TEASER

FADE IN:

INT. BORG CUBE (SEVEN'S DREAM)

The faint sounds of Chopin playing in the background and the image of a vast technological landscape. Millions of voices speaking as one. "We are Borg. Your technology will be added to our own. Your distinctiveness will enhance us. Resistance if futile. " The Collective voice continues its mantra overlapping the sounds of classical music until the music could barely be heard. The image of millions of drones regenerating in alcoves frame the complex while others congregate on a single image of a young humanoid female playing a solemn tune on a piano who just happens to be ex-drone, Seven of Nine. As we look closer, we see some of the approaching drones are familiar as well. Among them are Magnus Hanson, her human father once assimilated by the Borg; One, a male drone produced when an accidental convergence of two technologies occurs; and Axum, her romantic companion she once knew in the alternative existence, Unimatrix Zero. Seven continues her recital appearing comfortable regardless of her surroundings and proximity to her cybernetic audience. She is approached by Axum who raises his metallic hand to her cheek. She acknowledges his presence by letting out a sigh and tilts her head in his direction. While Seven continues to play, his hand moves closer and injects two assimilation tubules into her neck. The music abruptly stops as her features turn to stone while her humanity drains from her existence. Metal implants begin to spring into view cutting through her skin causing her to scream in terror...

INT. CARGO BAY 2

While regenerating in her alcove, Seven Of Nine's eyes open.

FADE OUT:

END OF TEASER

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ACT ONE

FADE IN:

INT. CARGO BAY 2

"Regeneration cycle incomplete" announces the ship's computer in a familiar female voice. Seven steps forward from her alcove and is briefly disoriented. She looks around and realizes she is safely onboard Voyager. She approaches a console and begins to record her daily personal log.

SEVEN
(V.O.)
"Personal log, Seven Of Nine, I experienced another disturbing dream that has caused me to undergo another incomplete regenerative cycle. This is the fifth dream of this kind since the Doctor informed me of my fail-safe mechanism a month ago. I have since then accepted the fact that I will never fully become human and have abandoned any and all attempts in forming relationships with Voyager's crew. As a result, I have become more efficient in my work and daily routine. The doctor insists I review his research on surgically altering my cortical array so I can experience emotions like any other human would. But I am reluctant to pursue this because letting emotions affect me may affect my efficiency. The Doctor has kept his word by not discussing this issue with anyone including Captain Janeway."

Seven is summoned by Captain Janeway

<<beep>>

JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Janeway to Seven of Nine

SEVEN
I'm here Captain

JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Seven of Nine, report to Astrometrics

SEVEN
Acknowledged

Returning to her log entry, Seven continues she would never consider the Doctor's research and will adapt to her situation. On that note, she ends her personal log and exits the cargo bay.

INT. ASTROMETRICS LAB

Seven enters Astrometrics and is greeted by Captain Janeway and the Doctor.

DOCTOR
Good morning Seven. How are you feeling today?

SEVEN
Fine Doctor

JANEWAY
The Doctor tells me your electrolyte levels have been
low for the past week. Is anything bothering you?

SEVEN
No Captain, I'm fine.

JANEWAY
Well then are you having problems regenerating? Is there
something we can do for you?

Seven glances at the Doctor then back to Janeway.

SEVEN
(a little irritated)
No Captain, everything is fine, I've just had a lot on my mind
and I've experienced some disturbing dreams. Other then that, I am
functioning properly.

JANEWAY
Seven, you're not a machine. If there's something bothering
you, please let me know. Maybe I can help you.

SEVEN
Thank you Captain, I will take you up on your offer if it
becomes necessary.

Janeway gives Seven a small smile and exits Astrometrics. Seven turns to the Doctor with a look of betrayal.

SEVEN
(feeling offensive)
Doctor, I thought we had a doctor/patient confidentiality
agreement. Do we not?

DOCTOR
Yes, of course we do Seven. The Captain came to me because
she was concerned about you. We all are. Everyone's noticed
you seem more withdrawn since our little revelation.

SEVEN
(angry)
It is my revelation! Did you tell her about my condition?

DOCTOR
No Seven, I would never betray you. You confided in me and
that's where it will stay. However, if your condition becomes
life threatening, or it affects your work, then I will have no
alternative but to inform the Captain.

SEVEN
Understood.

DOCTOR
Seven, do you want to talk about your dreams?

Seven steps away from the Doctor and turns her head towards the main screen and begins to describe her reoccurring nightmare in vivid detail.

SEVEN
The dreams start out the same. I'm alone in a Borg Vessel
and I'm seated on a bench playing a piano. I'm aware
of my surroundings but don't make any attempt to escape.
Drones that are familiar to me approach me. They are my
Father, One and Axum whom I find comforting at first until
one of them tries to assimilate me. When they prevail, I
can feel the tubules piercing my skin and feel my humanity
slipping away. When I can no longer hold on to my
individuality, my regeneration cycle is disrupted and I regain awareness.

She looks back towards the Doctor then moves her eyes to the ground unable to maintain eye contact. The Doctor is disturbed by the detail Seven is able to describe and notices her fear.

DOCTOR
You've had this same dream every night?

SEVEN
Yes. More or less, what does it mean?

DOCTOR
Well, first of all to know what it means, you must first
tell me how it makes you feel. The fact that you are
surrounded by familiar faces and you feel a certain
amount of comfort is... interesting. With regard to your
feelings for Axum, how do you feel when he tries to
assimilate you?

SEVEN
Betrayed!

DOCTOR
Is this because you once loved him?

SEVEN
(hesitating)
The feelings I had for Axum were during a period of
regeneration. They were irrelevant. When I was brought
to Unimatrix Zero and became re-acquainted with him,
I began to experience a warm, comforting sensation that
was...familiar. I don't think you can qualify that as love.
When Unimatrix Zero was destroyed and we departed, I
felt an emptiness inside me and have felt incomplete since.
The personal experiments I conducted last month were an
attempt to re-experience those feelings.

DOCTOR
Seven, if you had these feelings for Axum, when you were
in the holodeck, why didn't you re-create him as your romantic
interest? Why Commander Chakotay?

SEVEN
Because I didn't know how to proceed with someone I had a
"history" with. I wanted to experience a relationship from the
beginning with someone like the Commander. I have always
respected him and found him to have admirable qualities.

The Doctor gives her a look of sympathy and understanding.

DOCTOR
I want you to wear a cortical monitor tonight when you
regenerate. I'd like to monitor your neural activity. If there's
something I could do to help you, this would be a good start.

SEVEN
(thinking it over and looking at the Doctor)
I will comply.

On that note, the Doctor exits Astrometrics and Seven begins her daily diagnostics. Hours later, Icheb enters the lab to relieve Seven of her shift. Seven acknowledges his presence, briefs him on her findings, and leaves Astrometrics for the mess hall.

INT. MESS HALL

SEVEN
(approaching a food replicator)
Computer, sustenance beta 13, seven, alpha, one.

A tray containing vegetables, rice pilaf and a beverage appear inside a food replicator. Seven takes the tray and sits at an empty table where she is joined by Commander Chakotay.

CHAKOTAY
That looks good, may I join you?

SEVEN
Commander. Yes, that will be acceptable. Would you
like me replicate you a tray?

CHAKOTAY
(Taken by surprise)
Sure, if it's no bother.

Seven gets up out of her seat, retrieves another tray of food from the replicator, and places it in front of Chakotay. Looking perplexed, Chakotay smiles and thanks Seven for her hospitality.

CHAKOTAY
You didn't need to go through that trouble, but thank you.

SEVEN
You're welcome.

Even though Seven had discontinued her simulations a month ago, she still remembered the time she spent with the simulated Chakotay and the romantic feelings she experienced which lead up to her revelation. They began talking about ship's systems and what her long-range sensors were detecting. He was interested in her work and appeared to be interested in Seven as well. When the conversation turned personal, Seven quickly terminated the discussion and exited the mess hall leaving Chakotay perplexed once more.

Seven briskly enters sickbay and retrieves a cortical monitor from the Doctor, then exits and makes her way to cargo bay 2 where she immediately programs her alcove, steps up into position and begins to regenerate. Within minutes, the same images Seven had been experiencing for the past week began to flood her mind.

2200 hours, Chakotay still perplexed about his earlier meal with Seven seeks out his Captain and friend for some advise.

INT. CAPTAIN JANEWAY'S QUARTERS

<<door chime>>

JANEWAY
(laying on her ottoman with her feet up, sighs, puts down the book she's been reading)
Come in.

CHAKOTAY
I'm sorry, was I disturbing you?

JANEWAY
No, not at all, I was just getting caught up on some reading.

CHAKOTAY
What book are you reading?

JANEWAY
It's a bunch of short stories by Ray Bradbury. He was known
for his contribution in Science Fiction. I think you'll enjoy this
book, I'll let you borrow it sometime.

CHAKOTAY
I look forward to it.

JANEWAY
Chakotay, you look worried, is something bothering you?

CHAKOTAY
I'm not sure. I shared a meal with Seven of Nine earlier in the
mess hall and she didn't seem like herself.

JANEWAY
What do you mean?

CHAKOTAY
First of all she was polite. I complimented her on her food
choice and she replicated a plate for me without a thought.
When I thanked her, she smiled.

JANEWAY
What's so strange about that?

CHAKOTAY
We began to talk about ship's systems and what her sensors
were detecting and then we began talking about her
accomplishments. I told her how valuable she was to
Voyager and how we all appreciated her efforts. When
I told her that she had come along way in reclaiming her
humanity, she cut me off and abruptly left.

JANEWAY
That is a little odd. It's almost like she's avoiding something.
She's been very distant the past couple of weeks with everyone.
When the Doctor and I talked to her earlier, she mentioned
she's been having dreams. I wonder if there's something else
going on in that mind of hers. Seven spent many hours doing
holo-simulations last month. She claims to be working on
perfecting our systems. When I mentioned that I'd like to see
her work, she became reluctant to share and eager to leave. I
know it's an invasion of privacy, but maybe we should take a
look at these simulations.

CHAKOTAY
She trusts you Kathryn. Maybe you should talk to her first.
I don't want to go digging into someone's personal life
unless we have to.

JANEWAY
I tried talking to her today but she seemed reluctant to talk
about anything. I can't force the issue. Lets just keep an eye
out for her for now.

CHAKOTAY
I agree. Well, I'll let you get back to your reading. Are you
up for breakfast tomorrow?

JANEWAY
You just make sure there's plenty of coffee and I'll be there.

CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
It's a date. See you tomorrow morning. Goodnight Kathryn.

JANEWAY
(smiling)
Goodnight Chakotay, pleasant dreams.

Later that evening.

INT. BORG CUBE (SEVEN'S DREAM)

The piano music returns, but this time it sounds darker and somewhat eerie. The familiar drones continue their convergence on the young, blonde piano player who seems unbothered by her surroundings. The Borg mantra continues its domination over the music. In the distance, instead of seeing millions of drones regenerating in their alcoves, we see Voyager's crewmembers regenerating in their place. They are unassimilated but appear to be in a different reality, not aware of who or where they are. As the drones come closer to Seven, she is grabbed from behind and taken away from the cybernetic beings. When she turns around, she notices it is Commander Chakotay. He pulls her into his arms, kisses her passionately and urges her to come with him. She's taken by surprise by his actions and follows his lead through the Borg vessel while they are being pursued by hundreds of drones. Just as they are about to make their escape, they are stopped by the Borg Queen, who, to Seven's surprise, has a great resemblance to her human mother. Seven gasps at this horror and turns to Chakotay who has now been transformed into a drone. Seven screams out in terror and is consumed by darkness and silence...

INT. CARGO BAY 2

"Regeneration cycle incomplete" Says the ship's computer. Seven Of Nine collapses from her alcove and tumbles onto the floor of the cargo bay. The EMH is automatically activated, gets a reading from the cortical monitor and transports Seven directly to sickbay.

Captain Janeway is summoned by the Doctor

<<beep>>

DOCTOR
(in sickbay, V.O.)
Doctor to Janeway.

JANEWAY
(on the bridge)
Janeway here, what is it Doctor?

DOCTOR
(V.O.)
It's Seven of Nine, Captain. She's going into neural shock.
I think you better get down here.

JANEWAY
(glances at Chakotay)
On my way.

FADE OUT:

END OF ACT ONE

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ACT TWO

FADE IN:

INT. SICKBAY

Both the Doctor and Captain Janeway stand over a biobed which is supporting an unconscious Seven of Nine.

JANEWAY
(looking down at Seven)
What happened to her?

DOCTOR
I promised Seven out of confidentiality that I wouldn't
talk to anyone about what she's been going through.
However, her condition has worsened and is now life
threatening. Her cortical node is shutting down and she's
in synaptic shock.

JANEWAY
(angry)
I don't care what kind of confidentiality agreement you had
with her, tell me what's going on. That's an order!

DOCTOR
Yes Captain. I'll start from the beginning. Seven has been
conducting simulations on the holodeck to help her experience
different aspects of her humanity.

JANEWAY
(curious)
What aspects are we talking about?

DOCTOR
Social situations, friendships with the crew and...(pause)
...intimate relations.

JANEWAY
(surprised)
Intimacy? Seven?

DOCTOR
Seven explained to me that she hasn't felt complete since the
destruction of Unimatrix Zero. She experienced romantic
feelings for her friend. When they parted, she was devastated.

JANEWAY
Okay, I can relate to that, why is this happening to her now?

DOCTOR
Well, if you let me finish...

JANEWAY
I'm sorry Doctor, please continue.

DOCTOR
Thank you Captain. Last month I received a medical
emergency from Seven while she was in holodeck 2. I transferred
my program and discovered Seven unconscious on the floor.
Next to her was Commander Chakotay.

JANEWAY
What was he doing there?

DOCTOR:
Please Captain...The program that Seven was running consisted
of her having her own quarters, no visible implants, a table set
for two and a holo simulation of the Commander. It seems he
was her romantic interest. (pausing) I ended the program and ran
a diagnostic on her cortical array. It seems the Borg implanted a
fail-safe device to keep drones from feeling strong emotions.
This would prevent them from being individuals and escaping
the Collective. When Seven reached a certain emotional stimulus,
the node shut down her higher brain functions. I was able to
stabilize her condition but I'm afraid she's lost the desire to explore
her humanity.

JANEWAY
(sympathetic)
This would explain her recent actions. Doctor, is there anything
we could do for her?

DOCTOR
I think so. I've been researching Borg technology and I believe
I can do a series of operations that would disrupt the cortical
signals. But it won't be easy on her and the recovery process
will be slow.

JANEWAY
Have you informed Seven of your findings?

DOCTOR
Yes Captain, but she refuses to read my research. She doesn't
want to proceed with the operations. She has decided to hide
behind Borg technology and ignore her humanity.

JANEWAY
I won't accept that. She's come a long way but I can't force her
to undergo the procedure unless it's a medical necessity. Okay,
you said her cortical node shut down in the holodeck. Why is it
shutting down now?

DOCTOR
Seven has been experiencing a reoccurring nightmare for the
past week that has been disrupting her regeneration cycles.
This evening I monitored her cortical activity and to my
surprise, when she began to dream, she also began to experience
strong emotions which caused her cortical node to shut down.
Captain, if we don't do something, she's going to die. She needs
those operations to survive. She's evolved too far emotionally to
turn back.

JANEWAY
(contemplating her earlier actions)
Approximately four years ago I severed her link to the
Collective against her will and now I have a similar decision
to make which is also against her will. What do I do? Do I do
nothing and let her die, or do I give the order and impose
humanity on her. If I allow the procedure, will she ever forgive
me, or will she be thankful for making the decision for her.
Doctor, how much time does she have?

DOCTOR
I've got her on life support at this moment. Her synaptic relays
are degrading, the longer we keep her in this condition, the more
likely she'll have permanent damage. She's in a coma and won't
wake up unless we do something.

JANEWAY
(thinking it over)
Okay Doctor, do it. Do whatever you can to bring her back.
She'll probably resent me for the rest of her life, but I can live
with that. I'll get Tom in here to assist you.

DOCTOR
Thank you Captain, I'll start right away.

Lt.Tom Paris is summoned by Captain Janeway.

<<beep>>

JANEWAY
Janeway to Paris.

TOM
(on the bridge, V.O.)
Paris here.

JANEWAY
Please report to sickbay.

TOM:
(V.O.)
Yes, ma'am. On my way.

TOM
(enters sickbay and looks down at the unconscious Seven Of Nine)
What happened?

JANEWAY
Seven's cortical node is malfunctioning. I need you to
assist the Doctor.

TOM
Of course.

6 hours into surgery, Harry and B'Ellana enter sickbay to check on Seven's progress.

B'ELLANA
How is she?

JANEWAY
(worried)
Hanging on by a thread. The Doctor is trying to re-establish
Seven's neural pathways from her cortical node without affecting
her regular processes.

HARRY
How long have they been at it?

JANEWAY
More than six hours.

HARRY
You look exhausted, have you been here the entire time?

JANEWAY
Yes

B'ELLANA:
Captain, you need food and rest. Harry and I will be here
and if anything happens, we'll contact you immediately.

JANEWAY
(smiling tiredly)
How can I argue with that? Okay, I'll be back in a couple
of hours.

A tired and concerned Janeway exits sickbay and heads for the turbo lift where she is greeted by Chakotay.

INT. TURBO LIFT

CHAKOTAY
Kathryn, you look exhausted. You need some rest.

JANEWAY
I'm on my way to the mess hall. Care to join me?

CHAKOTAY
(grinning)
I'll lead the way.

INT. MESS HALL

CHAKOTAY
(concerned)
How is Seven?

JANEWAY
(sipping hot coffee)
The Doctor says it will be a slow and gradual recovery
but he's confident she'll recover. That is if she
survives the operation.

CHAKOTAY
I'm sorry to hear that, I know how much she means to you.
We all care about her but you and Seven have a unique bond.

JANEWAY
I think the best way to describe it is a mother/daughter relationship.
I felt protective of her from the beginning when I severed her link
to the Collective. She's come a long way from that cold drone that
stepped out of an alcove. She's a unique individual who has so
much potential and love to offer. I would hate to see her limited
by "Borg Perfection".

CHAKOTAY
Kathryn, am I missing something? What limits are you talking
about?

JANEWAY
I really can't discuss this with you or anyone right now. Let's
just say, Seven has learned how to walk; soon she'll be able to run.

CHAKOTAY
(curious and wanting more answers, he decides to change the subject)
How's the Captain holding up?

JANEWAY
Better then Seven.

Captain Janeway is summoned by Harry Kim.

<<beep>>

HARRY
(in sickbay, V.O.)
Kim to Janeway

JANEWAY
(in the mess hall)
Janeway here.

HARRY
(V.O.)
Captain, the operation is over.

JANEWAY
We're on our way.

Both Janeway and Chakotay leave the mess hall.

FADE OUT:

END OF ACT TWO

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ACT THREE

FADE IN:

INT. SICKBAY

As Janeway and Chakotay enter sickbay they notice Seven of Nine laying inside a see through cylindrical chamber with derma-graphs covering most of her face and head and a breathing apparatus attached to her trachea, she is in a comatose state.

JANEWAY:
(looking through the glass)
How is she?

DOCTOR
She's critical and on complete life support. It'll be a while
before we know if her brain function will return. I've managed
to reconstruct her neural pathways and bypass the cortical node
all together.

JANEWAY
What are you saying Doctor?

DOCTOR
Her fail-safe mechanism kept threatening to shut down all her
processes so Mr. Paris and I bypassed the node to the point
where we could safely remove it. It's going to take some time
before her brain can accommodate to the changes but I think
she has a good chance to recover.

JANEWAY
That's incredible Doctor, will she suffer any permanent damage?

DOCTOR
I don't think so. I've placed her in this chamber and equalized
the pressure to match her internal systems. If all goes well, she'll
regain conscious in about a week or two. But Captain, I must
warn you, Seven is going to be different.

JANEWAY
In what way?

DOCTOR
Her intelligence and abilities will remain the same but she'll
be more emotional then before. As soon as she's more healed,
I'll start removing more of her implants, I'm sure she won't
miss them too much. Seven may not be happy with what we've
put her through, but then again, she won't have to regenerate
anymore, and she may be looking forward to that.

JANEWAY
You've done a remarkable job, I'm sure she'll appreciate
everything you've done for her.

DOCTOR
Thank you Captain. I hope you're right.

Days go by as Seven remains in a coma. She is visited by different crewmembers. On day four, the Doctor takes her out of the chamber and begins using the dermal regenerator to restore her facial features.

The next day Naomi and Neelix visit the sleeping Seven.

NAOMI
(approaching the biobed)
Doctor, is Seven ever going to wake up?

DOCTOR
Yes Naomi, your Kadis-Kot partner will be back in action
before you know it.

NAOMI
(looking sad)
I miss her. I made this picture for Seven; can you give it to
her when she wakes up?

DOCTOR
That's very thoughtful of you Naomi, I'm sure it'll make her
feel better.

NEELIX
Doc, give her our best. Tell her everyone misses her. When
She's up to it, I'd like to arrange a party on her behalf.

DOCTOR
I will Mr. Neelix. But I'm afraid the party will have to wait.

The next day Seven receives a visit from Icheb.

ICHEB
Seven, the Doctor tells me that comatose patients can
sometimes hear what's happening in the outside world.
If that's true then I'm looking forward to you proving that
theory. He also told me that he removed your cortical node
and when you recover you won't have to regenerate anymore.
Looks like we'll have something else in common again. Well,
I'll let you sleep now, but I want you to get better soon
because Naomi is driving me crazy. She keeps beating me at
Kadis-Kot and insists I'm an easy and predictable opponent.

A few hours later, B'Ellana pays Seven a visit after her shift.

B'ELLANA
I know that you and I aren't that close but for some reason,
I don't know, maybe it's because of the pregnancy, I miss
you. Things haven't been the same without you. We need
your bluntness and your superiority behavior. It's your second-
guessing us all the time that keeps us on our toes. (pauses and
smiles) Get better Seven; you've got friends that care about you.

As B'ELLANA exits sickbay she is greeted by Tom who is surprised to see his wife visit the sleeping ex-Borg.

TOM
This was the last place I expected to find you.

B'ELLANA
(embarrassed)
Well, what can I say...she grew on me.

TOM
You are such a softy. What am I going to do with you?

B'ELLANA
I can think of a few things.

TOM
(Tom wraps his arms around his wife)
I don't know what I would ever do if I lost you.

B'ELLANA
That's never going to happen flyboy. You're stuck with me
forever.

On that note they exit sickbay.

A few days go by more visits from concerned crewmembers. Seven is still unconscious. She is visited by Captain Janeway.

JANEWAY
(jokingly)
All right Seven, its time to wake up. If you're going to be
on this ship you need to pull your weight around here. That's
an order. Comply!

Janeway pauses, looks down at Seven and begins to tear up.

JANEWAY
Seven, I hope you don't hate me for what I did. I hope
someday you'll forgive me and understand why it was
necessary. I want you to know that I made this decision
because I don't want to lose you. You've come so far, I'm so
proud of you. When we get home, I want to show you so much.
I know you have family that will want to get to know you, but
you have family here as well. You will never be left out and
will always have a place to belong to.

Janeway holds Seven's hand for a while then says her goodbyes and exits.

The next day, Tuvok enters sickbay and begins to meditate near Seven's biobed. When he is done, he places his hand on Seven's forehead

TUVOK
Seven, you must find your way back to your conscious
life. Focus your thoughts and concentrate on the voices you
hear. When you find your way you will live long and prosper.

Later that evening Harry steps in to check on his sleeping friend.

HARRY
Hey Seven, you really need to wake up because Voyager isn't
the same without you. I know you'll never feel the way for me
that I feel for you, but that's okay because having you as a
friend is good enough for me. I miss you Seven, please come
back to us.

It's now 10 days since the operation and there is no sign of Seven regaining conscious.

INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM

DOCTOR
(frustrated)
I've done everything I can, her condition should've changed
by now. Captain, I'm afraid she may never regain conscious.
I don't know what else to do for her. She can't remain on life
support indefinitely.

JANEWAY
Doctor, don't give up on her.

EXT. NEBULAE (cloud of greens and blues)

JANEWAY
(V.O.)
"Captains log star date 54132.91. While investigating a nebulae for substances for possible conversion of energy, the crew seems distracted and concerned about a certain ex-drone in sickbay. I'm guilty as well of this distraction and seem to be going through the motions not giving it much interest in exploring this latest anomaly. It has been almost two weeks since Seven's operation and there is no change in her condition. According to the Doctor, her condition is critical but hasn't deteriorated. Icheb has been instrumental in covering Seven's shifts. As for the rest of the crew, they have been supportive of Seven, frequently visiting sickbay in hopes of reviving their friend. Computer...end log."

On the 12th day, Seven's condition changes.

Captain Janeway is summoned by the Doctor.

<<beep>>

DOCTOR
(in sickbay)
Doctor to Janeway.

JANEWAY
(on the bridge, V.O.)
Janeway here.

DOCTOR
Captain, it's Seven, something's happening.

FADE OUT

END OF ACT THREE

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