STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Where None Have Gone Before"
#40271-106
Written by
Diane Duane
&
Michael Reaves
Directed by
Rob Bowman
Copyright 1987 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.
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REVISED FINAL DRAFT
JULY 30, 1987
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Where None Have Gone Before"
CAST
PICARD TRANSPORTER CHIEF
RIKER KOSINSKI
DATA ARGYLE
TROI ASSISTANT (aka TRAVELER)
BEVERLY FIRST CREWMEMBER
TASHA MOTHER PICARD
WORF WORF
GEORDI MALE CREWMEMBER
WESLEY FEMALE CREWMEMBER
SECOND CREWMEMBER
CREWMEMBER
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Where None Have Gone Before"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
Main Bridge
Transporter Room USS FEARLESS
Main Engineering
Turbolift
Corridor
Sickbay
SEWER -- TUNNEL
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/4/87 -- TEASER
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Where None Have Gone Before"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE AND THE FEARLESS (OPTICAL)
The two Federation starships come slowly together.
Here, next to the smaller vessel, the size of the new
Enterprise is breathtaking.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 41263.1.
We have rendezvoused with the
USS Fearless from which...
2 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - VARIOUS ANGLES (OPTICAL)
which INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER. PICARD is in his Command
Chair. COMMANDER RIKER is to his right. COUNSELOR
TROI to his left. SECURITY CHIEF LIEUTENANT YAR is at
the Tactical Station. Behind her at the Aft Station
is LIEUTENANT WORF. LIEUTENANT GEORDI LA FORGE has the
Conn, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DATA is at the Ops Station.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... a Starfleet propulsion expert
and his assistant are beaming over
to conduct tests on the
Enterprise's warp drive engines.
Picard consults the viewer at his position, then turns
to Riker.
PICARD
I don't understand your
concern, Number One. They're
not authorized to make any
alterations in our engines.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/4/87 -- TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED
PICARD (Cont'd)
(glancing at command
viewer)
According to Starfleet's message,
they will simply test different
ways of entering warp speed and
different intermix formulas.
What's the harm in that?
RIKER
It's the specs that Kosinski sent
us. In my opinion, sir, they're
gibberish.
PICARD
Gibberish?
RIKER
Mister Data, will you explain?
DATA
(turns to Picard)
Sir, we put Mister Kosinski's
specs into the computer and ran
a controlled test on them. There
was no improvement in engine
performance.
PICARD
(to Riker)
Then explain Starfleet's report
how the same tests on the USS
Ajax...
(indicates main viewer)
... and then on the Fearless over
there, resulted in a measurable
increase in propulsion.
RIKER
Our engines are new, sir, top
condition. The tests on those
older ships may have simply
straightened out some engine
inefficiency.
A CALL from the Transporter Room.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER 3.
2 CONTINUED (2)
TRANSPORTER CHIEF'S COM VOICE
Bridge from Transporter Chief.
Two from USS Fearless are ready
to beam over.
PICARD
(to Com)
Stand by for Commander Riker,
Chief. He's on his way.
(to Riker)
Obviously, something does
worry you about these tests.
RIKER
Yes, sir. And if you don't
mind...
(stands; indicates)
... I'll ask Counselor Troi to
look these visitors over.
Picard nods and Riker CROSSES with Troi toward the
turbolift.
3 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
As TRANSPORTER EFFECT MATERIALIZES the Visitors.
KOSINSKI has the look of someone operating at top
performance. His ASSISTANT, a humanoid alien, is small,
physically non-threatening, with a way of allowing
himself to blend into the background in a shy,
good-natured way. Kosinski dominates the room. He's
obsessed with himself and what he does. His manner is
arrogant, his demeanor authoritarian; he pulls every
eye toward him.
Riker is with LT. COMMANDER ARGYLE, chief engineer,
a rough-edged, hearty man for whom the Enterprise
engines are the alpha and omega of his existence.
Counselor Troi holds back, observing.
RIKER
Welcome aboard, Mister Kosinski.
I'm the first officer, Commander
William Riker. This is...
KOSINSKI
Where is the captain, please?
RIKER
(trying to be pleasant)
He is engaged in other duties,
sir...
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER 4.
3 CONTINUED
KOSINSKI
A ship's engines should be a
concern of the ship's captain...
RIKER
They are, sir. Which is why they
make their first officers directly
responsible for engine condition
and performance.
(indicating Argyle)
Guided, of course, by one of our
chief engineers, Lieutenant Commander
Argyle in this case.
ARGYLE
(to Kosinski)
A pleasure, sir. I appreciated
receiving the advance specs...
KOSINSKI
On which you have no end of
questions?
ARGYLE
(a beat)
Aye, I have.
RIKER
(to assistant)
And you, sir, are listed
as...as...
ASSISTANT
(gentle voiced)
As Mister Kosinski's assistant.
My actual name is unpronounceable
by humans...
RIKER
From Tau Alpha C. That's very
distant...
KOSINSKI
... All approved and described in
the Starfleet communications.
Now...
(heads for door)
... I'd like to set up in the
Engine Room immediately...
Kosinski begins to EXIT, FOLLOWED by his assistant.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER 5.
3 CONTINUED (2)
RIKER
Our chief engineer will show you
to his Engine Room.
KOSINSKI
No need -- I know my way around
starships...
But Lt. Commander Argyle already joins him and, despite
Kosinski's obvious annoyance, leads the way.
4 ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI
as they watch Kosinski leave.
RIKER
One thing Kosinski isn't hiding.
(at Troi's look)
A bad disposition.
TROI
(nods)
Agreed... Also, he's arrogant,
overbearing, self-important.
(non-critical tone)
And very sure of himself and
his ability.
RIKER
(considers this; then)
And the other one -- his assistant?
TROI
He's the puzzle.
(takes a minute to
phrase it)
With most life forms I feel
something. I may not be able to
interpret or understand it, but
I feel something, if only a
presence. With him -- nothing.
Empty space. It was as though
he isn't even here.
(seeks words for it)
... Something about this concerns
me. I don't know what, I can't
point out a reason... yet.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- TEASER 6.
4 CONTINUED
RIKER
Stay concerned. Please! The
safety of the Enterprise may be
entrusted to those two!
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 7.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
5 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
A dramatic HIGH ANGLE as Kosinski, his assistant, Riker,
and Argyle ENTER the area. There are some members of
the duty watch there -- as well as Wesley, who's working
on a school-related science project.
KOSINSKI
Inform the bridge I shall begin
the first test in precisely fifty
minutes. Why is that child here?
ARGYLE
(throws off the answer)
He's working on a school project.
(that's not what's on
his mind)
Before you continue, there are
some questions. First, tell us...
Riker ENTERS SHOT, but stands slightly off to one side,
properly allowing Argyle to handle this, but ready to
support him where necessary.
6 EMPHASIZING KOSINSKI
He turns and faces them. (While this discussion plays
out, Kosinski's assistant -- who remains uninvolved --
has become attracted to Wesley's project and steps over
beside the young man. This is a small thing which
should go almost unnoticed.)
KOSINSKI
(interrupting)
... To save myself time, let me
ask those questions for you.
Kosinski's arrogance builds with every word. He moves
around as he talks, like a prize fighter, circling,
jabbing, -- softening the opponent.
KOSINSKI
(continuing)
You received the information which
Starfleet provided -- you fed it
into your computer -- being as
precise as humanly possible -- then
you ran a controlled test. And,
then, to your astonishment --
nothing happened.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 8.
7 EMPHASIZING RIKER AND ARGYLE
They are irritated by Kosinski's arrogance, yet it's
strangely reassuring. This self-assurance, coupled with
his record of success, makes them begin to think what
he proposes is possible.
KOSINSKI
So you said - "What's going on?
This doesn't work. Kosinski's
a fraud."
8 ANGLE ON KOSINSKI
He steps closer for emphasis.
KOSINSKI
(smiles smugly)
You see, I have had this
discussion on other Starfleet
vessels. They didn't understand
it; why should you?
Cutting through the rhetoric.
ARGYLE
You are surely not saying it's
unexplainable?
KOSINSKI
I'm saying I'm not a teacher, and
don't want to become one. I have
neither the inclination nor time.
RIKER
You have all the time you need.
KOSINSKI
I don't think you understand.
This has already been approved
by Starfleet Command.
RIKER
But it hasn't been approved by
the chief engineer... or by me.
KOSINSKI
(a little snidely)
I didn't know that was necessary.
RIKER
Now you do.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 9.
8 CONTINUED:
KOSINSKI
Perhaps I should talk with Captain
Picard.
RIKER
If you like, but it won't change
anything.
Kosinski sees the resolve in Riker's eyes and knows he
can't bully his way through this.
KOSINSKI
How basic shall I be?
Riker, without softening his expression in the
slightest, indicates with a wave that it's Kosinski's
call.
RIKER
I leave that to you.
Kosinski steps over to the computer. Everyone moves
a little closer, including Wesley. Kosinski's assistant
comes up next to the young man.
9 EMPHASIZING KOSINSKI (OPTICAL)
He gestures his assistant over to sit at an adjacent,
secondary computer keyboard. Then the assistant works
rapidly at this keyboard.
KOSINSKI
We can save a little time this
way. My assistant is laying in
my base formulas a bit more
rapidly than a human can do it...
(small chuckle)
... even myself.
Wesley is closely watching which keys the assistant is
using and what is appearing on the computer screen.
10 COMPUTER SCREEN (OPTICAL)
It is a three-dimensional geometric display which builds
and grows as WE WATCH, becoming a wonderfully complex
and incredibly beautiful pattern. It is nothing we
recognize nor understand. It is a theoretical
representation of warp power.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 10.
10 CONTINUED:
KOSINSKI
Here is, in the simplest possible
terms, what I do. This warp drive
system was tuned only in the
grossest sense, at least to my
standard anyway. What I do is
specific.
Kosinski waves his assistant back, addresses his primary
keyboard now and taps on a few keys. There is a slight
change.
KOSINSKI
(continuing)
How should I say this?
(finds the words)
Aah... sufficient to say for now,
these symbols and their
relationships have greater meaning
to me than to you...
He taps on the keys again, and again there is a slight
change.
KOSINSKI
(continuing)
... although you can in time learn
them. Then, those of you
sufficiently gifted, can duplicate
my results.
RIKER
But the three percent efficiency
increase of the other vessels
could still have been caused by
other things such as simply
working more carefully, better
station coordination...
ARGYLE
And you mention "gifted." In
what way? Whatever any of us can
learn to do on a computer, another
computer can eventually perform
faster, more precisely...
KOSINSKI
Wrong! What the computer can't
do is create. Only the mind...
(taps his forehead)
... is capable of true, original
thought.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 11.
10 CONTINUED: (2)
Kosinski steps away from the computer. Riker and Argyle
follow him a few steps, then stop.
RIKER
But what we're dealing with is
mechanics. However complex it
may be, it has to do with an
engine.
KOSINSKI
And that is exactly where you go
wrong. Warp drive has become so
complex that it is...
11 ANGLE EMPHASIZING RIKER AND ARGYLE
exchanging a puzzled look as:
KOSINSKI
... as filled with mysteries as
nature itself.
(indicates)
If you'll view the screen with
me and consider the following.
12 EMPHASIZING WESLEY (OPTICAL)
Drawn by curiosity, he moves closer to the computer
screen. The assistant, curious over the expressions
playing over Wesley's face, moves in beside him. In
b.g. Kosinski is touching a button or so on the keyboard
which produces minor changes on the screen as he
continues.
KOSINSKI
Is this merely "mechanics" or is
it nature that we deal with in
this? What else than nature are
elementals like space and time?
Wesley looks puzzled as though some information on the
screen is out of place.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 12.
12 CONTINUED:
ASSISTANT KOSINSKI
(a statement, not (b.g.)
a question) You are trained through
Something troubles you the system -- you go in
about the way this is a straight line, competent,
configured. yes, and perhaps
even innovative in a
Wesley nods his head yes. minimalist way, but
Without Riker or Argyle what I am doing here is
noticing, the assistant not the end of the process --
puts new information into it's the beginning.
the computer.
Kosinski pauses to allow them
ASSISTANT to be sufficiently impressed,
(continuing) believing they are whether
How about it now? they show it or not.
KOSINSKI
The display changes -- much (continuing)
more than anything Kosinski So, what do I do -- go
did. back to the Fearless,
(Note: It is not important which I left with a more
that we, the audience, understand efficient warp drive
the change -- it's only than I found, or do you
important that Wesley does.) cast off your ignorance
and allow me to continue?
The confusion drains from
Wesley's face.
WESLEY RIKER
Yes. But shouldn't (to Argyle)
these be connected? Can anything he's
proposing damage the
He taps the keys, the display system?
changes -- radically.
13 INTERCUT ANGLES INCLUDING SCREEN (OPTICAL)
Wesley and assistant slightly in b.g. at their keyboard.
WESLEY ARGYLE
Here. How could it? It's
(changes it again) meaningless.
... And here.
(studies it for RIKER
a beat) Then we'll let him try
There. That's better. it.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 13.
13 CONTINUED:
Wesley's attitude is KOSINSKI
important here. What he is (explodes)
doing is pure problem-solving. What do you mean, "let
It would mean as much if he him try it?" Don't
were in his room alone. He's talk about me in the
not looking for approval. third person like I'm
He's not trying to impress. not standing right here.
The assistant looks at
Wesley's reflection in the Riker and Argyle continue to
CRT. In that look WE SEE ignore Kosinski.
recognition -- an indication
of potential which he sees
in Wesley.
ASSISTANT ARGYLE
Now will it do what (pauses to weigh
Kosinski says it will? it all; then)
Yes, we might as well
Wesley shrugs. let him try it.
WESLEY KOSINSKI
It has a chance -- but... (sarcastically)
I think it might work You are too generous.
better this way.
Wesley punches in something on the computer.
13A ANGLE ON VIEWER
The computer formula changes slightly.
14 EMPHASIZING WESLEY AND ASSISTANT
as the assistant looks approvingly at what Wesley has
put on the viewer. Kosinski glances over to see Wesley
at the computer.
KOSINSKI
Boy, don't play with that.
Wesley, without a hint of petulance, moves away from
the keyboard. The assistant gives Kosinski a look which
says -- "If you only knew."
15 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
CAMERA TRUCKING with Picard as he ENTERS Main Bridge.
Worf addresses him:
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 14.
15 CONTINUED:
WORF
Main Engineering is ready to
proceed, Captain.
Picard takes his position.
PICARD
Engineering, this is the bridge.
It's your call.
16 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Kosinski is at the big computer. His assistant is to
his right. They will share the duty. Wesley is beside
and slightly behind Kosinski's assistant.
KOSINSKI
Do this one just like the others.
Nothing changes.
The assistant nods, then motions for Wesley to step
closer for a better view.
KOSINSKI
(continuing)
Commander -- I will make my
preliminary adjustments at warp
one-point-five, and complete them
as we achieve warp six.
RIKER
Engineering to bridge, did you
copy that?
17 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard acknowledges.
PICARD
Affirmative, Number One. Are you
ready?
RIKER'S COM VOICE
We are.
PICARD
La Forge, set in warp
one-point-five.
GEORDI
Warp one-point-five.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 15.
17 CONTINUED
PICARD
Engage!
18 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as the ship reaches warp speed.
19 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Kosinski and his assistant are at the big computer.
KOSINSKI
All right, here we go.
Wesley steps closer.
20 ANGLE ON RIKER AND OTHERS
slightly back. They expect nothing unusual. After all,
it's only going to be a three percent increase even if
Kosinski is right.
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
Passing warp five.
The assistant looks over at Wesley to gauge how much
he's absorbing. That look distracts him just for a
split second, which is all it takes. Kosinski turns
to the assistant.
KOSINSKI
(with a little panic)
What are you doing... ?
The assistant turns back to the computer. He hurries
to catch up...
21 EMPHASIZING WESLEY (OPTICAL)
as he sees a strange phasing occur to the Alien. Riker
and the others are intent on the main screen and will
miss this.
22 ANGLE ON ASSISTANT (OPTICAL)
Streaks appear on his hands and face. Like gaps, where
there is literally nothing -- emptiness. In these
streaks he seems to DISAPPEAR -- then REAPPEAR, PHASING
IN AND OUT.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT ONE 16.
23 EMPHASIZING WESLEY
confused -- concerned. But before he can say anything, a
GREAT EXPLOSION OF SPEED happens. The ship shudders
once.
24 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The great ship leaps forward with a WARP SPEED EFFECT
ON TOP OF A WARP SPEED EFFECT.
25 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
WE SEE it as a DOUBLE IMAGE EFFECT which now slowly
becomes a SINGLE IMAGE. Picard is the first to react.
PICARD
What is our velocity?
DATA
It is off the scale, sir...
26 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Amidst a FLARE OF BLINDING LIGHT from the engine
components, SLOWLY BECOMING NORMAL.
27 ANGLE ON KOSINSKI
as he steps back -- stunned by what he thinks he's done.
28 EMPHASIZING ARGYLE
frozen. They want to jump into action -- but what?
29 ANGLE ON THE ASSISTANT
He too steps back. He looks suddenly tired, and
embarrassed.
30 EMPHASIZING WESLEY
right now more concerned about his new friend than
anything else.
31 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
PICARD
Reverse engines!
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 17.
31 CONTINUED:
DATA
Captain, no one has ever reversed
engines at this velocity.
PICARD
That's because no one has ever
gone this fast. REVERSE ENGINES!
32
thru OMITTED
33
34 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as the starship slows from HYPER-SPEED EFFECT to normal
velocity. (What we'll see of Space matches what we'll
end up with in Scene 38.)
35 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
PICARD
All stop!
36 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
coming to a stop.
37 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
There is stunned silence for a beat. These are
highly-trained people -- there is no chaos -- no running
around -- no screaming and yelling. Everyone is under
very tight, very tense control.
PICARD
Position.
GEORDI
Calculating it, sir.
(shaken)
Data, what do you read there?
DATA
(reading his own viewer;
puzzled)
A malfunction... I trust.
PICARD
(snaps)
Position please, Lieutenant La
Forge.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT ONE 18.
37 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
According to these readings, sir,
we have not only left our own
galaxy, but have passed through
two others, stopping on the far
side of Triangulum -- the Galaxy
known as M-Thirty-Three.
PICARD
That's not possible. Data, what
is our distance traveled?
DATA
Two million -- seven hundred
thousand light years.
PICARD
(more to himself than
anyone else)
I can't accept that.
DATA
You must, sir. Our comparisons
show it to be completely
accurate.
GEORDI
And I calculate that at maximum
warp, sir...
(looks up from viewer)
... it would take over three
hundred years to get home.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 19.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
38 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Past what looks to be a "normal" sized planet, a huge
section of space is dominated by an immense cloud of
luminous gas and space dust. As indicated by the size
of the planet in f.g., a really BIG cloud! A star is
forming and when complete, and this one will have a mass
100 times greater than our own sun.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, stardate 41263.2.
This will be a rather unusual log
entry, assuming Starfleet ever
receives it. As I have already
informed my crew...
39 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard standing at his station. The other regulars
except Riker are at their bridge stations, keyed up by
what has happened, working at tasks made necessary by
this happening.
PICARD (V.O.
(continuing)
... a phenomenal surge of power
during a warp speed experiment
has sent our starship hurtling
out of our own galaxy, past
another, taking us over two
million, seven-hundred thousand
light years in a few minutes.
GEORDI
Message on this has been
transmitted to Starfleet, sir.
DATA
Which, traveling subspace, they
should receive in fifty-one years,
ten months...
PICARD
(interrupting;
irritated)
Mister Data... !
DATA
Sir?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT TWO 20.
39 CONTINUED
The turbolift door SNAPS OPEN and Riker and Argyle
ENTER the bridge with Kosinski... who seems to be
actually strutting a bit. Coming well onto the bridge
he stops, gives a little bow.
KOSINSKI
Captain Picard, I presume?
Picard gives the pompous Kosinski a withering look.
RIKER
We're still trying to determine
what happened, sir.
KOSINSKI
The truth is, Captain, I made a
mistake. A wonderful, incredible
mistake.
PICARD
(hard)
Just explain what brought us here!
KOSINSKI
As the power built, I applied the
energy asymtotically. I
anticipated some tiling, but it
didn't occur. That was my error
-- using Bessel functions from
the beginning.
PICARD
(beat)
What is he saying, Number One?
RIKER
(hesitates; embarrassed)
Well... if you want the truth,
sir, it sounds to me like
nonsense. But considering...
He gestures lamely. Picard looks toward main viewer as:
39A ANGLE ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)
emphasizing the strange area of space they're in.
PICARD
But considering where we are, we
must assume it isn't.
40 OMITTED
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 21.
41 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - WESLEY AND ASSISTANT
the assistant slumped at a seat in a secluded area of
Engineering. They're generally unnoticed by Engine Room
personnel who are working as keyed up as the crew we saw
on the bridge.
WESLEY
I can call my mother. She's a
doctor...
ASSISTANT
No, there's nothing she can do.
I need to rest. I've been away
too long.
Wesley eyes him, then:
WESLEY
Whatever happened to you... was
it part of what happened to the
ship?
Almost wildly startled by this, the assistant looks at
Wesley now with considerable respect.
ASSISTANT
Please believe I mean no harm to
this vessel... or those in it...
WESLEY
Is Mister Kosinski like he sounds?
A joke?
ASSISTANT
No, that's too cruel. He has
sensed some small part of this...
WESLEY
(slowly)
... that space and time and thought
aren't... well, aren't the
separate things they seem to be?
The assistant is looking at Wesley in such a strange way
that the boy becomes nervous.
WESLEY
I... I just thought the formula
you were using said something like
that...
The assistant grabs Wesley's arms hard, hissing his
words:
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 22.
41 CONTINUED
ASSISTANT
Boy, don't you ever say that
again. At least, not at your age
in a world that's not ready for
such...
(considers it)
... such dangerous nonsense.
42 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - AT THE COMMAND AREA
Picard, Riker and Argyle deeply involved with Kosinski.
Other regulars will monitor the conversation as they are
able. Kosinski is wallowing in his own self-importance.
KOSINSKI
I've always suspected this rate
of speed was possible, of course,
but, at this level -- never. We
are going to need new definitions.
New parameters.
ARGYLE
Perhaps you could call it the
Kosinski scale.
He glances at Argyle, lets the sarcasm bounce off him,
and accepts the suggestion.
KOSINSKI
Why not? Since I'm the one who
has made the so-called "warp
barrier" meaningless.
(to Picard)
And, Captain, this must be a
special thrill for you.
PICARD
"Thrill?"
KOSINSKI
(nods)
As an explorer. In three
centuries of space flight, we have
charted just eleven percent of
our galaxy. Then...
(gestures broadly)
... voila, we accomplish this.
PICARD
(hesitant nod)
Yes... but isn't the real point,
can you do it again? Can you get
us home?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 23.
43 WIDER ANGLE
Kosinski hesitates for just a moment, then firms up and
swells up too.
KOSINSKI
Of course I can. I'll just do what
I did before.
(moves for turbolift;
looks back)
Coming, Riker?
Riker looks ready to throw a punch at this, but Picard
cuts him off.
PICARD
Commander Riker will join you in
a moment.
Kosinski doesn't react at all, turning and EXITING into
the turbolift. The crew watches him go silently -- even
Data has no comment.
PICARD
Comment is invited. Counselor?
Hesitation, then:
TROI
He's convinced he's right -- I
have no doubt of that.
WORF
Can you allow a man who has made
one mistake back into a position
where he may make another?
GEORDI
What are the options? If he
doesn't do it, who will?
There is no response. Then:
DATA
Captain, we are here. Why not
avail ourselves of this
opportunity for study? There
is a giant protostar here in the
process of forming. No vessel
has been out this far.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 24.
43 CONTINUED
PICARD
(smiles at Data)
Spoken like a true Starfleet
graduate.
(nods)
It is tempting, eh Number One?
RIKER
Aye, sir, it is.
(nods to Picard)
As they say, sir... you're the
captain.
44 ANGLE ON PICARD
Considers it, then makes his decision, sighs.
PICARD
Yes, that's the problem. I know
that if Kosinski can get us home,
Starfleet could use his technique
to send back a pure science
vessel to do even more.
(turning)
Number One -- have Mister Kosinski
prepare to get us out of here.
RIKER
Aye, sir.
Riker turns to the turbolift.
45 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Kosinski MOVES TOWARD the computer where his assistant
is waiting. Wesley has stepped over next to Riker.
KOSINSKI
(self-satisfied)
Do you realize that many great
advancements of mankind have been
tied to speed? This is a moment
in history -- right now. Right
here. And your names will be
linked forever with mine.
The idea does not appeal to either Riker or Argyle.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 25.
45 CONTINUED
WESLEY
Excuse me, Commander Riker. I
don't think he did it... I think
it was...
RIKER
(gently but firmly)
Not now, Wes.
Wesley again tries to make his point.
WESLEY
But, when this all happened, I
was watching his assistant and...
RIKER
I'm sure it was fascinating,
Wesley, and I look forward to
hearing about it. But not right
now!
Picard calls.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Standing by, Number One.
RIKER
Aye, sir.
46 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
In the Control Room area, Kosinski walks over to his
assistant; Wesley moves quickly -- protectively -- to the
assistant's side.
KOSINSKI
Come on.
WESLEY
He's too tired.
(with a little
challenge)
Why don't you do it by yourself?
Kosinski is so filled with himself, he does not recognize
the challenge in Wesley's tone.
KOSINSKI
Yes, why not?
His assistant knows the answer to that.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 26.
46 CONTINUED
ASSISTANT
(rising)
No, I will help.
KOSINSKI
As you wish.
Wesley allows the assistant to lean on him as he gets to
his feet. The assistant pats the boy's shoulder as he
walks to his position. Again, he's tired -- worn -- but
not desperately so. It's going to get worse.
47 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard is in his position. Troi is on his left. Tasha
is at the Tactical Station, Worf is monitoring the Aft
Stations, Geordi has the Conn and Data is at Ops.
GEORDI
I've laid in a reciprocal course
back, Captain.
48 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Kosinski's arrogance bristles.
KOSINSKI
You may tell the captain I am
ready, First Officer.
Slightly to the side, the assistant gathers himself for
the effort. Wesley is near him. There's nothing Wesley
can do but hold a good thought. Which is what everyone
is doing.
RIKER
Ready for you to engage, Captain.
49 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard gives the order.
PICARD
Warp one-point-five.
GEORDI
Warp one-point-five.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 27.
50 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Everyone here is holding one thought -- SPEED! GO!
51 ANGLE ON KOSINSKI
He works the computer panel -- but nothing is happening.
The color drains from his face.
KOSINSKI
(panic rising)
It's not working...
52 EMPHASIZING RIKER
stepping closer -- and for the first time -- he, too, sees
the difference between what Kosinski is doing and what
his assistant is now doing.
53 RIKER'S POV - THE ASSISTANT
With great effort, the assistant forces himself to
concentrate.
54 BACK TO EMPHASIZING RIKER (OPTICAL)
It's clear to him now. It's not Kosinski who's special --
it's the assistant. CAMERA CENTERS ON assistant who
focuses his total attention on the computer. Again he
phases -- pieces of him seem to disappear -- as though
leaving this dimension for another. Then, what he's
doing HAPPENS.
55 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
It disappears. But this time it is a kind of speed
unlike anything ever seen.
56 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Everyone reacting as the entire bridge and everyone on
it seems DISASSEMBLED AND REASSEMBLED IN THE WINK OF AN
EYE.
57 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
This time, multiples on top of multiples of the WARP
SPEED EFFECT.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT TWO 28.
58 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)
QUIVERING DOUBLE EXPOSURES of everything and everyone.
WE CAN SEE the assistant collapsing in a heap and both
Riker and Wesley making their way to his side.
59 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - INCLUDING MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAAL)
Viewer showing an effect that fits Scene 57. Everyone
watches with amazement.
PICARD
ALL STOP!
GEORDI
Answering all stop.
Everyone is staring at the viewscreen while Data checks
his instruments.
DATA
Captain, according to the
instruments, our speed never
exceeded warp one-point-five.
GEORDI
All stopped, Captain.
PICARD
Yes, but where is this place?
DATA
Where none have gone before.
60 FULL ON MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)
showing a space scene made up not of stars and planets
but of NEATLY-STRUCTURED GEOMETRICAL SHAPES. Many of
these appear carefully aligned -- in fact, there is no
suggestion of disorder out here.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE 29.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
61 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In this bizarre pattern of hyper-space.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log Stardate 41263.3.
Instead of returning to our own
galaxy...
62 EXT. SPACE - ANOTHER ANGLE ON THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
A place where the universe begins? A place where it
ends?
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... the Enterprise has gone forward
to a place in the universe which
is uncharted and unknown. Our
ship's instruments...
63 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - ANGLES ON BRIDGE CREW
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... have continued to operate,
our motion and course sensors
reveal what would ordinarily be
considered impossible...
(pause)
... but this is very real... our
present position puts us at over
a billion light years from our
galaxy.
64 ANGLE ON PICARD
Rises from his seat.
PICARD
Data, you have the helm. I'll
be in Engineering.
Picard CROSSES to the turbolift. He speaks toward the
controls.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE 30.
64 CONTINUED
PICARD
(continuing)
Main Engineering.
The doors CLOSE.
65 ANGLE ON WORF
Something causes him to turn from his station and glance
to the side. What he sees makes him smile -- it's the
first time we've ever seen Worf smile. He stands and
moves toward it.
66 ANGLE TO INCLUDE A KLINGON ANIMAL
(Type of animal yet to be determined -- but it is LARGE.)
Worf and it are happy -- in a uniquely Klingon way -- to
see each other. But the rest of the bridge crew are
now on their feet, alarmed.
TROI
What is it?
DATA
A Klingon Targ!
Worf has moved in to embrace the animal.
WORF
From home, my pet...
(pulls back; puzzled)
... but when I was a child!
67 ANGLE ON TASHA
astonished.
TASHA
You're telling us that's a
kittycat?
68 ANGLE ON WORF AND ANIMAL (OPTICAL)
as Worf nods, smiles again.
WORF
Yes, I suppose that's what you...
The animal BLINKS OUT OF EXISTENCE.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE 31.
69 ANGLE ON TASHA
with a KITTEN having APPEARED on her console in front of
her. It MEOWS.
70 INT. TURBOLIFT - PICARD (OPTICAL)
as turbolift comes to a quick stop. Picard is already
moving forward as the doors OPEN onto NOTHINGNESS. A
sheer drop to the infinite. A vicious wind rips at
Picard where no wind is possible.
71 ANOTHER ANGLE - PICARD
He jams himself against the back of the turbolift. His
mind reeling. The doors automatically CLOSE. Then,
almost before Picard can react, the doors OPEN again.
He braces, steps gingerly OUT.
72 EXT. CORRIDOR
Picard STEPPING OUT into the corridor to find everything
normal.
73 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE
All eyes on Tasha who is holding the kitten up, speaking
to it.
TASHA
You darling, what are you doing
here?
74 INT. SEWER-TUNNEL - CLOSE ON TASHA
HOLDING in the same position what is now a VERY BEGRIMED
KITTEN while Tasha herself is dressed very differently
in TATTERED CAST-OFF CLOTHING, HER FACE BEGRIMED TOO,
HER HAIR ASKEW. She puts the kitten down.
TASHA
Now, run. This isn't a safe place
at all.
She comes erect, alert, as from a distance comes the
SOUND OF SEVERAL ECHOING FOOTSTEPS. Then a hand-held
LIGHT PROBES NEARBY, PASSES. Tasha begins stealthily
retreating.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE 32.
75 ANOTHER ANGLE ON TASHA
beginning to hurry, then quickly stopping again,
listening. MEN'S WHISPERS, MOVING CLOSER. Suddenly, a
hand reaches out and touches her shoulder.
76 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - MATCHING REVERSE ANGLE ON TASHA
as she spins, discovers the hand on her shoulder is
Geordi. She's in her Starfleet uniform as before.
GEORDI
What's wrong, Tasha? You look
frightened to death.
TASHA
I.. I was at...
(shakes head)
This is crazy! I was at the
colony where I grew up ... being
chased by a rape gang...
77 INT. CORRIDOR - TRUCKING WITH PICARD
as he walks what appears to be an ordinary ship corridor
-- except for a crew pair who try to hurry past, looking
back over their shoulders, very concerned.
FIRST CREWMEMBER
Captain, we need help...
PICARD
(halting the pair)
How? What is troubling you?
FIRST CREWMEMBER
Don't you see what's following
us?!
They break away, HURRYING OFF. Picard whirls, looks in
the direction they were pointing.
78 ANOTHER ANGLE ON PICARD
with the corridor empty in the direction the crewmembers
indicated. Picard begins striding toward a corridor
turn in another direction.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT THREE 33.
79 ANGLE AT CORRIDOR TURN
as Picard pulls up at the sight of an ELDERLY WOMAN,
(MOTHER PICARD) SEATED AT A SMALL TABLE IN HIS PATH.
She's brewing tea, smiles up at Picard.
MOTHER PICARD
You look tense, Jean-Luc. Sit
and have a cup of tea.
Picard is overwhelmed with emotion.
PICARD
Maman.
Immediately he feels it is not an image of his mother --
not a figment of his imagination.
MOTHER PICARD
I'll make it good and strong, the
way you like it.
Picard takes a step closer, trying to make sense out of
this strange reunion in a starship at the end of the
universe.
MOTHER PICARD
(continuing)
We will have a nice long talk.
PICARD
Maman... this can't be! You've
been...
MOTHER PICARD
Dead? But I'm always with you,
you know that.
Picard eyes her, then seems to be able to accept that.
PICARD
Strange, but... yes, I've felt
that. But why now...suddenly...
MOTHER PICARD
Why out here, you mean? At what
you see as the end of the
universe? Or do you see this as
the beginning of it?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT THREE 34.
79 CONTINUED
PICARD
We... we believed it the outer rim.
MOTHER PICARD
(amused)
Tres Euclidian.
PICARD
(moves in; intent)
Do you understand these things,
Maman?
80 ANGLE ON RIKER
hurrying around the bend in the Corridor, pulling up
short.
81 ANGLE ON PICARD AND MOTHER
with him bending down to speak to her, intent on what
he's heard.
PICARD
Maman, can you tell me where my
ship is? What is this place?
82 ANGLE ON RIKER AND PICARD
except that Picard is bending down toward empty corridor
-- his mother missing from Riker's viewpoint.
RIKER
Captain, you were reported headed
for...
PICARD
(whirls; snaps)
Just a moment, Number One!
Picard turns immediately back, but now with a stunned
expression coming over his face as he too now sees only
corridor. He slowly straightens up, wonderingly.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/4/87 -- ACT THREE 35.
83 CLOSE SHOT - PICARD
moisture coming into his eyes now. He's genuinely
shaken and Riker, stepping into CLOSE TWO SHOT, sees it.
RIKER
Can I help you, sir?
PICARD
(beat)
No... no, let's help all of us.
84 WIDER ANGLE
Picard turning to the black Corridor companel. He
touches it and that portion of the panel FLASHES ON.
PICARD
General Quarters, Red Alert!
The appropriate KLAXON BLASTS and LIGHTS come on.
Picard then moves in the direction Riker appeared
from and Riker follows.
85 MONTAGE OF VARIOUS VESSEL AREAS
featuring crewmembers stopped or stopping in the midst
of what must have been interesting illusions -- or were
they alternate realities? A MALE CREWMEMBER is caught
playing in a string quartet. The players are dressed in
period attire. Suddenly, he becomes aware that he's back
in uniform and has no violin. A FEMALE CREWMEMBER in a
"tou-tou," pirouettes like a ballerina until she becomes
aware her dance sandals are gone and she stumbles off
balance.
86 OMITTED
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE 36.
87 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Picard and Riker ENTER. Beverly is there looking after
the assistant. He's not conscious. Wesley is beside
them, Kosinski is off to the side facing away.
RIKER
What is it Captain? Why are we
at General Quarters?
Picard STEPS to a Wall Panel.
PICARD
I had to get everyone's attention.
This was the quickest way.
88 ANGLE ON PICARD
He shuts off the klaxon.
PICARD
(to the ship's company)
This is the captain. This is not
a drill. It seems that in this
place, the physical universe and
... and the world of ideas are
intermixed. What we think also
becomes real. Therefore, we must,
repeat MUST begin controlling our
thoughts.
89 REACTION SHOTS OF SHIP'S PERSONNEL
as they listen to the captain.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
We will report all this to you
more fully as our understanding
increases. The Enterprise will
stay at full alert until this
crisis is solved.
90 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Picard CLICKS OFF and turns to Kosinski -- with fire in
his eyes and steel in his voice.
PICARD
What did you do?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT THREE 37.
91 EMPHASIZING KOSINSKI
He turns his face from the wall, is diminished --
embarrassed.
RIKER
It wasn't him. It never was.
It was his assistant.
PICARD
What are you talking about?
RIKER
Kosinski wasn't the one
controlling the warp experiment.
KOSINSKI
It was me!
RIKER
(to Picard)
The equations he punched in were
nonsense, just as we thought.
KOSINSKI
(almost in tears;
to Riker)
I honestly thought it was me.
I thought somehow... somehow that
I was operating on his level.
Picard turns his attention to the assistant who is lying
on the table where Beverly attends him with a medical
tricorder.
ARGYLE
It's also my fault, Captain. I
should have realized it wasn't
Kosinski.
PICARD
How could you? How could
anyone... ?
RIKER
Wesley did.
PICARD
(whirls to Wesley)
If you knew something, why didn't
you say so?!
Wesley hesitates. He doesn't want to make Riker look
bad.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT THREE 38.
91 CONTINUED
RIKER
He tried -- twice. But I didn't
listen.
Picard nods. He can understand how that could happen,
and steps closer to where Beverly tends the assistant.
PICARD
He's unconscious. Why?
BEVERLY
I'm not certain yet...
WESLEY
He phased.
PICARD
(turning to Wesley)
What does that mean?
WESLEY
Parts of him just disappeared,
then came back. No one else was
paying attention to him the first
time.
RIKER
When we saw it this time, he
seemed to be struggling...
fighting it...
BEVERLY
(looking up)
He's dying.
PICARD
(reacting; to Beverly)
Save him! He's the only one
who can get us back!
BEVERLY
Realistically, it does not seem
possible.
As they stand worriedly over the assistant:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR 39.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
92 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
at the unknown part of the universe as described.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, supplemental. Our
position is unknown and our only
chance of returning to the known
universe is a dying alien...
93 INT. SICKBAY - ESTABLISHING
At this point in the script, we begin referring to the
assistant by his real name... which is TRAVELER.
The Traveler on a medical table, Beverly and MEDICAL
ASSISTANT working over him with a medical tricorder and
other medical equipment, but obviously getting puzzling
readings. Picard, Riker, and Wesley wait anxiously too.
Kosinski is staying well in b.g.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... who is generally humanoid but
with a physiology sufficiently
different from our own to create
medical problems in caring for
him.
PICARD
(to Beverly)
Cause?
BEVERLY
I don't know. My equipment
here does not register his kind
of life signs. I would have to
guess exhaustion, fatigue.
WESLEY
(concerned)
Is he going to be all right?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR 40.
93 CONTINUED
PICARD
(irritated; to Riker)
What's the boy doing here?
WESLEY
Mom... he's my friend.
RIKER
You may want him here before we're
done sir.
(indicates Traveler)
He seemed to feel some kind of
relationship with the boy.
WESLEY
My name is Wesley, Mister Riker.
PICARD
(snaps)
He knows...
(softens)
... We all know.
Picard turns back to Beverly, indicates the Traveler.
PICARD
Will he live?
BEVERLY
I'm not sure.
PICARD
Wake him.
BEVERLY
I recommend we let him come around
in his own time.
PICARD
We don't have that luxury. Wake him.
BEVERLY
(with a glance toward
Wesley)
He could die and with him any
chance we have.
PICARD
Doctor...
(toward Wesley)
Wes... You and I have other
friends aboard this ship, too.
(to Beverly)
If we remain in this place any
longer we may lose the ability
to tell the difference between
thought and reality. Regardless
of the risk, we must wake him...
now.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR 41.
93 CONTINUED (2)
In b.g., Wesley recoils slightly. He's too well
schooled to say anything to the Captain, but his concern
for the Traveler is evident.
94 CLOSER ON MEDICAL TABLE
Beverly makes her attempt with an atomized stimulant.
95 ANGLE - PICARD, RIKER
watching, trying to hide their concern.
96 VARIOUS ANGLES
as the Traveler comes slowly to consciousness. He looks
weak and worn. Picard moves in.
PICARD
Do you recognize me? I'm the
captain... I need answers.
TRAVELER
Do my best... to provide...
PICARD
Who are you? Or what?
TRAVELER
I am -- a Traveler.
PICARD
A traveler? What is your
destination?
TRAVELER
(smiles)
Destination?
The Traveler seems to be growing a bit stronger.
PICARD
Yes, what place are you trying
to reach?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR 42.
96 CONTINUED
TRAVELER
Place? No, there is no
specific place I wish to go.
PICARD
Then what is the purpose of this
journey?
TRAVELER
Curiosity.
PICARD
That's not an answer. What is
it that you want?
TRAVELER
I have certain... "abilities."
They give me an understanding of
-- propulsion. I have been trading
this for passage on Starfleet
vessels.
RIKER
Allowing Kosinski to take the
credit for what you did.
TRAVELER
(trace of a smile)
It seemed the sensible way.
PICARD
Until now.
TRAVELER
Captain, I seek only
transportation in order to see
and experience your... your
reality. I am not a threat to
you, your ship or your crew.
WESLEY
He isn't, Captain. I know he
isn't.
Beverly silences Wesley with a look; he may be correct,
but he's out of line.
PICARD
Our "reality?" And in satisfying
yourself, you have put my ship and
my crew at great risk.
TRAVELER
I have made some mistakes.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 8/7/87 -- ACT FOUR 43.
96 CONTINUED (2)
PICARD
Some mistakes? What kind of
"mistake" can cause these
incredible explosions of velocity?
The Traveler hesitates, just as a physicist of today
would be given pause if asked to explain nuclear fusion
to a caveman because...
TRAVELER
... I don't know if I can put it
in terms you'll understand.
PICARD
I believe that there may be a warp
speed that could have gotten us
to Galaxy M-Thirty-Three... but
there is no "velocity" of any
magnitude which could bring us
to wherever this is. Can you
tell us if our navigation sensors
are right? Is this millions of
light years from where we were?
TRAVELER
Yes.
PICARD
What got us here?
The Traveler hesitates. Kosinski moves in closer. He
doesn't want to miss a word, there might be a way for
him to salvage something out of this after all.
TRAVELER
Thought.
PICARD
Thought?!
TRAVELER
You do understand don't you that
thought is the basis of all
reality? The... "energy" of
thought, to put it in your terms,
is very powerful.
KOSINSKI
That's not an explanation.
TRAVELER
I have the ability to act like
a lens which focuses thought.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR 44.
96 CONTINUED (3)
KOSINSKI
That's just so much nonsense.
You're asking us to believe in
magic.
As tired as he is, the Traveler can still find a chuckle.
TRAVELER
Yes -- this could seem like magic
to you.
PICARD
No, it actually makes some sense
to me. Only the power of thought
could explain what's been
happening. Especially out here.
TRAVELER
Thought is the essence of where
you are now. You do understand
the danger?
PICARD
(nods)
Chaos. What we think is what
happens.
TRAVELER
It pains me I was so careless,
Captain.
(sighs with regret)
My intent was only to observe,
not to cause this. You should
not be here until your far, far
distant future. Certainly not
until you have learned control.
RIKER
You are from a different time,
aren't you?
TRAVELER
Well -- no -- not exactly from
another "time." Although as you
understand the concept... yes,
perhaps that term fits as well
as any.
RIKER
And you have this ability to...
ah... "travel."
TRAVELER
Yes...
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FOUR 45.
96 CONTINUED (4)
RIKER
And others of your kind can also
"travel?"
TRAVELER
Yes.
RIKER
Then, why -- in all of our history
-- has there never been a record
of you or someone like you having
visited us?
TRAVELER
(laughs)
What wonderful arrogance. There
is no record because we have not
visited you before.
RIKER
Why not?
TRAVELER
Ah. Well, up until now ... if
you'll forgive this... when
compared to many others in the
universe, you have been...
uninteresting. It's only now that
your life form begins to merit
serious attention. I'm...
sorry...
The Traveler falls back into a kind of sleep.
PICARD
No, no -- none of that.
Beverly begins hurriedly checking him over.
BEVERLY
He's unconscious again.
PICARD
Revive him.
Beverly hesitates, sees Picard's determination, gives
the Traveler another hypo injection. He begins to stir
back into consciousness. Beverly gives Picard a
concerned look.
BEVERLY
Whatever you need from him, you
better get it soon.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR 46.
96 CONTINUED (5)
RIKER
I suggest, sir, that the first
jump out of our galaxy was as he
said, a "mistake"...
PICARD
Or he was distracted by something.
RIKER
(nods)
But it weakened him in some way,
leading to the incredible jump
out here.
KOSINSKI
Theory!
PICARD
(to Kosinski)
Can you propose some facts that
fit this?
Kosinski obviously can't. During this the Traveler is
back to consciousness, gathering some strength again.
Picard turns to him.
PICARD
(with a hard edge)
Can you get us back?
KOSINSKI
Wait, Captain. Not so fast. We
have an opportunity for scientific
discovery here...
PICARD
And report our observations how?
To whom?
(to Traveler)
Can you get us back?!
TRAVELER
I will try.
PICARD
Number One, you'll take the
Traveler to Main Engineering;
I'll be on the bridge...
WESLEY
He is very weak.
PICARD
I know.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR 47.
96 CONTINUED (6)
TRAVELER
The Captain is right. We don't
have much time.
(to all)
But first, I request a moment with
the captain. Alone!
Picard reflects, then nods to all the others. They
LEAVE him alone with the Traveler. Wesley looks from
the captain to his new friend, turns and WALKS OUT too.
97 TWO SHOT - PICARD AND TRAVELER
Picard has watched Wesley leave, then:
PICARD
Strange how he seems to care for
you.
The Traveler nods -- touched.
TRAVELER
He will forget me in time. Which
is as it should be.
(eyes Picard; then)
It is Wesley I wanted to speak to
you about.
PICARD
The boy?
TRAVELER
(nods)
It's best you do not repeat this
to the others... especially not
to the mother. Whatever may
happen, it is best it proceeds
naturally.
PICARD
(hurriedly)
I must get my ship back; do we
have time for this?
TRAVELER
Yes. He and a few like him are
why I travel.
(sitting upright; intent
now)
You have it in your power to
encourage him without
interfering...
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR 48.
97 CONTINUED
PICARD
Encourage him in what?
TRAVELER
How shall I explain? Are you
acquainted with the intricacies
of what is called here... music?
PICARD
Somewhat.
TRAVELER
And musical genius such as I saw
in one of your ship's libraries.
One called Mozart, for example?
(at Picard's nod)
Who as a small child wrote
astonishing symphonies as you call
them... whose genius made music
a tangible reality to be not only
heard, but also seen and felt
beyond the ability, the
understanding, of others?
Traveler begins coming to his feet, Picard supporting
him.
TRAVELER
(continuing)
Your Wesley is such a person.
Not with music but with the
equally lovely intricacies of
time, energy, propulsion...
(gestures)
... and the instruments of this
vessel which allow all that to
be played.
The Traveler begins moving weakly toward the hatch
leading to the corridor.
TRAVELER
(continuing)
You are right, I must hurry now...
(pausing at the door)
You are right in something else.
He is also just a boy for now.
He should be encouraged... but
told none of this.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FOUR 49.
98 INT. CORRIDOR -- RIKER
As Picard and Traveler ENTER from Sickbay, Riker hurries
over and Picard indicates the Traveler.
PICARD
Help him to Engineering. I'll
be on the bridge. We must try
to get back home.
RIKER
Yes, sir.
He helps support the Traveler, MOVING OFF.
99 PANNING PICARD -- FURTHER ALONG CORRIDOR
as he comes upon a CREWMEMBER who stands before a wall
of flame. He's frozen with fear. Picard grabs the man
by the shoulder.
PICARD
Put it out.
CREWMEMBER
How?
PICARD
Think! Put the flame out in your
thoughts.
The crewmember looks confused for a beat, then as he turns
back to the fire, it's doused.
PICARD
Now. Get to your station and
concentrate on your assignment.
Picard strides toward the turbolift.
FADE OUT.
END ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE 50.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
100 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as before.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, any time entry is
meaningless. We have no choice
but to repeat the same warp
experiment...
101 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - EMPHASIZING TRAVELER
Flanked by Riker, Argyle and Kosinski as Traveler moves
to the computer. Wesley HURRIES IN, stops with a
questioning expression. The Traveler nods to Riker who
gestures Wesley to come in to one side.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... but wish one variation. A
principal part of this warp
formula will be the thoughts of
everyone aboard the Enterprise.
We have no idea exactly how this
works...
102 EXT. MAIN BRIDGE - ESTABLISHING
the balance of our regulars at their positions.
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
... we understand only that the
Traveler makes use of this
somehow. It will be most
important that those aboard avoid
random thoughts that might change
the reality of what we're
attempting to do.
Picard turns to Troi.
PICARD
Any further advice, Counselor?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FIVE 51.
102 CONTINUED:
TROI
When you begin the attempt, there
will be stress... And it's only
natural that the crew's
concentration will shift.
TASHA
Plus some genuine fear, Captain.
You can't notice what's outside
without feeling some of that.
Picard nods, reaches to touch a control. His VOICE
BECOMES AMPLIFIED.
PICARD
ALL DECKS, THIS IS THE CAPTAIN
SPEAKING. ALL DECKS...
103 INT. ENTERPRISE - MONTAGE
A Crewmember on a unicycle, making a slow turn which
brings his face INTO CAMERA -- and the back INTO FULL
FIGURE SHOT with the unicycle gone and the man stopping,
looking for the unicycle, half-puzzled and half aware of
Picard's words. Plus interposing scenes of people
simply listening.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
(amplified)
... I MUST HAVE YOUR FULL
ATTENTION. IN A FEW MOMENTS AS
WE ATTEMPT TO WARP BACK HOME, IT
IS VITAL... ABSOLUTELY VITAL, THAT
YOU CENTER YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUR
DUTY... OR UPON THE WELFARE OF
THE ONE CALLED 'THE TRAVELER.'
THINK OF GIVING HIM SOME...
104 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Riker and the others listen.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
(amplified)
... OF YOUR STRENGTH. URGENT.
THIS IS AN ORDER. YOU MUST
TRY TO DO THIS.
CAMERA begins PUSHING IN on Picard's face.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FIVE 52.
104 CONTINUED:
PICARD'S COM VOICE
(continuing; amplified)
YOU WILL ATTEMPT NOW TO CONCENTRATE
COMPLETELY ON EITHER YOUR DUTY OF
THE MOMENT... OR UPON THE
TRAVELER... ON HIS WELL BEING.
105 OMITTED
106 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
The Traveler smiles as he sits at the same secondary
computer panel.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
(amplified)
THINK OF HIM AS SOMEONE YOU CARE
DEEPLY ABOUT.
107 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard turns to Troi.
PICARD
And now to focus their thoughts
on that...
He reaches over to his panel.
PICARD
(continuing; amplified)
... ALL DECKS, ALL STATIONS, GO
TO BATTLE STATIONS.
The Bridge KLAXON SOUNDS FIVE TIMES and the emergency
RED LIGHTS begin BLINKING.
108 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Red lights are blinking. Traveler turns:
TRAVELER
I will need Kosinski back on the
main computer.
From OUT OF CAMERA RANGE where he has been hiding,
Kosinski APPEARS.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE 53.
108 CONTINUED
KOSINSKI
(tentative)
You need me?
TRAVELER
Yes --
It's probably not true, but Kosinski does not care. The
gesture fills part of the gaping hole in his ego. Riker
examines the Traveler.
RIKER
You're looking better.
TRAVELER
(nods)
I'm feeling better.
109 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard gets it started.
PICARD
Helm, set in warp one point five,
retroactive course.
GEORDI
Warp one point five, sir.
Retroactive two-six-one mark
three-one.
PICARD
(into Com)
Bridge to Engineering...Standby.
TROI
(smiling)
There is such an abundance of
well-being on this ship. It feels
like...
(she smiles)
... quite wonderful.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Engineering to bridge, we're
ready.
PICARD
On my order, Mister Data... Mister
La Forge...
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE 54.
110 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
The Traveler on the computer.
111 RIKER AND ENGINEERING PERSONNEL
They watch intently.
112 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Everyone tense.
PICARD
Engage!
113 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
There is an explosion of speed -- but not as much as we
saw when coming out here.
114 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard and the Bridge crew -- intent on their
instruments...
PICARD
It's not happening... not
enough...
115 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)
The Traveler and Kosinski increase their tempo. The
phasing occurs.
116 ANGLE EMPHASIZING TRAVELER AND WESLEY (OPTICAL)
The phasing stops; the Traveler looks concerned at this.
Wesley moves closer, touches the Traveler anxiously on
the shoulder -- and then a major phasing occurs.
Traveler smiles at Wesley, but shakes his head at the
hand on his shoulder. Wesley withdraws it, continues
watching. The Traveler phases -- almost out this time,
then back, then:
117 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
It happens. The same effect that brought the ship out
here.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- REV. 7/31/87 -- ACT FIVE 55.
118 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - EMPHASIZING TRAVELER
Phasing so completely his image is almost gone. Wesley
reacts, concerned. Then the Traveler DISAPPEARS.
119 ANGLE ON WESLEY
Shaken, somehow, he realizes the Traveler is gone this
time for good.
120 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Coming out of a MIXED WARP SPEED EFFECT to travel normal
warp.
121 INT. BRIDGE - ESTABLISHING
Everyone looking very relieved. The red alert lights
go out.
DATA
Warp one-point-five, sir...
(turns)
... which is what my instruments
have read all along.
GEORDI
Our position reads exactly what
it was before this sleigh-ride
began, sir.
DATA
Sleigh-ride?
Picard waves Data off.
GEORDI
Or whatever you want to call it,
Data. I don't have a name for
it.
The turbolift door OPENS. Riker ENTERS the bridge,
moving to his position as:
RIKER
The Traveler's gone, sir.
PICARD
Gone?
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE 56.
121 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(nods)
He phased completely out of
existence... at least out of our
existence.
Picard takes a moment to consider this. Then:
PICARD
Attention all decks. This is to
inform you that the Traveler has
left us. With your support, he
has returned us to our galaxy.
Wherever he has gone, we wish him
well.
PICARD
(continuing; to Riker)
Have the boy come up on the
bridge, Number One.
Riker starts to either object or comment on this. Then
he decides instead to obey the order.
RIKER
(speaking toward his
companel)
Wesley Crusher, report to the
Bridge.
(looks to Picard, adds)
On the double.
A flicker of a smile from Picard... almost.
PICARD
Our next assignment is on this
heading?
RIKER
Yes, sir.
PICARD
Mister Data, Mister La Forge...
Increase to warp five. Same
heading.
DATA
Warp five, sir.
GEORDI
Same heading, sir.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE 57.
121 CONTINUED: (2)
The turbolift doors snap OPEN. It is Wesley, looking a
bit warily toward Picard.
PICARD
Come onto the bridge, Wesley.
(as Wesley hesitates)
Move!
Wesley hurries onto the bridge and approaches Picard.
All the Bridge Crew watch with interest. No one knows
what is coming.
PICARD
Commander Riker told me how
supportive you were in
Engineering. Well done.
Wesley stiffens with pride.
PICARD
(continuing)
At ease -- sit here in Command.
Picard indicates the bench beside Troi. Wesley
hesitates.
RIKER
Captain -- that's not allowed.
Your orders.
PICARD
Oh, that's true. I can't waive
them again.
(to Wesley)
Only commissioned officers.
WESLEY
It's quite all right, sir, I
understand.
PICARD
(interrupting)
Please don't interrupt me, Wesley.
WESLEY
(very nervous again)
Sorry, sir...
Picard looks first from Riker then to Wesley and back
to Riker. He knows that Riker is orchestrating this
a little.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE 58.
121 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
(to Riker)
Any commission rank?
(he pauses)
Even an ensign?
RIKER
Then he would have authorized
access to the bridge.
PICARD
Well, then, I'll have to make him
an Acting Ensign.
(he touches a switch)
Captain's log Stardate 41263.4.
For outstanding performance in
the best of Starfleet tradition
-- Wesley Crusher is made acting
ensign. With all the duties and
privileges of that rank.
(he clicks off)
And Mister Crusher, whether the
rank becomes permanent is up to
you.
(to Wesley)
At the first opportunity your
entrance application will be
tendered to Starfleet Academy.
Until then you will learn this
ship. Every operation -- every
function. Commander Riker -- a
duty schedule for Mister Crusher.
Heavy on study.
RIKER
Aye, sir.
PICARD
Meanwhile, you can sit and learn
something here.
Wesley steps over and takes his seat. His eyes shining
as he looks around the bridge -- belonging for the first
time in his life.
122 FULL ON COMMAND AREA
Riker glances over at Wesley, then to Picard.
STAR TREK: "Where None... " -- 7/30/87 -- ACT FIVE 59.
122 CONTINUED:
RIKER
Sir, shall I send for Doctor
Crusher?
PICARD
Why? Is someone ill?
(beat; quietly to
Wesley)
Or do you want to go tell her
about this?
123 ANGLE EMPHASIZING WESLEY
Tempted, but:
WESLEY
If you don't mind, sir, I'd like
to sit here awhile. I'll tell
her later.
124 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Warps away.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END