Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

Unification I (1991)

Brent Spiner: Lieutenant Commander Data

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• [Sarek has died] 

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : The tenor of this mission has changed, Mr. Data; at least, it has for me. We were sent to confront Spock about his disappearance, and now I also have to tell him that his father is dead.

  Lt. Commander Data : I do not entirely understand, sir. As a Vulcan, Ambassador Spock would simply see death as the logical result of his father's illness.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : It's never quite that simple, not even for a Vulcan - certainly not for Spock, who is half-Human. Years spent in conflict. And now the chance to resolve those differences is gone.

  Lt. Commander Data : Considering the exceptionally long lifespan of Vulcans, it does seem odd that Sarek and Spock did not choose to resolve those differences in the time allowed.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Father and son - both proud, both stubborn, more alike than either of them were prepared to admit. A lifetime spent building emotional barriers; they are very difficult to break down. And now the time has come and it's too late... it's a difficult moment. It's a lonely one. It's a moment that Spock is about to face.

• Lt. Commander Data : These quarters were obviously intended for one crewman, sir. There is but a single sleeping space.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I'm sure the Klingons found it amusing to put us in here together.

  Lt. Commander Data : Since I do not require sleep, I propose you take the... shelf, sir. I am contend to stand.

• [Captain K'Vada is showing Data and Picard their quarters onboard the Klingon ship] 

  Captain K'Vada : It may not be what you're used to on a Starfleet ship.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Quite nice. Thank you.

  Lt. Commander Data : Captain K'Vada, is this the Captain's quarters, or my own?

  Captain K'Vada : Both. We have limited space. We are a military ship, not a pleasure craft.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Of course. This will be fine.

  Captain K'Vada : You'll sleep Klingon style. We do not soften our bodies by putting down a pad.

  [slams hand down on bed] 

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [happily]  Good!

  [also slams hand down on bed] 

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I prefer it that way.

  Captain K'Vada : You'll take your meals with us but we do not serve Federation food.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Ah! I've been looking forward to gagh. Haven't had it for quite a while. Very fresh.