"Unification" Line-by-Line

PICARD: Is it so important that you to win one last argument?

 

Spock: No, it is not. But it is true that I will miss the arguments. They were, finally, all we had.

 

PICARD: But your fight with Sarek is over, Spock, and you have none with me.

 

Spock: I always had a different vision than my father. The ability to see beyond pure logic. He considered it weak, but I have discovered it to be a source of extraordinary strength. Sarek would have seen this mission of reunification as a fool's errand. Somehow I think it is not. Logic cannot explain why, I only know that I must pursue this.

 

Picard: Even if it leads you into a Romulan trap?

 

SPOCK: If the Romulans do have an ulterior motive, it is in the interests of all concerned that we determine what it is. So I will play the role that they would have me play.

 

[Klingon quarters]

(Data is back to his android self when Spock and Picard enter)
PICARD: Have you had any success, Mister Data?

 

DATA: Negative, Captain. The Romulan Information net employs a progressive encryption lock. I have been unable to penetrate their security measures.

 

SPOCK: May I assist you, Commander? I have had some experience in these matters.

 

DATA: By all means, Ambassador.

 

SPOCK: The Romulans have incorporated a 43 part cipher key into their entry sequence.

 

DATA: Yes, sir, the twenty ninth is the only one I cannot bypass.

 

PICARD: I think I'll take this opportunity to remove my ears.

 

(Picard leaves)

Spock: He intrigues me, this Picard.

 

DATA: In what manner, sir?

 

SPOCK: Remarkably analytical and dispassionate, for a human. I understand why my father chose to mind-meld with him. There's almost a Vulcan quality to the man.

 

Data: Interesting. I have not considered that. And Captain Picard has been a role model in my quest to be more human.

 

SPOCK: More human?

 

Data: Yes, Ambassador.

 

SPOCK: Fascinating. You have an efficient intellect, superior physical skills and no emotional impediments. There are Vulcans who aspire all their lives to achieve what you've been given by design.