"Pathfinder" Line-By-Line

[mattman8907]

BARCLAY: I have refined the idea. I've simplified it. All I'm asking for is a chance to try. And if I'm right, it could mean a chance to talk to Tom.

 

[Catarina]

ADMIRAL PARIS: In my opinion, Commander Harkins removed you from the project with good cause, and that's his prerogative. I won't let my personal feelings interfere with Starfleet procedure.

 

[retroenzo]

BARCLAY: I, I've broken protocol and I should be punished, but the crew of the Voyager shouldn't be, and neither, neither should you. I just need access to the lab for one more day. After that, if I er, if I'm wrong, I'll resign my commission

 

[Catarina]

ADMIRAL PARIS: I'll order a review of your findings. If it's concluded your ideas are valid, I'll instruct Commander Harkins to pursue it.

 

[Ghislaine H. B. BRAEME]

BARCLAY: But I'm the one who knows the

 

[Ghislaine H. B. BRAEME]

ADMIRAL PARIS: That's the best I can do, Mister Barclay. Good day.

 

[Catarina]

[Barclay's Apartment]

(Night has now fallen.)
TROI: So the meeting went well?

 

[mattman8907]

BARCLAY: No, no, no. It didn't, not at all.

 

[Catarina]

TROI: The Admiral said he'd review your findings.

 

[mattman8907]

BARCLAY: Don't you see? He was just trying to get rid of me, just like Harkins.

 

[Catarina]

TROI: Try to relax.

 

[cosmic mouse]

BARCLAY: Now you understand why I need your help.

 

[Catarina]

TROI: Yes, I do.

 

[cosmic mouse]

BARCLAY: You, you have to call the Admiral in your official capacity as a Starfleet Counsellor and tell him that I am psychologically fit to return to work.

 

[Catarina]

TROI: I can't do that.

 

[cosmic mouse]

BARCLAY: Why not?

 

[Catarina]

TROI: Look at yourself. You're experiencing acute anxiety, sleeplessness, paranoia. You did what you could. Now it's time to let Starfleet worry about Voyager. We need to take care of you.

 

[cosmic mouse]

BARCLAY: There is nothing wrong with me!

 

[Catarina]

TROI: You said yourself you've become obsessed with Voyager.

 

[Ghislaine H. B. BRAEME]

BARCLAY: What if I have? If an obsession helps me to do my job better, it's a sacrifice I am willing to make. A little instability in exchange for contact with a stranded starship. Isn't Voyager more important than my psychological condition?