Star Trek: TNG - Delving into Unknown Knowns, Part 3
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Chapter 1: A Glimpse into Engineering
In the tranquil recesses of Engineering, Wesley and Emily are engaged at a console, ice cream spoons in hand.
EMILY
(While scrolling through mission logs, taking bites of choc-mint ice cream)
Look at all these missions... Delos IV, Hertaxian Nebula, Cygnus V, Andoria... I wish I could have visited them.
WESLEY
You did.
EMILY
Not quite the same.
(Pauses, reflecting.)
It’s fascinating. We truly are defined by our memories.
WESLEY
True. It’s profound... perhaps a bit too obvious for us cybernetics folks... but for an archaeologist...
EMILY
(Smirking, delivers a playful punch to his shoulder.)
We did attend a two-day seminar series on parallel convergent history... three— not two— poker nights... and Ahmed’s birthday bash...
WESLEY
(After a spoonful of toffee-banana ice cream)
Yeah, we’ve certainly shared some experiences...
And why would I participate in a history conference?
EMILY
(Feigning disgust)
So, you’re not genuinely interested in archaeology... the truth is out!
WESLEY
I mean, for two whole days...
EMILY
What? What’s on your mind?
WESLEY
(Blushing)
Nothing.
EMILY
Wait a second...
WESLEY
I’m just imagining how... ahh, the other me might have felt about... the... other you...
EMILY
(Pauses)
Just the other you, huh?
WESLEY
Of course... Ensign Harrison.
(Changing the subject)
We’re supposed to figure out why someone or something is keeping us from recalling... something.
EMILY
(Giggling)
Well, that’s not working.
(Then, becoming serious)
Alright, here’s a tantalizing mission in the Romulan neutral zone. We were both involved in that operation too.
I don’t recall any of it.
WESLEY
(Pauses, deep in thought)
Neither do I.
EMILY
(Playfully scrolling down)
It’s all your fault...
Wait a moment. It says “Classified Mission — Level 7 clearance required.”
WESLEY
Classified? That might relate to our lost memories.
EMILY
Seems like it’s worth investigating. We need a way to access it.
Act 2 | Scene 1: Counselor Troi’s Office
(The ambiance is soothing as Wesley sits, visibly agitated, while Troi is behind her desk.)
TROI
Wesley, how are you holding up?
WESLEY
Physically fine, but mentally, I’m all over the map.
TROI
Do you recall anything when you’re with Emily?
WESLEY
Bits and pieces, but nothing solid. We’ve figured out—more from logs than anything else—that we might have been... almost an item. At least, it’s clear I had feelings for her.
And I still do.
TROI
Really? That could be significant.
Not many of us have the chance to fall in love with the same person multiple times. It’s almost a hidden blessing.
WESLEY
It’s a bit wild, Deanna. It feels like there are two versions of us.
TROI
Your mother mentioned you seem distracted.
WESLEY
My mother?
(Pauses, pale)
I don’t even remember who she is!
TROI
(Shocked)
You can’t recall Dr. Beverly Crusher?
WESLEY
I can’t remember... anything at all.
TROI
(To herself)
Why would your memory loss extend to Beverly?
WESLEY
Well, you did mention she’s the ship’s doctor...
TROI
Exactly! And now, Emily is a common link between you and your mother.
(She stands up to head to sickbay)
Let’s go.
WESLEY
But the dosimeter I’m wearing should...
Act 2 | Scene 2: Sickbay
(Sickbay is bustling with medical staff. Wesley lies on a medical bed, sensors attached to his forehead. Dr. Crusher approaches him first.)
DR. CRUSHER
Wesley, do you know who I am?
WESLEY
(Trying to concentrate, confused)
No. But I’ve been told... you’re my... mother? That kind of explains our last names.
DR. CRUSHER
Yes, Wesley. We’ll figure this out.
(Pausing, her eyes reflecting both professional concern and maternal worry, she addresses Nurse Ogowa)
This is far more serious than I anticipated. Let’s initiate a comprehensive neural diagnostic. And ensure that dosimeter is functioning correctly.
Emily enters with Troi, deep in conversation, and stands beside Wesley’s bed.
EMILY
Wes, do you recall anything else about that classified mission?
WESLEY
(Looks bewildered)
I’m sorry, have I forgotten who you are too?
EMILY
(Voice steady, eyes filled with concern)
Oh no. It’s... Emily. We’ve been investigating our shared experiences, missions, and the classified operation that seems to be a pivotal point for our memory loss.
WESLEY
(Trying to piece it together)
Emily, right? I wish I could remember any of this.
EMILY
We’ll discover a solution, Wes. I promise.
Part 4 is on the way...
Chapter 2: Exploring the Unknown
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