STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE "His Way" #40510-544 Written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler Directed by Allan Kroeker THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT. Copyright 1998 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. This script is not for publication or reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department. Return to Script Department FINAL DRAFT PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION February 3, 1998 STAR TREK: DS9 - "His Way" - 02/03/98 - CAST STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE "His Way" CAST SISKO VIC KIRA GINGER ODO LOLA BASHIR MELISSA DAX WORF QUARK O'BRIEN Non-Speaking Non-Speaking N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES STAR TREK: DS9 - "His Way" - 02/03/98 - SETS STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE "His Way" SETS INTERIORS EXTERIORS DEEP SPACE NINE DEEP SPACE NINE QUARK'S SECURITY OFFICE CAPTAIN'S OFFICE HABITAT RING CORRIDOR TURBOLIFT PROMENADE HOLOSUITE LAS VEGAS LOUNGE VIC'S HOTEL SUITE CAVES DS9 - "His Way" - 02/03/98 - PRONUNCIATION STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE "His Way" PRONUNCIATION GUIDE ZEVIAN ZEH-vee-un DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 1. STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE "His Way" TEASER FADE IN: 1 INT. HOLOSUITE/LAS VEGAS LOUNGE - NIGHT VIC FONTAINE, a handsome, tuxedo-clad singer, is midway through a saloon song, emblematic of the late fifties and sixties ("You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You"). The audience is filled with well-dressed men and women, all of them looking like they came right out of a 1962 rat-pack concert. In the back of the lounge is a bar, where ODO, KIRA, DOCTOR BASHIR, CHIEF O'BRIEN, DAX and WORF are standing in their Starfleet uniforms. Everyone seems to appreciate the music, but Bashir and Dax are the most enthusiastic. Vic finishes the song to a round of applause. VIC Hey, it's been four hundred years but that little number still works for me. 2 ANGLE ON THE SENIOR STAFF as they join in the applause. BASHIR Isn't he incredible? WORF I prefer Klingon Opera. BASHIR (to the group) C'mon, I'll introduce you. KIRA To a hologram? ODO Doctor, is this absolutely necessary? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 2. 2 CONTINUED: BASHIR (determined) Trust me, he's not like any hologram you've ever met. Julian weaves his way past the tables, as the others reluctantly fall in behind him. 3 ANGLE ON THE STAGE as the group approaches Vic. BASHIR That was brilliant, Vic. Really, terrific. VIC Thanks, Doc. (to the others, proudly) I know what you're thinking -- he has pretty sweet pipes for a light bulb. DAX Light bulb? VIC That's what I am, right? A collection of photons and forcefields... you know, your basic heuristic, fully interactive hologram. O'BRIEN (to Bashir, re: Vic) He knows he's a hologram? BASHIR Felix designed him that way. He thought it gave him an attitude that was appropriate for the era. VIC If you're going to work Vegas in the sixties, you better know the score. otherwise, you'll look like a Clyde. KIRA A Clyde? VIC You know, a Harvey. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 3. 3 CONTINUED: WORF Harvey? VIC (don't you get it) A square -- you know what a square is, right? O'BRIEN One side of a cube? VIC (giving up) I guess that answers my question. Vic decides it's best to just get past this moment and move on. VIC (to Bashir, re: the group) Where are your manners, Julian? Aren't you going to introduce me to your entourage? BASHIR Oh, sorry... Commanders Dax and Worf -- (indicating) -- meet Vic Fontaine. VIC So, how long have you kids been married? WORF (suspicious) How did you know we were married? VIC When you sing in as many joints as I have, you become a student of the human heart. (looking at O'Brien) Don't beat yourself up, pallie -- just because you miss your wife, doesn't mean you've gone blind. O'Brien looks at Vic with slightly embarrassed surprise. O'BRIEN What's that supposed to mean? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 3A. 3 CONTINUED: (2) VIC It means there's a lot of very attractive ladies in the room and it's all right to look at them -- as long as you don't touch. O'BRIEN (to Bashir) He's good. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 4. 3 CONTINUED: (3) Vic then focuses his attention on Odo and Kira. VIC And as for you two -- As he studies them, both Odo and Kira shift uncomfortably under his gaze. ODO Yes? But whatever it is Vic sees, he suddenly decides not to share it with the others. VIC Nevermind. Forget I brought it up. (to Bashir) So, you have time for another song? BASHIR Not really. We've got to -- (the would-be hipster) -- split. Catch you later, Vic. VIC You know where to find me. As they turn to go, Vic calls out -- VIC (an afterthought) By the way, this is a high-class joint. That means coat and ties for the gents, dresses for the ladies. (re: their outfits) You guys look like a trapeze act. And off Vic's Vegas grin -- 4 INT. QUARK'S The gang comes down the stairs from the Holosuites. Bashir, holding a isolinear rod, is more than pleased with himself. O'BRIEN C'mon, Julian -- you must've told him about Keiko. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 5. 4 CONTINUED: BASHIR I never said a word. (to the others, enthusiastic) Why don't we meet here tomorrow night at twenty-one hundred? We can listen to Vic's whole set, then hit the casinos, play a little blackjack, roulette... DAX (speaking for Worf) We'll be there. (to Worf) Right? WORF I still prefer Klingon Opera. Bashir looks to Kira. KIRA Count me out. I'm leaving for Bajor in the morning. DAX Oh, that's right -- I forgot. Say hi to Shakaar for me. The mention of Shakaar gets everyone's attention, especially Odo's. Kira shoots Dax a look. DAX Sorry. (to the others) Pretend you didn't hear that. She doesn't want anyone to know she's visiting the First Minister. BASHIR Business or pleasure? KIRA (to Dax) You see what you started? Kira walks away from the group. Worf shakes his head at his wife. DAX (sheepish) I said I was sorry. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 6. 4 CONTINUED: (2) And then they, too, walk away. 5 ANGLE FAVORING ODO as he watches Kira EXIT the bar. The thought of her going back to Shakaar leaves him feeling miserable. But neither Bashir nor O'Brien are aware of his pain. BASHIR (to O'Brien) So, what did you think? O'BRIEN (dry) About what? BASHIR About Vic -- clever, isn't he? O'BRIEN Too clever. BASHIR (holding up the isolinear rod) I tell you, Miles, I owe this man. If it wasn't for Vic, I wouldn't be dating Ensign Walker. O'BRIEN (skeptical) What are you talking about? BASHIR She turned down three dinner invitations. I talked to Vic, he gave me some... pointers. And voila. O'BRIEN Julian, are you telling me you discussed your love life with a hologram? BASHIR Vic's not an ordinary hologram. He knows about life, love, women... DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - TEASER 6A. 5 CONTINUED: O'BRIEN (nodding) Three things you know nothing about. BASHIR (taking umbrage) Now that's unfair. O'BRIEN Then why are you asking for advice from a light bulb? Bashir and O'Brien walk over to the bar where Bashir hands the isolinear rod to a Ferengi waiter. After that, they walk out the door. 6 ANGLE ON ODO'S FACE pondering his friend's words. Right now, he could use some advice himself... even if it is from a light bulb. And off this moment, we: FADE OUT. END OF TEASER DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 7. ACT ONE FADE IN: 7 INT. SECURITY OFFICE CLOSE ON QUARK standing in front of Odo's desk. QUARK I don't know why you're so surprised -- what did you expect was going to happen? 8 NEW ANGLE to include Odo, brooding at his desk. ODO I wasn't expecting anything. Quark nods. QUARK I see. (a beat) How long has it been since the major and Shakaar broke up? ODO I don't know... about a year. QUARK It's been over a year. You've had plenty of time to... (searching for the right words) ... arrange a merger with Kira. But in all that time, have you even tried to open negotiations? No. ODO (half to himself) It's not that simple. QUARK Odo, the woman waited a year for you to make an offer -- any kind of an offer. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 8. 8 CONTINUED: QUARK (Cont'd) Face it, you had plenty of opportunities and you let them all slip away! ODO (irritable) Who asked your opinion? QUARK (incensed) You did. I came here to talk about a missing shipment of groat clusters. You're the one that started talking about the major. Odo picks up a PADD, pretends to read. QUARK You want my advice? ODO No. QUARK (giving it to him anyway) Make it easy on both of us and forget all about her. ODO Is that the best you can do? QUARK I'd like to see someone do better. ODO So would I. QUARK You're not exactly the most lovable person in the galaxy. You're not even the most lovable guy in this sector. Or on this station. Or even in this room. (a beat) You're cold, remote, rigid... (suddenly friendly) Can I go now? A chastened Odo nods his head. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 8A. 8 CONTINUED: (2) ODO Please do. Quark turns to go; Odo reaches a decision about something. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 9. 8 CONTINUED: (3) ODO Wait. QUARK (long-suffering) Make up your mind. ODO I need a favor from you. (this request costs him) It's about Doctor Bashir's new holosuite program... And as Quark waits to hear more -- CUT TO: 9 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL) Establishing. 10 INT. QUARK'S Just MORN and the late-night crowd. Even Quark looks tired and ready to pack it in. Bashir ENTERS, makes a beeline for Quark behind the bar. QUARK You're up late, doctor. BASHIR I couldn't sleep. I'm feeling a little tense, actually... QUARK I've got just the thing -- one warp core breach, coming right up. Quark reaches behind the bar and takes out an ENORMOUS glass goblet and begins pouring various liquors into the "bowl." QUARK Couple of sips of this and you'll be relaxed for the next three days. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 10. 10 CONTINUED: BASHIR (reacting to the size of the goblet) I'm not that tense. I think I'll pop up to the holosuites for a bit and -- QUARK (alarmed) The holosuites? BASHIR That's right. If you could just hand over my new program... QUARK (thinking on his feet) Sorry, doctor, all the holosuites are in use. BASHIR At this hour? QUARK (what can I say) It's been that kind of night. Bashir doesn't bother to hide his disappointment. QUARK I'm afraid there won't be one available for the rest of this evening. BASHIR That's unfortunate. Oh, well.. Bashir turns to leave. BASHIR ... maybe I'll wake up Miles -- see if he wants to play some tongo. Once Bashir is gone, Quark sighs in relief. Though Quark has no qualms about lying, he's never enjoyed lying on someone else's behalf. And as he looks up toward the holosuite -- CUT TO: DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 11. 11 INT. HOLOSUITE/LAS VEGAS LOUNGE - NIGHT Odo and Vic are seated at a table near the stage. Nobody else is in the lounge and the chairs have been turned over onto the tables. Vic has taken his tuxedo jacket off and hung it over his chair. He's sipping a drink. Odo looks very uncomfortable; he can't help feeling that maybe it was a mistake to come here. VIC I remember back in... must've been fifty-eight, I was playing the Sands. One night, Frank and Dean dropped by and we ended up taking over one of the blackjack tables. Between the three of us, we must've dropped fifteen big ones -- and believe me, back then that wasn't chump change. So, Frankie goes over to the pit boss, what was his name -- ODO (interrupting) Look, Mister Fontaine VIC (correcting him) Vic. ODO Vic. These are all very interesting stories, but I didn't come here to reminisce about your past. (a beat) Yesterday, when my friends and I were here... you seemed to know things. VIC (modestly) I've been around the block a couple of times. ODO I mean specific things. For instance, you knew that Dax and Worf were married and that the chief missed his wife. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 12. 11 CONTINUED: VIC You don't have to be an Einstein to clue into any of that. ODO At one point, you were going to make an observation about Major Kira and myself. VIC I thought about it... but I didn't want to embarrass anyone -- you know, give away any secrets. Odo zeroes in on this; that's why he's here. ODO Exactly what "secrets" are you talking about? VIC C'mon -- do I really have to connect the dots? You're crazy about the broad. But you're afraid to do anything about it. And she... well, you know. ODO Go on. VIC It's the oldest story in the book. She thinks of you as a friend. Odo shakes his head at what he considers a painful truth. ODO I wouldn't call that a secret. VIC But women have been known to change their minds. You just have to give them a reason. ODO You make it sound so easy. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 13. 11 CONTINUED: (2) VIC That's because it's not that hard. The girl already likes you. That means you're halfway home. ODO She's aware of my feelings toward her. (a beat) The truth is she prefers Shakaar. VIC Who? ODO The First Minister of Bajor. A leader, a hero, a man with great charisma... VIC I don't care if he's JFK. It's not the other guy you have to worry about -- it's you. ODO Me? VIC That's right. For starters -- you've got to lose this whole Nanook of the North thing. ODO I don't understand. VIC I mean, you've got about as much personality as an icicle. Cool is one thing, but you're frozen solid. ODO You think I have no emotions? (pained) Believe me, I do. I just don't always show them. VIC And therein lies the problem. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 13A. 11 CONTINUED: (3) Vic gets up and puts on his tuxedo jacket. VIC Come with me. ODO Where to? VIC Look, pallie, if you want to win the girl, we gotta thaw you out a little bit. Turn up the heat -- get those "emotions" you claim to have bubbling to the surface. (a beat) It's time to have some fun. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 14. 11 CONTINUED: (4) ODO What does fun have to do with Major Kira? VIC (wincing) I'll pretend I didn't hear that. Vic looks Odo over with a critical eye. VIC First, let's lose those threads. There's nothing like a tuxedo to make you feel like a million bucks. ODO You mean something like this -- 12 ON ODO (OPTICAL) as he MORPHS himself into a tuxedo. He looks quite dapper. 13 WIDER Vic takes the morph in stride. VIC Very sharp. (gesturing toward the stage) After you. Odo hesitates at that. ODO I don't sing. VIC Glad to hear it -- I don't need the competition. (indicating the piano) What I do need is someone to handle the black and whites. My pianist just threw ten sevens in a row at the craps table and took off for Reno. So take a seat, my friend, the crowd's getting restless. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 15. 13 CONTINUED: ODO What crowd? VIC (pointing) That one -- Odo turns to see -- 14 ODO'S POV of the tables, which are no longer empty, but rather, filled with a Vegas crowd, restlessly waiting to be entertained. 15 ON VIC stepping into the spotlight. VIC Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I'm Vic Fontaine. The crowd ROARS. VIC Tonight's going to be a gas. (pointing at Odo) Hit it, Nanook. 16 ANGLE ON ODO bewildered, nervous. ODO But I don't play the piano. VIC Wanna bet? Odo puts his hands on the keyboard and the piano starts playing a TUNE ("Come Fly with Me"). Odo immediately takes his hands off the piano, which keeps playing without him. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT ONE 16. 16 CONTINUED: VIC Stay with me, pallie. ODO You don't need me -- the piano's doing all the work. VIC That's not the point. You've got to sell it. Style, baby, style. Make 'em believe. 17 WIDER As VIC goes into the song, the crowd claps with appreciation. 18 CLOSE ON ODO as he reluctantly puts his hands on the keyboard and pretends to play. 19 ANGLE ON THE STAGE As the song progresses, Vic's performance and the response of the crowd begins to ease Odo into the moment. 19A ANGLE ON VIC as he gives Odo an "ain't-this-the-life" kinda smile. Odo manages a half smile in return. 20 CLOSE ON ODO And as the song progresses, we can see his confidence grow. And off that image of Odo, swinging at the piano, we: FADE OUT. END OF ACT ONE DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 17. ACT TWO FADE IN: 21 INT. HOLOSUITE/VIC'S HOTEL SUITE - NIGHT Vic's suite reflects his personality. This isn't the ostentatious, gaudy, glitzy Vegas of the seventies and eighties, this is the cool, hipster Vegas of the rat- pack. Clean lines, laid-back, simple elegance and not much jewelry on a guy, unless his first name is Sammy. Vic is over by a wet bar, pouring a couple of drinks. Odo is on a stool, still wearing his tuxedo. Odo is still enjoying the afterglow of a successful performance. Vic offers Odo one of the drinks. VIC Bottoms up. ODO I don't drink. VIC Why am I not surprised? (re: the drink) It's not real booze. You're in a holosuite, remember? Odo takes the drink from Vic. VIC So, how'd you like being in the spotlight? ODO It was very bright. VIC That's all you've got to say? ODO The lights kept me from seeing the audience. I suppose that's why I never felt nervous. VIC Nothing to be nervous about. You were too busy having fun. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 18. 21 CONTINUED: ODO I suppose I was. Odo can't help smiling at the memory of being onstage. ODO I'm just grateful none of my friends saw me. VIC (shaking his head in despair) There you go, tensing up again. I mean look at you, standing there like a statue. The only things you're going to attract are pigeons. (smiling) Now sit down, relax, and take a couple of deep breaths. Do that, and everything you want will come to you. ODO (not buying it) Is that all it takes? VIC Try it. (off his hesitation) Go on. A reluctant Odo tries to sit back and relax. Coaching him along, Vic takes a deep breath and exhales slowly. Odo does likewise. As soon as he does, the doorbell RINGS. VIC See. ODO Are you expecting someone? VIC (playful) Let's find out. Vic goes to the door and OPENS it to REVEAL two attractive Vegas showgirls dressed for a night on the town -- sexy, not trashy. GINGER is the blonde, MELISSA is the brunette. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 19. 21 CONTINUED: (2) GINGER Surprise! VIC (with mock surprise) For crying out loud, what are you two lovely ladies doing here? MELISSA You invited us, remember? VIC (feigning surprise) Oh, that's right! Come on in. (calling out) Odo -- we've got company. Vic is about to make introductions but Ginger recognizes Odo immediately. GINGER Look -- it's the piano player. (to Odo) We saw you perform tonight. Melissa thinks you're "adorable." MELISSA Would you mind if I looked at your hands? Odo looks to Vic for support. VIC (shrugging) Show her your hands. Feeling a bit foolish, Odo holds out his hands like a schoolboy. MELISSA I knew it. They're so artistic. GINGER You know, I once played on the same bill with Liberace. He has the sweetest dimples. MELISSA (her eyes still on Odo) Are you classically trained? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 20. 21 CONTINUED: (3) ODO Actually... Odo is about to tell them the truth -- that he can't really play the piano -- but one look at a disapproving Vic changes his mind. ODO ... Vic taught me everything I know. MELISSA (to Vic, re: Odo) Is he a good student? VIC Head of his class. MELISSA (to Odo) Maybe I can help you get your diploma. Odo looks over to Vic for guidance; Vic claps his hands together. VIC All right, ladies. The night is young and I have a table waiting for us at the Dunes. GINGER (excited) We're going to see Shecky? ODO Shecky who? MELISSA (to Vic, re: Odo) You didn't tell me he had a sense of humor. GINGER He plays the piano and he's funny. Kinda like Victor Borge. ODO Who? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 21. 21 CONTINUED: (4) MELISSA (deadpan serious) I think I'm in love. Vic holds open the door. VIC After you, ladies. Ginger and Melissa EXIT. Odo turns to Vic. ODO I don't think -- VIC What are you worried about? Melissa's a very nice girl. ODO I'm sure she is. It's just... she's not Kira. Vic sighs, Odo is a tough case. VIC Tell me something, how do you get to Carnegie Hall? ODO I have no idea. VIC Practice! Practice! Practice! Get it? ODO No. VIC Think of this evening as a trial run. Trust me, you're going to do great. Vic pats Odo on the back and steers him towards the door. As he does, Vic looks up, pleading for divine help. 22 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL) Re-establishing. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 22. 23 INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE SISKO is seated at his desk, as Odo ENTERS and hands him a PADD. ODO Here's the report on that smuggling ring you requested. Do you want me to inform the Zevian authorities? SISKO I'll let you know in a minute. Sisko takes the PADD and begins reading it. Odo stands there patiently watching as Sisko skims over the report. After a long beat, Odo begins softly HUMMING a tune ("The Way You Wear Your Hat"). The humming quickly escalates into SINGING, though Odo's completely unaware of what he's doing. ODO (singing) ... no, no, they can't take that away from me. Sisko slowly looks up at Odo, who continues singing to himself. ODO ... the way your smile just beams -- Odo becomes aware that the captain is staring at him -- though he's still unaware he was singing. ODO Yes, captain? SISKO Don't stop on my account. ODO Stop what? SISKO You were singing. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 23. 23 CONTINUED: ODO I was singing? SISKO (throwing the lyrics back at him) "No, no, they can't take that away from me... " Odo thinks about for a moment; after a beat, it dawns on him. ODO (surprised at himself) You're right. I was singing. Sisko smiles and returns his attention to his reading. After a long beat, Odo smiles to himself and starts HUMMING again. 24 INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR Dax is waiting by the turbolift. The doors OPEN to REVEAL Bashir. DAX Julian. Under this, Dax steps into the turbolift. 25 INT. TURBOLIFT Dax takes a place next to Bashir. BASHIR Good morning. DAX (to the computer) Ops. (to Bashir) I wonder... should you ask Kira about Shakaar or should I? BASHIR You can do the honors, but you'll have to wait. The major's staying on Bajor for two more days. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 24. 25 CONTINUED: DAX (smiling) She and Shakaar must be having a good time. BASHIR That would be my guess. After a beat, Dax loses her smile. DAX Poor Odo. BASHIR Odo? What's he got to do with it? DAX Not a thing. (to herself) That's the problem. 26 INT. QUARK'S CLOSE ON Quark as he reaches behind the bar, pulls out a holosuite program and hands it across the counter to -- 27 ANGLE ON A GRIM ODO as Quark slaps the program into his hand. 28 INT. HOLOSUITE/LAS VEGAS LOUNGE - NIGHT We open in the middle of Vic's act; Odo is at the piano, the audience is applauding. VIC -- thank you, thank you for that kind applause. Keep clapping. There's a fly buzzing the room and one of you is bound to nail him. VIC turns to Odo, fixing his tie as he gives him a friendly wink. But Odo has something else on his mind. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 25. 28 CONTINUED: VIC Why the long face, buddy-boy? ODO You still haven't told me what I'm supposed to do about Kira and Shakaar. VIC Shakaar? Forget about that fink -- I'll bet he doesn't look half as good in a tux as you do. ODO What difference does that make? VIC You've been coming here every night for a week. Have I steered you wrong? ODO No. VIC Then trust your Uncle Vic. Before Odo can say another word, Vic turns back to the crowd. VIC Ladies and gentlemen, we have a very special surprise for you tonight. If this babe doesn't raise your temperature, you'd better check the obituary column, because chances are, you're in it, pallie. Let's have a nice warm round of applause for Miss Lola Chrystal. Suddenly the house lights go black. 29 NEW ANGLE As a spotlight cuts through the dark, silhouetting the shapely back of a sexy, chanteuse. As the MUSIC FLARES, the singer turns to face the light and we see her face. Her name might be Lola Chrystal, but her face is a dead ringer for Kira Nerys. As she launches into the torchy BALLAD "Fever" -- DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 26. 30 ANGLE ON ODO mesmerized by the sight. Vic steps up beside him. VIC Remind you of anyone? 31 ANGLE ON LOLA as she prowls around the stage, seducing the audience with her SONG. 32 ON ODO as he continues playing, but his eyes never leave Lola. She makes her way across the stage towards him. 33 ON LOLA singing the rest of the ballad directly to Odo. And though she is playing to the audience, the way she drapes herself around Odo, slinking onto his lap, suggests that there's definitely some chemistry between them. As the song ends, Lola runs an appreciative palm over Odo's cheek, then slips away downstage, to take a bow. 34 ANGLE ON VIC stepping out of the shadows and leaning on the piano to talk to Odo. VIC Don't look now, but I think she likes you. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT TWO 26A. 35 ON ODO as he nods, hardly in a mood to argue. And at that very moment, Lola looks back at Odo and smiles, almost as if to validate Vic's assertion. And on that charged moment, we: FADE OUT. END OF ACT TWO DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 27. ACT THREE FADE IN: 36 INT. HOLOSUITE/VIC'S HOTEL SUITE - NIGHT CLOSE ON a bottle of champagne being poured over three glasses stacked on top of one another to form a kind of cascading fountain. VIC (O.S.) A toast As three hands each take a glass, WE ADJUST to REVEAL Odo, Lola and Vic enjoying a nightcap. VIC As Georgie Jessel once said, "To whatever makes you happy." LOLA (looking at Odo) My thoughts exactly. They clink glasses and sip the bubbly. Vic YAWNS and rubs his fingers through his hair. VIC I think I'll turn in. You two lovebirds can live without me, I trust? LOLA (eyes on Odo) We'll manage. Vic nods, EXITS. 37 ANGLE ON LOLA as she sips her drink and gives Odo a very friendly smile. ODO You have a beautiful voice. LOLA And you have beautiful hands. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 28. 37 CONTINUED: Odo holds up his hands to look at them, surprised to hear the same compliment again. ODO So I've been told. Lola takes Odo's hands and places them around her body. LOLA They feel good, too. Odo and Lola gaze into each other's eyes. ODO So do you. (a beat) I've been waiting to hold you like this for as long as I can remember. LOLA But we just met tonight. ODO I must have a short memory. LOLA (dry, but appreciative) You're funny. ODO Kind of like Victor Borge? LOLA How'd you know? Odo offers only a smile. She smiles back and leans in to kiss him. He leans in to kiss her. But just as their lips are about to touch, Odo breaks away. ODO I can't do this... LOLA Why not? ODO I'm sorry, it has nothing to do with you. (calling out) Vic! DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 29. 38 ANGLE ON VIC as he emerges from the next room. VIC What's wrong? ODO This isn't working. VIC I thought you two were getting along just fine. ODO Of course we are. (to Vic, re: Lola) You've programmed her to find me irresistible. If I read her a criminal activities report, she'd think it was poetry. VIC You want me to reprogram her -- make her play hard to get? ODO (shaking his head) She's nothing like Kira. LOLA Who's Kira? VIC Of course she's not Kira -- she's a hologram. LOLA (indignant) A what? VIC (to Lola) Sweetheart, please. Stay out of this. (to Odo) Do you know how difficult it was for me to get a holographic image of Major Kira? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 29A. 38 CONTINUED: VIC (Cont'd) Lucky for you, Julian used her image in one of his spy programs -- though it did take me an hour to get rid of the Russian accent. ODO I appreciate all you've done for me. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 30. 38 CONTINUED: (2) ODO (Cont'd) But I'm afraid it's all been in vain. I may be a Romeo in the holosuite, but I know the first time I see the real Kira, I'm going to turn back into Nanook of the North. VIC (trying to stay positive) At least you're starting to talk the talk. ODO I was hoping for a bit more than that. Odo turns to leave. VIC Wait a minute. You can't give up now. ODO I'm sorry, but I'm tired of discussing my feelings with a hologram. And as Odo walks away, we hold on Vic and Lola. LOLA (to Vic) You're a hologram, too? 39 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL) Re-establishing. 40 INT. PROMENADE A couple of days later. Odo is walking down the Promenade when he spots Kira, dressed in civilian clothes, headed for the holosuites in Quark's. Odo can't help feeling somewhat embarrassed, as if she somehow knew what he's been up to while she's been away. KIRA Hello, Odo. ODO Major. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 30A. 40 CONTINUED: Odo falls into step with Kira. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 31. 40 CONTINUED: (2) KIRA Anything interesting happen while I was gone? ODO Interesting? (a strong denial) No, not at all. Actually, it's been rather dull. KIRA Sorry to hear that. There's an awkward moment as Odo fumbles for the right thing to say. ODO Well, I'd better get back to work. Odo hurries away. Kira can sense something's wrong but she has no idea what it could be. After a beat, Kira heads into Quark's. 41 INT. HOLOSUITE/CAVES CLOSE ON Kira meditating, surrounded by burning candles. VIC (O.S.) Hey, doll-face... are you asleep? Kira's eyes bolt open. 42 ANGLE TO REVEAL VIC standing near her. KIRA How the hell did you get in here? VIC I'm performing next door for Dax and Worf. I'm between sets, so I transferred my matrix from that holosuite to this one. Now I don't have much time -- KIRA What do you want? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 32. 42 CONTINUED: VIC We have to talk. KIRA About what? VIC Odo, what else? KIRA Odo? VIC C'mon, major. Don't be coy. We both know he's nuts about you. KIRA He told you that? VIC He tells me everything. We've been spending a lot of time together. Kira can't quite believe what she's hearing. KIRA Odo? Spending time in a holosuite? VIC And loving it. KIRA I'm sorry... but that's not the Odo I know. VIC Which tells you what? (answering his own question) You don't know him as well as you think you do. He's not the same stick-in-the-mud anymore. The cat can swing. KIRA Are you sure we're talking about the same Odo? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 32A. 42 CONTINUED: (2) VIC The one and only. But let me tell you, the only chick he wants to swing with is you. KIRA (not sure she follows the lingo) I take it that's a good thing. VIC It's love, baby. Nothing better than that. Kira can't believe she's discussing this with a hologram. KIRA How'd you get in here again? VIC Don't try to change the subject -- we're talking about you and Odo. KIRA No, that's what you're talking about. I'm trying to meditate. VIC And I don't mean to interrupt -- KIRA (cutting him off) Good, then leave. Vic smiles, coming to a realization. VIC Talk about your cranky aliens... you two really are made for each other. (now making his pitch) Which is why you've got to come to the holosuite tonight. KIRA What for? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT THREE 33. 42 CONTINUED: (3) VIC So you and Odo can have dinner together. KIRA If Odo wants to have dinner with me, why doesn't he ask me himself? VIC Because I'm asking you for him. 43 CLOSE ON VIC as he offers a winning smile. VIC And neither one of us will take no for an answer. 44 CLOSE ON KIRA intrigued in spite of herself. KIRA Then I better say yes. VIC (cool) Crazy. And on that, we: FADE OUT. END OF ACT THREE DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 34. ACT FOUR FADE IN: 45 INT. SECURITY OFFICE Odo sits at his desk, reading a PADD. But whatever he's reading, it holds no interest for him and after a beat, he tosses it onto the tabletop. VIC'S COM VOICE Odo? Can you hear me? Odo is startled to hear Vic's voice. ODO Vic -- what are you doing on the com-line? VIC'S COM VOICE I need to talk to you. I want you to come to the holosuite tonight. ODO Why? VIC'S COM VOICE I've done a complete overhaul on the Lola hologram -- or should I say the Kira hologram? I'm telling you, Odo, you're going to think she's the real thing. She walks like Kira, talks like Kira... ODO (skeptical) Really? And how did you manage to accomplish that? VIC'S COM VOICE I don't have time to explain now. I'll see you tonight, nine o'clock -- that's twenty-one hundred to you. ODO I know. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 34A. 45 CONTINUED: VIC'S COM VOICE I'll see you then, pallie. And before Odo can say another word, Vic ends the transmission. we hold on a thoughtful Odo as he considers Vic's words. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 35-36. 46 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL) Re-establishing. 47 INT. HOLOSUITE/LAS VEGAS LOUNGE - NIGHT All the tables have been removed except one, which is beautifully set with flowers, candles, the whole nine yards. Beside the table is a cart loaded with covered trays of food. Vic stands between Odo, dressed in his tux, and Kira Nerys, dressed in an elegant, twenty- fourth century Bajoran evening dress. VIC I believe you two know each other. Odo looks at Kira, and though he believes it's a hologram, he can't help but gaze upon her with appreciation. As for Kira, she has no idea that Odo thinks she's a hologram. She thinks she's here on their "first date." A date with a very dapper-looking Odo. ODO You look lovely. KIRA Thank you. (smiling) So do you. 48 OMITTED 49 ANGLE ON VIC as he pulls out the chair for Kira. VIC (to Kira) Mademoiselle. Kira slides into her chair, as Odo sits in his. VIC I'll be your server this evening. (with a grin) I'll try not to spill anything. Vic lights the candles, pops open a bottle of champagne, and pours two glasses. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 37. 49 CONTINUED: VIC To begin, a little Dom Perignon, fifty-five... Vic turns and takes out two small plates off the cart. VIC And some oysters Rockefeller... (pointing to the cart) ... to be followed by Caesar salad, Chateaubriand, and cherries jubilee. Kira looks over the lavishly appointed table. KIRA It's all very interesting... (to Odo) ... but don't you feel a little silly being here in the holosuite? Odo looks over at Vic and nods approvingly; this is much more like the Kira he knows. ODO A bit. 49A ANGLE ON KIRA as she catches the look, but she's not sure what it means. 49B ANGLE ON VIC anxious not to burst anyone's bubble. VIC Let me know when you're ready for the salad. And with that, he quickly retreats into the shadows. 50 ANGLE ON ODO AND KIRA as they look at each other across the table. There's a pregnant pause, finally broken by Odo. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 37A. 50 CONTINUED: ODO Bon appetit. Kira looks puzzled, unfamiliar with the expression. ODO It's French. An Earth language. It means "enjoy your meal." KIRA I didn't know you spoke French. ODO I don't. It's something I learned from Vic. (a beat) French is the language of love. Odo gives Kira an easy smile. The fact that he thinks that Kira is a hologram allows him to feel more at ease with himself. And with Kira. Kira, who is a little taken aback by Odo's easy confidence, picks up her glass of champagne and takes a sip. KIRA Vic's a fountain of information, isn't he? Odo stares at Kira for a moment. The more he sees of this "Kira hologram," the more impressed Odo is with Vic's programming abilities. ODO He's certainly a man of many talents. But we're really not here to talk about Vic, are we? KIRA (finishing off the champagne) I'm certainly not. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 37B. 50A ANOTHER ANGLE as Odo refills her glass. ODO I've always wondered what this would be like. KIRA You mean the two of us having dinner together? ODO This isn't quite the way I pictured it would be. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 38. 50A CONTINUED: KIRA (agreeing) It's a little unusual. Odo notices that Kira hasn't touched her oysters. ODO Is something wrong? You haven't touched your food. KIRA (re: the oysters) It looks delicious, but I'm not really hungry. The truth is I'm a little nervous. ODO (surprised) You're nervous? KIRA A little. (smiling) I mean it is a first date, right? ODO Right. (a beat) There's nothing wrong with being a little nervous -- as long it doesn't get in the way. KIRA Of what? ODO Of enjoying yourself. Kira isn't used to hearing Odo talk this way. KIRA I thought the only thing you really enjoyed was your work. ODO How'd you know that? KIRA (puzzled) You told me yourself. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 38A. 50A CONTINUED: (2) ODO (to himself) Well done, Vic. Once again, Kira isn't quite sure what Odo's talking about. KIRA Vic? ODO Never mind. (getting back to the conversation) I do enjoy my work. But I'm afraid I've used it as an excuse to avoid the rest of my life. KIRA I know the feeling. Off screen, we HEAR Vic launch into "I've Got You Under My Skin." DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 39. 51 NEW ANGLE as Vic SINGS directly to them. It's a lovely song, and Vic sings it for all it's worth. 52 ON ODO AND KIRA The lyrics are not lost on either of them. KIRA Pretty song. ODO It is, isn't it? The moment hangs in the air. ODO Are you sure you're not hungry? KIRA I'm sure. (a beat) So what do we do now? ODO Only one thing we can do... Odo then stands up and holds out his hand. ODO Dance with me? Odo's request is so simple and so direct that Kira stands up before she realizes what she's doing. 53 ANOTHER ANGLE as Odo steps away from the table. KIRA I'm not sure I know how to dance to this kind of music. ODO Just stay close. Odo takes Kira in his arms and they begin to slowly sway in time to the music. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 40. 54 CLOSER as they stare into each other's eyes -- not so much dreamy, but as if they were looking at each other for the first time, as if they were both trying to grasp the shock of the new. KIRA I had no idea you could dance. ODO It's amazing what you can learn in a holosuite. 55 ANOTHER ANGLE as the song continues. KIRA I still can't believe we're having our first date in here. Odo is a little thrown by this comment; Vic has obviously chosen not to make "Kira" aware she's a hologram. KIRA I know you wouldn't feel comfortable in Quark's, but I know one or two out-of-the-way restaurants on the station. Odo doesn't want to burst the hologram's bubble, so to speak. ODO (gentle) I don't think that's possible. KIRA Are you embarrassed to be seen with me? ODO (polite) I meant it would be "difficult" for you to leave the holosuite. KIRA Why? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 40A. 55A NEW ANGLE as the song comes to an end, an uneasy Vic looks over at Kira and Odo. Vic can see things have taken an unfortunate turn. As for Odo, he's finding himself in a corner with no way out. ODO It's complicated. KIRA Complicated? To leave the holosuite? You make it sound like I'm a hologram. ODO (gently) Aren't you? KIRA Is that what you think? Kira breaks out of his arms. Odo looks to Vic. ODO Maybe you should tell her. VIC (a sheepish grin) There's nothing to tell. I'm good, pallie, but I'm not that good. (a beat) You've been dancing with the real McCoy. 55B CLOSE ON ODO As Vic's words sink in. ODO (shocked, to Vic) You tricked me. KIRA (with an edge) And me. VIC Hey, I brought you two lovebirds together. (to Odo) That was the whole idea, wasn't it? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FOUR 41-42. 55B CONTINUED: Odo looks from Vic to Kira -- he doesn't know what to say. He feels like a total fool. ODO Nerys... Kira... Major... I... Odo doesn't know where to begin, how to explain his feelings to Kira. Instead, Odo storms out of the room. 55C ANOTHER ANGLE as Kira shoots an accusatory look at Vic. VIC (anticipating) Don't say it. (a beat) Computer -- end program. 56 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL) as the Vegas world disappears, leaving Kira alone in the bare holosuite grid. 57 CLOSER ON KIRA feeling that a very nice evening has taken a very wrong turn. And off her regret, we: FADE OUT. END OF ACT FOUR DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 43. ACT FIVE FADE IN: 58 INT. SECURITY OFFICE Odo is brooding at his desk. VIC'S COM VOICE Odo? Are you there? ODO I have nothing to say to you. VIC'S COM VOICE Look, I know you think I sold you down the river... ODO (hard) You lied to me. VIC'S COM VOICE (defensive) It was for your own good. It was time for you to stop playing around with holograms and start playing around with the real thing. ODO You should've told me it was really Kira. VIC'S COM VOICE Would you have shown up if I had? Odo's silence speaks volumes. VIC'S COM VOICE I don't hear an answer, pallie. (a beat) If you think about it, there's not much to be mad about. I saw the way she looked at you while you two were dancing. The lady digs you. Big time. The thought of what Kira thinks of him disturbs Odo. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 43A. 58 CONTINUED: ODO She "digs" Shakaar. I can only imagine what she thinks of me. (a beat, embarrassed) I kept insisting she was a hologram... VIC'S COM VOICE Odo, listen to me -- ODO (cutting him off) No -- I'm done listening to you. Computer, end transmission. Odo picks up the PADD, determined to take his mind off his problems. And as he sits at the desk, concentrating on his reading -- 59 INT. PROMENADE Kira and Dax walk toward the Replimat. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 44. 59 CONTINUED: DAX Are you going to tell me what's wrong? KIRA Nothing's wrong. (a beat) Have you ever had a moment of pure clarity? A moment when the truth seemed to leap up and grab you by the throat? DAX I bet this has something to do with your visit with Shakaar. KIRA This has nothing to do with Shakaar. Now tell me -- have you ever had a moment like that? DAX One or two. Of course, that's over a span of seven lifetimes. KIRA You've had only two moments of clarity in seven lifetimes? DAX Nerys, total clarity is a very rare thing. KIRA I guess so. DAX And when it comes, it's important that you act on it. Because believe me, confusion and doubt will take over before you know it. Kira nods at her friend's wisdom. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 45. 60 NEW ANGLE as Kira sees Odo emerge from the Security Office. Kira gets up to leave. KIRA You're absolutely right. (a beat) It makes perfect sense... DAX Don't tell me you're having another moment of clarity? KIRA (smiling) That's two in two days. DAX Amazing. And as Kira reaches a decision -- 61 INT. PROMENADE Odo is on the move as Kira comes up behind him. KIRA Odo -- wait. ODO Major, if you don't mind, I'd like to forget all about the last night. KIRA I don't think that's a very good idea. We need to talk about what happened. ODO (still looking for a way out) Very well. We can meet in my office in an hour. KIRA (shaking her head) Let's discuss it over dinner. ODO Dinner? DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 46. 61 CONTINUED: KIRA You can pick the restaurant -- anywhere except a holosuite. ODO What about Shakaar? You think he would approve? KIRA I don't care if he approves or not. Shakaar and I are friends -- that's all. Friends. That stops Odo in his tracks. KIRA The First Minister wanted me to update him on the war with the Dominion. My visit was strictly business. (a beat) So... are we going to have dinner together or not? The chemistry between these two is volatile, and the rest of this scene is loud and accusatory. ODO And if we do, then what? KIRA I don't know... maybe we could go dancing. ODO And after that, I suppose you'll expect me to kiss you. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 47. 61 CONTINUED: (2) KIRA It's possible. ODO Then who needs dinner? Why don't I get it over with and kiss you right now? KIRA Why don't you? Odo takes hold of Kira and gives her a firm, strong kiss. 62 NEW ANGLE as everyone on the Promenade watches Odo and Kira kissing. 63 ANGLE ON DAX her surprise breaks into a smile. 64 ON ODO AND KIRA as they break off the kiss, Odo holds her by the arms. Both of them are oblivious to the eyes bearing down upon them. KIRA You're right -- who needs dinner? They kiss again, but this time it's a softer, more passionate kiss. And as WE PULL BACK, we get the feeling that this kiss may never end. 65 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL) Re-establishing. 66 INT. HOLOSUITE/LAS VEGAS LOUNGE - NIGHT Vic is on stage "chatting" with the audience. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 47A. 66 CONTINUED: VIC ... here in Vegas, there's only one way to make sure you don't lose any money. The moment you step off the plane, you walk right into the propellers. The drummer gives Vic a rim-shot as the audience LAUGHS. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 48. 67 ANGLE ON ODO standing in the back of the room, dressed in his usual security outfit. He approaches the stage. VIC Odo -- long time, no see. ODO I've been busy. VIC So I hear. Julian tells me that you and the major are quite an item. ODO For the moment... but who knows how long it'll last. VIC That's my Odo -- always ready to turn victory into defeat. Odo smiles at himself, able to take the ribbing. ODO I wanted to say thank you for all your help. VIC Anytime, pallie. Anytime. A beat as they shake hands. VIC Feel like sitting in on a number? Odo smiles, but shakes his head. ODO Some other time. Vic doesn't push it. Odo turns to leave -- VIC Say hi to the major for me. (an afterthought) Hey, do me a favor? Odo looks back at Vic. DEEP SPACE NINE: "His Way" - REV. 2/20/98 - ACT FIVE 49. 67 CONTINUED: VIC Leave the program running for a few minutes after you leave. I feel like singing. Odo nods, and then allows himself a small smile: ODO "Whatever makes you happy." 68 ON VIC as he starts snapping his fingers and launches into, "Come Fly With Me." 69 ON ODO as he and Vic exchange a look. Odo nods, as if in agreement with the lyrics of the song. After a long beat, he turns and EXITS into the shadows. 70 WE STAY ON VIC swinging away at the song. And on this Vegas moment, we: FADE OUT. END OF ACT FIVE THE END