STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Shattered Mirror"
(fka "Crossover III")
#40510-492
Written by
Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler
Directed by
James L. Conway
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STAR TREK: DS9 - "Shattered Mirror" - 02/08/96 - CAST
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Shattered Mirror"
CAST
SISKO JENNIFER
KIRA KLINGON HELMSMAN
BASHIR KLINGON OFFICER
DAX GUARD
O'BRIEN
ODO
QUARK
WORF
NOG
JAKE
GARAK
COMPUTER VOICE
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES
STAR TREK: DS9 - "Shattered Mirror" - 02/02/96 - SETS
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Shattered Mirror
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
DEEP SPACE NINE DEEP SPACE NINE
PROMENADE
HABITAT RING CORRIDOR KLINGON FLAGSHIP
SISKO'S QUARTERS TEROK NOR
OPS THE BATTLE
CAPTAIN'S OFFICE DEFIANT
TEROK NOR
DOCKING RING CORRIDOR
HOLDING CELL
INTENDANT'S OFFICE
JENNIFER'S QUARTERS
OPS
PROMENADE
QUARK'S
SURGERY
DEFIANT
BRIDGE
CONDUIT
ENGINE ROOM
KLINGON SHIP
BRIDGE
REBEL RAIDER
DEEP SPACE NINE -"Shattered Mirror" - 02/06/96 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Shattered Mirror"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
GETTOR geh-TOR
MARANI mah-RAH-nee
TEROK NOR TAIR-awk NOR
P'TAK puh-TAHK
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - TEASER
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Shattered Mirror"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 INT. PROMENADE
Open on the first level of a very busy Promenade. TILT UP to
reveal JAKE, standing alone, watching the crowd. He's at his
"usual spot" -- only, he no longer has Nog there beside him.
2 CLOSE ON JAKE
Staring, lost in thought.
ODO (O.S.)
Enjoying the view?
ADJUST TO REVEAL ODO, standing alongside Jake.
JAKE
(a bit flustered)
I'm stuck on this new story I'm
working on. Coming here helps me
focus --
ODO
(interrupting)
No need to explain yourself,
Mister Sisko.
JAKE
I just thought...
Jake stops himself, deciding it's not worth mentioning. But
Odo won't let it be.
ODO
You thought what?
JAKE
(slightly embarrassed)
I thought you were going to ask me
to leave.
ODO
Why would I do that?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
JAKE
You always used to chase me away.
ODO
(smiling)
I never chased you away...
I chased Nog. You just happened to
be with him.
(beat)
So, unless you plan on flicking
sandpeas at the passing throng,
you can stay here as long as you
want.
JAKE
(a touch wistful)
I don't have any sandpeas.
Odo studies Jake for a beat before concluding:
ODO
You miss him, don't you?
JAKE
(feigning disinterest)
Nog? Maybe a little...
QUARK (O.S.)
A little?
3 NEW ANGLE
to include QUARK, crossing the bridge toward them.
QUARK
(to Odo re: Jake)
There isn't a day goes by that I
don't see him standing here,
pining away for that no-good
nephew of mine.
JAKE
I'm not here every day.
QUARK
No, just four or five times a
week. If you ask me, Nog
should've never gone off to the
Academy. You lost a friend, and
I lost a good waiter.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - TEASER 3.
3 CONTINUED:
JAKE
Nog'll be back and he'll be
wearing a Starfleet uniform. I'm
proud of what he's doing.
QUARK
Remember that the next time you
try to play dom-jot by yourself.
Jake can see that he's not going to get any work done
with these two giving him a hard time.
JAKE
You don't want me hanging around
here? Fine. I'll do my thinking
someplace else.
Jake walks away; we STAY ON Quark and Odo, watching him go.
QUARK
Poor kid... I suppose that's what
you get for having friends.
ODO
Meaning what?
QUARK
Just when you think you can count
on them, they go off and leave you.
You're better off without
them.
ODO
I imagine that's why you don't
have any friends.
QUARK
Look who's talking.
4 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)
(STOCK)
Establishing.
5 INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR
A melancholy Jake is headed for his quarters.
6 INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS
The door opens, Jake ENTERS.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - TEASER 4.
6 CONTINUED:
JAKE
(calling out)
Dad, I'm home.
Jake stops in his tracks in reaction to what he sees
off screen --
7 JAKE'S POV
of SISKO handing a cup of raktajino to JENNIFER SISKO,
Jake's long-dead mother.
8 BACK ON JAKE
shocked.
JAKE
Mom?
As Jake tries to make sense of what he sees, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 5.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)
9 INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS
As before. Jake, Jennifer and Sisko. Jennifer steps
toward Jake before saying:
JENNIFER
I'm afraid I'm not your mother, Jake.
Sisko is quick to offer an explanation.
SISKO
This is the woman I told you about --
the one I met in the parallel universe.
JAKE
So you are Jennifer Sisko, you're
just not my mother...
JENNIFER
That's right.
Jake still can't take his eyes off her.
JAKE
You look exactly like her.
JENNIFER
I know.
(glancing at Sisko)
And I was married to a man who
looked exactly like your father.
(smiles)
It's all a little confusing, isn't
it?
Jake smiling.
JAKE
More than a little.
(then, to his Dad)
Did you tell her?
SISKO
Tell her what?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 6.
9 CONTINUED:
JAKE
(to Jennifer)
Ever since my dad told me about
you -- I've been wanting to meet
you.
JENNIFER
Well, here I am.
JAKE
(pleased)
You even sound like my mother!
KIRA'S COM VOICE
Ops to Captain Sisko.
SISKO
(now what)
Go ahead.
KIRA'S COM VOICE
Minister Gettor's shuttle has
docked.
SISKO
Give me a few minutes. Offer him
a tour of the station.
KIRA'S COM VOICE
I already have. His time is
limited and he's anxious to meet
with the Emissary.
SISKO sighs, seeing he can't put him off.
SISKO
I'll be right there.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 7.
9 CONTINUED: (2)
JAKE
(to Jennifer)
So why are you here?
JENNIFER
(slightly embarrassed)
I came to see your father.
Jake is really pleased at that admission.
JAKE
Really? That's great.
It's an awkward moment for Sisko; he doesn't want Jake
leaping to conclusions.
SISKO
Jennifer came to give me some good
news. The Terrans have won an
important victory.
JENNIFER
We've driven the Alliance off the
space station.
JAKE
(realizing the
importance)
Then the rebels control Terok Nor.
JENNIFER
(with an approving
glance toward Sisko)
I see your father has told you all
about us.
Sisko, aware of an attraction between Jennifer and
himself, decides to play it down.
SISKO
I'd better get to this meeting.
JENNIFER
(smiling)
I understand. It's not like you
were expecting me.
JAKE
(to Jennifer)
You're not leaving, are you?
Jennifer looks at Sisko.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 8.
9 CONTINUED: (3)
JENNIFER
Is it all right if I visit with
Jake for awhile?
SISKO
I don't think Jake would have
it any other way.
JENNIFER
Maybe the three of us could have
dinner together.
SISKO
That'll depend on how long my
meeting lasts.
JENNIFER
We'll wait.
Sisko looks over at Jake, who is clearly determined to
have this dinner take place.
SISKO
Okay.
Then, Sisko EXITS.
10 ANGLE ON JENNIFER AND JAKE
After a little awkward silence, Jake offers:
JAKE
Would you like another raktajino?
JENNIFER
Thank you. That would be nice.
Jennifer gives Jake her empty cup. As she does, their
hands touch. Jake takes the opportunity to hold onto
her hand lightly.
JAKE
That's amazing.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 9.
10 CONTINUED:
JENNIFER
What?
Jake, still holding her hand, studies it intently.
JAKE
I never thought I'd hold this hand
again... it feels just like my
mom's.
Jennifer allows Jake the moment. After a long beat,
Jake reluctantly let's go.
JAKE
I'll get you that raktajino.
Jake goes over to the replicator; WE HOLD ON Jennifer
who stares after him thoughtfully.
11 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL) (STOCK)
Time cut.
12 INT. OPS
The doors to Sisko's office open, the Bajoran Minister,
flanked by two aides, EXITS. The Minister looks
pleased at the outcome of the meeting.
13 INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE
KIRA stands at the door watching the Minister depart.
She turns to Sisko who is coming around from his desk.
KIRA
That went well. I think you made
it clear to the minister why the
Emissary can't endorse his land
reform program.
SISKO
(frustrated)
It only took me three hours.
Kira picks up a PADD.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 10.
13 CONTINUED:
KIRA
If you like, we can go over the
weekly personnel reports.
SISKO
In the morning. I've got someone
waiting for me in my quarters.
Sisko EXITS quickly. HOLD ON Kira, curious as to whom
the captain is in such a rush to see.
14 INT. SISKO'S QUARTERS
The captain hurriedly ENTERS, stops. The room's empty.
SISKO
Jake? Jennifer?
Sisko checks the other rooms, they're not there.
SISKO
(to com)
Computer. Locate Jake Sisko.
COMPUTER VOICE
Jake Sisko is not on the station.
A puzzled Sisko notices an odd-looking (TECH) device
lying conspicuously on the table. He picks it up and
examines it; it's the (TECH) device Smiley used to
transport him and the captain in "Through the Looking
Glass."
15 INT. OPS (OPTICAL)
Sisko, O'BRIEN, Kira and DAX are gathered around the
Ops table. O'Brien is evaluating the (TECH) device
Jennifer left Sisko. He's opened a small panel on the
device and is poking its innards.
O'BRIEN
You're sure this is what Smiley
used to transport you to the
alternate universe?
SISKO
Looks like it.
DAX
And you're convinced Jake's gone
over there?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 11.
15 CONTINUED:
SISKO
He's not on the station and
neither is Jennifer.
KIRA
Maybe he convinced her to take him
there for a visit.
SISKO
Without asking me?
DAX
(re: the device)
It could be why she left this
behind. It's an invitation to
join them.
SISKO
And I accept -- if only to get
Jake back.
KIRA
You want some company? I can
think of safer places to visit.
Sisko agrees.
SISKO
Major, you and the Chief, come
with me.
(to Dax)
Commander, you have Ops.
Sisko takes the (TECH) device and heads for the
Transporter pad. Kira goes to a weapons locker and
takes out two phasers, one for herself and one she
hands to O'Brien.
O'BRIEN
Expecting trouble, Major?
KIRA
Just want to be prepared.
She takes out another phaser for Sisko.
16 ANGLE ON THE TRANSPORTER PAD (OPTICAL)
Sisko steps over to the transporter console and runs
the device over it, exactly like O'Brien did in
"Through the Looking Glass."
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 12.
16 CONTINUED:
Sisko steps on the transporter pad, joining Kira
and O'Brien.
SISKO
Energize.
The transport beam comes on but to the surprise of all,
only Sisko DEMATERIALIZES. Kira and O'Brien exchange
a concerned look --
HARD CUT:
17 INT. TEROK NOR - OPS (OPTICAL)
Sisko MATERIALIZES. PULL BACK TO REVEAL that we are
now in the parallel universe, and that Ops now looks
like it did in "Crossover." Ops is manned by rebel
troops. O'Brien, aka "SMILEY" is leaning up against a
nearby railing, obviously waiting patiently for Sisko's
arrival.
O'BRIEN
Welcome back, Captain.
SISKO
(looking around for Kira
and O'Brien)
What happened to the others?
O'BRIEN
They weren't invited.
Sisko steps off the transporter pad.
SISKO
Where's my son?
O'BRIEN
With Professor Sisko. She's
showing him the station.
SISKO
The tour's over. I'm taking Jake
home.
O'BRIEN
Then I'm afraid we have a bit of
a problem.
SISKO
What kind of a problem?
O'BRIEN
Jake's not going anywhere...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT ONE 13.
17 CONTINUED:
A pair of REBELS armed with phaser rifles flank Sisko.
One of the rebels takes the (TECH) device out of
Sisko's hand, the other relieves him of his phaser.
O'BRIEN
... and neither are you.
On Sisko's expression, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 14.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
18 INT. TEROK NOR - INTENDANT'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)
O'Brien is seated in the Intendant's chair. This is a
somewhat different O'Brien than we've seen before; he
possesses the quiet confidence and focus of a leader.
Sisko stands across the table from him, reining himself
in, impatient to know what's going on with his son. In
the b.g., the two rebel guards are still present.
O'BRIEN
Terok Nor in rebel hands... it
goes to show what people can do
when their cause is just.
SISKO
Save the speeches, Smiley. Right
now, I don't care too much for you
or your cause.
O'BRIEN
You've every right to be angry.
After all, we haven't exactly
played fair with you.
SISKO
You kidnapped my son.
O'BRIEN
Kidnapped... an ugly word.
SISKO
But accurate.
O'BRIEN
Tell me, Captain... if we'd come
to you and asked for help in
fighting the Alliance, what would
you have said?
SISKO
I'd have said, no.
O'BRIEN
(exactly)
Which is why we had to use your
son to lure you over here.
Because we do need your help,
Captain. No one else will do.
O'Brien moves across the room and taps a console by a
large screen.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 15.
18 CONTINUED:
The screen comes alive with a SCHEMATIC of the Defiant.
O'BRIEN
Recognize her?
SISKO
(the last thing he expected)
The Defiant.
O'BRIEN
During our last encounter, when I
"visited" your station...
(pleased)
... I took a moment and downloaded
as many of your computer files as
I could. Figured they'd come in
handy one day. And they have.
(a beat, then serious)
You see, captain, taking Terok Nor
was one thing... keeping it, now
that's the tricky part. The
Alliance fleet is already on its
way and when they get here, I want
to give them a proper welcome.
Sisko looks over the blueprints carefully. He
understands what O'Brien has in mind.
SISKO
These schematics look complete.
If you want to build another
Defiant, you don't need my help.
O'BRIEN
We've already built her. But
every time we power up the
engines, the whole ship damn near
shakes itself apart.
SISKO
We had the same trouble. It's a
powerful ship.
O'BRIEN
Well, right now it's a little too
powerful for its own good. So how
did you solve the problem?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 16.
18 CONTINUED: (2)
SISKO
We had to overhaul the structural
integrity field grid.
O'BRIEN
How long did it take?
SISKO
Two weeks.
O'BRIEN
We have four days.
SISKO
I'm not sure that's enough time.
O'BRIEN
It'd better be -- or the Defiant
won't be ready and you and your
son will die along with the rest
of us... or worse, spend the rest
of your lives working in the ore
processing center under the tender
mercies of an Alliance overseer.
Sisko can see the box that he's in all too clearly.
O'BRIEN
Help us, captain, and I promise
we'll get you and your son out of
here before the fireworks begin.
(a beat)
The Defiant is at Docking Port
Five. I think you know the way.
SISKO
I want to see Jake first.
O'BRIEN
I knew you would.
O'Brien and Sisko head for the door, it opens to REVEAL
BASHIR. The rebel victory has inflated his already
bloated opinion of himself. This Bashir never walks,
he swaggers.
BASHIR
(to O'Brien)
Is he with us?
O'Brien stares at Bashir; it's apparent there's no
great love between these two men.
O'BRIEN
(to Sisko)
You remember Captain Bashir.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" -REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 17.
18 CONTINUED: (3)
SISKO
Captain?
O'BRIEN
(amused)
Captain Bashir, Captain O'Brien,
Captain Sisko. We may not have
enough weapons or troops or ships
but we've got plenty of captains.
BASHIR
Is he going to help us or not?
O'BRIEN
(to Sisko, sarcastic,
re: Bashir)
I bet you missed that cheery face.
(to Bashir, re: Sisko)
Relax, the Captain has found it in
his heart to aid us once again.
BASHIR
Good.
Bashir turns to Sisko and slugs him, knocking him back
against the desk. O'Brien steps between them before
Sisko can retaliate.
BASHIR
I owed you that. I let you hit me
once because I thought you were
our Captain Sisko. Now I know
better.
Sisko steps up to Bashir -- staring at him calmly.
SISKO
We're even now.
Sisko EXITS. HOLD ON O'Brien and Bashir.
O'BRIEN
If I were you... I'd stay out of
his way.
19 INT. QUARK'S
Rebels scattered eating and drinking. This is a more
raucous bar than we're used to. Leaning against the
bar, with a dabo girl on each arm, is NOG. He's
casting a somewhat jaundiced eye on Jake, who, with
Jennifer, stands in front of him.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 18.
19 CONTINUED:
NOG
You and I friends? I don't think
so.
JAKE
Why not?
NOG
You're too tall. I don't trust
tall men.
(then looking at the
statuesque dabo girls)
Tall women... that's a different
story.
(a beat)
Here.
Nog flings one of the women at Jake.
NOG
See for yourself.
Jennifer admonishes him lightly:
JENNIFER
Jake, isn't she a little old for
you?
Jake laughs, but lets go of the dabo girl,
feeling awkward and somewhat embarrassed.
NOG
Who are you -- his mother?
The accusation hangs in the air as Jennifer and Jake
exchange an awkward look, which is broken by an
offscreen voice --
SISKO (O.S.)
Jake!
Jake knows that he's got some explaining to do. Jake
and Sisko move off away from Nog and Jennifer.
JAKE
Dad... I'm sorry.
(adamant)
But I had to come.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 19.
19 CONTINUED: (2)
JAKE
Somehow, talking to Jennifer...
telling her all about the last
nine years... about all that's
happened to me... what I've done,
what I've been thinking about --
it's like telling Mom.
Sisko can certainly understand; then trying to convince
himself as much as Jake, he offers:
SISKO
In a lot of ways she's nothing
like your Mom.
JAKE
Yeah, but in some ways, she's just
like her -- and not just
physically. She listens like Mom.
And it's the exact same smile --
Sisko's heard enough.
SISKO
Okay, Jake.
JAKE
(pleased, he smiles with
relief)
This place is unbelievable...
Chief O'Brien, Doctor Bashir, Dax --
they're all here. I know, it's
not really them... but... look --
here's Nog.
(to Nog)
This is my father.
NOG
(disapproving)
He's tall, too.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 20.
19 CONTINUED: (3)
SISKO
Sorry.
Sisko puts his arm around his son.
SISKO
Look, Jake-O... I need to speak to
Jennifer alone for a minute.
Jake smiles.
JAKE
She likes you.
SISKO
(stopping him)
Jake -- whatever you're thinking,
whatever plans you're making --
forget about them.
JAKE
I'm not making any plans, Dad.
Sisko studies his son for a second; he can see that
this issue is far from settled. Sisko steps up to
Jennifer.
SISKO
(an order)
Outside.
After a beat, Jennifer smiles at Jake, then follows
Sisko.
20 INT. PROMENADE
Sisko turns and confronts Jennifer as she comes out of
the bar. He keeps his voice low, but there is great
strength behind it.
SISKO
I just want to know one thing...
whose idea was this?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 21.
20 CONTINUED:
JENNIFER
Does it matter?
SISKO
It does to me.
Jennifer can see that it does; she owns up to the
truth.
JENNIFER
It was mine. We needed you to
help us complete the ship. Smiley
had told me all about you... about
your wife's death... about your
son.
(a beat)
I knew Jake would want to meet me --
that I'd remind him of his mother.
SISKO
(with some anger)
You're nothing like his mother.
JENNIFER
I think Jake would disagree.
Sisko knows she's right and his anger boils.
SISKO
Of course he would -- in his mind,
the three of us are already living
together.
JENNIFER
(right back at him)
Ben -- you're the one that
convinced me to join the rebels --
to fight the good fight for my
people.
SISKO
It's not your cause I have a
problem with -- it's your methods.
JENNIFER
I'm sorry if Jake's feelings get
hurt -- but it's a small price to
pay if it means success against
the Alliance.
Point to Jennifer. Sisko forces himself to calm down.
SISKO
All right, I'm here. And I'm
going to help. But I want you to
leave my son alone.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 22.
20 CONTINUED: (2)
JENNIFER
I can't.
SISKO
Why not?
21 NEW ANGLE
As Jake calls from inside Quark's:
JAKE
Jennifer!
Jake waves her over -- wanting her to come over toward
him. Jennifer nods, indicating she'll be right there.
Jennifer can't help being touched by Jake's attention.
JENNIFER
(answering Sisko's question)
Because he won't leave me alone.
With that, she turns and heads back to Jake in the bar.
We HOLD ON Sisko for a moment...
22 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Alliance fleet of Klingon and Cardassian ships,
favoring the Klingon flagship we saw in "Way of the
Warrior."
23 INT. KLINGON FLAGSHIP - BRIDGE
A KLINGON OFFICER ENTERS holding a chain that leads to
a collar wrapped around GARAK'S neck. Garak looks
somewhat the worse for wear, but he's still as crafty
as ever.
The officer yanks the chain, flinging Garak forward
and bringing him to his knees in front of the Captain's
chair. All we see of the person in the chair is a pair
of Klingon boots.
KLINGON OFFICER
Bow before the Regent!
GARAK
I can't think of anything I'd
rather do.
The officer hands the end of the chain to the Regent,
who is now revealed -- it is none other than WORF. But
this is not our Worf...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 23.
23 CONTINUED:
... the Regent is as wild and woolly a Klingon as we've
ever encountered. Worf wraps the chain around his hand
and yanks the chain taut, cutting off Garak's air
supply.
WORF
So this is the p'tak who lost
Terok Nor to the rebels.
Garak struggles to speak, but can't get the words out
until...
WORF
(with renewed fury)
Are you calling me a liar?
Garak shakes his head. Worf eases the reins allowing
Garak to gasp some air. Garak immediately begins
talking.
GARAK
I was merely observing that as one
of the many officers under the
Intendant's command, it would be
an overstatement to imply that I,
alone, was responsible for our
defeat.
WORF
You're the only officer who
managed to escape.
GARAK
I suppose I could've surrendered
to the rebels. Groveling on the
floor, begging for my life... like
the Intendant.
WORF
You're just trying to shift blame
away from yourself.
GARAK
Am I succeeding?
But Worf has bigger things on his mind.
WORF
This time, I'll deal with the
rebels myself. And you're going
to be at my side, redeeming
yourself in battle.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT TWO 24.
23 CONTINUED: (2)
GARAK
Your fairness and good judgement
is everything I've heard it to be.
Believe me, my Regent, it will
take the blood of many rebels to
quench my thirst for revenge.
WORF
Spoken like a Klingon.
GARAK
I'm trying.
(seeing an opening)
Now, if you'll just remove this
insufferable collar...
But Worf only re-tightens the choke on the chain, his
mind focusing on the coming battle. Garak groans.
WORF
The collar stays until every rebel
on Terok Nor lies dead at my feet.
And on this image, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 25.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
24 EXT. SPACE - TEROK NOR (OPTICAL)
The partially built Defiant is docked at the station.
25 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
Sisko and a half dozen REBELS are busy installing
various ship systems (i.e., Tactical, weapons, life
support, etc.) on the Defiant.
SISKO
(to com)
Sisko to Smiley. I'm about to put
the deuterium injector back on-line.
INTERCUT WITH:
26 INT. DEFIANT - ENGINE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
O'Brien is working at one of the consoles near the warp
core.
O'BRIEN
Go ahead. I've got the flow
regulators shut off.
27 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
Sisko works his console; checking the readings.
SISKO
Injectors are operational.
You can recalibrate the regulators
now.
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
Will do.
28 NEW ANGLE
to see Dax, who strides onto the Bridge and makes a
beeline for Sisko.
DAX
I heard you were back.
But before Sisko can respond, she slaps him across the
face.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 26.
28 CONTINUED:
DAX
That's for making love to me under
false pretenses. I was suspicious
of you from the start.
SISKO
You hid it well.
DAX
(a warning)
If you ever try to touch me
again...
Dax whips out a long, curved dagger. DAX
Get my point?
SISKO
(re: knife)
I hope not.
Suddenly, we hear SHOUTS offscreen coming from the
Docking Ring corridor, followed by the unmistakable
sound of a PHASER BLAST. Sisko and Dax exchange a look
then hurry out of the Defiant.
29 INT. DOCKING RING CORRIDOR
Kira is crouched on the floor, writhing in pain.
Bashir and two rebel guards stand over her. Bashir
holds a phaser in one hand and aims a small (TECH)
device (that looks like the Agonizer, the torture
device used in "Mirror, Mirror" episode) in the other.
There's an open access panel marked with a phaser
scorch.
SISKO
What happened?
BASHIR
(with an edge)
You remember the Intendant, don't you?
I was taking her to an
interrogation session when the
vile little tyrant tried to
escape.
Bashir gives her another blast of the (TECH) device.
Kira doubles over again in agony.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 27.
29 CONTINUED:
SISKO
(to the two rebel guards)
Pick her up.
BASHIR
(objecting)
Leave her. She's not through
learning her lesson.
Though still in a lot of pain, Kira looks up at Bashir
and smiles defiantly.
KIRA
If this is supposed to teach me a
lesson... you better turn that toy
of yours to a higher setting.
BASHIR
Gladly.
Bashir applies another dose on the Intendant until
Sisko grabs his arm and slams him against the bulkhead.
SISKO
That's enough.
Something in Sisko's voice makes Bashir back down; he
allows Sisko to take the (TECH) device out of his hand.
BASHIR
Whose side are you on?
SISKO
There's a difference between
interrogation and torture.
BASHIR
The Alliance never made that
distinction.
SISKO
But you should.
Bashir has to concede the point.
BASHIR
(to the rebel guards)
Take her back to her cell.
The rebel guards take her by the arm, but she pulls
herself away, stepping up to Sisko.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 28.
29 CONTINUED: (2)
KIRA
Well done. I must admit the last
time you were here you had me
completely fooled. I really
thought you were my Benjamin
Sisko.
SISKO
That was the idea.
Stepping up to Sisko so that she can almost whisper in
his ear.
KIRA
Help me escape and I promise I'll
be grateful. Very grateful.
SISKO
I'm sure you would be. But don't
count on it.
The rebel guards start hauling her away. Over her
shoulder, she says to Sisko:
KIRA
Then perhaps you could find Marani
for me and send her to my holding
cell.
SISKO
Marani?
KIRA
One of my servants.
(looking at Bashir)
I am a touch sore.
(then back to Sisko, lasciviously)
And Marani gives the most
exquisite massages.
As Kira disappears around the corner, Sisko looks over
at Bashir and Dax. Dax is grooming Bashir's hair in a
solicitous manner.
DAX
(to Bashir)
You're sure you're all right?
BASHIR
(not wanting to be pampered)
I'm fine.
SISKO
I've got work to do.
Sisko tosses the "torture" device to Dax.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 29.
29 CONTINUED: (3)
SISKO
(re: Bashir, dryly)
In case he gets out of line.
Bashir and Dax exchange a look.
30 EXT. SPACE - KLINGON FLAGSHIP (OPTICAL)
Traveling at warp.
31 INT. KLINGON FLAGSHIP - BRIDGE
CLOSE ON Regent Worf. He is not happy.
WORF
A ship? What kind of ship?
PULL BACK to reveal Worf seated in his chair facing the
Klingon officer. Garak, still chained, sits on the
floor at Worf's feet. He's not happy either.
KLINGON OFFICER
According to our reports, it's of
unknown classification and carries
an impressive weapons array --
some kind of improved photon
torpedoes, multi-targeting phaser
banks...
WORF
How long until it's operational?
KLINGON OFFICER
Within two days.
GARAK
I know it's none of my business
but... perhaps it would be prudent
to increase our speed to warp
nine.
Worf yanks his chain... literally.
WORF
Quiet.
GARAK
I'm merely trying to be of
service.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 30.
31 CONTINUED:
WORF
If it wasn't for your
incompetence, the rebels would
have been destroyed.
GARAK
I thought we'd agreed that it was
the Intendant who was incompetent.
I was merely following her orders.
WORF
And for following those orders
you deserve to die.
GARAK
(fed up)
Then why don't you kill me?
(off Worf's look)
The Intendant was bad enough. She
was irrational, accusatory,
unappreciative. But at least...
Garak cuts himself off, not wanting to go on. But Worf
pulls his chain again.
WORF
At least what?
GARAK
(no choice)
At least I was able to...
(suggestively)
please her now and then.
Worf tightens the chain, pulling him in close.
WORF
You're not my type.
GARAK
I never said I was.
Worf turns his attention to the Klingon officer.
WORF
Increase speed to warp nine.
32 EXT. SPACE - TEROK NOR (OPTICAL) (STOCK)
Re-establishing.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 31.
33 INT. TEROK NOR - JENNIFER'S QUARTERS
Jennifer and Jake are seated at a table, finishing up
a meal. Jake looks expectantly at Jennifer.
JAKE
So what do you think?
JENNIFER
It was delicious. What do you
call it?
JAKE
Chicken a la Sisko.
JENNIFER
How did you learn to cook like
that?
JAKE
All Sisko men have the cooking
gene. You should taste my Dad's
shrimp Creole.
JENNIFER
Maybe one day, I will.
Jake smiles, pleased at his matchmaking skills. The
door CHIMES.
JENNIFER
Come in.
The door opens to REVEAL Sisko. He is very tired.
SISKO
Let's go, Jake. Time to call it
a day.
JENNIFER
Care for some chicken a la Sisko?
(off his look)
Jake made dinner. It's wonderful.
SISKO
I'm too tired to eat.
(to Jake, "hurry up")
Jake-O.
But Jake isn't ready to leave.
JAKE
In a minute, Dad. I don't want to
leave a mess.
JENNIFER
That's not really necessary...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 32.
33 CONTINUED:
JAKE
I want to.
Jake picks up the plates from the table and EXITS into
another room. Sisko slumps into a chair to wait for
his son. He rubs the back of his neck.
JENNIFER
How's your work on the Defiant coming?
SISKO
Slowly.
Jennifer slides behind Sisko and smoothly starts
massaging his shoulders. At first, it doesn't even
register that she has her hands on his body.
JENNIFER
Does that feel better?
SISKO
(nods)
But I'm not sure what you expect
to gain by it.
JENNIFER
I'm not expecting to gain
anything. I just want to remind
you that I'm not your enemy.
Sisko remains quiet.
JENNIFER
I don't know why you're being so
hard on me. You pretended to be
my husband, and I've forgiven you.
(a beat)
By the way, you've done a good job
with him -- Jake, I mean.
SISKO
Right now, you're not making that
job any easier.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT THREE 33.
33 CONTINUED: (2)
JENNIFER
He'll get over me.
SISKO
Maybe.
JENNIFER
I just wish I could say the same.
Sisko turns around to look her in the eyes.
JENNIFER
Is it really such a surprise?
Think about it, my Ben Sisko is
dead. I look at Jake and all I
can see is the son I'll never
have. Maybe bringing him here
wasn't such a good idea after
all...
SISKO
For any of us.
Sisko and Jennifer stare at each other for a beat. The
moment is broken by the door CHIME.
JENNIFER
Yes?
The door opens and in comes O'Brien, looking concerned.
O'BRIEN
I just got word... the Alliance
fleet is less than eight hours
away.
(a beat)
Looks like we've run out of time.
And off Sisko's reaction, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 34.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
34 INT. DEFIANT - ENGINE ROOM
The room is swarming with activity. Crews work on both
levels to get systems on-line. O'Brien and Sisko stand
in the center, consulting PADDS.
SISKO
You concentrate on getting the
weapons array on-line. I'll
calibrate the S.I.F. generators.
O'BRIEN
Eight hours. It's not a lot of
time, is it?
SISKO
It's all we have.
35 NEW ANGLE
as Bashir and Dax ENTER, rolling in a cart. On the
cart is a photon torpedo.
BASHIR
Smiley -- your damn assembly crew
won't let me into the aft torpedo
bay.
O'BRIEN
That's because they're still
trying to get the torpedo
chambering mechanisms on-line.
BASHIR
(sarcastic)
Great. So what do I do with these
torpedoes?
O'BRIEN
(frustrated, nothing's
going right)
I've got a few suggestions.
BASHIR
(with an edge)
Do you now.
The two men face off -- about to come to blows.
DAX
This isn't getting us anywhere.
We need to buy ourselves more
time.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 35.
35 CONTINUED:
No one disagrees.
SISKO
Any ideas?
A beat, then Bashir nods.
BASHIR
How many raiders do we have left?
O'BRIEN
Only one. There's no way we can
stop the Alliance attack.
BASHIR
Maybe not. But I might be able to
buy some extra time before they
get here.
O'BRIEN
(a warning)
You'll never make it back.
BASHIR
Is that what you're worried about?
Or are you afraid I'll wind up
with all the glory?
O'BRIEN
what good is glory if you're dead?
Bashir smiles.
BASHIR
Who said anything about dying?
DAX
When do we leave?
Bashir reacts, surprised at the "we" part. Dax
explains to him:
DAX
I've never liked sitting around in
one place for too long.
BASHIR
(pleased)
Then it's settled.
SISKO
Before you go, we'd better make
damn sure you can get us that
extra time.
Everyone looks at Sisko, what does he have in mind?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 36.
36 INT. HOLDING CELL
CLOSE ON the smiling Intendant.
KIRA
Me? Help you fight the Alliance?
What a perverse idea.
(a beat)
But I've got a better one... why
don't I cut your throat? A quick
death. And far less painful than
what the Regent will do to you.
SISKO
I think you'd better worry about
what the Regent's going to do to
you.
KIRA
The Regent has no reason to
question my loyalty.
SISKO
It's not your loyalty he'll be
questioning -- it's your
effectiveness. After all, he
wouldn't have to retake Terok Nor
if you hadn't lost it in the first
place.
The Intendant's anger flares with a frightening intensity.
KIRA
I didn't lose anything -- it was
Garak and the rest of those
Alliance fools... with their
excessive brutality. I could
never get them to understand that
violence is a precision
instrument. A scalpel, not a
club.
SISKO
Garak was smart enough to escape.
KIRA
Garak's a coward. He ran at the
first sign of danger.
SISKO
Probably straight into the arms of
the Regent. where he no doubt
laid the blame for the loss of
this station entirely on you.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 37.
36 CONTINUED:
KIRA
You have a point.
Sisko is pleased that she has come to the right
conclusion.
SISKO
Good. Then I'll ask you again --
is there any weakness in the
Alliance fleet? Something we can
exploit... ?
KIRA
It's possible. Why don't you
lower this forcefield and join me
in here?
(suggestive)
It might stimulate my thought
process.
SISKO
I would think self-preservation
would be stimulation enough for
you.
KIRA
That's not a very friendly
attitude, considering you want my
help.
But Sisko doesn't move; after a beat, the Intendant
voices her thoughts:
KIRA
It's Professor Sisko, isn't it?
Well, she is attractive but I've
known Breen icicles that are
warmer than she is.
SISKO
This has nothing to do with her.
KIRA
(she knows better)
If you say so.
Kira smiles wickedly. Now that she's scored her point,
she is willing to tell him what he wants to know.
KIRA
I never was able to resist anyone
named Benjamin Sisko. Alliance
ships are fast and powerful... but
they do have one weakness.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 38.
36 CONTINUED: (2)
KIRA (Cont'd)
Their targeting systems can be
fooled. They've been known to
chase warp shadows.
Sisko sees the possibilities here.
SISKO
How do I know I can believe you?
KIRA
(pleased)
You're just going to have to trust me.
Sisko knows that's true.
37 EXT. SPACE - KLINGON FLAGSHIP (OPTICAL)
Moving at warp.
38 INT. KLINGON FLAGSHIP - BRIDGE
Garak smashes against a wall -- having just been struck
by Worf. Garak falls to the floor, his chain still
around his neck. Worf, holding the other end of the
chain, yanks Garak to his feet.
WORF
The key -- where is it?
GARAK
You're not listening, I didn't
take the key.
WORF
You're lying.
Worf shoves him against the wall again. Worf looks
over his shoulder at the Klingon officer we saw in Act
Two.
KLINGON OFFICER
(with angry
embarrassment)
I'm telling you he stole it from
me while I was feeding him.
Worf slams Garak against the wall yet again.
WORF
Don't make me ask you again.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" -REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 39.
38 CONTINUED:
GARAK
What good would the key do me?
Even if I unlocked this collar --
where could I go? I can't get off
this ship. And besides, you've
searched me three times already --
where could I possibly be hiding
it?
Worf takes his dagger.
WORF
Perhaps you swallowed it.
GARAK
Impossible. I'm very particular
about what I eat.
WORF
We'll see about that.
And to Garak's surprise, Worf stabs Garak in the gut.
KLINGON OFFICER (O.S.)
Regent...
Worf, still holding the dagger handle, answers without
turning away from Garak.
WORF
What is it?
39 NEW ANGLE
to include the chagrined Klingon officer holding the key.
KLINGON OFFICER
The key, sir...
(chagrinned)
... somehow it had fallen into my boot.
GARAK
(a pained whisper)
Now do you believe me?
Worf pulls out the blade; Garak, in pain, covers his
wound with both hands. Worf hands the end of the chain
to the Klingon officer.
WORF
(to the guard, re:
Garak)
If he dies, you die.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 40.
39 CONTINUED:
The Klingon supports Garak as they walk out of the room.
40 NEW ANGLE
as Worf returns to his seat. A KLINGON HELMSMAN looks
up from his console.
KLINGON HELMSMAN
Six Rebel raiders approaching.
Bearing three-five-four mark zero-
zero-eight.
(off his console)
Their sensors have detected us.
They're fleeing.
WORF
A wise choice. But they won't get
far.
41 OMITTED
42 INT. REBEL RAIDER
(A re-use of the runabout.) Captain Bashir, Dax
and two N.D. REBELS man their stations.
DAX
They're coming after us. I hope
these warp shadows we're emitting
are going to fool them.
BASHIR
We'll know as soon as they start
firing.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 41.
43
thru OMITTED
45
46 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The entire Alliance fleet breaks formation to pursue
the fleeing rebel ship. The Alliance ships open FIRE.
47 ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)
A volley of torpedo BLASTS scatter around the Raider
ship. Though some of the shots come close, none of
them hit their mark -- the Alliance targeting systems
are fooled by the warp shadow emissions.
48 EXT. SPACE - TEROK NOR (OPTICAL)
Favoring the docked Defiant, now almost complete.
49 INT. DEFIANT - CONDUIT
Sisko is working on an open panel. He's working as
fast as he can, but the work is precise and requires
concentration.
JENNIFER (O.S.)
You look like you could use
another pair of hands.
Widen to REVEAL Jennifer. Sisko keeps working, there's
no time to waste.
SISKO
Smaller ones might help.
JENNIFER
Here, let me.
Sisko steps back to allow her access, handing her a
tool.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 42.
49 CONTINUED:
SISKO
I'm trying to calibrate the torque
sensors.
JENNIFER
(nodding)
To control the inertial dampers.
I know. It's Professor Sisko,
remember?
SISKO
Sorry.
Jennifer begins work on the panel. Jennifer speaks
offhandedly, but she knows that what she's about to say is
very significant.
JENNIFER
For what it's worth, you should
know I've told Jake the truth.
(off Sisko's reaction)
About my visit to you... why I
brought him here... everything. Sisko's interest is piqued.
SISKO
And?
JENNIFER
(surprised herself)
He said it didn't matter. He's
still glad to have met me.
(a beat)
And the funny thing is I know he
means it.
SISKO
(with a smile)
He has a forgiving nature.
JENNIFER
It's more than that -- I don't
think he could be angry with me
even if he wanted to. I remind
him too much of his mother.
SISKO
He loved her very much.
JENNIFER
(very moved)
I've never had anyone care about
me like that before.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 42A.
49 CONTINUED: (2)
JENNIFER(Cont'd)
(a beat)
So if it's all right with you,
I'll see to it that he's sent back
to Deep Space Nine.
SISKO
When?
JENNIFER
Right away.
SISKO
What's Smiley going to say about
that?
JENNIFER
He trusts you to finish your job.
And so do I.
Sisko nods.
JENNIFER
You want to say good-bye to him?
Jennifer completes the task, returning the tool to
Sisko.
SISKO
I better finish here. Tell Jake
I'll see him soon.
There's an awkward beat between them; Sisko returns to
work, opening another panel. Jennifer studies Sisko
intently before saying:
JENNIFER
Ben, when we first met... there
was a connection between us...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 43.
49 CONTINUED: (3)
JENNIFER
(Cont'd)
And now... because of what I've
done -- it's gone, isn't it?
SISKO
I'm not sure it was real to begin
with.
This is not what Jennifer wanted to hear, but she
resigns herself to the truth of his words.
JENNIFER
I better go get Jake home.
She EXITS; Sisko watches her leave.
49A INT. PROMENADE
Jake is standing at the equivalent of his "usual spot,"
lost in thought when an offscreen voice interrupts:
NOG (O.S)
Hey -- what are you doing there?
49B NEW ANGLE
to include Nog, approaching from the bar.
JAKE
Nothing. I'm just... thinking.
NOG
Well, think somewhere else.
You're making me uncomfortable.
Jake can't help but to smile at the odd synchronicity
of the moment.
NOG
What's so funny?
JAKE
Where I come from, it's you and I
that would hang out here, and it's
your uncle that chases us away.
NOG
Am I suppose to be impressed by
that?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 43A.
49B CONTINUED:
NOG (Cont'd)
I don't care about some parallel
universe -- I only care about this
one. And in this one, I run a bar
and you do your thinking in your
quarters.
JAKE
All right, you made your point.
But Jake doesn't move.
NOG
I'm waiting.
JAKE
I'm going.
NOG
Good.
(a beat)
You're a long way from home, hew-
mon.
JAKE
(very true)
I guess I am.
49C NEW ANGLE
As Jennifer approaches.
JENNIFER
Jake, I need to speak to you.
(looking at Nog)
In private.
JAKE
Sure.
Jennifer and Jake walk away. We stay on Nog watching
them go, glad to be rid of them.
50 INT. TEROK NOR - HOLDING CELL
A bored and exasperated Intendant stares malevolently
at her rebel GUARD. Her face brightens as she asks:
KIRA
Tell me something, are you as
bored as I am?
The guard looks away, doesn't want to get involved in
this.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 43B.
50 CONTINUED:
KIRA
I'll take that as a yes. I bet if
we put our... heads together, we
could create a little excitement for
ourselves.
GUARD
You sentenced my wife to death.
KIRA
Isn't that a coincidence... I was
hoping you weren't married.
He stares at her with disgust and she laughs.
51 ANGLE ON THE DOOR
as Nog ENTERS, carrying a covered tray.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 44.
51 CONTINUED:
NOG
I've prepared the Intendant's
dinner.
The guard steps up.
GUARD
Show me.
Nog holds the tray up for inspection. The guard lifts
the lid -- as he does, Nog slams the tray into
the guard's face. The guard is jolted back, but Nog stays
on him, pummeling him with both fists until he goes
down, knocked unconscious.
KIRA
Nicely done.
Nog takes the guard's disruptor.
NOG
Thank you.
52 CLOSE ON NOG (OPTICAL)
as he FIRES the disruptor at the forcefield controls.
The forcefield FRITZES OUT, freeing the Intendant.
NOG
I have a ship waiting for you on
Landing Pad C.
The Intendant takes the disruptor from Nog.
KIRA
I'll need this more than you will.
(as she checks the power
levels on disruptor)
I wasn't aware we were on the same
side.
NOG
(simply)
You killed my father and my uncle.
(off her look)
Thanks to you -- I own the bar.
Kira nods, that's the kind of logic she understands.
They quickly EXIT the holding area.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 45.
53 INT. DEFIANT - CONDUIT
Sisko continues working; suddenly, the ship is ROCKED
by a photon torpedo blast.
53A EXT. SPACE - TEROK NOR (STOCK) (OPTICAL)
The station is attacked by a Bird of Prey. (NOTE: If
not stock, we can lose it.)54 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
Sisko ENTERS as O'Brien and various N.D. rebels prepare
the ship for takeoff. Another hit ROCKS the ship.
O'BRIEN
(to N.D. rebel)
Jettison the docking scaffold.
(to Sisko)
Time for you to go, captain. I
believe that was the agreement.
SISKO
I'm on my way. Just wanted to
wish you luck.
O'BRIEN
Thanks.
O'Brien sits down in the captain's chair.
O'BRIEN
You've given us a fine ship.
Sisko nods, and turns to exit.
55 CLOSE ON SISKO
moving toward the exit; in the b.g., we see O'Brien
checking out the captain's console.
O'BRIEN
I only wish I had a chance to get
to know her before taking her into
battle.
Sisko comes to a dead stop. WE HOLD ON HIM for a beat;
O'Brien's words are the last thing he wants to hear,
but he can't ignore them.
O'BRIEN
Oh, well... nothing like a little
on-the-job-training to get the
adrenalin pumping.
Sisko pivots and makes a beeline for O'Brien.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 45A.
55 CONTINUED:
SISKO
Get out of that chair, Smiley.
O'BRIEN
What do you mean?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 46.
55 CONTINUED: (2)
SISKO
Just do it. O'Brien does as he's asked; Sisko sits in the chair.
SISKO
Seal the airlock, release docking
clamps. Aft thrusters at one
quarter impulse.
O'Brien just stands there for a moment.
SISKO
What are you standing there for,
Smiley?
O'BRIEN
Captain, you never cease to amaze
me...
SISKO
Sometimes I even surprise myself.
O'Brien CROSSES over to take the helm as another hit
ROCKS the ship.
SISKO
How long will the station's
shields withstand the Alliance
assault?
O'BRIEN
Long enough for us to see just how
tough this ship of yours really
is.
SISKO
Let's find out. Take us out of
here.
O'Brien furiously taps his console --
56 INT. DOCKING RING CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
Nog and the Intendant hurry down the corridor as a
blast ROCKS the station.
NOG
You're sure you want to leave now?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 47.
56 CONTINUED:
KIRA
Hopefully, this new rebel ship
will keep the Alliance busy while
I get to Bajor. I have friends
there who'll hide me.
NOG
Well, don't worry, about me -- I
won't tell anyone where you are.
Nog moves off down the corridor. WE STAY with the
Intendant, who heads the other way, toward camera.
Suddenly she stops -- we can see her debating
something. She gives a small smile, and turns back to
Nog.
KIRA
(calling out)
Nog.
Down the corridor, Nog turns in response.
KIRA
You're right. You won't tell
anyone.
The Intendant raises the disruptor and FIRES, hitting
him squarely in the chest. He falls, dead.
57 CLOSE ON THE INTENDANT
to see that a nagging weight has been lifted from her
shoulders. Kira moves off.
58 INT. ANOTHER PART OF THE DOCKING RING CORRIDOR
Jennifer leads Jake around the corner.
JAKE
I don't see why you can't come to
Deep Space Nine with me.
JENNIFER
Believe me, Jake, it's better in
the long run if I don't... for all
of us.
59 NEW ANGLE
as they turn a corner only to encounter the Intendant,
who levels the disruptor at the pair.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FOUR 48.
59 CONTINUED:
KIRA
Jennifer. You look as beautiful
as ever.
And off of their reactions, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 49.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
60 EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE (OPTICAL)
The Defiant swoops in among the attacking Birds
of Prey, firing its phaser banks. It quickly scores
direct hits on two enemy ships. This part of the
battle should be fought in close proximity to the
station. The Defiant swoops and maneuvers through the
pylons, and in and out of the outer ring as it battles
the Alliance ships, trying to draw their fire away from
the station.
61 OMITTED
62 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
O'BRIEN
A bird of prey has locked onto us.
SISKO
Evasive maneuvers. Pattern Delta.
The bird of prey scores again, causing some damage.
O'BRIEN
Pattern Delta? What's that?
A grim reminder to Sisko that this O'Brien is not a
Starfleet-trained officer.
SISKO
Rock her, port to starboard!
Hard.
O'BRIEN
(understanding)
Got it.
O'Brien works the console, rocking the ship.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 50.
62 CONTINUED:
O'BRIEN
Can't lose her.
SISKO
Hard to port.
63
thru OMITTED
64
65 EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
The Defiant turns to port, making a hard three hundred and
sixty degree turn -- narrowly missing a station pylon --
and ending up directly behind the Bird of Prey.
66 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS
SISKO
Fire!
67 EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
The Defiant BLASTING the Bird of Prey into a million pieces.
68 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS
O'Brien smiles at Sisko.
O'BRIEN
I'll have to remember that one.
But their celebration is short-lived; the Defiant is
ROCKED by a powerful phaser hit, causing even more
damage.
69 INT. TEROK NOR - DOCKING RING CORRIDOR
Jennifer and Jake are walking. Holding the disruptor
to their backs, the Intendant follows. Periodically,
the station SHAKES from the Alliance attack.
KIRA
I really must thank you, Jennifer.
Not only will you guarantee my
safe passage off the station, but
you'll make a perfect gift for the
Regent.
JENNIFER
You want me to go with you --
fine. But leave the boy here.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" -REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 51.
69 CONTINUED:
Kira is a bit puzzled; why is Jennifer so protective of
this boy --
KIRA
Why's he so important to you?
JENNIFER
That doesn't matter. You're not
taking him.
Kira is surprised by Jennifer's attitude.
KIRA
I've never seen you so passionate.
It gives you a lovely glow.
(a beat)
All right... he doesn't have to
come.
There's something in the Intendant's voice that alarms
Jennifer, so that when the Intendant raises her
disruptor to fire at Jake, Jennifer is already on the
move.
JENNIFER
No!
70 ON JENNIFER (OPTICAL)
as she steps in front of Jake protectively just as the
Intendant fires. Jennifer takes the hit, falling.
Jake rushes to her side.
71 WIDER
as the Intendant stands over the fallen Jennifer.
KIRA
(calmly)
Now that was unfortunate.
She levels the disruptor at Jake who is crouched beside
Jennifer. Jake looks up at her, trying to hold himself
together.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 52.
71 CONTINUED:
JAKE
(urgently)
She needs a doctor.
KIRA
I'm afraid it's too late... for
both of you.
She points the disruptor at Jake, point blank. But
something troubles her, still aiming the weapon
directly at Jake, she asks:
KIRA
Just out of curiosity, why was she
protecting you?
Jake, looking down at Jennifer.
JAKE
(more to Jennifer than
to Kira)
She's... my mother.
KIRA
(surprised)
Your mother?
(then, putting it all
together)
You're Sisko's son. From the
other side.
His silence confirms her suspicions. She lowers
the gun.
KIRA
In that case, give your father a
message for me. Tell him I spared
your life... and that's a debt I
intend to collect.
And with that, she hurries down the corridor, leaving
Jake to aid the gravely wounded Jennifer.
72 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
As before. The ship continues to take a pounding.
O'BRIEN
(off his console)
Shields down to forty percent.
(then more bad news)
That cruiser has us in weapons'
range. Do we make a run for it?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" -REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 53.
72 CONTINUED:
SISKO
We run all right... right
at it.
O'Brien is surprised by Sisko's intent.
O'BRIEN
(with devil-may-care
aplomb)
Pattern Suicide.
73 EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
The Alliance flagship FIRES its multi-targeted phaser
banks at the Defiant.
74 INT. KLINGON FLAGSHIP - BRIDGE
Worf barks orders at his crew, still holding one end of
a chain.
WORF
Concentrate your fire on that
ship.
KLINGON HELMSMAN
(off his console)
It's changing course...
(surprised)
Heading directly toward us.
WORF
(pleased)
Good. That should make things
easier.
Worf looks down to someone off camera.
WORF
Terok Nor will soon be ours again.
And then you can spend the rest of
your life contemplating your
failure as you labor alongside the
other slaves in the ore processing
center.
TILT DOWN TO REVEAL Garak again leashed to the Regent's
chain. He is back from the medical bay and favors his
wounded side.
GARAK
It's nice to have something to
look forward to.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 54.
75 EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE (OPTICAL)
The Defiant is headed for the Klingon flagship under
heavy FIRE, taking a hit despite its evasive maneuvers.
76 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
As the ship ROCKS.
O'BRIEN
Shields down to twenty-five percent.
One more hit could finish us.
SISKO
Then we have to make sure we don't
get hit.
Sisko gets out of his seat and steps up to O'Brien.
SISKO
I'll take the helm.
(off O'Brien's reaction)
Nothing personal, I just know this
ship better than you do.
O'Brien can't argue with that; he steps out of the chair.
O'BRIEN
She's all yours.
Sisko takes the helm.
SISKO
Hold on.
Sisko steers the ship hard to port --
MATCH CUT:
77 EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)
Making a sharp turn and wiping the screen.
78 ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)
as the Defiant launches its attack against the much
larger Klingon vessel. The wisdom of Sisko's plan soon
becomes evident as the Defiant flies so close to the
surface of the large ship that the Klingon phasers
can't lock on to their target.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 55.
78 CONTINUED:
Sisko makes a series of spectacular maneuvers, flying
the Defiant at "treetop" level as it dives around the
larger ship, pummeling it with phaser FIRE.
79 INT. KLINGON FLAGSHIP - BRIDGE
repeatedly ROCKED by the Defiant's phaser fire. Each
blast feeds Worf's anger and frustration.
WORF
I want that ship destroyed -- now!
KLINGON HELMSMAN
They're flying too close -- we
can't target them.
The Klingon ship ROCKS again.
80 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
Sisko, still at the helm, while O'Brien is at tactical.
O'BRIEN
We've put a hole in their forward shields.
SISKO
Nice shooting, Smiley.
O'BRIEN
(off his console)
Hold on -- a bird of prey just
locked on to us.
Then, with lightning-fast pacing:
SISKO
On screen. Secondary power to aft
shields.
O'BRIEN
What secondary power? You've got
to get us out of here.
SISKO
(shaking his head)
Can't risk giving the cruiser a
clear shot.
O'Brien doesn't see a way out.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 56.
80 CONTINUED:
O'BRIEN
Damn... I was just starting to
like this ship.
81 ANGLE ON THE SCREEN (OPTICAL)
to see the Bird of Prey tailing the Defiant. Suddenly,
the Bird of Prey EXPLODES in a ball of fire.
82 INT. REBEL RAIDER
Bashir and Dax, at the controls, let out a triumphant SHOUT.
83 EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
Their Raider comes flying through the debris of the
Bird of Prey, and joins the Defiant in attacking the
cruiser.
84 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
As before.
BASHIR COM VOICE
Bashir to Defiant. Aren't you
going to welcome me back?
O'BRIEN
I never thought I'd be happy to
hear your voice.
85 INT. REBEL RAIDER
DAX
You'll get over it.
86 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
SISKO
Sisko to Bashir. Concentrate your
fire on their forward shields.
BASHIR COM VOICE
With pleasure.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 57.
87 EXT. SPACE - THE BATTLE - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)
as the Defiant and the rebel Raider PUMMEL the Klingon cruiser.
88 INT. KLINGON FLAGSHIP - BRIDGE
CLOSE ON Worf as all hell breaks lose on the Bridge,
which is taking a heavy pounding. He can't believe it.
GARAK
Forgive me, my Regent -- but
perhaps the moment has arrived to
remove your august presence from
the battefield.
WORF
(with an edge)
You mean retreat?
GARAK
I hope I'm not out of line?
89 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
O'BRIEN
(off console)
The cruiser is changing course...
(a beat)
They're going to warp.
90 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
As the Klingon flagship turns tail and warps away.
91 INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE
O'BRIEN
The other Alliance ships have
broken off their attack on the
station.
(to Sisko)
We've won.
Sisko smiles.
SISKO
You sound surprised.
O'BRIEN
Surprised? I'm astonished.
(a beat)
Not that I'm complaining...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 57A.
91 CONTINUED:
And as O'Brien lives up to his name...
92 INT. KLINGON FLAGSHIP - BRIDGE
Worf sits, brooding.
WORF
(half to himself)
I've been betrayed.
Without looking at Garak, he yanks taut his chain
forcing the Cardassian closer.
WORF
There can be no other explanation
for my defeat.
GARAK
I certainly can't think of any.
WORF
(emphatic)
The traitor must be found and
punished.
GARAK
She will be.
(off Worf's reaction)
It is the Intendant we're talking
about, isn't it?
Worf thinks this through.
WORF
The Intendant... yes, of course.
GARAX
All I ask is that when the moment
comes, you allow me, your humble
servant, the honor of
administering her punishment. I
promise you, she will regret her
disloyalty before she dies.
Worf thinks about this for a moment.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 58.
92 CONTINUED:
WORF
And while you dispose of the
Intendant, I'll dispose of the
rebels.
Garak is pleased by the Regent's decision.
WORF
(looking to Garak)
Make it so.
Worf glares with determination.
93 INT. TEROK NOR - PROMENADE
as Sisko hurries toward the Infirmary.
94 INT. SURGERY
Sisko ENTERS, but stops short, as he sees --
95 SISKO'S POV
Jennifer is lying on a surgical bed. Jake stands vigil
next to her.
JAKE
Dad!
(to Jennifer)
See -- I told you he'd be here.
SISKO
How is she?
Jake just shakes his head -- not wanting to voice his
fears. Sisko approaches the bed. Jennifer is
conscious, but very weak. Summoning her strength, she
whispers:
JENNIFER
Ben...
She holds out her hand. Sisko takes hold of her hand.
She smiles and struggles to speak again.
SISKO
Easy.
But Jennifer is determined to say something.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shattered Mirror" - REV. 2/15/96 - ACT FIVE 59.
95 CONTINUED:
JENNIFER
I knew we were still connected...
SISKO
Always.
She grips his hand tightly, and smiles. For a moment,
everything is all right. She's at peace. And with
that, her eyes close.
97 CLOSE ON SISKO'S AND JENNIFER'S CLASPED HANDS
as her hand goes limp.
98 CLOSE ON SISKO
as he slowly, reluctantly, places Jennifer's lifeless hand
gently on the bed.
JAKE
Dad...
Sisko turns to Jake and envelops him in a comforting
hug.
JAKE
Let's go home.
And as they stand there, wrapped in their grief, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END