BODY AND SOUL
Season 7 : Episode 153
Part G

 

Ranek: "Step away."

As Seven does so Jaryn notices: "She destabilised the shield grid. It's failing."

Ranek hands his weapon to Jaryn ordering her: "Watch them."

He moves to the console and starts working the controls.

Seven, understanding what he is trying to do, warns: "If you try to re-initialise the grid it'll overload. We could all die." Ranek looks around at her but turns back, ignoring her.

Doctor: "Ranek, don't!"

The console explodes and Ranek is hurled backwards.

He lies on the floor, unconscious and critically injured.

As the Doctor moves towards the fallen Ranek, Jaryn orders: "Stay back."

Doctor: "I'm a doctor. Let me help."

On Voyager Tuvok reports: "Their shields are down. I have a lock." Janeway signals the Lokirrim ship: "Away team, stand by for transport." Doctor, via comms: "I have injured here, Captain. I can't leave yet."

The Doctor crouches down to face Jaryn who is bent over the fallen figure of Ranek. "He'll die without immediate surgery. I know this is difficult to grasp, but I'm the person you've been getting to know the last few days. My program was in control of Seven's body." Jaryn: "You're lying."

Doctor: "I know you have feelings for Ranek. If he dies, you're never going to forgive yourself."

Voyager with the Lokirrim ship alongside.

Aboard the Lokirrim ship the Doctor finishes examining Ranek. "Your vital signs are stable." Ranek: "Suppose I should be er....grateful." Doctor: "A thank you is customary after someone saves your life."

Ranek: "What happened is between me and Seven of Nine." Doctor: "I'm sorry you feel that way. The truth is, aside from a few awkward moments, I appreciated our time together. There are many women," turning to look pointedly at Jaryn, "who'd appreciate an attractive man like you. I'm just not one of them."

Jaryn to the Doctor: "More of our vessels are on the way. You should leave while you can."

Ranek to the Doctor: "Thank you." He leaves.

Doctor: "I guess you won't be introducing me to your brother." Jaryn: "I'm not sure you're the kind of person he's be interested in."

Doctor: "You mean because I'm a hologram." She smiles. "I don't imagine this experience is going to change your feelings about photonics but I wanted you to know I'm grateful for the time we've spent together." Jaryn: "You're a talented doctor. We're the ones who should be grateful." Doctor: "Glad I could help."

Doctor, via comms: "Doctor to Voyager. One to beam out." The transporter beam takes him.

Jaryn is glad she met the Doctor, photonic or not.

U.S.S. Voyager cruising at warp speed.

Aboard Voyager Paris meets Tuvok in a corridor." Paris: "Commander, it's good to see you're over the 'flu'." Tuvok: "I am fully recovered. Thank you for your assistance." Paris: "Oh don't mention it. I just hope everything was OK."

Tuvok: "Not exactly. My wife's ears are four millimetres shorter than your facsimile's."

Paris: "So I took a little artistic licence. Aside from that, was everything alright?"

Tuvok: "The hologram was adequate but no substitute for my wife." Paris: "Of course not."

Tuvok walks on. Paris contemplates events and smiles.

The Doctor is in his office in Sickbay. Returning to the same routine does not hold interest for him at the moment following his corporeal experience. He is feeling rather low, and bored.

As Seven enters Sickbay the Doctor says dully, "Please state the nature of the medical emergency." Seven: "There isn't one, yet." She sets down the tray she is carrying.

Doctor: "The Messhall is three decks up. In case you've forgotten, I've lost my appetite....permanently."

Seven: "That doesn't mean you're incapable of enjoying a meal." Seven sits and takes the lid off the meal she has brought.

The Doctor appreciates her words and admires the plate's contents.

Seven: "Foie gras with truffles, an ancient Earth delicacy. Chateau D'Yquem, according to the culinary database, the ideal wine to accompany it."

Doctor: "Not your usual fare."

Seven: "It's come to my attention that nutritional supplements don't fully meet my needs. Doctor: "I see." Seven: "I thought we could share this experience. I'll describe the meal to you, the tastes, the sensations. Perhaps you can enjoy it vicariously." Doctor: "What about the wine? It doesn't exactly agree with you." Seven: "If I become sick, I won't have far to go."

She hands him a glass. "To shared experiences." Doctor: "Hear, hear."

She tastes the wine. The Doctor is content again - he has been reminded that he has a friend, a thoughtful friend.