Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
The Child (1988)
Patrick Stewart: Captain Jean-Luc Picard
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[the crew is discussing whether Troi's unborn child might pose a security risk]
Counselor Deanna Troi : Captain.
[the senior officers abrubtly stop their discussion and focus on Counselor Troi]
Counselor Deanna Troi : Do whatever you feel is necessary to protect the ship and the crew. But know this: I'm going to have this baby!
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Then it would seem that the discussion, is over.
[folds his hands in reservation to the impending situation]
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[Wesley has mixed feelings about leaving the Enterprise]
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : It's always hard leaving any ship, just as it was for your mother, when she left to become head of Starfleet Medical. But moving from one assignment to another is part of the life which you're choosing.
Wesley Crusher : I know. But this isn't any ship.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [contemplates this] How true.
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[Picard has called sickbay to speak to Dr Pulaski, only to be told that she is in Ten Forward]
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : A few hours on board and already she's found Ten Forward.
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Ian, could you tell us why you're here?
Ian Andrew Troi : Because Mommy said it was time to eat.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : No, I mean, why're you here on this ship?
Ian Andrew Troi : I live here.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Ian, I think the Captain wants to know if you are ready to tell us why you came here.
Ian Andrew Troi : No. Not yet.
Counselor Deanna Troi : The answer is within him. When his cognitive powers have sufficiently developed, he may be able to articulate it.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I hope he will tell us soon.
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher has expressed his desire to remain on the Enterprise.
Commander William T. Riker : I see. And, how did you respond?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I haven't yet, Number One, I didn't feel it was my decision alone. His remaining, will have effects on all of us.
Commander William T. Riker : Good point, with his mother gone, who will see to his studies?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : That's true. Of course, that responsibility would fall to Commander Data.
Commander William T. Riker : And, who will tuck him in at night?
Wesley Crusher : [embarrassed] Come on, Commander!
Lieutenant Worf : [somewhat reluctant] I will accept that responsibility.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Well, we know he'll get his sleep
[looks to Worf and smiles]
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [looks to Riker, put his hand on his chin in thought] You know, Number One? It seems to me that you would be best suited for these responsibilities. Are you willing to serve?
Commander William T. Riker : Difficult decision.
[Riker looks to Wesley, who looks back in quiet anticipation. Riker grins]
Commander William T. Riker : Yes, I can do that.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [looks to Wesley] Very well, Mr. Crusher, contact your mother at Starfleet Medical, give her my regards, and tell her that you have my permission to remain on the Enterprise. But
[points to Wesley]
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I will abide by her wishes.
Wesley Crusher : [grins] Yes, Sir! Thank you, Sir! I know she'll agree!
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Now, do you have course and speed laid in?
Wesley Crusher : Yes Sir, they are!
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Very well, Mr. Crusher. Engage.
[Wesley grins, and sets the Enterprise's next course]
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Commander William T. Riker : I don't mean to be indelicate,
[turns to Troi]
Commander William T. Riker : but who's the father?
Counselor Deanna Troi : Last night, *while I slept*, something, that I can only describe as a presence, entered my body.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : A life form of unknown origin and intent, is *breeding*, right now, inside of Counselor Troi. Our purpose here today is determine what course of action we need to take.
Lieutenant Worf : The decision is clear. The pregnancy must be terminated to protect the ship.
Commander William T. Riker : [as the bridge crew is discussing the issue, Troi hears a heartbeat within her mind, and looks down at her stomach, then back up to the conference room screen which shows a gestating fetus. The crew's voices are muffled, but can still be clearly heard as Troi is focusing on the baby growing inside her] This situation presents a danger to us and the counselor. It's an invasion, of what, I don't know.
Lt. Commander Data : Captain, this is a life form. Denying it the right to survive, takes away our opportunity to study it.
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Counselor Deanna Troi is pregnant. She... she is going to have a baby.
Commander William T. Riker : Baby?
[everyone looks at Deanna]
Commander William T. Riker : This is a surprise.
Counselor Deanna Troi : More so for me.
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Wesley Crusher : It's going to be hard leaving the Enterprise.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Mixed feelings for all of us. It's always hard leaving any ship, just as it was for your mother when she left to become head of Starfleet Medical. But moving from one assignment to another is part of the life that you're choosing.
Wesley Crusher : I know. But this isn't "any" ship.