Lessons Line-by-Line

[CaptVader]

PICARD: But I have to be concerned about more than my own happiness.

 

[Orac]

Troi: And you think that your feelings toward Nella could change the way you function as Captain.

 

[CaptVader]

PICARD: Yes. Relationships with co-workers can be fraught with consequences.

 

[Orac]

Troi: That's true. But cutting yourself off from your feelings can carry consequences that are just as serious.

 

[CaptVader]

PICARD: You seem I've always believed that becoming involved with someone under my command would compromise my objectivity. And yet…

 

[Orac]

Troi: Captain, are you asking my permission?

 

[CaptVader]

PICARD: If I were, would you give it?

 

[Orac]

Troi: Yes.

 

[May 20]

[Stellar cartography]

NELLA: Come in.

 

[CaptVader]

PICARD: Nella.

 

[Athena28]

NELLA: Can I help you, sir?

 

[May 20]

PICARD: I'm really very sorry about what happened in the turbolift. When the crewmember walked in, I felt very self-conscious. It's going to take a while for me to get used to the idea of crew seeing the two of us together.

 

[Orac]

Nella: I understand. I'm glad you told me. For a minute there I thought I'd misread you. One kiss and you're off to find somebody else.

 

[May 20]

PICARD: I can assure you that I'm not given to casual relationships. (a crewman enters) There is something that I want to tell you. But not here.

 

[CaptVader]

[Picard's quarters]

PICARD: Do you remember that folk melody I played for you this morning?

 

[May 20]

NELLA: Yes.

 

[CaptVader]

PICARD: I learned it on a planet called Kataan.

 

[Athena28]

NELLA: Never heard of it.

 

[May 20]

PICARD: No, I'm not surprised. Its sun went nova more than a thousand years ago.

 

[Orac]

Nella: I don't understand.