1 00:00:07,275 --> 00:00:09,343 Previously on Star Trek: Discovery... 2 00:00:09,443 --> 00:00:11,179 The killer is a Ni'Var citizen 3 00:00:11,279 --> 00:00:13,514 and a Qowat Milat nun known as J'Vini. 4 00:00:13,614 --> 00:00:15,683 Starfleet remands the prisoner 5 00:00:15,783 --> 00:00:18,018 to your custody for extradition to Ni'Var. 6 00:00:18,119 --> 00:00:19,187 BURNHAM: First officer of the Credence. 7 00:00:19,287 --> 00:00:20,488 He had two kids. 8 00:00:20,588 --> 00:00:22,190 Then you know they deserved justice. 9 00:00:22,290 --> 00:00:24,325 I also know bringing Ni'Var into the Federation 10 00:00:24,425 --> 00:00:26,094 will benefit millions. 11 00:00:26,194 --> 00:00:27,595 There must have been a sign it was coming. 12 00:00:27,695 --> 00:00:29,063 I missed it. 13 00:00:29,163 --> 00:00:31,999 What you require is freedom from guilt. 14 00:00:32,100 --> 00:00:34,468 My mind to your mind. 15 00:00:34,568 --> 00:00:36,570 It can be a little hard to get out of your comfort zone 16 00:00:36,670 --> 00:00:38,506 when you can barely get out of the lab. 17 00:00:38,606 --> 00:00:40,308 So getting the opportunity to do this, 18 00:00:40,408 --> 00:00:41,675 this could be really good for me. 19 00:00:43,511 --> 00:00:44,745 ADIRA: Are you... you? 20 00:00:44,845 --> 00:00:47,215 I'm definitely me. 21 00:00:47,315 --> 00:00:48,516 (chuckles): How do you feel? 22 00:00:48,616 --> 00:00:50,651 Whole. 23 00:00:57,491 --> 00:01:01,562 BURNHAM: Captain's log, stardate 865661.2. 24 00:01:01,662 --> 00:01:06,066 It's been a week since my mission with the Qowat Milat. 25 00:01:06,167 --> 00:01:09,036 Since then we've stayed in orbit over Ni'Var, 26 00:01:09,137 --> 00:01:10,571 working with the Ni'Var Science Institute 27 00:01:10,671 --> 00:01:12,140 and the Federation Task Force 28 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:15,243 that's tracking and studying the DMA. 29 00:01:15,343 --> 00:01:19,147 No other inhabited worlds have been threatened yet, 30 00:01:19,247 --> 00:01:23,117 but of course that can change at any moment. 31 00:01:23,217 --> 00:01:25,519 Ni'Var has fast-tracked negotiations 32 00:01:25,619 --> 00:01:27,121 to rejoin the Federation. 33 00:01:27,221 --> 00:01:28,422 I haven't yet heard how they're going. 34 00:01:28,522 --> 00:01:32,160 We're all living in uncertainty. 35 00:01:32,260 --> 00:01:34,562 Even for a crew as familiar with the unknown as this one, 36 00:01:34,662 --> 00:01:37,531 the stress is taking its toll. 37 00:01:38,499 --> 00:01:40,601 I'm following Dr. Culber's advice, 38 00:01:40,701 --> 00:01:42,403 mandating downtime to help 39 00:01:42,503 --> 00:01:45,439 with their psychological and emotional well-being. 40 00:01:47,641 --> 00:01:51,479 But Stamets won't let himself slow down, even for a second. 41 00:01:51,579 --> 00:01:55,483 He wants to solve this for all of us, especially Book. 42 00:01:55,583 --> 00:01:57,751 Book. 43 00:01:57,851 --> 00:02:00,388 Even though the mind meld with T'Rina helped at the time, 44 00:02:00,488 --> 00:02:03,224 the peace he felt has been... 45 00:02:03,324 --> 00:02:04,958 fleeting. 46 00:02:05,058 --> 00:02:07,461 I've encouraged him to talk to Dr. Culber, 47 00:02:07,561 --> 00:02:10,464 but I feel him pulling into himself. 48 00:02:10,564 --> 00:02:14,235 A natural response to grief, crisis, 49 00:02:14,335 --> 00:02:16,170 all of this. 50 00:02:16,270 --> 00:02:18,439 But he can't do this alone. 51 00:02:18,539 --> 00:02:20,441 None of us can. 52 00:02:20,541 --> 00:02:23,110 SARU: Captain, President Rillak has requested 53 00:02:23,211 --> 00:02:25,145 our presence on Ni'Var. 54 00:02:25,246 --> 00:02:27,014 For the summit with President T'rina? 55 00:02:27,114 --> 00:02:28,449 Negotiations are coming to a close. 56 00:02:28,549 --> 00:02:31,018 Uh, but Admiral Vance has fallen ill 57 00:02:31,118 --> 00:02:33,587 with what I am told is a Malindian stomach worm. 58 00:02:33,687 --> 00:02:35,523 The accepted medical guidance is 59 00:02:35,623 --> 00:02:38,158 to allow the worm to gestate before extraction. 60 00:02:38,259 --> 00:02:40,594 - Mm. How long will that take? - 24 hours. 61 00:02:40,694 --> 00:02:43,597 We are to replace him in his diplomatic capacity. 62 00:02:43,697 --> 00:02:45,266 I would love to be there 63 00:02:45,366 --> 00:02:47,067 when Ni'Var officially rejoins the Federation, 64 00:02:47,167 --> 00:02:49,637 but DMA analysis has to take priority. 65 00:02:49,737 --> 00:02:51,472 I'm sure she doesn't need both of us. 66 00:02:51,572 --> 00:02:54,041 Well, to clarify, President Rillak did not imply 67 00:02:54,141 --> 00:02:56,043 a choice in the matter. 68 00:02:56,143 --> 00:02:58,078 Did she brief you on how exactly 69 00:02:58,178 --> 00:03:00,013 we're meant to participate? 70 00:03:00,113 --> 00:03:03,284 Oh, we are to, and I quote, 71 00:03:03,384 --> 00:03:07,555 "Remain silent and look official, nothing more." 72 00:03:10,123 --> 00:03:13,026 I still feel lost. 73 00:03:13,126 --> 00:03:15,128 Your time with the Qowat Milat wasn't helpful? 74 00:03:15,229 --> 00:03:16,497 No, it was. 75 00:03:16,597 --> 00:03:18,699 They have this whole "absolute candor" thing. 76 00:03:18,799 --> 00:03:22,035 So I kind of tried that on myself. 77 00:03:22,135 --> 00:03:24,104 And? 78 00:03:24,204 --> 00:03:27,040 It's... 79 00:03:27,140 --> 00:03:31,279 It's like, you know, all these years, 80 00:03:31,379 --> 00:03:35,048 I think I have been on the straight-line path 81 00:03:35,148 --> 00:03:36,584 to the captain's chair 82 00:03:36,684 --> 00:03:38,686 and just trying to get there as fast as I could. 83 00:03:38,786 --> 00:03:42,490 But now I think maybe... 84 00:03:43,457 --> 00:03:46,260 Maybe you need to take a detour? 85 00:03:47,261 --> 00:03:48,996 (stammers) Yeah. I have been trying 86 00:03:49,096 --> 00:03:50,298 to step outside my comfort zone. 87 00:03:50,398 --> 00:03:53,100 I hunted down a nun. 88 00:03:53,200 --> 00:03:54,568 I ate foods that I hate. 89 00:03:54,668 --> 00:03:56,637 Have you ever tried Rigelian rutabagas? 90 00:03:56,737 --> 00:04:00,240 Because they are horrible, so don't, seriously. 91 00:04:00,341 --> 00:04:03,210 But these are like little baby steps, 92 00:04:03,311 --> 00:04:07,080 and I feel like I really need to challenge myself. 93 00:04:07,180 --> 00:04:09,249 Maybe I could volunteer in Astrometrics, 94 00:04:09,350 --> 00:04:11,251 or study medicine? 95 00:04:11,352 --> 00:04:13,053 I don't know. Seems to make you happy. 96 00:04:13,153 --> 00:04:14,455 (chuckles) 97 00:04:14,555 --> 00:04:15,989 It might be a good idea to clear your mind 98 00:04:16,089 --> 00:04:17,325 before you make any choices. 99 00:04:17,425 --> 00:04:19,327 That is... that is exactly the problem. 100 00:04:19,427 --> 00:04:20,994 My mind doesn't clear. And then now 101 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:22,496 with all this DMA craziness going on, 102 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:24,698 it's like... 103 00:04:25,766 --> 00:04:28,235 You know, Dr. Kovich came to me, 104 00:04:28,336 --> 00:04:30,270 looking for a Discovery crew member 105 00:04:30,371 --> 00:04:32,973 to lead some cadets in a team-building exercise. 106 00:04:33,073 --> 00:04:35,142 He's consulting with Starfleet Academy. 107 00:04:35,242 --> 00:04:37,010 Believes we have something special to offer 108 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:39,480 since we served in a time before the Burn. 109 00:04:40,481 --> 00:04:42,616 How would I justify bailing on Commander Stamets 110 00:04:42,716 --> 00:04:44,418 to go lead an exercise? 111 00:04:44,518 --> 00:04:47,388 The captain's requiring everyone to take some downtime. 112 00:04:47,488 --> 00:04:49,457 This would count as yours. 113 00:04:51,459 --> 00:04:53,694 Go. Get inspired. 114 00:04:56,397 --> 00:04:58,165 Okay. 115 00:04:58,265 --> 00:05:00,334 Mm, here's hoping. 116 00:05:01,335 --> 00:05:02,503 You know, come to think of it, 117 00:05:02,603 --> 00:05:04,271 can you do me a favor when you go? 118 00:05:04,372 --> 00:05:07,675 Why is Tilly ordering me to go on a training exercise 119 00:05:07,775 --> 00:05:09,176 for cadets? 120 00:05:09,276 --> 00:05:10,444 I'm already an ensign. 121 00:05:10,544 --> 00:05:12,446 Starfleet Academy is awesome. 122 00:05:12,546 --> 00:05:14,047 (chuckles) 123 00:05:14,147 --> 00:05:15,349 Try and think of it 124 00:05:15,449 --> 00:05:17,651 as part of your responsibility as host. 125 00:05:17,751 --> 00:05:20,454 Your supposed to add new experiences to your symbiont. 126 00:05:20,554 --> 00:05:23,624 Yeah, but Jovar taught at the Academy before the Burn. 127 00:05:23,724 --> 00:05:26,994 So, really, Tal's already got that experience. 128 00:05:27,094 --> 00:05:29,162 GRAY: There's always something new to learn. 129 00:05:29,262 --> 00:05:31,264 And besides, orders are orders. 130 00:05:31,365 --> 00:05:33,567 All right. Well, what are you gonna do today? 131 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:36,236 You know, other than the zhian'tal exercises. 132 00:05:36,336 --> 00:05:39,373 Mind and body connection is everything, 133 00:05:39,473 --> 00:05:41,274 especially when you have a new body. 134 00:05:41,375 --> 00:05:43,677 But then I really want to check out 135 00:05:43,777 --> 00:05:46,580 the crew games they're planning in the forward lounge. 136 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:48,549 You barely know anyone. 137 00:05:48,649 --> 00:05:50,418 I'll walk in, say hello. 138 00:05:50,518 --> 00:05:52,986 Now I know someone. Easy. 139 00:05:53,086 --> 00:05:54,254 You'll do the same with the cadets. 140 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:56,356 I'm sorry, have you met me? 141 00:05:56,457 --> 00:05:59,359 (chuckles): Can't have soup without scanning it first. 142 00:05:59,460 --> 00:06:01,261 (chuckles softly) 143 00:06:01,361 --> 00:06:05,198 I don't really know how to do new without you. 144 00:06:05,298 --> 00:06:07,701 So, this is your chance to learn. 145 00:06:11,138 --> 00:06:12,940 Okay. I'm going. 146 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:14,241 Or tomorrow, maybe? 147 00:06:14,341 --> 00:06:16,510 Tomorrow, I think-- (laughs) 148 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:21,515 MAN (over P.A.): Discovery shuttle, 149 00:06:21,615 --> 00:06:24,051 you are cleared for landing. 150 00:06:33,360 --> 00:06:35,395 (indistinct announcement over P.A.) 151 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,201 Ah, Kovich, to the right. 152 00:06:43,170 --> 00:06:46,006 Lieutenant Tilly. Ensign Tal. 153 00:06:46,106 --> 00:06:48,141 Welcome back to Starfleet Academy. 154 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:50,644 Thank you, sir. It's an absolute honor, uh... 155 00:06:50,744 --> 00:06:53,647 Honestly, never thought I'd be asked to do anything like this. 156 00:06:53,747 --> 00:06:56,416 I was, I was the kid in class who was asked to stop talking. 157 00:06:56,517 --> 00:06:59,019 Front row, hand up, that's me. 158 00:06:59,119 --> 00:07:00,053 KOVICH: Ensign Tal. 159 00:07:00,153 --> 00:07:02,456 You'll be on shuttlecraft 11. 160 00:07:02,556 --> 00:07:05,192 The other cadets are waiting there. 161 00:07:05,292 --> 00:07:07,027 Why don't you introduce yourself? 162 00:07:08,028 --> 00:07:09,630 Y-Yes, sir. Sounds good. 163 00:07:09,730 --> 00:07:11,164 WOMAN (over P.A.): Cadet Cho, report... 164 00:07:11,264 --> 00:07:13,133 Thank you for letting me bring Adira along. 165 00:07:13,233 --> 00:07:16,169 Uh, Dr. Culber thought it could be beneficial. 166 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:19,006 They could use a little work in the team-building department. 167 00:07:19,106 --> 00:07:23,010 It's a problem we're seeing with all of our Starfleet cadets. 168 00:07:23,110 --> 00:07:25,145 That's why I'm consulting. 169 00:07:25,245 --> 00:07:27,447 They may be the best their worlds have to offer, 170 00:07:27,548 --> 00:07:31,084 but they grew up isolated and disconnected. 171 00:07:31,184 --> 00:07:34,054 Many of them find it hard to function as a team 172 00:07:34,154 --> 00:07:36,724 with individuals they don't already know, 173 00:07:36,824 --> 00:07:40,160 especially those of species they've never encountered. 174 00:07:40,260 --> 00:07:42,530 But with the DMA... 175 00:07:42,630 --> 00:07:44,732 Starfleet needs personnel now more than ever, 176 00:07:44,832 --> 00:07:46,734 but if people can't even work together... 177 00:07:46,834 --> 00:07:48,201 Precisely. 178 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:50,638 One might say that today's exercise is 179 00:07:50,738 --> 00:07:53,440 about the very future of Starfleet. 180 00:07:54,775 --> 00:07:55,709 WOMAN (over P.A.): Starfleet cadets... 181 00:07:55,809 --> 00:07:57,678 You'll do great, Lieutenant. 182 00:07:59,246 --> 00:08:00,514 TILLY: Today's exercise will be 183 00:08:00,614 --> 00:08:03,216 a typical survey mission. 184 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:05,285 Lieutenant Callum will be taking us to Geryon, 185 00:08:05,385 --> 00:08:09,389 which is an M-class desert moon orbiting Theta Helios. 186 00:08:09,489 --> 00:08:12,526 Uh, once there, we will carry out a full planetary analysis. 187 00:08:12,626 --> 00:08:14,294 Yes! 188 00:08:14,394 --> 00:08:15,629 (chuckles): So fun. 189 00:08:15,729 --> 00:08:17,430 I think it's fun. 190 00:08:17,531 --> 00:08:19,266 I mean, it's new worlds, new things. 191 00:08:19,366 --> 00:08:23,303 Like, "Hey, what's that? Is that a new life-form? What?" 192 00:08:24,572 --> 00:08:26,339 Amazing. 193 00:08:29,610 --> 00:08:33,213 So, okay, o-once we arrive, we'll have six hours, 194 00:08:33,313 --> 00:08:34,948 uh, at which point we'll need to rendezvous 195 00:08:35,048 --> 00:08:36,516 with the USS Armstrong, 196 00:08:36,617 --> 00:08:39,519 uh, before heading back to Federation Headquarters. 197 00:08:42,489 --> 00:08:43,957 So, you guys have been at the Academy 198 00:08:44,057 --> 00:08:45,325 for a couple months now. 199 00:08:45,425 --> 00:08:46,426 You probably know each other pretty well 200 00:08:46,526 --> 00:08:47,595 at this point, huh? 201 00:08:47,695 --> 00:08:49,296 Um, not really. 202 00:08:49,396 --> 00:08:51,531 Academics keep us pretty busy. 203 00:08:51,632 --> 00:08:53,500 TILLY: Well, this is a team-building exercise, 204 00:08:53,601 --> 00:08:56,503 so, um... I'll start. 205 00:08:56,604 --> 00:08:59,707 Hello, I am Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly. 206 00:08:59,807 --> 00:09:01,241 I was born on Earth. 207 00:09:01,341 --> 00:09:03,343 I do remember my first training exercise. 208 00:09:03,443 --> 00:09:07,447 Um, I dropped my utility kit down a methane gas vent. 209 00:09:07,547 --> 00:09:08,949 (Tilly chuckles) 210 00:09:10,150 --> 00:09:11,284 Who's next? 211 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:13,086 Anyone else? 212 00:09:15,756 --> 00:09:18,425 We'll be dropping out of warp in one minute. 213 00:09:18,525 --> 00:09:20,227 In that case, 214 00:09:20,327 --> 00:09:22,162 I should probably just give you guys your assignments. 215 00:09:22,262 --> 00:09:25,132 Okay, Ensign Tal, Magnetospheric. 216 00:09:25,232 --> 00:09:27,935 Cadet Harral, Geological. 217 00:09:28,035 --> 00:09:29,970 Cadet Sasha, Microbial. 218 00:09:30,070 --> 00:09:33,240 And Cadet Gorev, Atmospheric. 219 00:09:33,340 --> 00:09:35,943 Um, I sort of thought that you'd be 220 00:09:36,043 --> 00:09:37,177 bringing me as your aide. 221 00:09:37,277 --> 00:09:38,946 You know, to keep an eye on the students, 222 00:09:39,046 --> 00:09:41,615 make sure they don't drop anything down a methane vent. 223 00:09:41,715 --> 00:09:44,217 Yeah, I think, actually, for this exercise, it's more useful 224 00:09:44,317 --> 00:09:46,153 for you to think of yourself as another cadet. 225 00:09:46,253 --> 00:09:47,621 You still have a lot to learn. 226 00:09:47,721 --> 00:09:49,723 -(rumbling) -(alarm blaring) 227 00:09:49,823 --> 00:09:52,459 - What's happening? - We've been hit by a rogue gamma-ray burst. 228 00:09:52,559 --> 00:09:54,662 Engines are off-line. Helm's not responding. 229 00:09:54,762 --> 00:09:56,263 Everybody, hold on to something. 230 00:09:56,363 --> 00:09:57,631 I'm a trained pilot. I can help. 231 00:09:57,731 --> 00:09:59,366 No, Sasha, sit down. That's an order. 232 00:09:59,466 --> 00:10:02,102 AUTOMATED VOICE: Protective shielding deployed. 233 00:10:02,202 --> 00:10:03,470 TILLY: Can you get auxiliary systems working? 234 00:10:03,570 --> 00:10:05,338 Negative. We're going down. 235 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:07,374 - Brace for impact! Brace! -(loud rattling) 236 00:10:13,213 --> 00:10:15,248 ♪ 237 00:10:42,676 --> 00:10:45,545 ♪ 238 00:11:12,773 --> 00:11:15,608 ♪ 239 00:11:29,622 --> 00:11:32,625 (original Star Trek theme plays) 240 00:11:43,236 --> 00:11:45,472 -(alarms blaring) -(coughing) 241 00:11:47,207 --> 00:11:48,675 TILLY: Everyone okay? 242 00:11:48,776 --> 00:11:51,244 (groaning) 243 00:11:51,344 --> 00:11:52,813 CALLUM: Help me. 244 00:11:56,817 --> 00:12:00,320 - Oh. No, no, no, no, no. -(groans) 245 00:12:00,420 --> 00:12:02,655 (shushes) No, no, no, no, no. Don't move, don't move, don't. 246 00:12:02,756 --> 00:12:04,524 Okay, I-I'm gonna cut away the uniform, 247 00:12:04,624 --> 00:12:06,960 gain access to the wound. 248 00:12:07,060 --> 00:12:08,195 It's gonna be okay. 249 00:12:08,295 --> 00:12:09,729 Uh, this-this wraps around 250 00:12:09,830 --> 00:12:11,064 and then we suture it until we can get some help. 251 00:12:11,164 --> 00:12:12,699 Here. 252 00:12:13,801 --> 00:12:15,568 (gasps) 253 00:12:16,369 --> 00:12:18,238 (alarms continue blaring) 254 00:12:18,338 --> 00:12:19,606 HARRAL: Is he gonna make it? 255 00:12:19,706 --> 00:12:22,009 TILLY: No. 256 00:12:25,846 --> 00:12:28,448 (gasping softly) 257 00:12:31,584 --> 00:12:34,487 USS Armstrong. Come in. 258 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:37,690 Armstrong, this is Starfleet Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly. 259 00:12:37,791 --> 00:12:40,693 We are on a training mission. Acknowledge. 260 00:12:40,794 --> 00:12:43,396 I think the gamma-ray burst would've knocked out the comms. 261 00:12:44,531 --> 00:12:45,432 (electrical whirring) 262 00:12:45,532 --> 00:12:47,400 Let's see where we are. 263 00:12:56,243 --> 00:12:58,545 Shouldn't this be a desert moon? 264 00:12:58,645 --> 00:13:01,448 We were headed for Geryon, M-class moon. 265 00:13:01,548 --> 00:13:03,483 This is... 266 00:13:03,583 --> 00:13:06,586 This is Kokytos, L-class moon. 267 00:13:06,686 --> 00:13:08,555 We landed on the wrong moon? 268 00:13:08,655 --> 00:13:13,193 L-class is breathable but environmentally hostile. 269 00:13:13,293 --> 00:13:16,496 Okay, come on. This is obviously part of the exercise. 270 00:13:19,366 --> 00:13:21,734 We're in a holo simulation, right? 271 00:13:21,835 --> 00:13:23,670 No. 272 00:13:23,770 --> 00:13:25,605 I'm sorry. I wish I could say yes. 273 00:13:25,705 --> 00:13:27,674 This is real. This is happening. 274 00:13:29,843 --> 00:13:31,979 The emergency distress beacon, 275 00:13:32,079 --> 00:13:33,413 that would've activated upon impact. 276 00:13:33,513 --> 00:13:35,248 Right? So, um, Gorev. 277 00:13:35,348 --> 00:13:36,683 You check life support systems for me. 278 00:13:36,783 --> 00:13:38,751 Sasha, you said you're a pilot, right? 279 00:13:38,852 --> 00:13:40,720 See if you can get some flight systems back on line. 280 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:42,255 Harral, you're with me. 281 00:13:42,355 --> 00:13:43,290 We're gonna get long-range comms back on. 282 00:13:43,390 --> 00:13:44,657 I'll try to get sensors working. 283 00:13:44,757 --> 00:13:46,693 Good, thank you. 284 00:13:47,527 --> 00:13:49,429 -(grunts) - Hey, watch it. 285 00:13:49,529 --> 00:13:50,763 - You see me working here. - ADIRA: Hey. 286 00:13:50,864 --> 00:13:53,066 Hey, this is not the time. 287 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:55,035 - Stay out of it. - Hey, hey. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 288 00:13:55,135 --> 00:13:56,236 No, no, no, no. We're not doing this. No. 289 00:13:56,336 --> 00:13:57,704 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Calm down. 290 00:13:57,804 --> 00:13:59,606 It is gonna be okay. Okay? 291 00:13:59,706 --> 00:14:01,041 Once we get systems back on line, 292 00:14:01,141 --> 00:14:03,110 we will call the Armstrong. 293 00:14:03,210 --> 00:14:06,013 - They'll pick us up. - They're not expecting us for six hours. 294 00:14:06,113 --> 00:14:07,614 A lot can happen in six hours. 295 00:14:07,714 --> 00:14:09,682 Okay, uh, you know what? I know you guys weren't into 296 00:14:09,782 --> 00:14:11,251 the whole introductions thing before, 297 00:14:11,351 --> 00:14:13,053 but we are doing it, now, while we work. 298 00:14:13,153 --> 00:14:14,421 Got it? 299 00:14:14,521 --> 00:14:16,123 Harral, on comms, now. 300 00:14:16,223 --> 00:14:18,158 Adira. 301 00:14:18,258 --> 00:14:20,560 Adira, you go first. Uh, tell us about yourself. 302 00:14:20,660 --> 00:14:24,164 Um, I'm... I'm Adira Tal. 303 00:14:24,264 --> 00:14:27,034 I grew up on a generation ship, 304 00:14:27,134 --> 00:14:30,370 and now I am an ensign on Discovery. 305 00:14:30,470 --> 00:14:32,639 Great. Sasha, you next. Go ahead. 306 00:14:32,739 --> 00:14:34,441 Val Sasha. 307 00:14:34,541 --> 00:14:37,010 Grew up in a colony on Titan. 308 00:14:37,110 --> 00:14:39,412 Learned to pilot when I was 12. 309 00:14:39,512 --> 00:14:41,648 And coming to the Academy was 310 00:14:41,748 --> 00:14:47,254 the first time I'd met any nonhumans before. 311 00:14:49,756 --> 00:14:51,258 Gorev. 312 00:14:51,358 --> 00:14:53,160 Taahz Gorev. 313 00:14:53,260 --> 00:14:55,062 After the Burn, 314 00:14:55,162 --> 00:14:57,430 my family was stranded in Emerald Chain territory. 315 00:14:57,530 --> 00:15:00,033 We weren't treated very well. 316 00:15:02,102 --> 00:15:03,203 HARRAL: Harral. 317 00:15:03,303 --> 00:15:05,372 Orion. 318 00:15:05,472 --> 00:15:08,108 Which means I have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously. 319 00:15:08,208 --> 00:15:09,642 (growls) 320 00:15:09,742 --> 00:15:12,645 If you check my file, you'll see I'm top of the class. 321 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:15,648 Right. Good. 322 00:15:15,748 --> 00:15:17,650 Now we all know each other a little better. 323 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:19,987 -(claps) - Go team. 324 00:15:20,087 --> 00:15:22,122 ♪ 325 00:15:29,629 --> 00:15:31,664 (indistinct chatter) 326 00:15:42,775 --> 00:15:44,344 AIDE: Sir? 327 00:15:56,556 --> 00:15:59,192 It appears you have a fan, Saru. 328 00:15:59,292 --> 00:16:00,293 (clears throat) 329 00:16:00,393 --> 00:16:03,463 RILLAK: Friends, colleagues. 330 00:16:03,563 --> 00:16:05,932 The last four months have seen 331 00:16:06,033 --> 00:16:08,301 a series of summits such as this, 332 00:16:08,401 --> 00:16:10,237 and it is my great privilege to say 333 00:16:10,337 --> 00:16:14,707 that we have now come to the end of this historic process. 334 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:18,645 The Federation has reviewed the final points of the Agreement. 335 00:16:18,745 --> 00:16:20,580 We are fully satisfied 336 00:16:20,680 --> 00:16:24,651 and prepared to welcome Ni'Var back into the Federation. 337 00:16:29,222 --> 00:16:31,024 President Rillak, 338 00:16:31,124 --> 00:16:35,595 we, too, are glad to be nearing the restoration of our alliance. 339 00:16:35,695 --> 00:16:39,166 However, there is one final matter we must discuss. 340 00:16:39,266 --> 00:16:41,568 The reality of the gravitational anomaly, 341 00:16:41,668 --> 00:16:43,703 and the threat it poses to our galaxy, 342 00:16:43,803 --> 00:16:46,406 has shifted many things recently. 343 00:16:46,506 --> 00:16:47,674 For all of us. 344 00:16:49,209 --> 00:16:51,644 I am aware that this will come as a surprise. 345 00:16:51,744 --> 00:16:55,615 However, we will require an amendment to the Agreement, 346 00:16:55,715 --> 00:16:58,585 allowing for Ni'Var's immediate and unconditional withdrawal 347 00:16:58,685 --> 00:17:01,321 from the Federation should the need arise. 348 00:17:01,421 --> 00:17:05,125 (murmuring) 349 00:17:06,626 --> 00:17:09,096 An exit clause? 350 00:17:09,196 --> 00:17:12,665 I'm sure you are also aware, this is unprecedented. 351 00:17:12,765 --> 00:17:16,269 Madam President, I must remind you that before the Burn, 352 00:17:16,369 --> 00:17:18,471 Ni'Var and other worlds 353 00:17:18,571 --> 00:17:22,041 felt the Federation had grown so disconnected from its members 354 00:17:22,142 --> 00:17:25,044 that it was unable to consider their individual needs. 355 00:17:25,145 --> 00:17:27,414 Trust was eroded. 356 00:17:27,514 --> 00:17:29,516 The repercussions are still being felt. 357 00:17:29,616 --> 00:17:32,252 We cannot accept a rejoining 358 00:17:32,352 --> 00:17:34,020 without measures in place that protect us 359 00:17:34,121 --> 00:17:36,589 from such a situation arising again. 360 00:17:36,689 --> 00:17:39,726 This is a different time, Madam President. 361 00:17:39,826 --> 00:17:43,696 Be that as it may, we stand firm. 362 00:17:43,796 --> 00:17:46,599 RILLAK: The Federation would never force any world 363 00:17:46,699 --> 00:17:48,335 to remain a member. 364 00:17:48,435 --> 00:17:50,403 Ni'Var is proof of that. 365 00:17:53,440 --> 00:17:57,710 However, unconditional withdrawal is not acceptable. 366 00:17:57,810 --> 00:18:00,147 That would give Ni'Var all the benefits of membership 367 00:18:00,247 --> 00:18:01,981 while the Federation would bear 368 00:18:02,081 --> 00:18:04,384 all of the risks associated with its exit. 369 00:18:04,484 --> 00:18:07,120 Furthermore, such a precedent would allow other worlds 370 00:18:07,220 --> 00:18:09,189 to request similar clauses. 371 00:18:09,289 --> 00:18:11,124 A weaker Federation would result. 372 00:18:11,224 --> 00:18:13,626 T'RINA: It is illogical to rejoin an organization 373 00:18:13,726 --> 00:18:16,263 that seeks to impose conditions on our judgment. 374 00:18:16,363 --> 00:18:18,598 Perhaps we have moved too quickly in these talks. 375 00:18:18,698 --> 00:18:21,468 - If I may. -(murmuring) 376 00:18:22,502 --> 00:18:23,970 (murmuring stops) 377 00:18:25,205 --> 00:18:29,509 With the tremendous strides made to reach this point, 378 00:18:29,609 --> 00:18:32,145 it's illogical to forfeit over one issue. 379 00:18:32,245 --> 00:18:34,214 Ni'Var has endured without the Federation 380 00:18:34,314 --> 00:18:36,048 for a century. 381 00:18:36,149 --> 00:18:37,584 We will continue to do so. 382 00:18:37,684 --> 00:18:38,985 BURNHAM: Madam President. 383 00:18:40,119 --> 00:18:44,157 There is a difference between enduring and thriving. 384 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:52,965 President T'Rina, 385 00:18:53,065 --> 00:18:54,667 may I propose a recess? 386 00:18:54,767 --> 00:18:56,469 Very well. 387 00:18:56,569 --> 00:18:59,172 (murmuring) 388 00:18:59,272 --> 00:19:01,274 The objections President T'Rina raised have existed 389 00:19:01,374 --> 00:19:03,009 for over a hundred years. 390 00:19:03,109 --> 00:19:04,977 It's not just the DMA, something else is going on. 391 00:19:05,077 --> 00:19:07,146 Talk to her and see if you can find out what. 392 00:19:07,247 --> 00:19:09,549 Politics are not our place. 393 00:19:09,649 --> 00:19:11,551 Join me, Captain. 394 00:19:11,651 --> 00:19:14,621 CULBER: I know this was Michael's idea. 395 00:19:14,721 --> 00:19:17,056 How do you feel about that? 396 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:19,359 The mind meld helped. 397 00:19:19,459 --> 00:19:20,660 I'm fine. 398 00:19:20,760 --> 00:19:22,595 She says you're still not sleeping. 399 00:19:22,695 --> 00:19:24,297 Perhaps we could talk about that? 400 00:19:24,397 --> 00:19:27,166 It's Grudge. Yeah. 401 00:19:27,267 --> 00:19:29,702 She's been especially needy lately. 402 00:19:29,802 --> 00:19:32,004 Oh, it's a rough life. 403 00:19:32,104 --> 00:19:33,973 (chuckles softly) 404 00:19:34,073 --> 00:19:38,110 You ever been to a standing funeral? 405 00:19:38,211 --> 00:19:40,413 El muerto parado. 406 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:42,114 No? 407 00:19:42,215 --> 00:19:44,251 It's an, uh... 408 00:19:44,351 --> 00:19:47,620 an uncommon Earth tradition, but one my family practiced. 409 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:50,990 When a family member dies, their body is embalmed 410 00:19:51,090 --> 00:19:54,427 and then posed in a position that best evokes their life. 411 00:19:54,527 --> 00:19:59,031 My, um, tío Cesar was this infamous card shark. 412 00:19:59,131 --> 00:20:01,601 And so, my family wanted to place him at a poker table. 413 00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:03,370 And it was all going fine, 414 00:20:03,470 --> 00:20:06,038 till my cousins and I snapped off his thumb 415 00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:07,740 trying to place the cards in his hand. 416 00:20:08,741 --> 00:20:10,410 What did you do? 417 00:20:10,510 --> 00:20:13,513 I used all my medical training, and I reattached it. 418 00:20:13,613 --> 00:20:16,215 And then broke off his index finger. (laughs) 419 00:20:16,316 --> 00:20:19,752 We couldn't stop laughing, that whole funeral long. 420 00:20:19,852 --> 00:20:21,388 (chuckles) 421 00:20:21,488 --> 00:20:23,022 I didn't expect that. 422 00:20:23,122 --> 00:20:26,559 Well, in conventional therapy, 423 00:20:26,659 --> 00:20:29,028 I'm not supposed to share personal things, but... 424 00:20:29,128 --> 00:20:32,031 as crewmates, we already know too much about each other, so... 425 00:20:32,131 --> 00:20:33,633 Sometimes the personal helps. 426 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:37,270 Look, I get it. Grief is complicated. 427 00:20:37,370 --> 00:20:39,005 It takes many forms. 428 00:20:39,105 --> 00:20:41,508 I need to let myself experience it 429 00:20:41,608 --> 00:20:43,710 however it comes, right? 430 00:20:44,844 --> 00:20:47,246 I was devastated when my tío died. 431 00:20:47,347 --> 00:20:49,248 I was so angry, 432 00:20:49,349 --> 00:20:52,018 and I went to that funeral determined 433 00:20:52,118 --> 00:20:54,487 that nothing was gonna make me feel better. 434 00:20:56,623 --> 00:20:58,391 If you're willing, I'd like to try something different 435 00:20:58,491 --> 00:21:00,393 with our remaining time. 436 00:21:00,493 --> 00:21:03,095 As long as I can keep my fingers. 437 00:21:03,195 --> 00:21:05,131 Mm. 438 00:21:05,231 --> 00:21:06,733 (chuckles softly) 439 00:21:06,833 --> 00:21:08,335 SARU: President T'Rina. 440 00:21:08,435 --> 00:21:10,737 Thank you for the traditional Kelpien tea. 441 00:21:10,837 --> 00:21:13,306 I thought you might enjoy a taste of home. 442 00:21:13,406 --> 00:21:17,009 I am dismayed the situation is so difficult. 443 00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:20,146 If I can be of assistance, you need only ask. 444 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:22,749 Many would be happy to see Ni'Var 445 00:21:22,849 --> 00:21:24,484 and the Federation rejoined, 446 00:21:24,584 --> 00:21:26,586 myself included. 447 00:21:26,686 --> 00:21:30,056 I, too, share this sentiment. 448 00:21:30,156 --> 00:21:31,458 But I am bound first and foremost 449 00:21:31,558 --> 00:21:33,726 by obligations to my own people. 450 00:21:33,826 --> 00:21:35,562 There is nothing more I can do 451 00:21:35,662 --> 00:21:38,565 if the Federation is unwilling to compromise. 452 00:21:40,533 --> 00:21:42,168 Of course. 453 00:21:42,268 --> 00:21:44,537 I understand. 454 00:21:45,672 --> 00:21:48,007 Now, if you will excuse me, 455 00:21:48,107 --> 00:21:50,410 I intend to use the remaining recess for meditation. 456 00:21:59,586 --> 00:22:01,721 RILLAK: These are delicate matters. 457 00:22:01,821 --> 00:22:05,392 President T'Rina and I are not just representing ourselves 458 00:22:05,492 --> 00:22:08,361 but also a whole host of other interests. 459 00:22:08,461 --> 00:22:10,730 There must be a way to compromise. 460 00:22:12,532 --> 00:22:16,035 All eyes are on us, Captain. 461 00:22:16,135 --> 00:22:19,372 Were I to offer a compromise, it would project weakness. 462 00:22:19,472 --> 00:22:21,207 Listen to me well. 463 00:22:21,307 --> 00:22:23,342 My hands are tied. 464 00:22:23,443 --> 00:22:26,245 With no other options, 465 00:22:26,345 --> 00:22:30,016 it would seem that we are done here. 466 00:22:35,455 --> 00:22:37,457 ♪ 467 00:22:42,361 --> 00:22:43,563 I think President Rillak wants us 468 00:22:43,663 --> 00:22:45,765 to find a solution to this mess. 469 00:22:45,865 --> 00:22:48,735 I felt something similar from President T'Rina. 470 00:22:49,736 --> 00:22:51,671 This summit has become political theater, 471 00:22:51,771 --> 00:22:52,672 I'm sure of it. 472 00:22:52,772 --> 00:22:54,206 That must be why she found 473 00:22:54,306 --> 00:22:55,675 a way for us to be here today, 474 00:22:55,775 --> 00:22:57,677 to cut through that. 475 00:22:57,777 --> 00:23:00,613 Then you do not believe that Admiral Vance fell ill? 476 00:23:00,713 --> 00:23:02,248 Do you? 477 00:23:03,450 --> 00:23:05,652 Why us? 478 00:23:05,752 --> 00:23:08,488 That's what we have to figure out. 479 00:23:09,522 --> 00:23:11,023 TILLY: Okay, where are we at? 480 00:23:11,123 --> 00:23:13,626 I've managed to stabilize life support at 70%. 481 00:23:13,726 --> 00:23:15,394 All flight systems are fried. 482 00:23:15,495 --> 00:23:18,064 - We can't fly. - Well, uh, what about comms? 483 00:23:18,164 --> 00:23:19,732 Checked every channel, every frequency. 484 00:23:19,832 --> 00:23:22,168 - Nothing. - Yeah, well, just keep trying, then. 485 00:23:22,268 --> 00:23:24,270 Theta Helios has 46 moons. Without comms, 486 00:23:24,370 --> 00:23:26,005 how's anyone supposed to find a 12-meter shuttle? 487 00:23:26,105 --> 00:23:28,140 And we only have three days of emergency rations. 488 00:23:28,240 --> 00:23:30,009 Okay. Freaking out won't help. 489 00:23:30,109 --> 00:23:32,044 Okay? I've lived enough lives to know this could be worse, 490 00:23:32,144 --> 00:23:34,380 - so, let... - Thanks, Admiral. I feel so much better now. 491 00:23:34,481 --> 00:23:36,549 Okay, Ensign, how are the sensors coming? 492 00:23:36,649 --> 00:23:38,451 -(electrical whirring) - They're back on line, 493 00:23:38,551 --> 00:23:41,053 but I'm getting some weird readings. 494 00:23:41,153 --> 00:23:43,122 The proximity scans show there are thousands 495 00:23:43,222 --> 00:23:44,423 of life-forms just outside. 496 00:23:44,524 --> 00:23:47,259 And they seem to be gathering. 497 00:23:47,359 --> 00:23:50,229 (rumbling and rattling) 498 00:23:53,232 --> 00:23:54,701 (all grunt) 499 00:23:55,735 --> 00:23:58,771 What the hell is that? 500 00:24:01,641 --> 00:24:04,511 -(rumbling) -(growling) 501 00:24:04,611 --> 00:24:06,579 (gasps, screams) 502 00:24:07,547 --> 00:24:10,116 Whatever it is, 503 00:24:10,216 --> 00:24:12,184 it's not good. 504 00:24:18,658 --> 00:24:20,426 Somebody get a tricorder out. What are we looking at? 505 00:24:20,527 --> 00:24:22,562 Uh, it's a Tuscadian Pyrosome. 506 00:24:22,662 --> 00:24:24,396 It's a, it's a colony species made up 507 00:24:24,497 --> 00:24:26,398 of thousands of interconnected zooid life-forms. 508 00:24:26,499 --> 00:24:30,537 It primarily preys on, uh, bioluminescent crustaceans, 509 00:24:30,637 --> 00:24:33,606 uh, tracking them via electromagnetic signatures. 510 00:24:33,706 --> 00:24:35,975 That's the same signature used by our equipment. 511 00:24:36,075 --> 00:24:38,144 -(growls) -(yelps) 512 00:24:39,111 --> 00:24:40,980 No, no, no. Put it down. 513 00:24:41,080 --> 00:24:43,616 Shut down your gear. Turn off all the equipment. 514 00:24:43,716 --> 00:24:46,118 - It can't see us with our equipment off. -(whirring) 515 00:24:46,218 --> 00:24:49,421 -(rumbling) -(growling) 516 00:24:52,759 --> 00:24:54,527 (growling in distance) 517 00:24:54,627 --> 00:24:57,196 (breathing shakily) 518 00:24:58,197 --> 00:24:59,666 Did it go away? 519 00:24:59,766 --> 00:25:02,268 If it did, it'll be back. 520 00:25:02,368 --> 00:25:03,636 What do we do now? 521 00:25:03,736 --> 00:25:06,005 ADIRA: We can't use comms. 522 00:25:06,105 --> 00:25:09,008 We will freeze before anyone figures out what's happened. 523 00:25:11,744 --> 00:25:16,182 Okay. We got to get out of this valley. 524 00:25:17,584 --> 00:25:20,119 There is a ridge up there. 525 00:25:20,219 --> 00:25:22,254 If we can get up there, 526 00:25:22,354 --> 00:25:24,023 we can catch a signal and use our personal comms 527 00:25:24,123 --> 00:25:25,357 to contact the Armstrong. 528 00:25:25,457 --> 00:25:26,693 And we'll have a vantage point, 529 00:25:26,793 --> 00:25:27,960 if we need to see the jellyfish from hell 530 00:25:28,060 --> 00:25:29,395 before it gets to us. 531 00:25:29,495 --> 00:25:32,098 - You want us to go across all that? - Yeah. 532 00:25:33,499 --> 00:25:35,301 They're not ready for this. 533 00:25:35,401 --> 00:25:36,302 I'll go alone. 534 00:25:36,402 --> 00:25:37,536 I-I can move fast, 535 00:25:37,637 --> 00:25:39,171 and I will work better on my own. 536 00:25:39,271 --> 00:25:41,107 No. I can do it. I have survival training. 537 00:25:41,207 --> 00:25:43,309 No, you're both crazy. We should stay put. 538 00:25:43,409 --> 00:25:44,677 Let them risk their lives if they want. 539 00:25:44,777 --> 00:25:46,779 No one is going anywhere alone. 540 00:25:48,214 --> 00:25:52,084 Whatever we do, from now on, we are doing it together. 541 00:25:53,285 --> 00:25:54,520 Let's move. 542 00:26:00,292 --> 00:26:02,595 Damn it. Doesn't look like anything yet. 543 00:26:05,397 --> 00:26:06,498 (sighs) 544 00:26:07,634 --> 00:26:09,201 This is a waste of time. 545 00:26:09,301 --> 00:26:11,070 Take a breath. 546 00:26:11,170 --> 00:26:12,371 Try again. 547 00:26:12,471 --> 00:26:14,173 You think I don't know what this is? 548 00:26:14,273 --> 00:26:15,474 - What is it? - A sad attempt to try 549 00:26:15,574 --> 00:26:17,109 and replicate Kwei'tholum'Kwei. 550 00:26:17,209 --> 00:26:18,678 Kwei'tholum'Kwei? 551 00:26:18,778 --> 00:26:21,047 The Kwejian healing ritual. This is nothing like it. 552 00:26:21,147 --> 00:26:22,214 How is it different? 553 00:26:22,314 --> 00:26:24,450 We're healed by our planet. 554 00:26:24,550 --> 00:26:26,452 For Kwei'tholum'Kwei, you need sand 555 00:26:26,552 --> 00:26:28,387 from the bed of the Mameckx'sha River. 556 00:26:28,487 --> 00:26:31,357 You need to ask the Tulí Forests for their blessings. 557 00:26:31,457 --> 00:26:35,995 You need the Great Storms of Naillem'kwai to make... 558 00:26:40,833 --> 00:26:45,104 That is programable matter made to look like sand, 559 00:26:45,204 --> 00:26:46,505 because you're nothing but cheap tricks that you got 560 00:26:46,605 --> 00:26:47,774 from reading a damn holoPADD. 561 00:26:50,509 --> 00:26:52,611 You think you've substituted my home 562 00:26:52,712 --> 00:26:54,480 with this rubbish? 563 00:26:54,580 --> 00:26:57,984 It'll never be the same. It'll never work. 564 00:26:58,084 --> 00:27:00,386 It won't be the same. 565 00:27:00,486 --> 00:27:02,454 Of course not. 566 00:27:02,554 --> 00:27:05,124 Kwejian was... 567 00:27:05,224 --> 00:27:08,394 one of the most beautiful places in the known galaxy. 568 00:27:08,494 --> 00:27:12,231 Its loss is devastating. 569 00:27:12,331 --> 00:27:14,166 Profound. 570 00:27:14,266 --> 00:27:17,203 And you won't heal the way you would've before. 571 00:27:17,303 --> 00:27:19,438 You will never feel 572 00:27:19,538 --> 00:27:23,409 the relief of Kwei'tholum'Kwei again. 573 00:27:24,410 --> 00:27:26,979 I don't know how much longer I can take this. 574 00:27:27,079 --> 00:27:29,548 (chuckles) 575 00:27:32,118 --> 00:27:34,987 How long am I supposed to do it? 576 00:27:35,087 --> 00:27:37,089 A long-ass time. 577 00:27:38,057 --> 00:27:39,558 (chuckles) 578 00:27:45,732 --> 00:27:47,633 (door chimes) 579 00:27:47,734 --> 00:27:49,101 Enter. 580 00:27:55,374 --> 00:27:57,676 Thank you for seeing me. 581 00:27:57,777 --> 00:28:01,047 Of course, but I must ask, 582 00:28:01,147 --> 00:28:02,548 have you come as a friend 583 00:28:02,648 --> 00:28:05,151 or a representative of the Federation? 584 00:28:05,251 --> 00:28:07,920 No, I am here of my own volition, 585 00:28:08,020 --> 00:28:11,323 while Captain Burnham seeks audience with President Rillak. 586 00:28:12,624 --> 00:28:15,327 We believe she will reconsider her position. 587 00:28:20,066 --> 00:28:22,935 I have been meditating on a question: 588 00:28:23,035 --> 00:28:25,972 Is trust of another's commitment 589 00:28:26,072 --> 00:28:30,376 to a shared goal enough, despite the scars of history? 590 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:35,614 Trust is a journey. 591 00:28:37,316 --> 00:28:41,653 The anomaly has ignited old and new fears alike. 592 00:28:41,754 --> 00:28:45,557 Some have responded with a turn toward isolationism, 593 00:28:45,657 --> 00:28:48,527 including the Vulcan Purists. 594 00:28:48,627 --> 00:28:52,031 In return for their support, which is vital to my coalition, 595 00:28:52,131 --> 00:28:54,500 they have demanded a logical framework 596 00:28:54,600 --> 00:28:57,536 to hold the Federation accountable. 597 00:28:57,636 --> 00:29:01,073 This exit clause provides it. 598 00:29:02,074 --> 00:29:04,243 Oh. 599 00:29:07,513 --> 00:29:10,349 Thank you for trusting me. 600 00:29:12,184 --> 00:29:14,153 I will leave you to your thoughts. 601 00:29:14,253 --> 00:29:16,255 But... 602 00:29:16,355 --> 00:29:18,490 if you'll permit me, another time, 603 00:29:18,590 --> 00:29:21,493 I would like to learn more about your meditative technique. 604 00:29:22,461 --> 00:29:24,330 May I ask why? 605 00:29:24,430 --> 00:29:29,401 You weigh questions of politics. 606 00:29:29,501 --> 00:29:33,139 I weigh questions of place, 607 00:29:33,239 --> 00:29:35,107 purpose. 608 00:29:35,207 --> 00:29:38,644 In such uncertainly as we are all experiencing, 609 00:29:38,744 --> 00:29:42,081 I'm finding it much more challenging 610 00:29:42,181 --> 00:29:44,016 than I had anticipated. 611 00:29:47,553 --> 00:29:51,490 Place your hands out, palms up. 612 00:29:52,458 --> 00:29:54,493 ♪ 613 00:30:00,766 --> 00:30:04,270 It is called a thresh-tor kashek. 614 00:30:04,370 --> 00:30:06,305 It means "shared mind." 615 00:30:06,405 --> 00:30:08,107 The type of meditation we teach our children 616 00:30:08,207 --> 00:30:09,675 while they are learning. 617 00:30:09,775 --> 00:30:11,777 Close your eyes. 618 00:30:13,345 --> 00:30:16,182 ♪ 619 00:30:20,486 --> 00:30:23,255 Your eyes are meant to remain closed, 620 00:30:23,355 --> 00:30:25,524 Captain Saru. 621 00:30:27,226 --> 00:30:28,995 Take a deep breath. 622 00:30:29,095 --> 00:30:31,130 (takes deep breath) 623 00:30:37,503 --> 00:30:40,372 Lieutenant Christopher, connect me with the president, please. 624 00:30:40,472 --> 00:30:42,408 (over comm): Aye, Captain. One moment. 625 00:30:45,111 --> 00:30:46,545 What is it, Captain? 626 00:30:46,645 --> 00:30:48,414 - We're preparing to leave orbit. - Then I'll be direct. 627 00:30:48,514 --> 00:30:50,349 Mr. Saru is working to get President T'Rina 628 00:30:50,449 --> 00:30:51,450 back to the table. 629 00:30:51,550 --> 00:30:53,019 When she returns, 630 00:30:53,119 --> 00:30:54,486 we have to be prepared with a compromise. 631 00:30:55,687 --> 00:30:58,524 Well, I have a proposal. 632 00:30:58,624 --> 00:31:00,026 What could you suggest 633 00:31:00,126 --> 00:31:01,360 that we haven't already considered? 634 00:31:01,460 --> 00:31:03,295 We've been at this for four months. 635 00:31:03,395 --> 00:31:05,097 At the end of the day, 636 00:31:05,197 --> 00:31:08,400 we both know that politics comes down to votes, 637 00:31:08,500 --> 00:31:11,070 which is why you and President T'Rina are taking positions 638 00:31:11,170 --> 00:31:14,040 that have been agreed upon by your respective delegations. 639 00:31:14,140 --> 00:31:16,108 Neither of you can budge from those positions 640 00:31:16,208 --> 00:31:18,410 or you'll lose the support you need. 641 00:31:18,510 --> 00:31:22,681 But if a third party presents a compromise, 642 00:31:22,781 --> 00:31:25,084 now you are not budging. 643 00:31:25,184 --> 00:31:27,186 Now you're just listening. 644 00:31:29,355 --> 00:31:32,658 All right, Captain. What have you got? 645 00:31:34,193 --> 00:31:36,228 (wind howling) 646 00:31:42,701 --> 00:31:45,071 Keep an eye out for the pyrosome. 647 00:31:46,638 --> 00:31:48,274 (crackling) 648 00:31:50,242 --> 00:31:52,311 Okay. What the hell was that? 649 00:31:52,411 --> 00:31:53,545 Spider lightning. 650 00:31:53,645 --> 00:31:55,347 It's a lightning that travels kilometers. 651 00:31:55,447 --> 00:31:57,383 We don't want to be anywhere near that when it strikes. 652 00:31:57,483 --> 00:31:59,218 You've seen this before? 653 00:31:59,318 --> 00:32:02,054 No, but Kasha Tal did and barely lived to talk about it. 654 00:32:02,154 --> 00:32:04,723 (growling in distance) 655 00:32:06,392 --> 00:32:08,660 I see it! The creature, coming right beh... 656 00:32:11,597 --> 00:32:13,665 HARRAL: What the hell? 657 00:32:13,765 --> 00:32:16,002 (screeching, snarling) 658 00:32:19,071 --> 00:32:20,706 Damn thing's hunting us. 659 00:32:20,806 --> 00:32:22,541 It can't see us with our equipment off. 660 00:32:22,641 --> 00:32:25,344 But we got to keep moving to stay ahead of this storm. 661 00:32:25,444 --> 00:32:27,146 -(crackling) -(rumbling) 662 00:32:27,246 --> 00:32:28,714 GOREV: But the lightning's rolling in too fast. 663 00:32:28,814 --> 00:32:30,216 - We won't make it to the ridge. - If we pick up the pace, 664 00:32:30,316 --> 00:32:32,018 we can get there ahead of the lightning. 665 00:32:32,118 --> 00:32:34,120 - Stop acting like you are the expert. - Calm down. 666 00:32:34,220 --> 00:32:36,188 You don't know any more about this moon than the rest of us. 667 00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:37,756 We're too exposed out here. 668 00:32:37,856 --> 00:32:40,459 We need to find a cave and, uh, ride out the storm. 669 00:32:40,559 --> 00:32:42,194 Oh, there's a genius idea. 670 00:32:42,294 --> 00:32:44,063 Let's trap ourselves in a cave, make it easier 671 00:32:44,163 --> 00:32:45,497 for the monster to corner us. 672 00:32:45,597 --> 00:32:47,133 We don't have time to stand around and argue. 673 00:32:47,233 --> 00:32:49,235 - All right? I'm going. - This is ridiculous. 674 00:32:49,335 --> 00:32:50,502 - If they're going, I'm going, too. - What about sticking together? 675 00:32:50,602 --> 00:32:52,271 Adira, stop. Stop it! All of you. 676 00:32:52,371 --> 00:32:54,573 Listen, you know, I'm usually a very upbeat person, 677 00:32:54,673 --> 00:32:57,309 bubbly, some would say. 678 00:32:57,409 --> 00:33:00,012 But right now I have one job: it's keeping all of you alive. 679 00:33:00,112 --> 00:33:02,181 - So we're staying together. -(crackling) 680 00:33:03,082 --> 00:33:04,116 Adira! 681 00:33:10,689 --> 00:33:12,124 I can't move. 682 00:33:19,065 --> 00:33:20,732 ADIRA: I'm stuck! 683 00:33:22,501 --> 00:33:24,570 - I can't get out. - Stay still, you're okay. 684 00:33:24,670 --> 00:33:25,604 You're okay. 685 00:33:25,704 --> 00:33:27,739 (screeching) 686 00:33:30,076 --> 00:33:31,543 We have to do something before that gets here. 687 00:33:31,643 --> 00:33:33,212 Uh, okay, okay. 688 00:33:35,581 --> 00:33:38,450 Give me the emergency kit. Now! Come on. 689 00:33:45,791 --> 00:33:48,994 Here, Adira, grab it. You got it. 690 00:33:49,095 --> 00:33:50,496 Okay, everybody grab a piece. 691 00:33:50,596 --> 00:33:52,531 Sasha, you grab them. You got it? 692 00:33:52,631 --> 00:33:54,566 One, two, three, pull! 693 00:33:54,666 --> 00:33:57,169 -(all grunting) 694 00:33:57,269 --> 00:34:00,005 - Pull! - Almost. 695 00:34:00,106 --> 00:34:03,175 Keep going. Heave! 696 00:34:03,275 --> 00:34:05,244 Pull! 697 00:34:05,344 --> 00:34:08,180 - Keep going! Come on. - SASHA: It's working. Don't let go! 698 00:34:08,280 --> 00:34:10,749 - We got you. - Keep going. Almost there. 699 00:34:11,750 --> 00:34:13,985 - Almost. - Almost there. 700 00:34:14,086 --> 00:34:15,421 Keep going. Closer! Almost! 701 00:34:15,521 --> 00:34:18,990 Keep going. Keep going, keep going! 702 00:34:19,558 --> 00:34:22,328 - Got you! -(all grunting) 703 00:34:22,428 --> 00:34:25,297 You... you good? 704 00:34:25,397 --> 00:34:28,334 You good? Okay? 705 00:34:28,434 --> 00:34:30,636 Okay, good, we got this. 706 00:34:30,736 --> 00:34:32,638 The ridge is right there. We can make it. 707 00:34:32,738 --> 00:34:35,073 Once we turn the comms on, that thing will sense us. 708 00:34:35,174 --> 00:34:36,442 Listen, we can do this. 709 00:34:36,542 --> 00:34:37,643 We just have to work together as a team. 710 00:34:37,743 --> 00:34:39,611 The same way we just did for Adira. 711 00:34:39,711 --> 00:34:41,147 Sure as hell would be easier 712 00:34:41,247 --> 00:34:42,281 if we didn't have to count on an Orion. 713 00:34:42,381 --> 00:34:44,216 - Hey. - I'm just saying, 714 00:34:44,316 --> 00:34:46,118 he wanted to hide in a cave. 715 00:34:46,218 --> 00:34:48,086 - That's what we're trained to do. - Just admit it. 716 00:34:48,187 --> 00:34:50,322 - We seek shelter. - You only look out for yourself. 717 00:34:50,422 --> 00:34:53,058 Hey, enough! Enough. 718 00:34:53,159 --> 00:34:54,460 The Burn is in the past, all right? 719 00:34:54,560 --> 00:34:56,027 You got to decide now-- 720 00:34:56,128 --> 00:34:57,663 are we gonna work together as a crew or not? 721 00:34:57,763 --> 00:35:01,367 When I was ten, an Emerald Chain raiding party 722 00:35:01,467 --> 00:35:03,502 commandeered my family's food replicators 723 00:35:03,602 --> 00:35:05,070 because they could. 724 00:35:05,171 --> 00:35:08,274 I watched my grandmother starve to death. 725 00:35:08,374 --> 00:35:12,043 I had to bury the body because my parents were too weak 726 00:35:12,144 --> 00:35:13,712 from giving me their food. 727 00:35:14,746 --> 00:35:17,616 Now you expect me to work with him? 728 00:35:19,251 --> 00:35:21,620 I hear you. 729 00:35:21,720 --> 00:35:23,189 Have you ever asked him about 730 00:35:23,289 --> 00:35:24,590 his history with the Chain? 731 00:35:26,158 --> 00:35:27,626 Tell him. 732 00:35:29,661 --> 00:35:31,430 There is common ground here, 733 00:35:31,530 --> 00:35:34,566 but you'll never find it unless you talk to each other. 734 00:35:34,666 --> 00:35:37,736 Uh, his father was Bashorat Harral. 735 00:35:38,737 --> 00:35:40,239 What? 736 00:35:41,507 --> 00:35:43,309 Wh-Who's that? 737 00:35:43,409 --> 00:35:46,712 Uh, he was an activist. 738 00:35:46,812 --> 00:35:49,215 He drafted the Emancipation Bill for the enslaved, 739 00:35:49,315 --> 00:35:52,384 which was part of the armistice that the Emerald Chain 740 00:35:52,484 --> 00:35:55,221 eventually proposed to the Federation. 741 00:35:58,357 --> 00:36:00,326 He died a political prisoner 742 00:36:00,426 --> 00:36:03,128 before he could see any of that happen. 743 00:36:06,465 --> 00:36:09,435 My father always said being an Orion meant 744 00:36:09,535 --> 00:36:11,437 we had an even greater responsibility 745 00:36:11,537 --> 00:36:14,172 to speak out against what the Chain was doing. 746 00:36:17,509 --> 00:36:19,311 Sorry for 747 00:36:19,411 --> 00:36:21,980 shutting you down earlier. 748 00:36:22,080 --> 00:36:24,049 The cave wasn't a bad idea. 749 00:36:25,551 --> 00:36:26,518 That's good. 750 00:36:26,618 --> 00:36:28,454 That's really good, you guys. 751 00:36:28,554 --> 00:36:31,457 You're talking. We need so much more of that. 752 00:36:31,557 --> 00:36:35,994 Right now, we need to make it to that ridge. Right? 753 00:36:36,094 --> 00:36:37,363 You with me? 754 00:36:37,463 --> 00:36:39,431 - Yeah. - Yes. 755 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:42,133 Come on, guys, you're Starfleet now. It's "Aye." 756 00:36:42,234 --> 00:36:43,702 ALL: Aye! 757 00:36:43,802 --> 00:36:47,539 TILLY: Nice work, cadets. Let's go. Move out! 758 00:36:59,585 --> 00:37:01,219 BURNHAM: The fact that you are both here 759 00:37:01,320 --> 00:37:03,422 means you are ready to look forward. 760 00:37:03,522 --> 00:37:05,957 That has never been in dispute. 761 00:37:06,057 --> 00:37:08,694 Yet you're allowing past mistakes to define that future. 762 00:37:08,794 --> 00:37:11,663 Logic dictates that the lessons we learn 763 00:37:11,763 --> 00:37:13,332 should inform our choices. 764 00:37:13,432 --> 00:37:16,335 Choices are never purely logical, are they? 765 00:37:16,435 --> 00:37:19,170 There's always emotions. 766 00:37:20,306 --> 00:37:23,475 If I may reference my own history, 767 00:37:23,575 --> 00:37:27,646 the Culling of my family, my ancestors. 768 00:37:27,746 --> 00:37:30,282 It will always be a personal challenge for me 769 00:37:30,382 --> 00:37:32,284 to trust the Ba'ul. 770 00:37:32,384 --> 00:37:36,221 Yet I cannot deny that Kaminar is far stronger 771 00:37:36,322 --> 00:37:38,256 now that it is united. 772 00:37:38,357 --> 00:37:41,092 And couldn't the same be said about Ni'Var? 773 00:37:41,192 --> 00:37:43,194 The divisions between the Vulcans and Romulans 774 00:37:43,295 --> 00:37:46,164 were so vast and lasted so many millennia 775 00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:49,401 that they forgot they were the same species. 776 00:37:49,501 --> 00:37:53,171 Even your ancestry is a testament to hope. 777 00:37:53,271 --> 00:37:56,308 The Cardassians waged war against Bajor and humanity, 778 00:37:56,408 --> 00:37:59,545 and now, today, all three are at peace. 779 00:37:59,645 --> 00:38:03,248 Because they were willing to grow and change together. 780 00:38:03,349 --> 00:38:05,984 Your words are inspiring, 781 00:38:06,084 --> 00:38:07,686 Captain Burnham. 782 00:38:08,687 --> 00:38:10,322 But words alone are not sufficient. 783 00:38:10,422 --> 00:38:12,458 I understand that you and Captain Saru 784 00:38:12,558 --> 00:38:14,960 are here to propose a compromise. 785 00:38:15,060 --> 00:38:16,428 BURNHAM: We are. 786 00:38:16,528 --> 00:38:19,197 Within Starfleet, disputes between 787 00:38:19,297 --> 00:38:22,501 high-ranking officers can be resolved by a committee, 788 00:38:22,601 --> 00:38:25,036 whose sole purpose is to provide objectivity 789 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:27,339 and guide both parties to a resolution. 790 00:38:27,439 --> 00:38:30,275 We propose a committee-- independent 791 00:38:30,376 --> 00:38:32,978 of Federation leadership-- to conduct regular reviews 792 00:38:33,078 --> 00:38:35,013 will all member worlds. 793 00:38:35,113 --> 00:38:37,949 Not just Ni'Var. 794 00:38:38,049 --> 00:38:40,952 Ni'Var has already refused any oversight 795 00:38:41,052 --> 00:38:43,689 that does not include one of its own citizens. 796 00:38:43,789 --> 00:38:46,492 Is that any more egregious than insisting Starfleet 797 00:38:46,592 --> 00:38:49,160 be given a voice within a civilian quorum? 798 00:38:49,260 --> 00:38:51,229 BURNHAM: If you would, 799 00:38:51,329 --> 00:38:54,265 allow me to serve on this committee. 800 00:38:54,366 --> 00:38:57,569 I am a citizen of Ni'Var, trained in logic, 801 00:38:57,669 --> 00:38:59,371 witness to your history, 802 00:38:59,471 --> 00:39:02,007 and I am an officer in Starfleet. 803 00:39:02,107 --> 00:39:05,343 Captain of a starship and citizen of the Federation. 804 00:39:05,444 --> 00:39:07,546 I will be the bridge between you 805 00:39:07,646 --> 00:39:10,616 until you no longer need it. 806 00:39:24,730 --> 00:39:29,067 This proposal is acceptable to the Federation. 807 00:39:29,167 --> 00:39:33,472 It is an elegant solution. 808 00:39:37,543 --> 00:39:39,578 ♪ 809 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:56,995 The storm will interfere with our personal transporters, 810 00:39:57,095 --> 00:39:59,064 so it'll take at least 60 seconds for the Armstrong 811 00:39:59,164 --> 00:40:00,331 to get a lock and beam us up. 812 00:40:00,432 --> 00:40:04,536 (creatures howling) 813 00:40:04,636 --> 00:40:06,337 I hope they can hear us. 814 00:40:06,438 --> 00:40:08,373 - They have to. - They will. 815 00:40:08,474 --> 00:40:12,143 60 seconds is long enough for it to get to us. 816 00:40:12,243 --> 00:40:13,612 We have to distract it. 817 00:40:13,712 --> 00:40:16,047 I'm gonna turn on my comms, and I'm gonna run. 818 00:40:16,147 --> 00:40:20,218 - Draw its attention. - That's a terrible idea. - Agreed. 819 00:40:20,318 --> 00:40:23,188 Okay, you guys saved my life. All right? I owe you. 820 00:40:23,288 --> 00:40:26,391 And someone's got to do it. You know I'm right. 821 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:30,328 TILLY: Yeah. 822 00:40:30,428 --> 00:40:33,364 You are right. You are right. 823 00:40:33,465 --> 00:40:36,401 Someone's got to do it, so it's gonna be me. 824 00:40:36,502 --> 00:40:39,137 - Wait... - That's an order, ensign. 825 00:40:41,306 --> 00:40:43,274 Once I'm clear, you turn on comms. 826 00:40:43,374 --> 00:40:45,243 You call, keep calling. Don't stop. 827 00:40:46,311 --> 00:40:48,246 You got this. 828 00:40:50,682 --> 00:40:53,084 We've all got this, okay? 829 00:40:53,184 --> 00:40:54,486 Now, on my mark. 830 00:41:05,797 --> 00:41:07,398 TILLY: Are you ready? 831 00:41:07,499 --> 00:41:09,367 CADETS: Aye, Lieutenant. 832 00:41:12,303 --> 00:41:14,773 The minute you get a signal, call the Armstrong. 833 00:41:23,348 --> 00:41:25,383 (screeching) 834 00:41:26,752 --> 00:41:28,086 ADIRA: Adira Tal 835 00:41:28,186 --> 00:41:30,155 to U.S.S. Armstrong. Come in. 836 00:41:31,456 --> 00:41:33,291 Armstrong, acknowledge. 837 00:41:35,493 --> 00:41:37,295 Okay, no. It's too close to her. We have to help. 838 00:41:37,395 --> 00:41:39,330 Fire phasers to draw it off. 839 00:41:42,801 --> 00:41:45,070 (screeching) 840 00:41:45,170 --> 00:41:47,673 Holy shit! Here comes the other one. 841 00:41:47,773 --> 00:41:49,808 - They're coming right at us! - Keep firing. 842 00:41:54,479 --> 00:41:56,715 ADIRA: Armstrong, acknowledge. Please acknowledge. 843 00:41:59,284 --> 00:42:01,987 IMAHARA: This is Captain Imahara of the U.S.S. Armstrong. 844 00:42:02,087 --> 00:42:04,656 - It's them! -Armstrong, get us the hell out of here! 845 00:42:08,493 --> 00:42:09,595 Armstrong! 846 00:42:18,804 --> 00:42:21,673 (indistinct chatter, laughter) 847 00:42:25,110 --> 00:42:27,412 MAN (over P.A.): Ensign Moore, please report to briefing room seven. 848 00:42:27,512 --> 00:42:29,180 Ensign Moore, 849 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:30,415 -briefing room seven. - I just finished reading 850 00:42:30,515 --> 00:42:33,084 the Armstrong's report. 851 00:42:33,184 --> 00:42:38,089 The loss of Lieutenant Callum is a tragedy. 852 00:42:38,189 --> 00:42:40,525 Frankly, I'm-I'm amazed any of you survived. 853 00:42:40,626 --> 00:42:42,393 Well, the cadets really pulled it together 854 00:42:42,493 --> 00:42:44,129 when it mattered. 855 00:42:44,229 --> 00:42:45,396 Honestly, any of them would be 856 00:42:45,496 --> 00:42:47,298 an excellent addition to any crew. 857 00:42:47,398 --> 00:42:49,167 And when that opportunity comes, 858 00:42:49,267 --> 00:42:50,702 they'll have you to thank for it. 859 00:42:52,103 --> 00:42:54,572 You know, when Discovery first arrived, 860 00:42:54,673 --> 00:42:56,675 no one here trusted you. 861 00:42:56,775 --> 00:43:00,378 It wasn't just that you were in a 930-year-old starship 862 00:43:00,478 --> 00:43:02,313 and had never heard of the Burn, 863 00:43:02,413 --> 00:43:04,650 it was the way you carried yourselves, 864 00:43:04,750 --> 00:43:07,318 like you grew up in a world that believes 865 00:43:07,418 --> 00:43:09,755 anything is possible. 866 00:43:10,789 --> 00:43:13,625 Quite frankly, it-it stung. 867 00:43:13,725 --> 00:43:16,194 And is exactly what this new generation 868 00:43:16,294 --> 00:43:19,230 of cadets needs as the Federation rebuilds. 869 00:43:19,330 --> 00:43:22,433 Well, after what you've just endured, 870 00:43:22,533 --> 00:43:25,336 I can understand that an offer to teach at the Academy 871 00:43:25,436 --> 00:43:27,538 is unlikely to fall on willing ears, 872 00:43:27,639 --> 00:43:29,507 but the opening is there. 873 00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:32,110 Anytime. 874 00:43:34,412 --> 00:43:37,315 Thank you, sir. 875 00:43:41,720 --> 00:43:45,323 I never thought that I'd say this, 876 00:43:45,423 --> 00:43:48,794 but I think that I'm glad I came. 877 00:43:50,261 --> 00:43:52,698 I-I just... I... 878 00:43:52,798 --> 00:43:56,567 I think I might have actually made some friends today. 879 00:43:56,668 --> 00:43:58,036 I wish I knew how to do it 880 00:43:58,136 --> 00:44:00,038 without nearly getting eaten by a blob, 881 00:44:00,138 --> 00:44:03,141 but... 882 00:44:03,241 --> 00:44:04,542 You know, you are one of the most brilliant people 883 00:44:04,642 --> 00:44:06,712 that I have ever met. 884 00:44:06,812 --> 00:44:10,982 Do you ever wonder why you start with "I can't" 885 00:44:11,082 --> 00:44:13,451 when it comes to making new connections? 886 00:44:13,551 --> 00:44:18,056 - Just seems kind of impossible. - Well, 887 00:44:18,156 --> 00:44:21,526 when I see you, and I see everything 888 00:44:21,626 --> 00:44:24,162 that you have been through 889 00:44:24,262 --> 00:44:27,733 and accomplished, 890 00:44:27,833 --> 00:44:31,636 you're a reminder to me that everything is possible. 891 00:44:39,644 --> 00:44:41,679 Welcome home, Madam President. 892 00:44:41,780 --> 00:44:44,482 Thank you, President Rillak. 893 00:44:50,856 --> 00:44:53,024 Billions of futures have been changed 894 00:44:53,124 --> 00:44:55,460 thanks to what we've done here today. 895 00:44:55,560 --> 00:44:59,998 I must commend both of you on a job well done. 896 00:45:00,098 --> 00:45:03,434 Madam President, thank you for taking this first step 897 00:45:03,534 --> 00:45:05,937 with the Federation. 898 00:45:06,037 --> 00:45:07,138 If I may, 899 00:45:07,238 --> 00:45:09,507 there's a matter on my mind. 900 00:45:09,607 --> 00:45:12,410 You are curious about the Qowat Milat sister, J'Vini-- 901 00:45:12,510 --> 00:45:14,980 if she will face justice for her actions? 902 00:45:15,080 --> 00:45:16,247 Yes, ma'am. 903 00:45:16,347 --> 00:45:18,583 J'Vini will go to Pijar, 904 00:45:18,683 --> 00:45:20,952 a monastic world in the Pella system. 905 00:45:21,052 --> 00:45:24,389 There she will devote herself to deep rehabilitative meditation 906 00:45:24,489 --> 00:45:26,457 under your mother's careful guidance. 907 00:45:26,557 --> 00:45:28,293 They leave tonight. 908 00:45:28,393 --> 00:45:31,096 My mom said she had big news for me. 909 00:45:31,196 --> 00:45:35,300 J'Vini helped rebuild Dr. Burnham's life. 910 00:45:35,400 --> 00:45:37,635 Now it seems their roles are reversed. 911 00:45:37,735 --> 00:45:40,972 In time, she will also make amends to the family 912 00:45:41,072 --> 00:45:43,108 of the slain Starfleet officer. 913 00:45:43,208 --> 00:45:46,011 I hope this sets your mind at ease. 914 00:45:46,111 --> 00:45:47,278 Thank you. 915 00:45:50,581 --> 00:45:52,050 Captain Saru. 916 00:45:54,552 --> 00:45:56,687 Will you join me for tea? 917 00:45:56,788 --> 00:45:59,390 It would be my pleasure. 918 00:46:10,368 --> 00:46:14,072 For someone who dislikes politics, 919 00:46:14,172 --> 00:46:16,975 you show an aptitude for it. 920 00:46:17,075 --> 00:46:20,145 I assume the admiral made a miraculous recovery? 921 00:46:20,245 --> 00:46:23,681 Well, now that you mention it, he was looking, well, better 922 00:46:23,781 --> 00:46:25,450 last time I saw him. 923 00:46:25,550 --> 00:46:27,385 Hmm. 924 00:46:27,485 --> 00:46:29,587 I received a piece of intelligence this morning 925 00:46:29,687 --> 00:46:32,090 indicating the exit clause request was coming. 926 00:46:32,190 --> 00:46:34,125 I had to protect my source. 927 00:46:34,225 --> 00:46:35,994 President T'rina. 928 00:46:36,094 --> 00:46:37,328 Mm-hmm. 929 00:46:40,065 --> 00:46:41,732 (sighs) 930 00:46:41,833 --> 00:46:44,669 If you wanted my help, you could have just asked me. 931 00:46:44,769 --> 00:46:47,472 Truth be told... 932 00:46:47,572 --> 00:46:50,508 I wasn't sure you were the right person for the job. 933 00:46:50,608 --> 00:46:53,311 But I'm glad you were. 934 00:46:54,312 --> 00:46:56,314 I appreciate that. 935 00:46:57,315 --> 00:46:59,985 I know transparency isn't always possible 936 00:47:00,085 --> 00:47:01,486 in your position. 937 00:47:01,586 --> 00:47:05,023 But it is what I need to best serve you 938 00:47:05,123 --> 00:47:06,691 and the Federation. 939 00:47:06,791 --> 00:47:09,928 So if you could be more forthcoming in the future, 940 00:47:10,028 --> 00:47:13,431 I would appreciate that as well. 941 00:47:13,531 --> 00:47:16,367 Understood, Captain. 942 00:47:21,539 --> 00:47:24,575 I will see you back at headquarters in a few days. 943 00:47:44,662 --> 00:47:47,432 ♪ 944 00:48:10,055 --> 00:48:11,256 Wow. 945 00:48:11,356 --> 00:48:14,192 Guess I've got a lot to work out. 946 00:48:15,726 --> 00:48:17,395 What do I do with it? 947 00:48:17,495 --> 00:48:20,565 Well, when the mandala's finished, it's... 948 00:48:21,732 --> 00:48:24,035 ...wiped away. 949 00:48:26,171 --> 00:48:28,339 You do this yourself? 950 00:48:29,740 --> 00:48:31,642 Are there... 951 00:48:31,742 --> 00:48:34,345 are there things you need to wipe away? 952 00:48:38,083 --> 00:48:39,717 Sure. 953 00:48:40,718 --> 00:48:43,021 You want to talk about it? 954 00:48:45,290 --> 00:48:47,025 Someday. 955 00:48:59,770 --> 00:49:01,539 -(door chimes) - Come. 956 00:49:04,109 --> 00:49:06,211 I heard about what happened on the mission. 957 00:49:08,046 --> 00:49:09,147 How are you doing? 958 00:49:09,247 --> 00:49:12,583 You know, crash into an ice moon, 959 00:49:12,683 --> 00:49:14,952 stranded in an electrical storm, 960 00:49:15,053 --> 00:49:17,122 chased by a flesh-melting alien, so... 961 00:49:17,222 --> 00:49:19,457 - typical day. -(laughs) 962 00:49:23,528 --> 00:49:26,031 I know there's been something on your mind 963 00:49:30,301 --> 00:49:31,936 We haven't really sat in here together 964 00:49:32,037 --> 00:49:34,939 since you became captain. 965 00:49:35,040 --> 00:49:36,941 Right. 966 00:49:37,042 --> 00:49:39,244 Remember when we first became roomies? (laughs) 967 00:49:39,344 --> 00:49:44,082 I was so scared to bunk with a famous mutineer. 968 00:49:44,182 --> 00:49:47,052 I think I, like, I think I laid awake at night 969 00:49:47,152 --> 00:49:48,486 because I was scared you were gonna, like, 970 00:49:48,586 --> 00:49:50,355 knife me in the back or something. 971 00:49:50,455 --> 00:49:53,224 Well, you snored like crazy. 972 00:49:53,324 --> 00:49:54,992 -(gasps) - I had to get the computer 973 00:49:55,093 --> 00:49:57,295 to block out the frequency so I could get any sleep. 974 00:49:57,395 --> 00:50:00,631 So sorry! 975 00:50:00,731 --> 00:50:03,034 I only blocked it out for a few days, 976 00:50:03,134 --> 00:50:04,469 and then I... 977 00:50:04,569 --> 00:50:06,671 I kind of started liking it. 978 00:50:06,771 --> 00:50:08,539 Really? 979 00:50:08,639 --> 00:50:10,408 - Really. - You're weird. 980 00:50:16,781 --> 00:50:19,750 You want to go back, don't you? 981 00:50:21,852 --> 00:50:23,988 I do. 982 00:50:24,089 --> 00:50:26,191 Why? 983 00:50:26,291 --> 00:50:30,027 Because getting my lieutenant pips 984 00:50:30,128 --> 00:50:33,030 was the worst day of my life. 985 00:50:36,601 --> 00:50:38,069 You know, I-I never could figure out 986 00:50:38,169 --> 00:50:41,106 how my mother became a diplomat. 987 00:50:41,206 --> 00:50:44,542 She was such a hardass at home. 988 00:50:44,642 --> 00:50:48,313 No compromise. She had everything planned out. 989 00:50:48,413 --> 00:50:50,548 She had my whole life planned out. 990 00:50:50,648 --> 00:50:53,017 So when I told her that I wanted to join Starfleet 991 00:50:53,118 --> 00:50:56,621 instead of the diplomatic corps, sh... 992 00:50:59,857 --> 00:51:04,962 So I always thought that I was doing this for me. 993 00:51:05,062 --> 00:51:08,699 But then, when I got the pips... 994 00:51:08,799 --> 00:51:11,169 all of a sudden I realized, like, 995 00:51:11,269 --> 00:51:14,972 my mom is 900 years in the past. 996 00:51:15,072 --> 00:51:17,275 She's never gonna see me wear them. 997 00:51:17,375 --> 00:51:20,378 And I started wondering 998 00:51:20,478 --> 00:51:22,713 if this is what I really wanted, or if I just 999 00:51:22,813 --> 00:51:27,452 really wanted to be seen. 1000 00:51:27,552 --> 00:51:32,223 You know. And that was humbling. 1001 00:51:32,323 --> 00:51:34,625 But I think it could be a useful perspective 1002 00:51:34,725 --> 00:51:36,561 for a teacher. 1003 00:51:39,297 --> 00:51:41,432 Well... 1004 00:51:41,532 --> 00:51:44,068 - I'll miss seeing your face every day. - No. 1005 00:51:44,169 --> 00:51:46,537 It's not forever. You'll still see me around 1006 00:51:46,637 --> 00:51:48,439 - Fed HQ. - Right. 1007 00:51:48,539 --> 00:51:50,107 And then, you know, if it's really bad, 1008 00:51:50,208 --> 00:51:52,009 I can get Zora to record me while I'm sleeping 1009 00:51:52,109 --> 00:51:54,245 so you can listen to me snoring like I know you love to do. 1010 00:51:54,345 --> 00:51:56,314 I said I kind of liked it. 1011 00:51:56,414 --> 00:51:57,315 You know you love it! 1012 00:51:57,415 --> 00:51:58,583 (both laughing) 1013 00:51:58,683 --> 00:52:01,552 Let's not get crazy. 1014 00:52:05,055 --> 00:52:07,091 ♪ 1015 00:52:36,221 --> 00:52:38,256 ♪ 1016 00:53:03,681 --> 00:53:06,584 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1017 00:53:06,684 --> 00:53:09,720 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org