Resolutions Line-by-Line

[Orac]

Kes: I'd like to talk to you about my father.

 

[CaptVader]

Tuvok: Your father?

 

[Oddish]

KES: "He was a very wise man. More than anyone, he shaped the person I am. If it hadn't been for him I would have never questioned my people's beliefs. I would have never left our city. I would never have met all of you."

 

[Orac]

Tuvok: Then we owe him a debt. It is difficult to imagine this journey without you.

 

[CaptVader]

Kes: When he died, I had just turned one year old. I didn't know how I'd get through the rest of my life without him. But then I started working with you and I didn't miss him so much anymore.

 

[Oddish]

TUVOK: "I am honoured by the comparison."

 

[CaptVader]

Kes: As captain, the well-being of your crew is important to you.

 

[Orac]

Tuvok: Of course.

 

[CaptVader]

Kes: Their emotional well-being as well as their physical safety?

 

[Orac]

Tuvok: I cannot allow myself to become hostage to their feelings.

 

[CaptVader]

Kes: Tuvok, they are suffering because of this. Maybe you don't know what it's like.

 

[Orac]

Tuvok: If you are suggesting that I am not sensitive to the situation, nothing could be further from the truth. I have lost a valued friend. I am not immune to the effects of that loss.

 

[CaptVader]

Kes: Then try to imagine what it's like for those of us who feel things deeply. A lot of the crew are on the bridge hoping you'll talk to them.

 

[Orac]

[Bridge]

Tuvok: None of you can appreciate what it means to be in command of a ship until that responsibility rests squarely on your shoulders, as it does on mine. It has been suggested that I take an action which would require me to disobey an order, and knowingly put this crew into a life threatening situation. In general, I believe it demonstrates faulty leadership to be guided by the emotions of a distraught crew. However, as Captain, I must not ignore the sensibilities of those I command. We will contact the Vidiians. This is my decision and mine alone. You are all absolved of responsibility in the matter. I will accept any consequences which may ensue. Lieutenant, set a course for the Vidiian convoy. Mister Kim, let me know when we're within hailing range.

 

[CaptVader]

[Shelter]

(Janeway and Chakotay hide underneath the table as the storm rages around the area and knocks things to the floor, including her science equipment.)
Janeway: Oh, no!

 

[Orac]

[Outside the shelter]

(The storm has passed, leaving broken branches strewn over the roof.)

Chakotay [OC]: Let's check outside. Maybe some of the insect traps are still intact.

 

[CaptVader]

Janeway: None of this is salvageable either. There's no way I can continue to do my research.

 

[Orac]

Chakotay: I'm sorry.

 

[CaptVader]

Janeway: Well, that's one way of letting go.

 

[Orac]

Tuvok: Captain's log, Stardate 49694.2. We have contacted the Vidiian convoy with encouraging results. They have promised to communicate with Doctor Denara Pel and ask if she will help us.