"Tomorrow is Yesterday" Line-by-Line

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Well...I've only got 2 pair, but I've got to see your whole card.

 

You got him.

 

Mr. Data and our guest appear to be tardy.

 

Sir, Commander Shelby and Data beamed down to the planet surface an hour ago.

 

On whose authority?

 

On hers, sir.

 

Morning, early bird gets the worm ay? We've had some interesting results.

 

Commander Shelby. Walk with me, Commander.

 

Early bird...? I believe Commander Shelby erred. There is no evidence of avifauna or crawling vermicular life forms on Jouret IV.

 

That's not what she meant, Data, but you're right. She erred.

 

I'm sorry, but I woke up early and saw that a weather system was moving in. It could have affected the soil readings.

 

So without any regard to the risk of coming down alone

 

Really Commander, if we had run into the Borg down here two extra bodies wouldn't have made a hell of a difference, now would they? We had 3 hours before the storm front came, less than 2 hours now. Data was available. I took him. We came. I don't see your problem.

 

My problem, Commander, is I expect to be notified before there's a change in my orders

 

Noted for future reference. Do you wish to hear my report Sir?

 

Go ahead.

 

The soil contains the same magnetic resonance traces. That's our footprint. There is no doubt anymore. It IS the Borg.

 

Captain's log, stardate 43993.5. With confirmation of the Borg's presence in Federation space, Admiral Hanson has returned to Starbase three two four to discuss strategy with Starfleet Command. Lieutenant Commander Shelby remains on board to continue tactical preparations.

 

I've also ordered a standing Yellow alert. All Federation and allied outposts have been warned. Ops will continue to monitor long range sensors. I've assigned Data, LaForge, and Mr. Crusher to work with Commander Shelby.

 

Good. You've covered all the bases. What's your impression of Shelby?