DS9 was excellent today! One of the 4 other genetically altered mutants Bashir knows was brought to DS9 by her 3 friends; Bashir does some medical procedure to her, and she is OUT of her non communicative state!

She proves to be quite intelligent. Bashir falls in love with her.

She reverts back to her previous state. This due to Bashir pushing things. She opens up again, and tells him she is confused by his feelings towards her.

Bashir agrees that she ought to go away on her own to live and work with a Scientist and his family.

He lets go 'cause he loves her.

Next Generation : " Tin Man " - one of my faves - Tam Elbrin, a powerful Betazoid telepath is recruited to communicate with a large, starship sized alien life form.

Tam has trouble being around people - he can't block out the thoughts of others, as he was born with his ability switched on, a rarity, as Betazoids usually don't get their abilities until puberty.

Romulans are also seeking the creature; their goal - It will join them or die.

The creature's name is Gumbtu. It is orbiting a star, Beta Strongrin, which is soon to explode. The creature is old and lonely and wants to die. It is the last of it's kind.

Elbrin warns the creature about the Romulans' intentions; it destroys their ship and nearly cripples Enterprise.

Another Romulan ship has arrived and claims right of vengeance.

Data and Tam beam over to the creature; Tam and the creature relate immediately.

The star is exploding. The Enterprise and Romulan ship are thrown clear by the creature; Data is returned to the Enterprise.

Tam is happy at last, and so is the creature.

" Hollow Pursuits " - Another great one! Lt. Barclay has created a Holo program of various crew members. He has trouble with people and is painfully shy.

The bridge crew go to the holodeck to find him, and see their counterparts.. Deanna is mortified at her " Goddess Of Empathy " holo self!

Meanwhile, a contaminant was brought accidentally aboard! It messes up the Warp engines, which WON'T turn off.

Just before the ship is destroyed from high acceleration,
Barclay saves the day by figuring out a key to the problem.

Both Next Gens are my faves!

"I offer you a Vulcan prayer, Mr Suder. May your

death bring you the peace you never found in

life." - Tuvok.