder, then reaches in to the basket
	to pick out a small DEVICE.

					ODO
			A Ferengi eavesdropping device...
				(turning to Quark)
			I don't suppose you know anything
			about this?

	For a moment, Quark can't decide which way to jump.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         29.

29   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			There it is. I've been looking
			for that all day.

					ODO
			You admit it's yours?

					QUARK
				(what of it?)
			I must've misplaced it.

					ODO
			I take it you were hoping to
			peddle information about Shakaar's
			meeting?

					QUARK
			Odo, you know as well as I do that
			it's illegal to listen to
			someone's conversation without
			their consent.

					ODO
			Why else would someone like you
			own such an expensive listening
			device?

	Quark has to think fast...

					QUARK
			I use it to monitor Rom's sleep.
			You see, ever since he was a boy,
			my brother's had this condition
			where he sometimes stops breathing
			in the middle of the night. I
			just can't sleep unless I know
			he's all right.

					ODO
			Very touching.

	Odo holds the device out as if to return it, and Quark
	reaches to take back his property. To his dismay, Odo
	lets the device drop into the punch bowl. We hear a
	FRITZING SOUND that tells us it shorted out.

					ODO
			How clumsy of me.

					QUARK
			You're in a bad mood today.

					ODO
			I don't have moods.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         30.

29   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Quark starts fishing around the bowl to retrieve the
	device.

					QUARK
			Of course not. You're an
			unfeeling changeling. All you
			care about is order.

					ODO
			That's right.

					QUARK
			Oh, please. I know what's going
			on. You don't have to pretend
			with me.

	By this point Quark has fished out the device, seen
	that it's ruined, and thrown it away.

					ODO
			I have no idea what you're talking
			about.

					QUARK
			You're in love with her.

					ODO
			Who?

					QUARK
			Kira.

	Odo is surprised by Quark's insight, but isn't about to
	show it, so he continues scanning the room.

					ODO
			That's ridiculous.

					QUARK
			And what's more, you're worried
			she's falling in love with
			Shakaar.

	Odo is momentarily stunned to realize that Quark has
	seen through his facade, but he's not about to give him
	the satisfaction of admitting it.

					ODO
				(dismissive)
			Is that a fact.

					QUARK
			It's the truth. Why can't you
			just admit it? It's nothing to be
			ashamed of.

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT TWO         31.

29   CONTINUED:	(3)

	Odo has no ready response for this. It's a question
	he's probably asked himself a million times: "Why can't
	I tell her how I feel?"

					QUARK
				(with sympathy)
			Look, Odo, I know this can't be
			easy for you...

	Eliciting sympathy from Quark makes Odo feel too damn
	pathetic, so he lashes out sharply --

					ODO
			I don't want your sympathy, Quark.
			And I don't need your advice.
			Just stay out of my business.

	And with that, Odo turns and stalks from the room...
	off Quark's features as he watches him go we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE        32.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

30   INT. SECURITY OFFICE - CLOSE ON A RAKTAJINO

	sitting on the edge of Odo's desk, arranged just so.
	PAN to REVEAL a PADD laid out next to it, square with
	the line of the desk... then MOVE to INCLUDE --

31   ODO

	sitting behind his desk, waiting. After a moment...

					ODO
			Computer, time.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Oh-eight twenty-one hours.

	Kira's twenty minutes late. She's never late for their
	Tuesday morning meetings. Odo sits for another long
	moment, then finally the door OPENS and she ENTERS.

					KIRA
			Sorry I'm late. I didn't realize
			what time it was.

	Odo nods to acknowledge the apology, but says nothing
	to let her off the hook. He studies the computer
	monitor in front of him as if he's been busy looking
	over the Criminal Activity Report and has hardly
	noticed the time.

	Kira takes a seat, picks up the PADD, leaving the
	raktajino untouched.

					KIRA
			So what've we got?

					ODO
			Nine items.

	Odo can't help but notice that Kira hasn't touched her
	raktajino. He watches over the top of his computer
	screen as she studies her PADD, expecting her to reach
	to pick up the drink any second.

					KIRA
				(off PADD)
			Hmm... so far, it's all fairly
			routine.

	Still, she ignores her drink. Finally, she notices
	Odo's intent stare.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE       32A.

31   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			Something wrong?

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE        33.

31   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ODO
			Your raktajino... ?

					KIRA
				(realizing)
			Oh, I had one this morning with
			Shakaar.

	Odo nods as if accepting this matter-of-factly, but the
	truth is he's wondering where they shared a morning
	raktajino, under what circumstances? After a moment...

					ODO
			I didn't... see you in the
			Replimat.

					KIRA
			It was in his quarters. He asked me
			to look over a proposal he's
			going to make to the Federation
			delegates.

					ODO
			Ah...

	Odo returns his attention to the PADD in his hand. He
	sees something that he was looking forward to calling
	Kira's attention to.

					ODO
			There's an interesting story
			behind item four...

	But Kira gently informs him that she has to go.

					KIRA
			I'd love to hear it, but I'm a
			little pressed for time right now.

					ODO
				(all right)
			Of course.

					KIRA
			I promised Shakaar I'd give him a
			tour of the station.

	Odo nods that he understands.

					ODO
			I'll make sure security is in
			place.

					KIRA
			Thanks.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE 34-35.        

31   CONTINUED:	(3)

	She sets the PADD down, stands.

					KIRA
			See you later.

	And with that, she turns and EXITS. Off Odo's face as
	he watches her go, wondering to himself, "Is something
	going on between them?"

32   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

33   INT. UPPER PYLON

	where Kira is showing Shakaar the view from one of the
	windows. Odo stands a discreet distance away.

					KIRA
			The upper pylons have the best
			view of the wormhole.

					SHAKAAR
				(looking out)
			I've never seen it, actually...

	Kira reacts... her face says "You're really missing
	something."

					KIRA
			Why don't we stay a few minutes,
			a ship might go through and you
			could see it open.

					SHAKAAR
				(joking)
			You're the first officer, can't
			you order a ship through?

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE           

33   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(smiles)
			You're the First Minister, you
			should be able to order an entire
			fleet through.

	They share a smile... A quiet moment as they both stand
	and look out the window... the mood starts to take on
	an intimate feel...

34   ON ODO 

	as he looks away from them, as if sensing the change in
	mood...

35   ON KIRA AND SHAKAAR (OPTICAL)

					SHAKAAR
				(quiet)
			The other day I heard someone say
			that if you happen to see the
			wormhole open, you get to make a
			wish.

					KIRA
			That's been going around the
			station for a while now...

	Their eyes meet, and a look passes between them... it's
	as if they're both attracted to each other, but neither
	knows for certain that the other feels the same way...

					KIRA
			Look...

	Through the window behind them we see the wormhole
	OPEN... a moment, then it's gone.

					KIRA
			Did you make a wish... ?

	He turns to her, looks her squarely in the eye...

					SHAKAAR
			Yes...

	They're standing very close, and they look at each
	other for a long beat...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE        37.

35   CONTINUED:

	... then Shakaar leans toward her almost imperceptibly,
	as if to see how she might respond to a kiss... the
	moment hangs in the air for a beat, then he seems to
	remember they're not alone, glances Odo's way...

36   ON ODO

	studiously staring at the wall in front of him.

37   ON SHAKAAR AND KIRA

	as they look at each other.

					KIRA
			We should get going... there's a
			lot more to see.

	Shakaar nods, and they turn away from the window and
	start toward the turbolift.

					ODO
				(hits combadge)
			Odo to Worf.

									INTERCUT WITH:

38   INT. SECURITY OFFICE

					WORF
			Go ahead.

					ODO'S COM VOICE
			We're heading back down to the
			Docking Ring.

					WORF
				(off monitor)
			Acknowledged. Your route has been
			secured.

	They EXIT to the turbolift and the door shuts behind
	them.

39   INT. TURBOLIFT

	as Odo, Kira and Shakaar ENTER and take position.

					ODO
			Level Two-D.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Please enter security code.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE        38.

39   CONTINUED:

	Odo works the panel and the Turbolift starts to
	descend. We see the LIGHTS whiz by as the car passes
	each floor. A quiet moment passes...

					SHAKAAR
			You know... I haven't had a meal
			outside the wardroom or my
			quarters since I got here.

					KIRA
			There are some nice places to eat
			on the Promenade.

					SHAKAAR
			You have a favorite?

40   NEW ANGLE 

	favoring Odo, who senses that Shakaar is trying to work
	up to asking her to dinner, but is having a hard time
	of it.

					KIRA
			Actually, there's a new Bolian
			restaurant that's pretty good.

					SHAKAAR
			I've never had Bolian food.

					KIRA
			I know this isn't going to sound
			very appetizing, but the meat they
			use is sort of... aged.

	As Kira continues, Worf's com voice cuts in:

			SHAKAAR				WORF'S COM VOICE
		Aged?					Worf to Odo, a turbolift
							is stuck on Level
			KIRA				Forty-one. We're going
		Well, partially			to have to re-route
		decayed would be more		you.
		accurate. But it's
		really delicious.				ODO
							Verify your security
			SHAKAAR			code and I'll release
		I'll take your word		the controls to you.
		for it; why don't
		we go there tonight?

	Shakaar's question hangs there and right now, Kira's
	answer is the most important thing in the world to Odo.

					KIRA
			I'd love to.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT THREE 39-40.        

40   CONTINUED:

	Odo reacts, and in his distraction, reaches and works
	the panel before getting the codes verified.

	Suddenly, the Turbolift lurches once and goes into a
	free-fall. The LIGHTS start whizzing by faster and
	faster.

					KIRA
			We're falling!

	Odo starts working the Turbolift control panel to see
	if he can stop their fall. Kira slaps her combadge,
	but there's no response, not even a com-beep.

					KIRA
			Kira to Worf.

	She slaps it again, still nothing.

					KIRA
			Someone cut our com-links.

					ODO
				(giving up on the panel)
			The controls aren't responding...

									CUT TO:

41   INT. TURBOLIFT SHAFT (OPTICAL)

	as the Turbolift falls down the tunnel we...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         41.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. TURBOLIFT (FORMERLY IN ACT THREE) 

	The LIGHTS whiz by ever faster... we HEAR the rush of
	wind as the Turbolift cuts through the air in the
	shaft...

	A grim moment as they realize they're helpless... then,
	Odo gets an idea: he plants himself firmly in the
	middle of the car, then reaches and places his hands
	flat against the front and back of the car...

43   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Odo MORPHS his arms into metal rods... there are flat
	plates on the ends, and screw-like threading along the
	shafts.

44   THE BACK-WALL

	The shaft starts to rotate slowly, extending itself as
	it unscrews... causing the metal to CRUMPLE outward
	from the pressure...

45   RESUME SCENE

	Odo straining against the walls... suddenly, we hear
	the SOUND of metal scraping on metal...

										CUT TO:

46   INT. TURBOLIFT SHAFT (OPTICAL)

	as the car plummets, SPARKS fly up from either side...
	Odo is creating friction on the sides of the car,
	slowing it...

47   INT. TURBOLIFT (OPTICAL)

	as we see the LIGHTS start to WHIZ by more slowly...
	the terrible SOUND of grinding metal continues...
	until, finally, the car lurches to a stop...

	As they catch their breath, Odo UNMORPHS to his normal
	state.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95. - ACT FOUR       41A.

47   CONTINUED:

					SHAKAAR
			I guess this means my tour's
			over...

	Off this moment...

48   INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE 

	where Odo is standing before Sisko's desk. Sisko can't
	quite believe what he's hearing.

					SISKO
			You're telling me that someone
			overrode the station's com system,
			faked Worf's voice, and sent one
			of our turbolifts into a free
			fall... ?

					ODO
			I'm afraid so, sir. Apparently
			they tapped into the com system
			with a voice synthesizer.

					SISKO
			What I want to know is how they
			got Worf's security code.

					ODO
			We don't know that they did, sir.

					SISKO
			What do you mean?

	Odo's professional pride is on the line as he has to
	make the terrible admission:

					ODO
			I turned over control of the
			turbolift without verifying his
			code.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR        41B.

48   CONTINUED:

	Sisko couldn't be more surprised. After a moment...

					SISKO
			They say to err is human
				(beat)
			But you're not human, Odo. You're
			not even humanoid. And this isn't
			the sort of mistake I'd expect
			from you.

	We can see that it pains Odo to hear this from his
	commanding officer.

					ODO
			I was... distracted.

					SISKO
			Distracted?

					ODO
			It's a personal matter. I prefer
			not to discuss it.

	Sisko has too much respect for Odo to ignore his
	request.

					SISKO
			All right, Constable. But
			whatever this personal matter is,
			don't let it interfere with your
			job again.

					ODO
			It won't, sir.

					SISKO
			That's all I need to hear.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         42.

48   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Sisko sits behind his desk.

					SISKO
			No ships have been allowed to
			leave since this incident
			occurred. That means that whoever
			was responsible is still on the
			station. I want them found.

					ODO
			Yes, sir.

	And with that, Sisko dismisses him... Odo EXITS; off
	Sisko's thoughtful face...

49   INT. SECURITY OFFICE 

	where Odo and Worf are at work on various PADDS.
	Actually, Worf is the one working; the truth is, Odo is
	ignoring the PADD in his hand and is pretty much
	staring at the wall, lost in thought.

					WORF
				(off PADD)
			It appears that they accessed the
			turbolift control system through
			the ODN relays.

	Worf looks up and is a little annoyed to see that Odo
	is barely paying attention. He picks up a different
	PADD.

					WORF
			There might be a trace of the
			access signal left in the relays,
			if we can isolate it, we might be
			able to follow it back to the
			source.

	If Odo heard him, he gave no indication. Finally, Worf
	says something.

					WORF
			Odo.
				(when he's got Odo's
				attention)
			Are you listening?

					ODO
			I've heard every word.

					WORF
			Your mind doesn't seem to be on
			your work.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         43.

49   CONTINUED:

	Odo is in no mood for this...

					ODO
			With all due respect, commander,
			you don't know me well enough to
			gauge my state of mind.

					WORF
			When someone fails to ask for
			security verification, their state
			of mind is obvious.

					ODO
				(hard)
			Is it.

					WORF
			And with all due respect, I do not
			see how sitting in a chair staring
			at a wall is going to help
			apprehend Shakaar's would-be assassin.

					ODO
			You're right, it's not.
				(standing)
			I'm going to go talk to Major
			Kira.

					WORF
			Why? She already gave us her
			statement.

					ODO
			You follow your leads, Commander,
			I'll follow mine.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         44.

49   CONTINUED:	(2)

	And with that, Odo turns and EXITS. Worf watches him
	go for a beat, then returns to his work...

50   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR 

	as Odo makes his way toward Kira's quarters. He comes
	to an intersection and sees a Guard posted there, then
	rounds the corner and is surprised to see another
	Guard, JIMENEZ, posted outside her door. A third Guard
	is posted further down the corridor.

					ODO
			What are these men doing here,
			Jimenez?

					JIMENEZ
			First Minister Shakaar is in Major
			Kira's Quarters.

	Odo tries not to betray his reaction to this news.

					ODO
			How long has he been there?

					JIMENEZ
			Since they finished dinner, about
			three hours ago.

					ODO
			All right, ensign. You're
			relieved.

					JIMENEZ
			Sir, I'm not scheduled to go off
			duty for another four --

					ODO
			I said you're relieved. I'll take
			the rest of your shift.

					JIMENEZ
			Yes, sir.

	Without another word, Jimenez moves off down the
	corridor. He and the second Guard exchange a puzzled
	look as he passes, then he's gone...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         45.

51   ON ODO

	as he takes position outside Kira's door. His face
	says it all... the woman he loves is behind closed
	doors with another man. He can't know what's going on
	in there, but the possibilities are gnawing at him.

									DISSOLVE TO:

52   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	where Odo, is now in a slightly different position. It
	is now morning.

	After a moment the door suddenly OPENS to reveal Kira
	and Shakaar in mid-conversation. She's in civilian
	clothes, and there's an easy manner between she and
	Shakaar.

					SHAKAAR
			Great, I'll see you then.

	Just now, Kira sees Odo, outside the door. She was a
	expecting a security officer, but not necessarily
	someone she knows so well, and it takes her off guard.

					KIRA
			Good morning...

	Odo musters a professional nod, then waves the two
	Guards over.

					ODO
			May I ask where you're going,
			First Minister?

					SHAKAAR
			My quarters, then to the meeting
			in the Wardroom.

	Odo turns to the Guards to indicate they should escort
	him, and the three men move off (off-screen com voices
	should give us the impression that the Guards are
	checking in with other security personnel, clearing
	Shakaar's route).

	Odo is desperate to know what happened, wanting more
	than anything to hear it was nothing... but even so, he
	can't bring himself to ask.

					ODO
			Major, I was wondering if you had
			a moment to answer a few questions
			about what happened in the
			turbolift.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95. - ACT FOUR        46.

52   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			Sure. Come on in.

53   INT. KIRA-S QUARTERS 

	as Odo and Kira ENTER and the door shuts behind them.
	The LIGHTS are DIMMED, there's a half-empty bottle of
	champagne on a nearby table, two glasses; a few candles
	are burning their last inches, as if they'd been lit
	all night. It's clear even to Odo that these are the
	vestiges of a night of romance.

					KIRA
			Lights.

	The LIGHT level RISES to NORMAL. Kira turns to Odo
	with a smile; she wants to share her happiness with her
	friend, and since she has no idea how Odo feels about
	her, there's no reason for her to hide anything.

	Odo looks at her, unsure what the spreading smile on
	her face could mean.

					ODO
			Did I do something amusing... ?

					KIRA
			No, it's just... Edon and I...
			we...

	Though he's dying inside, Odo tries not to show it.

					ODO
			I understand.

	She jumps onto the couch, sits cross-legged as she
	tells the story.

					KIRA
			If someone had told me a year ago
			that this was going to happen, you
			know what I would've said? You're
			crazy. Yes, I respect him. Yes,
			he makes me laugh. But we know
			each other too well. He's seen me
			go weeks without a bath, we've
			spent long cold nights huddled
			together for warmth... there's no
			mystery left between us. We're
			friends, that's all.

	She shakes her head in wonder...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         47.

53   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			I guess I was wrong.

	She turns and looks at Odo... who does his best to
	sound glad for her.

					ODO
			I'm... happy for you.

					KIRA
			This all probably seems very silly
			to you.

	She can have no idea how deeply this tears at him.

					ODO
			No... not in the least.

	She leans over to give him a kiss on the cheek.

					KIRA
			You're such a good friend to me.
			I'm glad you're the first person
			to know.

	Odo manages a nod of agreement...

					KIRA
			So, you wanted to ask me something
			about what happened in the
			turbolift?

					ODO
			Yes, but... we can talk about it
			later.

					KIRA
			Are you sure?

					ODO
			Yes, I... have an appointment.

					KIRA
			All right.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         48.

53   CONTINUED:	(2)

	There's a moment we think Odo might say something else,
	then he takes his leave.

54   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	as Odo ENTERS from Kira's quarters. When the door
	shuts behind him, he stops to pull himself together...
	off the emotion in his features...

55   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

56   INT. SECURITY OFFICE 

	Odo ENTERS and finds Worf and another Guard with a MALE
	ALIEN in their custody.

					WORF
				(to Guard)
			Take him to a holding cell.

	The Guard hustles the Alien toward the back. Odo looks
	at Worf, decides he should try to be a little
	friendlier.

					ODO
			What'd he do... ?

					WORF
			He was responsible for the attack
			on First Minister Shakaar.

	Odo wasn't expecting this and is stunned to hear it.

					ODO
			What?

					WORF
			He has admitted to being a True
			Way operative. They provided him
			with an isolinear interface to
			access station systems.

	Odo can't believe Worf got their man without him. He's
	supposed to be the relentless lawman, the one who never
	gives up...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         49.

56   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			He was attempting to use it to
			depressurize Shakaar's quarters by
			sabatoging the environmental
			controls.

					ODO
				(flustered)
			I see...

					WORF
			When he tried to access them, I
			traced the signal path back to
			him. He was operating out of an
			abandoned cargo hold on Level Thirty-one.

	Odo is disturbed by the fact that he wasn't part of
	it...

					ODO
			Why didn't you call me before you
			made the arrest?

 					WORF
			It wasn't necessary.

	This hits home. If there's one thing Odo has always
	believed, it's that he's good at his job, better than
	anyone. Perhaps Worf sees the depth of Odo's reaction
	to what's happened, because after a beat, he continues
	with genuine sincerity.

					WORF
			Your deputies assisted me quite
			capably. They are well-trained.
			You're to be commended.

	But Odo, is so thrown by the situation that he doesn't
	acknowledge the compliment. Worf EXITS to the holding
	area... leaving Odo, to contemplate what's happened...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FOUR         50.

57   INT. ODO'S QUARTERS 

	as Odo ENTERS and comes to a stop just inside his door,
	as if he doesn't quite know what to do with himself.
	He's a man defeated on every front: the woman he loves
	is with someone else, he's not needed at his job...

	He lets out a frustrated breath, slams a fist against
	the surface of his "jungle gym." Suddenly, as if
	finding that this feels unexpectedly good, he explodes
	in a rage, starts tearing the place apart...

	He smashes a piece of the jungle gym in two... throws
	part of it against a wall... as he swings a second
	piece around toward the CAMERA and it grows large
	enough to fill the FRAME we...

									BLACKOUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE         51.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

58   INT. ODO'S QUARTERS

	where we find Odo sitting slumped on the floor amidst
	the wreckage of his room. The lights are DIMMED so
	that it's DARK. His jungle gym is upended and
	scattered, furniture is thrown in a corner.

	The door CHIMES, but Odo is oblivious; he just sits
	there, staring numbly. We hear a muffled VOICE from
	outside.

					QUARK (O.S.)
			I know you're in there.

59   INT. CORRIDOR

	Quark is standing at the door in his BATHROBE, furious
	at the noise Odo's been making.

					QUARK
			I heard you.

	No answer.

					QUARK
			Fine, we'll do this the hard way.

	Quark bends to study the door control panel, starts
	working it, his fingers flying.

60   INT. ODO'S QUARTERS

	Odo hasn't moved. After a beat, the door OPENS and
	Quark reacts to the wreckage. Odo is facing away from
	him, so Quark can't see the look on his face.

					QUARK
			I knew it would come to this. You
			take the form of an animal, you're
			going to end up behaving like one.
				(crossing in)
			What was it... a Klingon targ, a
			Trellan crocodile?

	Quark comes to a stop a few paces behind Odo, who
	remains silent.

					QUARK
			Well, I've had it. This time, you
			crossed the line.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95.- ACT FIVE         52.

60   CONTINUED:

					QUARK (Cont'd)
				(no response)
			Odo.

	Quark moves around and reacts when he sees the vacant
	look on Odo's face... clearly something is very wrong
	with Odo.

					QUARK
			Odo... ? Are you okay?

	After a long moment, Odo seems to almost smile to
	himself... when he speaks, it's in a hoarse whisper.

					ODO
			You were right...

	Quark realizes what this is all about.

					QUARK
			Ah... I take it Shakaar and Major
			Kira are...

	Odo, manages a nod...

					QUARK
				(re: the wreckage)
			Whew... you really are in love.

	Quark settles to a sitting position near him.

					QUARK
			I've got to say, I really didn't
			think you had it in you. It takes
			passion to do something like this,
			and I always thought you were
			colder than a Breen winter.

	After a moment, Odo shakes his head morosely...

					ODO
			What was I thinking? How could I
			have fooled myself into believing
			she could ever love someone like
			me?

	Quark is thoughtful for a moment...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE         53.

60   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			Look, the last thing I want to do
			is interfere with your personal
			life...
				(re: wreckage)
			But this... this just isn't any
			good, for either of us.

					ODO
				(sardonic)
			I'll try to keep my problems more
			quiet next time...

					QUARK
			I'm not talking about the noise,
			I'm talking about business. I'm
			losing my shirt in the Manhunt
			Pool.

					ODO
			The what?

          DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE           

60   CONTINUED:	(3)

					QUARK
			Anytime there's an unusual crime
			committed on the station, I run a
			pool so people can bet on how long
			it'll take you to catch the
			perpetrator. It's very popular.

	In another context, Odo might be flattered to hear
	this.

					QUARK
			Frankly, I don't care whether you
			and Kira end up living happily
			ever after or not, I just want the
			situation resolved. And the way
			I see it, you've either got to
			tell her how you feel, or forget
			about her and get on with your
			life. Concentrate on the
			essentials. Because you can't
			keep going like this. It's
			interfering with your job... and
			my profits.

					ODO
			Your profits?

					QUARK
			Unless you do something about this
			situation, I'm going to have to
			stop running the pool.

					ODO
				(sarcastic)
			I'm devastated.

					QUARK
			You should be. Because the fact
			that that pool exists says
			something about you. About who
			you are. People see you as the
			guy who always gets his man. Now
			you're becoming the guy who tears
			up his quarters and sits alone in
			the rubble. And no one is going
			to want to place bets on how long
			someone is going to sit around in
			the dark.

	Odo takes this in, and we can see that Quark's words
	are getting through to him...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE         55.

60   CONTINUED:	(4)

					QUARK
			Well, I've said my piece...

	Quark stands, moves toward the door.

					QUARK
			Sorry for butting in, but I'm just
			looking out for my business.

					ODO
			Funny... for a minute there, I
			thought you were talking to me as
			a friend.

	Quark holds his gaze for a beat...

					QUARK
			Naw...

	A moment, and we get the sense that they both know he
	doesn't mean it...

61   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing.

62   INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS 

	where Kira is getting ready to start the day. The door
	CHIMES.

					KIRA
			Yes.

	The door OPENS to reveal Odo, and Kira's reaction tells
	us she wasn't expecting him.

	A discerning eye might notice that Odo is no longer
	wearing the belt that Kira mentioned liking in the
	wardroom.

					ODO
			Good morning, Major.

					KIRA
			Come on in. what brings you by?

					ODO
			I wanted to talk to you about
			something...

	Odo's manner indicates it's something important...

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE         56.

62   CONTINUED:

	... but he's having a hard time getting it out. After
	a moment...

					KIRA
			What is it?

	Odo takes a breath...

					ODO
			I don't quite know how to say
			this... but I've given it a lot
			of thought, and...

	He stops, and when he doesn't continue for a beat...

					KIRA
			Go on... just say it.

	Odo comes out with it, though his voice is full of
	regret.

					ODO
			I'm afraid I won't be able to make
			our Tuesday morning meetings
			anymore.

	Kira is surprised and a bit disappointed.

					KIRA
			Oh... Why not?

					ODO
			I've decided to schedule
			additional training exercises with
			my deputies.

					KIRA
			Well, maybe we can have our
			meetings at another time?

					ODO
			My schedule is rather tight. And
			lets face it, the Criminal
			Activity Reports speak for
			themselves. There's really no
			reason we have to review them
			together.

					KIRA
			Maybe not... but I kind of enjoyed
			doing it. I thought you did too.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE        56A.

62   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ODO
			Of course.

	Kira knows Odo well enough to see there's something
	more going on here than scheduling conflicts.

					KIRA
			Odo... is something wrong?

					ODO
			It's just a matter of... using my
			time more efficiently.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95.- ACT FIVE         57.

62   CONTINUED:	(3)

	She also knows him well enough to know that he can't be
	pushed into talking.

					KIRA
			I understand.

					ODO
			Well...

	When he steps toward the door, Kira notices he's no
	longer sporting the belt.

					KIRA
			No belt?

	He considers how best to put it...

					ODO
			I'm just trying to keep to the
			essentials, Major...

					KIRA
				(nodding)
			See you.

	And with that, he EXITS... off Kira's face as she
	contemplates his visit...

63   INT. QUARK'S

	where Quark is working behind the bar as Odo ENTERS.
	SUPERNUMERARIES as needed. Quark thinks he knows why
	Odo's here.

					QUARK
			They're upstairs.

					ODO
			Who?

					QUARK
			Kira and Shakaar. They're in
			Holosuite Three, practicing the
			speech he's going to give tomorrow
			before he leaves. I hear he's
			going to announce that the
			Federation has agreed to cut the
			timetable for Bajor's admittance.

					ODO
			Where'd you hear that?

					QUARK
				(covering)
			Just a rumor.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE         58.

63   CONTINUED:

					ODO
			Are you sure you haven't been
			listening in on your holosuites
			again?

					QUARK
			Even if I wanted to, I couldn't.
			I don't have the right equipment.

					ODO
			Not anymore.

	Quark frowns at the memory of what Odo did to his
	eavesdropping device.

					QUARK
			By the way, I dropped by your
			quarters this morning.

					ODO
			Oh?

					QUARK
			I heard some noise, and when I
			went up there to complain, I found
			a work crew installing
			soundproofing in the floor. I
			have to say, Odo, I'm touched.
			That you would do something like
			that for me...

	Odo is not about to admit to Quark that he's doing it
	for him.

					ODO
			I'm having the floor...
			reinforced. The fact that they're
			soundproofing it as well is
			incidental.

					QUARK
			Uh-huh...

					ODO
			If you think I'd put up with three
			days of construction for your
			sake, think again.

         DEEP SPACE NINE: "Crossfire" - 11/27/95 - ACT FIVE         59.

63   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Quark knows the rules of their engagements as well as
	Odo does. Just as Odo let him pretend it was "just
	business" in his quarters, Quark returns the favor...

					QUARK
			I guess I should've known.
			Thanks, anyway...

	Now that they're square.

					ODO
			Don't mention it.

	A customer calls Quark over, and he moves off to take
	his order. Odo turns away from the bar in time to
	see...

64   KIRA AND SHAKAAR 

	coming down the staircase from the second level. Even
	though the assassin has been caught, there are Guards
	in front and behind them.

	Odo watches as they make their way to a table, laughing
	and smiling, eyes only for each other...

	A moment as he watches... then he turns and EXITS to
	the Promenade. As he moves off, his hands fall into
	position behind his back... he's the cop on the beat
	once more...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END