Future Imperfect Line-by-Line

[CaptVader]

RIKER: I'm sorry.

 

[Hopeful Romantic]

TROI: I need to talk to your father, Jean-Luc. Would you mind leaving us alone for a moment?
(Jean-Luc goes into his bedroom)

 

[CaptVader]

RIKER: Why didn't you warn me?

 

[Orac]

Troi: Beverly hoped that meeting him like this might make an impact. Help you remember.

 

[Athena28]

RIKER: Well, it made an impact all right.

 

[Orac]

Troi: Give it time.

 

[Hopeful Romantic]

"Jean-Luc."

 

[Orac]

Troi: Yes. The Admiral was very pleased when you chose that name. He is a wonderful boy.

 

[CaptVader]

RIKER: Deanna, who's his mother?

 

[mattman8907]

TROI: She died two years ago. A shuttle accident. I'm sorry, Will.

 

[CaptVader]

RIKER: I have no recollection of her at all. What was she like?

 

[Hopeful Romantic]

TROI: Min was beautiful, of course, strong, intelligent, patient.

 

[CaptVader]

RIKER: Well, if she was married to me, she had to be patient.

 

[Athena28]

TROI: She was an excellent Captain's wife, and a very good ship's counselor. She took over after I left.

 

[CaptVader]

RIKER: I can't imagine you leaving the Enterprise.

 

[May 20]

TROI: Admiral Picard offered me a position at Starfleet Command. It was a tremendous opportunity. I couldn't refuse. But, what's important right now, today, is that you have a son who needs you. Spend time with him. You may find part of what you've lost.
(Troi leaves)

 

[CaptVader]

[Jean-Luc's room]

(He's at the trombone again)
JEAN-LUC: Pretty bad, huh?

 

[Orac]

Number 1: I've heard better.

 

[CaptVader]

JEAN-LUC: I've been practicing but I still can't get a good tone.

 

[May 20]

RIKER: You're putting too much pressure on the mouthpiece. Relax the embouchure. Don't use any muscles you don't need.