"The Offspring" Line-by-Line

Data: Her environment, sir?

 

PICARD: He believes the Daystrom annex on Galor Four would be more suitable.

 

Data: Then he wishes to relocate us?

 

PICARD: Not you, Data. Just her.

 

DATA: I would not be in favor of that, sir. There are many things that she can learn only from me. My lifetime of experiences, the mistakes I have made and what I have learned from them.

 

Worf [OC]: Captain, Commander Riker's shuttle has just returned.

 

PICARD: Acknowledged, Lieutenant. Will you advise Commander Riker I will meet with him in one hour. Picard out. The Admiral is taking the position that Lal's development should be overseen by the most experienced personnel.

 

DATA: Then he is questioning my ability as a parent.

 

PICARD: In a manner of speaking.

 

Data: Does the Admiral have children?

 

PICARD: Yes, I believe he does, Data. Why?

 

Data: I am forced to wonder how much experience he had as a parent when his first child was born.

 

[Ten Forward]

(A couple by the far wall are gazing into each others eyes and holding hands)
GUINAN: You see?

 

LAL: What are they doing?

 

GUINAN: It's called flirting.

 

LAL: They seem to be communicating telepathically.

 

Guinan: They're both thinking the same thing, if that's what you mean.

 

LAL: Guinan, is the joining of hands a symbolic act for humans?

 

Guinan: It shows affection. Humans like to touch each other. They start with the hands, and go from there.

 

LAL: He's biting that female!