STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
              "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" 
                          #40510-541 
                              
                          Written by 
                Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         Jonathan West 

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        STAR TREK: DS9 - "Wrongs... " - 12/19/97 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
              "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    DUKAT
          KIRA                     BASSO
          ODO                      MERU
          BASHIR                   GUL
          DAX                      HALB
          WORF                     LEGATE
          QUARK                    TABAN
          O'BRIEN                  SCAVANGER ONE
          COMPUTER VOICE           

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     

        STAR TREK: DS9 - "Wrongs... " - 12/19/97 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK:  DEEP SPACE NINE
              "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          QUARK'S                       BAJOR
          PROMENADE                     
          KIRA'S QUARTERS               
          OPS                           
          SECURITY OFFICE               
          CAPTAIN'S OFFICE              

          TEMPLE OF IPONU               

          SINGHA REFUGEE CAMP/BARRACKS  

        TEROK NOR                     
          HABITAT RING CORRIDOR         
          KIRA AND MERU'S QUARTERS      
          WARDROOM                      
          PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO      
          DUKAT'S QUARTERS              

 DS9 - "Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night" - 12/18/97 - PRONUNCIATION  

                  STAR TREK:  DEEP SPACE NINE
              "Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          BASSO                    BOSS-oh
          DEKA                     DECK-uh
          HASPERAT                 HAS-per-uht
          IPONU                    ee-PONE-oo
          KANAR                    kuh-NAR
          KATTERPOD                CAT-er-pod
          LUMA                     LOO-muh
          MERU                     muh-ROO
          MOBA                     MOH-buh
          POHL                     POLE
          RAHL                     RAWL
          REON                     REE-on
          SINGHA                   SING-ah
          ULTRIDIUM                uhl-TRIH-dee-um
          VEKLAVA                  veck-LAH-vuh

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         1.

                  STAR TREK:  DEEP SPACE NINE                   
                 "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night"                   
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. QUARK'S

	Evening. WORF and DAX are drinking raktajinos as Worf
	waits for Quark to tell him his holosuite is ready.

					DAX
			The Saratoga put in this morning.

					WORF
				(end of discussion)
			We are not having another party.

					DAX
			I promise not more than fifty or
			sixty...

	Worf knows better.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         2.

1    CONTINUED:

					WORF
			I can see it now. Two hundred 
			people jammed into our quarters... 
			eating, drinking...
				(disgusted)
			... laughing.

					DAX
				(sarcastic) 
			Sounds awful. What if I promise 
			you there'll be absolutely no 
			laughter?

	Worf knows she's kidding.

					DAX
				(hamming it up a bit) 
			No, I mean it. You won't see a 
			single smile the entire evening. 
			It'll be the grimmest party you've 
			ever been to.

	Worf can't help but to allow himself a little grin.

					DAX 
			No smiling -- or you won't be 
			invited.

					WORF
				(relenting) 
			When do you want to have this 
			party?

					DAX
			Next week. And I was thinking... 
			maybe we should give the evening 
			a theme.

					WORF
				(suspicious) 
			What kind of "theme?"

					DAX
			Why don't we have everyone come 
			as their favorite Klingon?

	Worf's smile vanishes instantly.

					DAX
			Bad idea?

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER        2A.

1    CONTINUED:	(2)

	QUARK, carrying a box of flowers, steps up to Worf.

					QUARK 
			Commander -- your holosuite is 
			ready.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         3.

1    CONTINUED:	(3)

	Worf immediately rises, glad to get away from this 
	conversation.

					WORF
			Good.

					DAX
			Have fun exercising.

	Worf nods, heads up the steps.

					QUARK
				(to Dax)
			No party?

					DAX
				(holding up her thumb
				and index finger)
			Came this close.

2    ANGLE ON DAX

	as she gets up to leave. On her way out, she spots 
	KIRA and Quark at the bar. Quark is handing Kira the 
	box of flowers.

					KIRA
			Thank you, Quark.

					QUARK
			Don't mention it, major. I'm glad
			I could be of help.

	Quark steps away just as Dax steps up to Kira.

					DAX
			Bajoran lilacs.
				(she sniffs them)
			Is something going on between you
			two that I don't know about?

					KIRA
			Don't be disgusting.

	Kira heads for the door as Dax tags along.

3    INT. PROMENADE - CONTINUOUS

	Kira and Dax walk together.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         4.

3    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(continuing)
			I ordered them for myself.

					DAX
			That's nice.
				(a beat)
			I thought you didn't like flowers.

					KIRA
			I don't.

					DAX
			I'm confused.

					KIRA
			Jadzia -- there's such a thing as 
			privacy.

					DAX
			Not between friends.

	Kira smiles... her friend is incorrigible.

					KIRA
				(relenting) 
			It's my mother's birthday. She 
			would've been sixty today.
				(re: the flowers) 
			My father always said these were 
			her favorite.

					DAX
				(re: the flowers) 
			What a nice way to remember your 
			mother.

					KIRA
			I wish I did remember her. I was 
			only three when she died in the 
			refugee center.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         5.

3    CONTINUED:	(2)

					DAX 
			I'd bet she'd be proud of you -- 
			of what you've done with your life.

	Kira smiles as they approach the turbolift.

					KIRA 
			I'd like to think so. I've always 
			been proud of her. My father 
			always said she was the bravest 
			woman he knew.

	With a friendly nod of good-bye, Kira EXITS into the 
	turbolift and the doors close behind her. We HOLD ON 
	Dax for a beat, then go to --

4    INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS

	Kira is asleep in her darkened room. By her bed, the 
	lilacs have been placed in a vase.

					COMPUTER VOICE 
			Major Kira. You have an incoming 
			transmission.

					KIRA
				(clearing the cobwebs) 
			From whom?

					COMPUTER VOICE 
			Unable to identify.

	That gets Kira's attention; she gets out of bed and 
	steps over to the wall monitor.

					KIRA
			Put it through.

5    ANGLE ON THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	as it comes to life with the image of GUL DUKAT, seated 
	at the controls of the shuttle he stole in "Waltz" (in 
	other words, a one-wall set).

					DUKAT 
			Ah, major -- there you are. I'm 
			sorry to wake you.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         6.

5    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			What the hell do you want, Dukat?

	Kira furtively taps a few keys.

					DUKAT 
			Don't bother, major. I guarantee 
			you won't be able to trace this 
			transmission.

					KIRA
			Then why don't you just tell me 
			where you are?

					DUKAT 
				(smiling) 
			Because that's not why I called. 
			I want to help you, major -- the 
			way Captain Sisko helped me.

					KIRA
			I don't know what you're talking about.

					DUKAT 
			Captain Sisko gave me the clarity 
			to see beyond the lies... the self-
			deceptions that were controlling 
			my life. He helped me see the 
			truth about myself. 
				(a beat) 
			And now I'm going to do the same 
			for you.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         7.

5    CONTINUED:	(2)

	Dukat smiles.

					DUKAT 
			And what better day to do it than 
			on your mother's birthday.

	Kira smiles not letting Dukat get to her.

					KIRA 
			Is that suppose to upset me? That 
			you know it's my mother's birthday?

					DUKAT
				(ignoring her) 
			She was a striking woman, your 
			Mother. Though when I met her, 
			she was very self-conscious about 
			that small scar along the side of 
			her face. She used to try to 
			cover it up with a strand of hair.

	Dukat is starting to make Kira uncomfortable, though 
	she tries to hide it.

					KIRA 
			Nice try, Dukat. But you never 
			knew my mother. She died in the --

					DUKAT
				(interrupting) 
			-- in the Singha refugee 
			center? I'm afraid not, Major. 
			That was something your father 
			told you because he couldn't bear 
			to face the truth.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER         8.

5    CONTINUED:	(3)

					KIRA
				(still not buying it) 
			What truth?

					DUKAT 
			That your mother left him to be 
			with me.

					KIRA
			You're lying.

					DUKAT
				(insistent) 
			Your mother and I were lovers 
			almost from the moment we met. 
			And we remained lovers until the 
			day she died.

					KIRA
			I've had enough of this --

	Kira moves to end the transmission, but before she does:

					DUKAT 
			I see you have lilacs on your 
			nightstand. Your mother would be 
			touched -- she loved Bajoran lilacs.
				(a beat) 
			There... I told you the truth was 
			liberating. Now, don't you feel 
			better? I do.

	And with that, the screen goes blank as Dukat ends the 
	transmission.

6    CLOSE ON KIRA

	as she considers Dukat's troubling words. And on that, 
	we:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 9-9A.       
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)

6A   INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS

	Morning, Kira sits down at her desk monitor.

					KIRA
			Computer. Locate Cardassian 
			occupation files, Singha refugee 
			center. Find and display Bajoran 
			identity profile for Kira Meru.

	After a beat --

6B   ANGLE ON THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	which displays an ID photo of her mother, KIRA MERU, 
	taken during the occupation by the Cardassian 
	authorities...

6C   ON KIRA

	as she looks at her mother's picture for a beat. Then 
	she taps a few keys and starts reading the text of the 
	file.

									CUT TO:

7    INT. OPS

	Morning. SUPERNUMERARIES at the posts, while BASHIR
	and O'BRIEN, holding raktajino mugs, are standing over
	by O'Brien's station.

					O'BRIEN 
				(to Bashir) 
			Then you're just going to have 
			to take my word for it, Julian. 
			he battle at the Alamo would make 
			a helluva holosuite program.

	Under this, Kira ENTERS, and heads over to the 
	Replicator.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       10.

7    CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(in b.g., to replicator) 
			Raktajino.

					BASHIR 
			Let me get this straight... 
			there's two hundred of us, trapped 
			inside some crumbling, old 
			mission... surrounded by two 
			thousand enemy troops?

					O'BRIEN 
			That's right.

					BASHIR
				(skeptical) 
			And we win?

					O'BRIEN 
			No, we lose.

					BASHIR 
			Why on Earth would you want to 
			play a program where we lose?

	Kira moves over to the Ops table and picks her work 
	PADD up.

					O'BRIEN 
			You're missing the point, 
			Julian -- there's nothing more 
			noble than a heroic defeat, 
			especially against overwhelming 
			odds.

	Bashir isn't buying it for a second.

					BASHIR 
			In life -- maybe. But not in the 
			holosuites.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       11.

8    ANOTHER ANGLE

	as Kira looks up from her PADD.

					KIRA 
			Chief -- you were suppose to have 
			finished recalibrating the 
			induction modulators yesterday.

					O'BRIEN 
			We had a little problem replacing 
			some of the coil brackets --

					KIRA
				(cutting him off) 
			Save the excuses. I want it done 
			within the hour.
				(to Bashir) 
			Doctor, is there a reason for your 
			visit?

					BASHIR
				(defensive) 
			Actually, Miles and I were just 
			chatting about --

					KIRA
			I thought not. If you don't mind, 
			we're on duty.

					BASHIR
				(backing off)
			Don't let me interfere.

	Bashir nods good-bye to O'Brien and EXITS. O'Brien 
	stands there, holding his cup, not sure why they've 
	earned the major's wrath.

	Kira stares at him for a beat and he quickly finishes 
	his raktajino, picks up his tool kit and hurries off.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       12.

8    CONTINUED:

	Kira looks around the room, aware of the stares from 
	the rest of the Ops crew.

					KIRA
			All right, everyone -- this isn't 
			the Replimat. We're not here to 
			drink raktajino and catch up on the 
			latest gossip. Let's get to work.

	Quickly, everyone refocuses on their work.

9    INT. SECURITY OFFICE

	Later. ODO is at his desk studying a monitor as Kira
	ENTERS.

					KIRA 
			Odo, I've just been informed about 
			the increased criminal activity 
			on the Promenade.

	Odo immediately senses Kira's combative mood.

					ODO 
			It's not as bad as it sounds, 
			major. We're only talking about 
			a few incidents of petty theft. 
			I've already assigned two 
			deputies --

					KIRA
				(cutting him off) 
			-- I'd prefer you handle the 
			matter personally.

					ODO 
			If you think that's necessary.

					KIRA
			I do. And make sure I'm kept 
			informed of your progress.

					ODO 
			Of course.
				(a beat) 
			Is there something else on your 
			mind?

					KIRA
			Meaning what?

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       13.

9    CONTINUED:

					ODO 
			Meaning I spoke to Doctor Bashir 
			earlier and he mentioned you 
			seemed... irritable. I can see 
			he wasn't exaggerating. Care to 
			tell me what's bothering you?

	Kira sighs, allowing her body to slump a bit; we can 
	see how miserably she's feeling.

					KIRA 
			I appreciate the offer, Odo. But 
			I really don't think talking about 
			it is going to help.

	Odo accepts this.

					ODO 
			Sounds serious.

					KIRA
			It is.

					ODO
			Then if you won't talk about it... 
			perhaps you should consider doing 
			something about it.

	And as Kira contemplates her friend's words, we go to --

10   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE

	Establishing.

11   INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE

	CLOSE ON on a serious-looking SISKO.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       14.

11   CONTINUED:

					SISKO 
			A transmission from Dukat? This 
			is the first I've heard of it.

					KIRA
			That's because I didn't report it.

					SISKO
			Why not?

					KIRA
			It was of a personal nature. I 
			tried to trace the signal, but...

					SISKO
			What did he want?

	Kira hesitates. Sisko can see that this is difficult 
	for her to talk about.

					KIRA 
			He said he knew my mother... that 
			they were lovers.

					SISKO
			You don't believe him, do you?

					KIRA
			He knew certain things about 
			her... personal things.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       15.

11   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO 
			Dukat is a very resourceful man. 
			I'm sure he knows a lot about your 
			family... about all our families.

					KIRA
			I keep trying to tell myself that. 
			But I need to know.

					SISKO
			That may not be possible.

					KIRA
			There is one way. I could visit 
			the Temple of Iponu on Bajor and 
			consult the Orb of Time.

	Sisko is taken aback by Kira's suggestion.

					SISKO 
			Excuse me?

					KIRA
			I need to know the truth.

					SISKO
			Let me get this straight... You 
			want to travel back in time to see 
			if Dukat and your mother were 
			lovers?

					KIRA
			That's right.

					SISKO
			I'm sorry, major, but the 
			Federation has strict 
			regulations --

					KIRA
				(cutting him off) 
			-- this has nothing to do with the 
			Federation. I need your help as 
			the Emissary -- not as a Starfleet 
			captain. The Emissary can see to 
			it that I'm allowed access to the 
			orb. After that, it's up to the 
			Prophets...

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       16.

11   CONTINUED:	(3)

					KIRA (Cont'd)
			... if they feel my request is 
			worthy, they'll send me where I 
			need to go. If not... then I've 
			made a trip to Bajor for nothing.

					SISKO
			And if they do send you back... 
			what then? How can you be sure 
			you won't interfere with the time 
			line?

					KIRA
			The Prophets will be guiding me. 
			Nothing will happen without their 
			blessing.

	Sisko thinks this over.

					KIRA
			Please, Emissary -- let me seek 
			the will of the Prophets.

	Sisko looks at Kira intently, searching for an answer 
	in her eyes.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       17.

12   EXT. BAJOR - MATTE SHOT - DAY (STOCK)

	Establishing a large city on the planet.

13   INT. TEMPLE OF IPONU - DAY

	A VEDEK walks Kira, dressed in civilian clothing, to 
	an orb box, then ceremoniously EXITS.

14   ANGLE ON KIRA (OPTICAL)

	as she stands there preparing herself for her journey. 
	After a beat, she opens the box doors and is 
	immediately bathed in orb light --

								FADE TO WHITE.

15   OMITTED 

16   INT. SINGHA REFUGEE CENTER - BARRACKS - NIGHT (OPTICAL) 

	Kira finds herself seated against the wall of a 
	crowded, chaotic refugee center. Kira is now wearing 
	clothing similar to what the other refugees are 
	wearing. She stands up and looks around --


17   KIRA'S POV

	Bajoran families are huddled together over their meager 
	belongings. These are tired, undernourished, sleep-
	deprived people. It is not a pleasant sight.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE       18.

18   ON KIRA

	reacting to her surroundings; her painful memories of 
	the occupation are brought shockingly back to life.

	Kira begins to walk through the refugee encampment; the 
	harsh truth is that she really doesn't want to be back 
	here and yet she knows she has to do this. We see her 
	steel herself; she can't allow the misery surrounding 
	her to overwhelm her. 

	Suddenly, she hears a familiar voice --

					TABAN (O.S.) 
			Meru! I found Nerys. 

	Kira turns to the voice.

19   KIRA'S POV

	of her father, TABAN, holding a three year old KIRA 
	NERYS by the hand, and carrying her baby brother, REON.

20   BACK TO KIRA

	as she reacts to the sight of her family. She looks 
	over to one side to see --

21   KIRA'S POV

	of her mother, Kira Meru, also holding a baby boy, as 
	she approaches her family, a smile of relief breaks 
	across her face as she sees that her daughter is okay. 
	Meru is thirty-two years old, and though she is haggard 
	and grimy from the life she has been forced to lead 
	here at the refugee center, she is still a striking 
	woman -- tall and slender with attractive, angular 
	features. Meru is holding two metal soup canisters.

22   ON KIRA

	Her face is a mixture of joy and sorrow as she gazes
	upon her long lost family. And on this image, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       19.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

23   INT. SINGHA REFUGEE CENTER - BARRACKS - NIGHT

	Moments later. Kira watches as Meru joins her family. 
	She's greatly relieved to see that her little daughter 
	is all right.

					MERU 
			Where was she?

					TABAN
				(pointing behind him) 
			Wandering over there, scrounging 
			for food.

	Meru hands over one of the cup canisters to Taban.

					TABAN 
			That's all? It's barely half a 
			cup.

					MERU 
			They've cut everyone's rations.

					TABAN
				(angry) 
			It's not enough. How do they 
			expect us to survive?

					MERU 
			The Cardassians don't care whether 
			we survive or not. They won't be 
			happy until we're all dead.

	Meru stops herself -- not wanting to upset the 
	children. She forces herself to put a smile on her 
	face.

					MERU
				(to her children) 
			Come my sweethearts -- drink your 
			soup.

	But as she reaches down to allow Nerys to take a sip --

					SCAVENGER ONE (O.S.) 
			Excuse me.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       20.

23   CONTINUED:

	Meru turns to see --

24   NEW ANGLE

	to see TWO SCAVENGERS -- two hardened, nasty-looking 
	Bajoran men -- looming over them.

					SCAVENGER ONE 
			That soup... it's ours.

					TABAN 
			What are you talking about? My 
			wife stood in line all day to get
			it. If you think you can just --

	The second Scavenger pulls out a makeshift knife and 
	puts the sharp edge under Taban's chin.

					SCAVENGER ONE
			Just what?

					MERU
			It's for the children -- they're
			hungry.

					SCAVENGER ONE
				(cold)
			We're all hungry.

					KIRA (O.S.)
			That's right, we are.

25   NEW ANGLE TO INCLUDE KIRA

	The Scavengers aren't sure what to make of her.

					KIRA 
			And hunger can make people do 
			stupid things.

					SCAVENGER ONE 
			Like what you're doing now?

	Kira doesn't want the situation to escalate into 
	violence; she tries to keep things calm.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       21.

25   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			The Cardassians are the enemy. 
			We shouldn't be fighting amongst 
			ourselves. we should be trying 
			to help each other...

					SCAVENGER ONE 
			That's what we were doing... 
			helping ourselves to some soup.

	The two scavengers grin at one another; Kira is 
	beginning to lose patience with them.

					KIRA 
			If you want soup, you'll have to 
			get in line like everyone else.

					SCAVENGER ONE 
			We may have to take orders from 
			the spoonheads, but we don't have 
			to take them from you.

26   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as the Scavenger with the knife tries to slash Kira. 
	Kira pivots, gets in under the swing, elbows him in the 
	belly and tosses him over her shoulder into his buddy.

27   ANGLE ON THE TWO SCAVENGERS

	untangling themselves. As they get to their feet, Kira 
	picks up their knife.

28   FAVORING KIRA

	as she takes a step toward them. But the scavengers 
	have had enough and they hightail it out of there.

29   WIDER

	as Taban, Meru and their children smile gratefully at 
	their savior.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       22.

29   CONTINUED:

					TABAN 
			Thank you. I wish we could repay 
			your kindness somehow... but we 
			have so little food.

					KIRA
			It's all right. I'm not hungry.

					MERU
				(surprised) 
			I can't remember the last time I 
			met a Bajoran that wasn't hungry...
				(to Kira, smiling) 
			I'm Kira Meru.

	Kira looks at her mother, not sure what to say. She 
	can't believe she's standing this close to her.

					KIRA 
			I'm... I'm just glad I could help.

	Kira and her mother touch hands; it's a charged moment.

					MERU 
			This is my husband, Taban. Our 
			sons, Reon and Pohl, and our 
			daughter, Nerys.

	Kira smiles at all the children, but her eyes light up 
	as she looks at little Nerys.

					KIRA
			They're beautiful...

	Kira fights back the tears as she gazes upon her long, 
	lost family.

30   ON LITTLE NERYS

	as she whispers something into her mother's ear.

					MERU 
			My daughter wants to know your 
			name.

					KIRA
			Me?
				(a beat) 
			I'm Luma Rahl.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO      22A.

30   CONTINUED:

	Kira stretches out her hand to little Nerys.

					KIRA
			It's nice to meet you, Nerys.

	Kira has the odd pleasure of shaking hands with her 
	younger self.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       23.

30   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Little Nerys giggles happily, blissfully unaware of the 
	strange nature of the encounter.

					VOICE (O.S.) 
			Attention!

	They turn to see --

31   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as BASSO TROMAC, a Bajoran collaborator working with 
	the Cardassians, stands flanked by TWO CARDASSIAN 
	GUARDS. Basso carries several sacks of food.

					BASSO 
			The new Cardassian Ore Processing 
			Center orbiting Bajor is nearing 
			completion.

	Basso walks around the barracks studying the women.

					BASSO 
			The Cardassian troops stationed 
			there will require "comfort women" 
			to make their tour of duty less... 
			stressful.

	Basso points to a young woman standing beside her 
	husband.

					BASSO 
			Her.

	One of the guards seizes the woman from her husband. 
	Before the husband can protest, Basso shoves one of the 
	baskets of food into his arms.

					BASSO
				(to the husband) 
			As of now, you'll receive extra 
			rations of food and medicine. 
			Courtesy of our Prefect, Gul Dukat.

	Basso turns and notices Meru.

					BASSO 
			Her.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       24.

31   CONTINUED:

					TABAN 
			No!

	Taban moves forward, but one of the guards pulls the 
	baby out of Meru's arms and shoves the CRYING child 
	against Taban's chest. Kira goes to intervene -- but 
	before she can, Basso singles her out as well.

					BASSO 
			And her.

	The other guard grabs hold of Kira.

					MERU
			But my children --

					BASSO 
			Your children will eat better than 
			they have any right to.
				(to the guards) 
			Let's go.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       25.

32   ANOTHER ANGLE

	as the guards force Meru, Kira and the other woman 
	away. Meru's children are crying, and Taban looks anguished.

					TABAN
			Meru!

					MERU
				(calling back at him)
			I love you.
				(a last look to the 
				children)
			Don't let them forget me.

32A  ANGLE ON KIRA

	helpless to do anything about it as she watches her 
	parents be separated. She tries to catch one last 
	glimpse of her father and her family -- but the guards 
	hustle them out of the room.

33
thru   OMITTED
38   

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       26.

39   EXT. SPACE - TEROK NOR (OPTICAL) (STOCK)

	Establishing -- in orbit around Bajor.

40   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	Basso, still flanked by the Cardassian guards, leads 
	a GROUP of Bajoran women down the hallway. As he 
	passes each doorway, he assigns two women to each room 
	by pointing where they should stand. The women then 
	stand by the doorways, awaiting further instructions. 
	Meru, like most of the other women, hasn't gotten over 
	being separated from her family. She looks defeated 
	and scared.

	Seeing the pattern, Kira switches places with another 
	Bajoran woman and falls into step with her mother. 
	That way, she and her mother are assigned the same room.

	At the end of the corridor, Basso turns to face the 
	women standing by their doorways.

					BASSO 
			You will find food in your 
			quarters. Eat as much as you want 
			and make sure you get a good 
			night's rest. You'll want to look 
			your best tomorrow.

	Basso turns to go, then stops and turns back for one 
	last comment --

					BASSO 
			And feel free to linger as long 
			as you want in the sonic showers. 
			Cardassians value cleanliness.

	And with that, the doors all OPEN and the women EXIT 
	into their quarters.

41   INT. KIRA AND MERU'S QUARTERS

	Kira and Meru ENTER -- and the second the door closes 
	behind them, Kira turns to Meru.

					KIRA 
			Meru, listen to me -- I know 
			things look bad, but don't give 
			up just yet... we'll find a way 
			out of here.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO      26A.

41   CONTINUED:

					MERU 
			How?

					KIRA 
			There must be a resistance cell 
			operating on the station. We'll 
			contact them. They'll help us get 
			away.

	But Meru's attention has been sidetracked by something 
	off screen --

					MERU
			I don't believe it...

	Kira turns to see --

41A  KIRA'S POV

	of a lavish spread of food and drink laid out on one 
	of the tables. An incredulous Meru moves over to the 
	table -- her eyes can't believe what she's seeing.

	Meru picks up a piece of fruit with each hand, showing 
	them to Kira with growing delight.

					MERU 
			Fresh moba.

	She smells the fruit, practically inhaling it. A 
	nervous LAUGHTER escapes her lips.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       27.

41A  CONTINUED:

					MERU 
			Do you know how long it's been 
			since I've seen fresh moba?

	She takes a ravenous bite, then two more before 
	offering the other piece to Kira. Kira takes a bite, 
	though she hasn't had much of an appetite since she 
	opened up the orb box.

					KIRA 
			Nice.

					MERU 
			Nice? Look at all this... 
			katterpod beans, hasperat, 
			veklava, a pot of deka tea... we 
			could live on this for a year!

	Meru finishes up the moba, then digs into the hasperat 
	with her fingers. Tears of joy and sorrow run down her 
	face.

					KIRA 
			Easy. You don't want to make 
			yourself sick.

					MERU 
			Sick from too much food? That 
			would be a change.
				(looking at the food) 
			I only wish Taban and the children 
			could be here...

	And suddenly she is overwhelmed with emotion. She 
	cries openly, falling into Kira's arms.

					MERU
				(trying to convince 
				herself) 
			The Cardassians said they'd take 
			care of them... maybe they will.

					KIRA 
			I wouldn't count on it. We need 
			to find away off this station. 
			Once we do that, we can figure out 
			a way to free your family.

					MERU 
			Then what?

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       28.

41A  CONTINUED:	(2)

					KIRA 
			We hide up in the hills.... join the 
			Resistance.

	Meru looks at Kira, sees that she's serious. Meru 
	isn't so sure.

					MERU
			I suppose it's possible...

					KIRA 
			Of course it is. We just need to 
			bide our time.

	Kira smiles comfortingly, glad to be able to help her 
	mother in her time of need, she pushes her mother's 
	bedraggled hair away from her teary face.

	As she brushes back the hair, Kira sees something she 
	hadn't noticed before: a long, red scar running down 
	the side of Meru's face.

	Meru quickly steps away and instinctively covers the 
	scar with her hair. Kira can sense her embarrassment.

					KIRA 
			I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...

					MERU 
			I failed to show a Cardassian 
			soldier the proper respect.

					KIRA 
			We all have scars. Of one kind 
			or another.

					MERU 
				(bitter) 
			Maybe. But most aren't quite 
			so... evident.

					KIRA 
			It's not that bad.

	Meru looks at Kira thoughtfully.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       29.

41A  CONTINUED:	(3)

					MERU
			Why do you keep doing that?

					KIRA 
			What?

					MERU 
			Helping me. First, at the refugee 
			center and now here...

					KIRA
			I don't have many friends.

					MERU
				(smiling) 
			Well, you have one now.

	Kira smiles, grateful in ways her mother can never 
	know. And off this moment --

									CUT TO:

42   INT. WARDROOM

	The next day. Kira and Meru, clean and dressed to the 
	nines, are lined up for inspection along with four 
	other Bajoran women, equally well-dressed -- think high-
	class dabo girls. Kira has styled Meru's hair in such 
	a way that the scar is cleverly concealed.

					BASSO
				(pleased) 
			Well done. I can hardly believe 
			that you're the same women I met 
			yesterday.
				(a beat)
			In fact -- you're not. Your old
			lives have ended. Your pasts have
			been erased. You have one purpose
			and one purpose only: to provide
			comfort and care to the Cardassian
			officers stationed here. Do that
			well, and you'll want for nothing.
			Fail, and you and your family will
			be sent to a labor camp.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       30.

42   CONTINUED:

					BASSO (Cont'd)
				(he lets that sink in 
				for a moment) 
			Now remember -- you're all easily 
			replaceable. Make one mistake and 
			I won't hesitate to --

					DUKAT (O.S.)
				(cutting him off) 
			Basso!

	They all turn to see --

43   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	Dukat steps into the room.

					DUKAT 
			Enough.

	Dukat walks over to the line of women and offers them 
	a warm smile. (Note: this is Dukat thirty years ago 
	and he should look slightly different. This Dukat also 
	has no knowledge of Kira Nerys and thus pays her no 
	special attention.)

					DUKAT
			Welcome to Terok Nor. I hope your
			stay here will be a pleasant one.
			I assure you, I will do everything
			possible to make it so. I suspect
			that many of you must be feeling
			a bit uneasy right now... I'm well
			aware that among the Bajoran
			population there's a perception
			that all Cardassians are to be
			feared -- that we're a cruel and
			heartless race. I hope to dispel
			that myth, not with words, but
			with actions, in the hope that you
			will come to appreciate the better
			part of our nature.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       31.

43   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT (Cont'd) 
			I assure you that we are capable 
			of great kindness.

					MERU
				(impulsive) 
			What of our families? Are they 
			all right?

	Everyone is surprised by Meru's boldness.

					BASSO
				(accusatory) 
			Who said you could speak? Guards!

					DUKAT
				(to the guards) 
			Stay where you are.
				(to Meru) 
			Your families will be well taken 
			care of.

	Dukat steps closer to Meru, studying her closely. His 
	smile grows a little; he likes what he sees.

					DUKAT 
			That, I promise you.

	He reaches up and pushes her hair back, revealing the 
	long scar. Meru tenses up and tries to hold her 
	composure.

					DUKAT
				(re: the scar) 
			What's this?

	Meru doesn't know what to say; her worse fears are 
	coming to pass.

					MERU 
			I... I...

					DUKAT 
			Basso.

	Basso hurries to Dukat's side.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       32.

43   CONTINUED:	(2)

					BASSO 
			Forgive me, Prefect. I didn't 
			notice the imperfection. I'll 
			have her removed at once.

					DUKAT
				(an order) 
			Get me a dermal regenerator. Now.

	Basso is surprised by this command, but he quickly 
	EXITS to do as instructed.

					DUKAT
				(to Meru, softly) 
			I'm afraid to ask how you came by 
			such a... mark.

					MERU 
			It's nothing.

					DUKAT 
			On the contrary, it's an 
			unfortunate reminder of the gulf 
			that exists between our two 
			peoples.

44   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	as Basso ENTERS holding the dermal regenerator, which 
	he hands to Dukat.

					DUKAT 
			It must be removed immediately.


45   ON DUKAT (OPTICAL)

	as he scans her scar with the regenerator it disappears.

46   ON MERU

	as she fingers the side of her face, marveling at how 
	miraculously the scar has vanished.

47   WIDER

	as Dukat admires his handiwork.

        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO       33.

47   CONTINUED:

					DUKAT 
			There.
				(looking over her face) 
			Beautiful.

	Dukat hands Basso the dermal regenerator.

					DUKAT
				(to Basso) 
			Carry on.

	He then nods to Meru with a smile, and EXITS. Meru 
	watches him go, unable to conceal her surprise and 
	gratitude.

					BASSO 
			I'd say congratulations are in 
			order. You've all passed your 
			first test.

48   ON KIRA

	as she looks at her mother, unable to hide her concern. 
	This is the first indication she has that Dukat may not 
	have been lying to her after all.

	And on that growing realization, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      34.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

49   INT. WARDROOM

	Later. A party for the high-ranking Cardassians is in
	full swing. The officers are drinking and laughing
	with some of the Bajoran comfort women. Most of the
	women are doing their best to be accommodating; they
	know that to resist the drunken kisses and the
	wandering hands is to invite severe punishment.

	CAMERA COMES TO REST on Kira and Meru, who stand in a 
	corner looking at the activities swirling around them. 
	Kira clutches a bottle of kanar; it's uncertain if she 
	intends to pour drinks or clobber the first Cardassian 
	to come within range.

	Meru, though distressed by what she's witnessing, keeps 
	looking down at her elegant clothes, smiling.

					KIRA
			Would you mind telling me what 
			you're smiling about?

					MERU 
			The Prophets. I never realized 
			they had such a sense of humor. 
			When I was a child, I would dream 
			of having enough food to eat and 
			pretty clothes to wear.
				(looking down at herself) 
			And now, look at me... I have 
			everything I ever wanted...
				(smiling at the irony)
			... and I feel horrible.

	Kira smiles.

					KIRA
			It is kind of funny... in a 
			horrible sort of way.

					MERU 
			I suppose if I can survive 
			starvation, I can survive this...

	Kira looks at her mother with newfound respect.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE     34A.

49   CONTINUED:

					MERU 
			After all, we're Bajorans. We can 
			survive anything...

					GUL (O.S.) 
			You!

	Meru and Kira turn to see --

50   ANGLE ON A CARDASSIAN OFFICER

	a GUL, holding a drink. He grabs Meru by the elbow and 
	yanks her toward him.

					GUL 
			Think you can stand there hiding 
			in a corner all night?

	The Gul then drags her away into the room. Meru turns 
	back to look at Kira.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      35.

51   ON KIRA

	as she sees the defeat and resignation in her mother's 
	eyes. Instinctively, she moves toward her mother, only 
	to have her way blocked by a short, older, benign-
	looking LEGATE.

					LEGATE 
			I don't remember seeing you before.

					KIRA
			I just arrived yesterday.

					LEGATE 
			And I bet I know what you're 
			thinking... you'd like nothing 
			better than to get us all drunk 
			so you could kill us in our sleep.

	Kira is momentarily taken aback by the Legate's 
	comment. But as she gives him a closer look, she 
	guesses his bark is bigger than his bite.

					KIRA
			Are you sure you're not part 
			Betazoid?

					LEGATE 
			Come. Sit on my lap and tell me 
			how much you hate Cardassians.

	The Legate sits on a couch and pulls Kira onto his lap. 
	As the Legate wraps his arm contentedly around her 
	body, Kira looks up to see her mother with the Gul. 
	The Gul has her backed against the wall, pinned between 
	his arms, kissing her neck and whispering god-knows-
	what lechery into her ear.

					LEGATE 
			You Bajoran women... you're all 
			so bony.

					KIRA
			That's because you Cardassians 
			have been eating all our food.

	This banter pleases the Legate.

					LEGATE 
			You know I could have you executed 
			for that kind of insolence.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      36.

51   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			Which is one of the reasons we 
			hate you so much.

					LEGATE 
			Clever girl. Now pour me some of 
			that kanar and let's see if we 
			can't work out our differences.

	Kira smiles falsely and does as she's told. As she 
	pours the drink, we hear --

					DUKAT (O.S.) 
				(forceful) 
			I said, let her go.

	Kira turns to see --

52   ANGLE ON DUKAT AND BASSO

	who have just ENTERED the room. Dukat is standing by 
	Kira's mother, dressing down the now-frightened Gul.

					GUL
			All I said to her was --

					DUKAT 
			I don't care what you were 
			saying -- it's what you were doing 
			I don't like. Now get away from 
			her.

	The Gul quickly scampers away.

					DUKAT 
				(to Meru) 
			Are you all right?

	Regaining her composure, Meru nods, then offers Dukat 
	a short, grateful smile.

					DUKAT 
				(to Basso) 
			Escort this woman back to her 
			quarters. See that her privacy 
			is respected.

					BASSO 
			No one will disturb her.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      37.

52   CONTINUED:

	Basso indicates that Meru should follow him.

53   ANGLE ON KIRA AND THE LEGATE

	watching Dukat and her mother.

					LEGATE
				(softly)
			I only hope you won't condemn us
			all for the boorish behavior of
			one man.

	A puzzled Kira looks at the Legate, but before she can 
	ask what he means --

54   ANGLE ON DUKAT

	stepping up to Meru.

					DUKAT
			I only hope you won't condemn us
			all for the boorish behavior of
			one man.

	Meru, still shaken, nods her head and EXITS with Basso.

55   ON KIRA

	as she looks at the Legate.

					KIRA
			How'd you know he was going to say
			that?

					LEGATE
			Let's just say this is not the
			first performance I've seen of
			this little melodrama.
				(a beat)
			That woman should consider herself
			fortunate. She's caught the
			Prefect's eye. As of now, she's
			off limits to the rest of us
				(smiling lecherously)
			As for you...

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      38.

55   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			I know, I know... another glass 
			of kanar.

					LEGATE 
			For starters.

	Kira pours another tall drink for the Legate. As she 
	does, Kira looks up to see Dukat quietly EXITING the 
	party.

55A  INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	Later. Kira supports a very intoxicated Legate, as he
	staggers down the hallway. The Legate holds a bottle
	of kanar, from which he takes a swig when the mood
	strikes him.

					KIRA 
			That's right... just put one foot 
			in front of the other.

					LEGATE 
			Don't tell me what to do... I'll 
			put my feet wherever I want. I'm 
			a Cardassian.

	As they arrive at the doors to her quarters:

					KIRA 
			Whatever you say. Just try not 
			to stumble out of any airlocks on 
			your way home.

	But the Legate has other plans.

					LEGATE 
			I'm not going home -- I'm coming 
			in with you.

					KIRA 
			No, you're going back to your 
			quarters and going to sleep.

					LEGATE
				(belligerent) 
			I want comfort and I want it now. 
			You're a comfort woman, aren't 
			you? You're dressed like one...

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      39.

55A  CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			Don't be fooled by appearances.

					LEGATE 
			That mouth of yours is going to 
			get you in trouble someday.
				(trying to push past 
				Kira) 
			Now let's go get some sleep.

					KIRA
				(pushing him back) 
			I have a better idea. You sleep 
			in your quarters and I'll sleep 
			in mine. And tomorrow...

	Kira points the Legate down the corridor, then nudges 
	him forward.

					LEGATE
			... tomorrow you'll be all mine 
			to do with as I please.

	The Legate leans against the bulkhead as he stumbles 
	down the corridor.

					KIRA 
			I can hardly wait.

	And as the Legate disappears around the corner, Kira 
	quickly EXITS into her quarters.

56   INT. KIRA AND MERU'S QUARTERS

	As the doors close behind her, Kira takes a DEEP
	BREATH. Allowing the Legate to fawn all over her was 
	an ordeal. It took every bit of self-control she 
	possessed not to beat the hell out of him the minute 
	he touched her.

	After a beat, an off screen noise from the bedroom 
	prompts --

					KIRA 
			Meru, I'm back.

	Kira moves toward the bedroom.

   DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 40-41.      

56   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			I'll need to shower for a week to 
			get the smell of that legate off 
			me --

	But it isn't Meru that comes out of the bedroom, it's 
	Basso, holding an armful of Meru's clothes. Behind him 
	are TWO CARDASSIAN GUARDS.

					BASSO 
			I'll be sure to tell him you said 
			that.

					KIRA
			What are you doing here? Where's 
			Meru?

					BASSO 
			Looks like you're going to have 
			these quarters all to yourself -- 
			at least for a little while.

					KIRA
				(adamant) 
			I said -- where's Meru?

					BASSO
				(a nasty little grin) 
			She's moving up in the world. 
			Your friend must have hidden 
			talents I wasn't aware of. Our 
			beloved Prefect has "invited" her 
			to share his quarters.

					KIRA
				(hard)
			I want to see her.

					BASSO
				(amused) 
			Do you?

	Basso heads for the door. Kira spins him around, 
	forcing him to drop the clothes.

					KIRA
			Now -- take me to her.

	The Cardassian guards come up behind her -- one of them 
	makes the mistake of grabbing her arm -- Kira twists 
	out of his grasp and cold-cocks him with her free hand.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      42.

56   CONTINUED:	(2)

	The other Cardassian settles the matter by smacking her 
	in the kidney with the butt of her rifle. Kira hits 
	the ground, writhing in pain.

									CUT TO:

57
THRU   OMITTED
61

62   INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO

	Basso opens the locked gate to the ghetto and a half-
	conscious Kira is flung inside. She gets to her hands 
	and knees and looks up to see --

63   KIRA'S POV

	of Basso locking the gate behind her and then walking 
	away with the two guards.

64   ON KIRA

	as she forces herself to her feet. Kira reaches for 
	the gate, but the pain in her side is too great and she 
	slumps back to the floor. Kira looks around --

65   KIRA'S POV

	of the BAJORAN WORKERS, huddled together in small 
	groups, sleeping the sleep of the damned.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE      43.

66   CLOSER ON KIRA

	as she contemplates her situation. And on her 
	expression of pain and despair, we:

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       44.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

67   INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO

	Weeks later. A tired and dirty Kira waits in a food 
	line along with SEVERAL OTHER WEARY BAJORAN WORKERS. 
	Once it's her turn, she picks up her bowl and spoon and 
	steps up to receive her ration. The server, HALB 
	DAIER, a gangly scarecrow of a man, casually stirs a 
	pot of grayish stew and smiles amiably at Kira.

					HALB 
			Tell me, how's work going on the 
			Ore Processing Center?

					KIRA
			You ought to join the work detail 
			sometime -- find out for yourself.

					HALB 
			All in good time. Once the center 
			is up and running, we'll all be 
			slaving away down there.

	Halb ladles the stew into Kira's bowl and she moves on 
	to find a place to sit.

68   ON HALB

	as he waves to another server to take his place, and 
	then heads after Kira. He falls into step beside her.

					HALB
				(softly, so as to not 
				be overhead) 
			I have some news for you.

					KIRA 
			About my friend?

					HALB
				(nodding) 
			I know why you haven't heard from 
			her these last few weeks. She 
			hasn't been on the station.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR      44A.

68   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			What are you talking about?

					HALB 
			Word has it she's been off on a 
			little "vacation" with Gul Dukat. 
			They just got back today.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       45.

68   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Kira finds this news very distressing.

					HALB 
			Why's that woman so important to 
			you? She's nothing but a 
			collaborator.

					KIRA
			She's not a collaborator.

					HALB 
			She's a comfort woman for the 
			spoonheads, isn't she?

69   NEW ANGLE

	as Kira finds a place to sit. Halb sits down next to 
	her.

					KIRA
			So was I.

					HALB
				(dismissive) 
			For a day. But I've been watching 
			you. You have no love for the 
			spoonheads.

					KIRA 
			Neither does my friend. Now I 
			already told you, I don't want to 
			join your resistance cell, so why 
			don't you just leave me alone.

					HALB
			I will, I promise. But first, I 
			need you to draw a map for me.

					KIRA
			A map of what?

					HALB 
			The Cardy side of the station.

					KIRA
			Like you said, I was only there 
			for a day.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       46.

69   CONTINUED:

					HALB 
			Whatever you can remember will be 
			helpful. Quarters, corridors, 
			meeting rooms...

					KIRA
			Why? What are you planning?

					HALB 
			That doesn't concern you. Now are 
			you going to help us or not?

	But before Kira can answer, there's a voice from off 
	screen --

					BASSO (O.S.) 
			You.

	Kira turns to see --

70   ANGLE ON BASSO

	flanked by his ubiquitous Cardassian guards.

					BASSO 
				(to Kira) 
			Follow me.

	And off Kira's surprised and suspicious reaction, we 
	go to --

71   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	Kira, escorted by the Cardassian guards, follows Basso 
	through the corridor of the Cardassian section of the 
	station. They stop in front of a familiar double door, 
	where TWO MORE CARDASSIAN GUARDS are posted. The door 
	scanner scans Kira's body. Satisfied that she's not 
	concealing any weapons, the guards step aside to let 
	her pass.

					BASSO 
				(to Kira) 
			You may enter.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       47.

72   INT. DUKAT'S QUARTERS

	Kira ENTERS to find Meru, seated at a table, studying 
	a kotra board in mid-game. She looks up to see Kira --

					MERU
			Luma!

	Meru immediately stands to greet her friend. We see 
	that Meru is not the same woman anymore. She seems at 
	ease in her surroundings, like a great lady of an 
	estate. She's no longer dressed in the sexy gowns of 
	a comfort woman, but rather in tasteful, elegant 
	clothing.

	But Kira sees none of this -- all she cares about is
	that her mother is alive and well.

					KIRA
			Are you all right?

	The two women hug.

					KIRA 
			I've been worried about you ever 
			since that night they took you 
			away.

	Kira steps back from the hug to look at her mother.

					MERU 
			I know. I wanted to get a message 
			to you...

					KIRA
			Has he hurt you?

					MERU
			Who?

					KIRA
			Dukat.

					MERU
			Hurt me?
				(shaking her head, how 
				to explain)
			No, he hasn't hurt me.

	Meru steps over to the window, gathering her thoughts.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR      47A.

72   CONTINUED:

					MERU 
			I wish I knew how to explain these 
			last few weeks to you... make you 
			understand.

					KIRA
			Understand what?

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       48.

72   CONTINUED:	(2)

					DUKAT (O.S.) 
			That I'm not the monster you think 
			I am.

	They turn to see --

72A  ANGLE ON DUKAT

	as he ENTERS from the adjoining room, holding a vase 
	full of Bajoran lilacs. Dukat appears to be in a very 
	good mood.

					DUKAT
				(to Meru) 
			You see? I told you I'd find a 
			big enough vase.

	Dukat crosses over and puts the vase on a table top.

					DUKAT 
			What do you think?

					MERU 
			They're beautiful.

	Dukat looks over at Kira, with barely suppressed 
	hostility. Kira isn't buying his "sweetness" at all.

					DUKAT
				(looking at Kira) 
			I don't think your friend approves 
			of the flowers... or of me.
				(to Meru) 
			Are you sure this is the woman you 
			want as your companion?

					MERU 
			Yes.

					DUKAT
				(sighs) 
			As you wish.
				(to Kira) 
			The fact is, I've treated Meru 
			with nothing but kindness and 
			consideration. If you don't 
			believe me, ask her.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       48A

72A  CONTINUED:

	Then without waiting for an answer, Dukat turns away 
	from Kira and kisses Meru tenderly.

					DUKAT 
			I'll be back as soon as my meeting 
			is over.

	Dukat EXITS.

73   ANGLE ON KIRA

	who stares at Meru, awaiting an explanation.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       49.

73   CONTINUED:

					MERU 
			It's true. He's very different 
			from what I expected.

					KIRA
				(anger building) 
			Don't let the smile fool you -- 
			he's still the enemy.

					MERU 
			It's not that simple.

					KIRA 
			Yes, it is.

	Kira finds it hard to remain calm.

					KIRA 
			Meru, listen to me... while you're 
			in here playing parlor games, he's 
			busy carrying out the extermination 
			of our people.

					MERU 
			That's not true -- he's written 
			to the Central Command urging them 
			to rethink their policies toward 
			Bajor.

					KIRA
			I wouldn't care if he played you 
			a holo-recording showing him on 
			his hands and knees begging the 
			Central Command to end the 
			Occupation -- it would still be 
			a lie. Like that first night, 
			when he "saved" you from that Gul. 
			That wasn't real. He set the 
			whole thing up to win you over.

					MERU 
			He told me. He tells me 
			everything. You just don't know 
			him...

	Kira only wishes she could tell her mother how well she 
	does know Dukat.

					KIRA 
			I don't have to -- I know the 
			things he's done.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       50.

73   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Kira has to restrain herself from grabbing Meru and 
	shaking her.

					KIRA 
			Look what he's done to you! He 
			took you away from your family -- 
			from your children.

					MERU 
			He's promised to help them -- to 
			see that they're given food and 
			medical supplies.

					KIRA
			That still doesn't make it right. 
			What about your husband? Taban 
			loves you. How can you forget him 
			so quickly?

	This strikes a nerve; Meru fires back with her anger 
	growing.

					MERU 
			I haven't forgotten him. What do 
			you expect me to do -- kick and 
			bite every time Dukat comes near 
			me? How would that help Taban or 
			the children?

					KIRA
			Is that what you're telling 
			yourself? That you're doing all 
			this for the children? The 
			clothes, the food... the easy 
			living? It's all for them? Are 
			you that deluded?
				(accusatory) 
			This isn't for them -- it's for 
			you. You like it here. You enjoy 
			playing house with that murderer.
				(hard) 
			Don't you see what you are... what 
			you've allowed yourself to become? 
			You're a collaborator.

					MERU
				(scornful) 
			A collaborator? Because I share 
			Dukat's bed?

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR      50A.

73   CONTINUED:	(3)

					KIRA 
			No -- because you like sharing his 
			bed...
				(a beat)
			... because you've fallen in love 
			with him.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       51.

73   CONTINUED:	(4)

	The accusation hangs in the air for a long beat. 
	Finally, Kira turns and heads for the door.

					MERU
			Where're you going?

					KIRA
			Back where I belong.

	And with that, she EXITS. We HOLD ON a troubled Meru, 
	contemplating her friend's harsh words.

74   OMITTED

75   INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO

	Close on a bajoran earring held in the palm of a man's hand.

					HALB.(O.S.)
			It's composed of ultritium resin.

	PULL BACK TO REVEAL Halb showing the earring to Kira.

					HALB
			Which means it's doubtful the
			Cardassian sensors will pick it
			up. Of course, there's always a
			chance...

					KIRA
			You let me worry about that.

	Halb is surprised at how at ease Kira seems to be with 
	this sort of operation.

					HALB
			You sound like you've done this
			before.

					KIRA
			You'd be surprised.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR       52.

75   CONTINUED:

					HALB
				(re: the bomb) 
			Remember, the bomb is set to go off 
			three minutes after it's been 
			activated. And once it's activated, 
			it can't be disarmed. So make sure 
			you have enough time to get away.

					KIRA
			How large a blast radius are we 
			talking about?

					HALB 
			Twenty meters. I suggest you 
			plant it somewhere in Dukat's 
			quarters.

					KIRA
				(nodding) 
			I'll pick the right spot.

					HALB 
			What about that Bajoran mistress 
			of his?

					KIRA
			What about her?

					HALB 
			You can't risk telling her what 
			you're doing -- not even to save 
			her life.

76   CLOSE ON KIRA

	as she thinks it over.

					KIRA
				(grim) 
			Why would I? Like you said, she's 
			a collaborator. She deserves 
			whatever she gets.

	And as a somber and determined Kira takes the earring 
	from Halb, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       53.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

77   INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO

	CLOSE ON KIRA standing by the gate entrance. Basso is 
	on the other side of the gate, flanked by his two 
	Cardassian guards.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       54.

77   CONTINUED:

					BASSO 
			I'm beginning to find you very 
			tiresome.

					KIRA
			I don't like you either. Now, I 
			need you to take me to see Kira Meru.

					BASSO 
			I have better things to do than 
			shuttle you around this station. 
			It's time you decided which side 
			of this gate you want to be on.

					KIRA
			I have. Now take me to Kira so 
			I can apologize to her.

	Basso smiles, Kira's contriteness somehow validates the 
	decisions he's made in his life.

					BASSO
			Guard.

	A CARDASSIAN GUARD approaches and opens the gate. Kira 
	steps out of the Ghetto.

					BASSO
			A wise decision.

	As she follows Basso, CAMERA ADJUSTS to find Halb 
	watching them go. After a beat, we go to --

78   OMITTED

79   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	Kira follows Basso through the Cardassian section of 
	the station. She's a woman with purpose.

80   CLOSE ON HER EARRING

	as it sways back and forth with each step.

81   WIDER

	as Kira continues down the hallway.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       55.

82   ANOTHER SECTION OF CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	as Kira and Basso arrive at the door to Gul Dukat's 
	quarters. The guard at the door scans Basso, then 
	turns to Kira.

	A tense moment as the guard scans Kira from head to 
	toe -- or rather, toe to head. A poker-faced Kira 
	awaits the result. After a beat, the guard steps aside 
	and waves them inside.

83   INT. DUKAT'S QUARTERS

	The doors OPEN, allowing Kira and Basso to ENTER. 
	Dukat and Meru are seated, finishing their dinner.

					MERU
			I didn't expect to see you again.

					KIRA
			I came because I owe you an
			apology. Those things I said...
			they were unfair.
				(a beat)
			I'd like us to be friends again.

					MERU
				(smiles)
			So would I.

	Meru looks over to Dukat to make sure it's okay. Dukat 
	would rather not encourage this friendship, but he 
	doesn't want to deny Meru what she wants -- at least 
	not yet.

					DUKAT
				(pleasant, hiding the edge)
			Whatever pleases you, my dear.

	Meru gets up and goes over to Kira and embraces her 
	warmly. This is very difficult for Kira, but she knows 
	she has to play out the role; she hugs her mother back.

					MERU
			Can I get you something?

					KIRA
			Maybe later.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE      55A.

83   CONTINUED:

					MERU 
			First thing we're going to have 
			to do is find you some new 
			quarters -- something close-by.

					KIRA
			Sounds good.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       56.

84   ANGLE ON BASSO

	as he takes out an isolinear rod from his pocket and 
	hands it to Dukat.

					BASSO 
			Here's a copy of the transmission 
			you requested.

					DUKAT 
			Thank you, Basso. That'll be all.

	Basso looks over at Kira.

					BASSO
				(to Dukat) 
			What about her?

					DUKAT 
			Don't concern yourself with Luma.
				(patting Kira on the
				shoulder)
			She's not going to give us any
			more trouble. Are you?

	Kira shakes her head.

					KIRA
			That's not what I'm here for.

					DUKAT 
			No, it isn't.
				(to Basso) 
			Find her some quarters.

	Basso nods.

					BASSO 
			Right away.

	Basso EXITS.

85   ANGLE ON DUKAT

	as he hands Meru the isolinear rod.

					DUKAT 
			This is for you. I think you'll 
			find it very interesting. I'll 
			be in my study if you need me.


       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       57.

85   CONTINUED:

	Meru takes the isolinear rod from Dukat, who EXITS into 
	an adjoining room. Meru turns her attention to a 
	monitor and slips the isolinear rod into the console.

86   ANGLE ON KIRA

	as she furtively takes off the earring and activates 
	it. She then drops the earring in a potted plant near 
	the entrance to Dukat's study, and only a few feet away 
	from where her mother's sitting by the monitor.

					KIRA 
			I'd better go see about my quarters.

87   NEW ANGLE

	With the bomb set, Kira turns to leave but she hears 
	the monitor come to life with a familiar voice:


					TABAN (O.S.) 
			Meru... I hope the Cardassians 
			aren't lying to me -- 

	Kira turns to see --

88   KIRA'S POV OF THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	to see the face of Taban, her father.

					TABAN
			-- and that they really will send
			this message to you.

89   ON KIRA

	aware that the bomb is about to go off, but unable to 
	tear herself away from her father's image on the 
	monitor.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       58.

89   CONTINUED:

					TABAN 
			I know it's only been a few weeks 
			that we've been back home, but you 
			should see the children. It's 
			like they've been transformed. 
			Reon and Pohl are laughing and 
			playing together -- they've never 
			been happier. And I swear, little 
			Nerys must've gained five pounds.
				(somber) 
			Of course they keep asking for 
			you... I've told them you're still 
			at the refugee center. I think 
			that's best, at least for the time 
			being.
				(a beat) 
			I can't believe how much I miss 
			you. I think about you all the 
			time. You've saved all our 
			lives... I hope you realize that.

	Kira hears a muffled sob. She's standing directly 
	behind her mother, and can see that Meru's body is 
	shaking with emotion.

					TABAN 
			Never forget it -- not even for 
			an instant.

	With a look toward the potted plant, Kira adjusts her 
	position to get a better look at her mother's face.

90   NEW ANGLE

	Kira's mother is now in profile, and we can see the 
	tears stream down her face as she watches her husband 
	on the monitor.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       59.

90   CONTINUED:

					TABAN 
			Every day I pray to the Prophets 
			that you'll find some peace in 
			this new life of yours... I 
			believe that even in the worst of 
			times, we can still find moments 
			of joy and kindness. If you can 
			find that kindness, hold on to it.

91   CLOSE ON KIRA

	as she listens to her father, fighting back the tears.

					TABAN (O.S.) 
			And remember, no matter what 
			happens... I love you, Meru.

92   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as Kira watches her mother reach out to touch the face 
	on the monitor. She is now sobbing openly. And as she 
	runs her fingers on the monitor...

					TABAN 
			I'll always love you.

	The screen goes blank, and for a moment the room is 
	quiet, except for Meru's anguished weeping.

93   ON KIRA

	All she can think about is her father's words and the 
	unconditional love he expressed. A love without 
	judgement, without fear, and without anger.

	If her father can feel that way toward her mother, then 
	she should, too. And with that thought, she feels the 
	molten rock of bitterness and resentment inside her 
	melt away... and then she looks over to the potted 
	plant and remembers the bomb.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       60.

94   NEW ANGLE

	as Kira rushes over to her mother and drags her out of 
	the chair.

					KIRA
			We've got to get out of here.

					MERU
			Why?

					KIRA
				(calling out)
			Dukat! Get out here -- now!

	With that, Kira shoves her mother toward the door.

					KIRA
				(to Meru)
			Go!

	Kira moves over to the entrance to the study as Dukat emerges.

					DUKAT
			What is all this?

	Kira grabs him by the arm and yanks him out the door.

					KIRA
			There's a bomb.

	A man with a highly-developed sense of self-preservation, 
	Dukat doesn't need to be told a second time.

					DUKAT
			Meru!

	Dukat and Kira rush out the door, dragging Meru along 
	with them.

95   INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)

	as the doors OPEN and Kira, Dukat and Meru stumble out 
	into the doorway. The Cardassian guard raises his 
	weapon, sensing something is wrong. But Dukat shoves 
	him in the chest, pushing him aside.

	And as they take a couple of steps down the hallway, 
	the bomb DETONATES, knocking everyone off their feet.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       61.

96   ON KIRA (OPTICAL)

	as the BLAST momentarily WIPES THE SCREEN.

97   NEW ANGLE

	as the smoke and dust from the explosion settle, Dukat 
	and Meru lift their heads, surprised to be alive. Meru 
	looks around -- Kira is nowhere to be seen.

98   INT. TEMPLE OF IPONU - DAY (OPTICAL)

	Kira finds herself standing before the orb, bathed in 
	orb light. She quickly slams the doors of the orb box 
	shut and takes a step back. She takes a deep breath, 
	glad to have returned to the present. And off this 
	moment --

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

	Re-establishing.

100   INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE

	Sisko and Kira are standing by the window. Each holds 
	a cup of raktajino.

					KIRA
				(introspective) 
			I've always hated collaborators.
				(a bitter smile) 
			After all, what could be worse 
			than betraying your own people? 
			During the occupation, if I ever 
			had doubts about what their fate 
			should be... all I had to do was 
			think of my mother and how she 
			gave her life for Bajor. She was 
			a hero -- they were traitors. It 
			was as simple as that.
				(a beat)
			Or so I thought...

	Kira grapples with this admission.

					SISKO 
			She did what she had to do to save 
			her family -- to save you.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE       62.

100   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			It still doesn't make it right.

					SISKO
			Maybe not, but it was her decision 
			to make.

	This is all hard for Kira to accept; to come to grips 
	with.

					KIRA 
			I did some checking... my mother 
			died in a Cardassian hospital 
			seven years after meeting Dukat. 
				(a beat) 
			They were together seven years. 
			Do you know how many Bajorans died 
			in labor camps during that time? 
			Died while my mother sat sipping 
			kanar with Dukat...

					SISKO
			Tell me something, Nerys... if you 
			hate her that much, why did you 
			save her life?

101   CLOSE ON KIRA

	She's been wrestling with this very question since her 
	orb experience ended. After a long beat --

					KIRA 
			Believe me, there's a part of me 
			that wishes I hadn't. But the 
			fact is, no matter what she had 
			done... she was still my mother.

	And on that admission, we:

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END