"Parallels" Line-by-Line

Troi: what do you mean "Quantum Realities?"

 

DATA: For any event, there is an infinite number of possible outcomes. Our choices determine which outcomes will follow. But there is a theory in quantum physics that all possibilities that can happen, do happen in alternate quantum realities.

 

Worf: And somehow I have been shifting from one reality to another.

 

DATA: That is correct.

 

Troi: How did this happen?

 

DATA: When Worf's shuttlecraft came into contact with the quantum fissure, I believe its warp engines caused a small break in the barriers between quantum realties. Worf was thrown into a state of quantum flux. He immediately shifted into other realities.

 

Crusher: And Geordi's VISOR some how triggered that effect...

 

DATA: Exactly. The visor uses a subspace field pulse. I believe that whenever Geordi came near Worf, the field pulse intensified the quantum flux and pushed Worf into another reality.

 

Worf: How can we find my original Quantum state and return me to it?

 

WESLEY: We could scan the quantum fissure using a subspace differential pulse. Maybe we could locate the quantum state that shares Worf's signature and find a way to get him back.

 

Data: An excellent idea, Lieutenant.

 

[Worf's quarters]

(the impressionist painting is back in place)
TROI: Worf. From what I understand, there's a good chance my Worf won't return. I guess it's just hard for me to accept that there's a reality out there where you never loved me.

 

Worf: Deanna, I have always considered you a close friend. Although I have never seriously considered a romantic relationship, I would not be opposed to the possibility.

 

TROI: What about our children?

 

WORF: Children?

 

TROI: You didn't know?

 

WORF: When the last shift occurred in Sickbay, we did not have any children.

 

TROI: We have a little girl, Shannara, she's two years old, and a three year old boy, Eric Christopher.

 

WORF: What about Alexander?

 

TROI: Alexander?