"Data's Day" Line-by-Line

[Zeratul]

DATA: So you believe the wedding will still proceed?

 

[Vanyel]

LaForge: Trust me, they're going to get married. So you better find a gift.

 

[Zeratul]

[Replicator centre]
DATA [OC]: I find Lieutenant Worf to be what is called a kindred spirit. We were both orphans rescued by Starfleet officers. In many ways, we are both still outsiders in human society.
DATA: Are you here to find a wedding gift?

 

[Vanyel]

Worf: Yes.

 

[Zeratul]

DATA: I would appreciate your help in selecting an appropriate item.

 

[Vanyel]

Worf: Of course. I have attended human weddings before. (The screen shows different items available then a set of crystal wine glasses.) Hold.

 

[Zeratul]

DATA: This is a traditional gift?

 

[Vanyel]

Worf: Yes, my adoptive parents often give these...things at family weddings. A human custom. (Worf continues looking at the display and now the image of a glass swan is shown.) Hold.

 

[Zeratul]

DATA: It is my understanding that the item selected should reflect the personality of whoever is giving it. This does not remind me of you. Have you ever been an actual participant in a human wedding?

 

[Vanyel]

Worf: No.

 

[Zeratul]

DATA: You would not consider it to be an honor?

 

[Vanyel]

Worf: An honor, perhaps. But human bonding rituals often involve a great deal of talking, dancing, and crying.

 

[Zeratul]

DATA: Dancing.

 

[Vanyel]

Sickbay:
Data: I am rarely in need of Doctor Beverly Crusher's professional services as my biomechanical maintenance program is self-sufficient. But I often observe as she practices medicine on others and have learned a great deal about the human interaction from her.
Doctor, may I ask a favor of you?

 

[Zeratul]

CRUSHER: Of course, Data.

 

[Vanyel]

Data: Would you teach me how to dance?
(Beverly pulls Data into her office.)

 

[Zeratul]

CRUSHER: What?

 

[Vanyel]

Data: I would like to learn how to dance.

 

[Zeratul]

CRUSHER: Why me?

 

[Vanyel]

Data: It is in your service record. 'Awarded first prize in tap and jazz competition, Saint Louis Academy…