Kira is delighted by a visit from former Legate Tekheny Ghemor, who once mistakenly believed her to be his daughter, until she learns he is dying. He wants to pass on his secrets to be used against his enemies, secrets that could prove damaging to the new Cardassian/Dominion alliance. CREDITS SCREENCAPS SCRIPT SYNOPSIS

Ties of Blood and Water DS9 Season 5, Episode 19 TELEPLAY BY Robert Hewitt Wolfe STORY BY Edmund Newton and Robbin L. Slocum DIRECTED BY Avery Brooks First Aired Apr 14, 1997 Stardate 50712.5

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