"Cause and Effect" Line-by-Line!

Ejection systems off line. Core breach is imminent.

 

All Hands Abandon Ship! Repeat, ALL HANDS ABANDON-

 

Captains log, Stardate 45652.1. The Enterprise has entered an area of space known as the Typhon Expanse; we are the first Starfleet vessel to chart this unexplored region.

 

Sometimes I wonder if he's stacking the deck.

 

I assure Commander, the cards are sufficiently randomized.

 

I hope so.

 

8. Ace. Queen. The dealer receives a 4.

 

No bet.

 

10. 7, no help there. A pair of ladies for the doctor. Dealer receives a 9. Doctor? May I remind you, since you show the highest hand you control the next bet.

 

Thank you Data. I bet 10. Worf?

 

Jack. 4. Deuce. 6.

 

20.

 

Your 20, and 50 more.

 

50?!

 

I’m in.

 

I will also see the bet. 7 and a possible straight for Commander Riker, Jack still no help for the Klingon, 8, 9 for the dealer.

 

20.

 

Too rich for my blood.

 

Your 20, 100 more.

 

Fold.