1 00:00:03,086 --> 00:00:07,589 PICARD: Captain's log, stardate 42625.4. 2 00:00:07,757 --> 00:00:09,967 We are entering orbit around the eighth planet 3 00:00:10,135 --> 00:00:14,263 in this previously unmapped Theta One-Sixteen solar system. 4 00:00:14,431 --> 00:00:16,181 We diverted from our scheduled course 5 00:00:16,349 --> 00:00:18,100 when a passing Klingon cruiser 6 00:00:18,268 --> 00:00:21,061 reported discovering pieces of a strange vessel 7 00:00:21,229 --> 00:00:23,772 in the upper atmosphere of this planet. 8 00:00:23,940 --> 00:00:25,941 We have come to investigate. 9 00:00:26,109 --> 00:00:27,443 Nasty. 10 00:00:27,610 --> 00:00:31,238 Nitrogen, methane, liquid neon. 11 00:00:31,406 --> 00:00:35,075 Surface temperature minus 291 degrees Celsius. 12 00:00:35,243 --> 00:00:39,329 Winds up to 312 meters per second. 13 00:00:39,497 --> 00:00:41,123 Not exactly a vacation planet, huh? 14 00:00:41,291 --> 00:00:44,626 Heh. Uh-uh. Not unless you like ammonia tornadoes. 15 00:00:45,462 --> 00:00:49,465 But I have found indications of debris in an elliptical orbit. 16 00:00:49,632 --> 00:00:50,716 RIKER: You keep me informed. 17 00:00:50,884 --> 00:00:53,052 The sooner we find out what the Klingons think they saw 18 00:00:53,219 --> 00:00:54,887 the sooner we can get the hell out of here. 19 00:00:55,055 --> 00:00:56,889 Sounds good to me. 20 00:01:00,894 --> 00:01:02,478 Nasty. 21 00:01:02,687 --> 00:01:03,729 [DOOR CHIMES] 22 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:05,439 Come. 23 00:01:09,861 --> 00:01:12,946 Fermat's last theorem. You're familiar with it? 24 00:01:13,114 --> 00:01:14,490 Vaguely. 25 00:01:14,657 --> 00:01:16,241 I spent too many math classes daydreaming 26 00:01:16,409 --> 00:01:18,410 - about being on a starship. - Mm. 27 00:01:19,079 --> 00:01:20,496 When Pierre de Fermat died, 28 00:01:20,663 --> 00:01:24,416 they found this equation scrawled in the margin of his notes. 29 00:01:24,584 --> 00:01:28,587 X to the nth plus Y to the nth equals Z to the nth where N is greater than two, 30 00:01:28,755 --> 00:01:31,173 which he said had no solution in whole numbers. 31 00:01:31,341 --> 00:01:36,345 But he also added this phrase, "remarkable proof." 32 00:01:36,513 --> 00:01:39,431 Yeah, that's starting to come back to me. There was no proof included. 33 00:01:39,599 --> 00:01:43,519 Mm-hm. And for 800 years, people have been trying to solve it. 34 00:01:43,686 --> 00:01:46,438 - Including you. - I find it stimulating. 35 00:01:46,606 --> 00:01:49,441 Also, it puts things into perspective. 36 00:01:49,609 --> 00:01:53,153 In our arrogance, we feel we are so advanced 37 00:01:53,321 --> 00:01:55,739 and yet we cannot unravel a simple knot 38 00:01:55,907 --> 00:01:58,826 tied by a part-time French mathematician, 39 00:01:58,993 --> 00:02:01,912 working alone, without a computer. 40 00:02:03,248 --> 00:02:06,333 Captain, we've detected some sort of debris in a loose orbit. 41 00:02:06,501 --> 00:02:08,085 - Can you identify it? - No, sir. 42 00:02:08,253 --> 00:02:10,379 I suggest we beam a section aboard for analysis. 43 00:02:10,547 --> 00:02:12,673 Make it so, Number One. 44 00:02:23,143 --> 00:02:25,144 We've locked onto something with markings on it. 45 00:02:25,311 --> 00:02:28,939 - What sort of markings? - Uncertain. Energize. 46 00:02:53,464 --> 00:02:56,216 We've got ourselves a little puzzle, Number One. 47 00:02:56,384 --> 00:02:58,927 Yes, sir, I guess we have. 48 00:03:25,288 --> 00:03:29,333 PICARD: Space, the final frontier. 49 00:03:29,959 --> 00:03:33,962 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 50 00:03:34,130 --> 00:03:39,134 Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, 51 00:03:39,928 --> 00:03:44,348 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 52 00:03:44,515 --> 00:03:48,727 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 53 00:04:49,038 --> 00:04:52,874 Analysis bears out that the object was definitely terrestrial in origin, 54 00:04:53,042 --> 00:04:55,794 - dated mid-21 st century. - No, no. 55 00:04:55,962 --> 00:04:59,631 No Earth ship of that time could have traveled out this far. 56 00:04:59,799 --> 00:05:02,009 Nevertheless, that is what our tests indicate. 57 00:05:02,176 --> 00:05:05,637 And the markings we discovered are consistent with this hypothesis. 58 00:05:05,805 --> 00:05:08,265 Any indication of what destroyed it, Data? 59 00:05:08,933 --> 00:05:11,768 That is even more significant than the object itself, counselor. 60 00:05:11,936 --> 00:05:13,270 On several of its surfaces, 61 00:05:13,438 --> 00:05:15,647 the molecules seem to have disintegrated. 62 00:05:16,149 --> 00:05:17,649 Disintegrated? How? 63 00:05:18,192 --> 00:05:21,570 Almost as if they were hit by a weapon from our time. 64 00:05:22,071 --> 00:05:24,489 Curiouser and curiouser. 65 00:05:24,657 --> 00:05:25,699 WESLEY [OVER COM]: Captain, 66 00:05:25,867 --> 00:05:28,827 we've detected a large structure on the planet. 67 00:05:32,415 --> 00:05:33,999 WESLEY: It's a building of some sort. 68 00:05:34,167 --> 00:05:36,793 Situated on a plane of frozen methane, 69 00:05:36,961 --> 00:05:39,796 smack in the middle of a tremendous storm belt. 70 00:05:39,964 --> 00:05:42,966 I don't believe this. That structure is surrounded with breathable air. 71 00:05:43,134 --> 00:05:44,926 Is there any connection between that structure 72 00:05:45,094 --> 00:05:46,595 and the ship fragment that we found? 73 00:05:46,763 --> 00:05:48,597 Unknown, sir. 74 00:05:49,265 --> 00:05:51,266 - Suggestions? - Just one, sir. 75 00:05:51,434 --> 00:05:53,268 We could go down there and have a look. 76 00:05:53,436 --> 00:05:56,438 Breathable air, no life-forms. That might be dangerous. 77 00:05:56,606 --> 00:06:00,317 I think we could risk a minimal away team, Number One. 78 00:06:02,278 --> 00:06:03,320 Give me a moment, gents. 79 00:06:03,488 --> 00:06:06,365 We're dealing with an extremely narrow access point. 80 00:06:08,409 --> 00:06:10,619 Phasers on stun. 81 00:06:12,497 --> 00:06:13,955 Ready when you are. 82 00:06:14,624 --> 00:06:16,458 I believe we've got it now. 83 00:06:16,626 --> 00:06:19,378 - You have a green light, commander. - Energize. 84 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:39,940 Those ammonia storms are less than a kilometer away. 85 00:06:40,108 --> 00:06:43,318 Yet they do not appear to penetrate this breathable zone. 86 00:06:43,486 --> 00:06:44,820 It's like the eye of a hurricane. 87 00:06:44,987 --> 00:06:48,490 Commander, what is that? 88 00:06:57,041 --> 00:06:58,792 A door. 89 00:07:01,379 --> 00:07:06,133 The structure must be here, yet we cannot see it. 90 00:07:08,177 --> 00:07:11,096 Enterprise, this is Commander Riker. 91 00:07:11,264 --> 00:07:14,349 As your readout shows, this is an unusual place. 92 00:07:14,517 --> 00:07:18,145 Completely calm, no sound, no movement, 93 00:07:18,312 --> 00:07:21,314 yet a few hundred meters away, a storm is raging. 94 00:07:21,482 --> 00:07:23,442 PICARD: Any information about the structure? 95 00:07:23,609 --> 00:07:24,651 Yes, sir. 96 00:07:24,819 --> 00:07:27,404 There is an antique revolving door. It could be an entrance. 97 00:07:28,614 --> 00:07:30,615 Revolving door? 98 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:34,035 - Number One, proceed with caution. RIKER: Yes, sir. 99 00:07:35,872 --> 00:07:38,290 Well, this is what we came here for. 100 00:07:38,458 --> 00:07:40,500 Captain, we're entering. 101 00:07:50,428 --> 00:07:52,929 [PEOPLE CHATTERING AND CHEERING] 102 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:23,418 Enterprise to Away Team. Come in. 103 00:08:23,586 --> 00:08:26,796 We're receiving no signal at all from them, sir. 104 00:08:27,798 --> 00:08:30,592 Transporter Room, lock on to the landing party. Beam them up. 105 00:08:31,802 --> 00:08:33,887 We've got nothing to lock on to, sir. 106 00:08:34,931 --> 00:08:38,350 Riker to Enterprise. We've entered the structure. 107 00:08:39,936 --> 00:08:42,145 Riker to Enterprise, come in. 108 00:08:44,023 --> 00:08:46,233 Come in, Enterprise. 109 00:08:47,276 --> 00:08:48,985 When they went through that antique doorway, 110 00:08:49,153 --> 00:08:50,987 the signal just disappeared, sir. 111 00:08:53,074 --> 00:08:54,908 What's causing the interference? 112 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:56,868 Unknown. 113 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:58,662 Are they receiving us? 114 00:08:59,580 --> 00:09:02,374 No. We're going to have to recalibrate all the frequencies 115 00:09:02,542 --> 00:09:04,292 to find one that'll work. 116 00:09:04,460 --> 00:09:06,211 Then do it. 117 00:09:11,968 --> 00:09:16,638 Sir, without communication, we should beam up immediately. 118 00:09:16,806 --> 00:09:20,517 We're here. There's no danger. We'll look around, then leave. 119 00:09:20,685 --> 00:09:24,020 Checking in, gentlemen? You'll have to go to the front desk. 120 00:09:24,188 --> 00:09:27,023 Very good. We'll start with that. 121 00:09:35,408 --> 00:09:37,033 [BELL DINGS] 122 00:09:39,620 --> 00:09:40,704 [RIKER CLEARS THROAT] 123 00:09:42,582 --> 00:09:44,583 Welcome, gentlemen. 124 00:09:45,876 --> 00:09:47,752 Have a nice trip? 125 00:09:51,007 --> 00:09:52,215 Do you know us? 126 00:09:52,842 --> 00:09:54,634 We've been expecting you. 127 00:09:54,802 --> 00:09:57,846 A trio of foreign gentlemen. 128 00:09:58,014 --> 00:10:00,599 Yes, we're from the United Federation of Planets. 129 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:04,894 Of course you are. Welcome to the Hotel Royale. 130 00:10:05,104 --> 00:10:06,521 [DOOR OPENS] 131 00:10:08,232 --> 00:10:09,983 Excuse me. 132 00:10:10,151 --> 00:10:12,569 - Did Rita call? - I'm busy. 133 00:10:12,737 --> 00:10:15,947 You're busy? This is my life I'm talking about here. 134 00:10:16,115 --> 00:10:18,408 Now, did Rita call or not? 135 00:10:19,744 --> 00:10:24,289 No. And for your own good, you'd better quit thinking about Rita. 136 00:10:24,457 --> 00:10:27,292 - I'm not afraid of Mickey D. - Then you're a fool. 137 00:10:27,460 --> 00:10:30,295 Anybody with any sense is afraid of Mickey D. 138 00:10:30,463 --> 00:10:33,632 If Rita calls, you let me know. 139 00:10:42,767 --> 00:10:44,768 The kid's just asking for trouble. 140 00:10:44,935 --> 00:10:46,269 Rita's too much for him to handle 141 00:10:46,437 --> 00:10:49,272 and Mickey D's gonna plant his face in the pavement. 142 00:10:50,858 --> 00:10:53,735 Now, here are your room keys. 143 00:11:00,242 --> 00:11:03,036 And some complimentary casino chips. 144 00:11:11,170 --> 00:11:12,879 Enjoy. 145 00:11:15,633 --> 00:11:17,217 What is this place? 146 00:11:17,718 --> 00:11:19,719 How did a being like you get here? 147 00:11:19,887 --> 00:11:21,888 Well, this is the Royale, of course. 148 00:11:22,056 --> 00:11:25,058 And my personal life is really none of your business, thank you. 149 00:11:25,226 --> 00:11:27,519 What he means is, what planet is this? 150 00:11:28,270 --> 00:11:31,940 - I beg your pardon? - This planet. What do you call it? 151 00:11:32,692 --> 00:11:34,067 Earth. 152 00:11:34,235 --> 00:11:35,985 What do you call it? 153 00:11:36,153 --> 00:11:38,154 We call it Theta VIII: 154 00:11:39,281 --> 00:11:40,907 How charming. 155 00:12:05,057 --> 00:12:07,475 - Commander. - Yes, Data? 156 00:12:09,437 --> 00:12:12,313 None of these people are emitting life signs. 157 00:12:12,481 --> 00:12:15,108 You mean, they're not alive? 158 00:12:16,026 --> 00:12:17,861 Then what are they? 159 00:12:30,249 --> 00:12:33,668 These beings, are they machines 160 00:12:33,836 --> 00:12:36,588 or mere illusions designed to deceive us? 161 00:12:36,756 --> 00:12:39,924 Not illusion, lieutenant. They do exist. 162 00:12:40,092 --> 00:12:43,595 But they do not register as either man or machine. 163 00:12:44,972 --> 00:12:47,390 Take this creature, for example. 164 00:12:47,850 --> 00:12:51,060 He does not exhibit any DNA structure. 165 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:55,023 Excuse me, son. Look who's talking. 166 00:12:55,191 --> 00:12:58,401 Man, you sound just like my ex-wife. 167 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:03,782 All right, time to get down to business. 168 00:13:05,201 --> 00:13:09,037 What sort of business do you suppose he is getting down to? 169 00:13:19,799 --> 00:13:20,924 Status report? 170 00:13:21,091 --> 00:13:24,302 We're attempting to employ alternate encoding schemes. 171 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:27,472 Yeah, there could be hundreds of possible combinations. 172 00:13:29,225 --> 00:13:32,310 Is there an intelligence causing this interference? 173 00:13:32,478 --> 00:13:36,314 Hmm. That's impossible to tell, captain. 174 00:13:48,661 --> 00:13:52,872 It's unlike Commander Riker not to follow procedure. 175 00:13:53,541 --> 00:13:55,124 When he lost contact with the Enterprise, 176 00:13:55,292 --> 00:13:58,628 he should have returned immediately to the beam-down coordinates. 177 00:13:58,796 --> 00:14:01,798 I don't feel he's in any danger. 178 00:14:01,966 --> 00:14:05,218 In fact, if I could choose one word to assess his mood, 179 00:14:05,386 --> 00:14:07,804 it would be amused. 180 00:14:09,098 --> 00:14:10,849 Amused? 181 00:14:12,601 --> 00:14:14,060 [PICARD SIGHS] 182 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:20,483 We want some chips here, mister. Yes, sirree. Ha, ha. 183 00:14:22,486 --> 00:14:24,487 - You're new around here, aren't you? - Yes, sir. 184 00:14:24,655 --> 00:14:27,782 Sit down. I'm gonna teach you how this game is played, boy. 185 00:14:27,950 --> 00:14:29,826 [TEXAS CHUCKLING] 186 00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:32,787 Go ahead, ante up. 187 00:14:33,455 --> 00:14:35,206 Oh, me. 188 00:14:37,001 --> 00:14:38,418 He wants you to cut the cards. 189 00:14:38,586 --> 00:14:41,838 - Ah. Is this poker? - No, no. Blackjack. 190 00:14:43,215 --> 00:14:46,050 Blackjack? Accessing. 191 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:50,430 Ah. Also known as Twenty-one. 192 00:14:50,598 --> 00:14:52,765 The number which defines the object of the game. 193 00:14:52,933 --> 00:14:56,477 Picture cards are worth ten, aces one or eleven, 194 00:14:56,645 --> 00:14:59,147 all other cards face value. 195 00:14:59,315 --> 00:15:02,317 Boy, you're right. You are right. 196 00:15:05,529 --> 00:15:06,696 [WHISTLES] 197 00:15:06,864 --> 00:15:08,615 TEXAS: Pretty smooth. 198 00:15:09,325 --> 00:15:10,366 Run them, boy. 199 00:15:10,534 --> 00:15:12,744 Make them nice because there's no bread in the house. 200 00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:21,419 - Twenty-one, twenty-one, twenty-one. - Look at your hand, honey. 201 00:15:21,587 --> 00:15:24,422 That gal has got to win. 202 00:15:25,257 --> 00:15:29,344 Now, honey, you got 15 and the dealer's showing ten. 203 00:15:30,346 --> 00:15:32,221 Do I hit, Texas, or do I stand? 204 00:15:32,389 --> 00:15:35,725 If you've got to win, you've got to hit. 205 00:15:36,435 --> 00:15:37,477 Hit me. 206 00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:43,107 - Oh. Damn. - Aw. Shoot. 207 00:15:43,275 --> 00:15:44,317 Hit me. 208 00:15:46,570 --> 00:15:50,156 Twenty-one. And a winner. Yes, sirree. Ha, ha. 209 00:15:50,783 --> 00:15:52,241 Hit me. 210 00:15:53,369 --> 00:15:54,661 Another, please. 211 00:15:54,828 --> 00:15:56,371 Don't you think you've had about enough? 212 00:15:57,164 --> 00:16:01,376 If the objective of the game is to approach a total of 21 points, 213 00:16:01,543 --> 00:16:03,586 I will definitely need another card. 214 00:16:03,754 --> 00:16:06,756 - Yeah. - Boy, you have got the brass. 215 00:16:06,924 --> 00:16:09,676 Do you know what the odds are on a five-card Charlie? 216 00:16:09,843 --> 00:16:12,845 Hell, you're just throwing your money away. 217 00:16:13,597 --> 00:16:14,889 Hit me. 218 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,726 TEXAS: How'd you...? VANESSA: Whoo! 219 00:16:18,894 --> 00:16:21,062 TEXAS: Shut my mouth. 220 00:16:22,898 --> 00:16:26,317 Hey, you're not one of them card-counting fellas, are you? 221 00:16:27,319 --> 00:16:31,322 The number of the cards and their values remain quite constant. 222 00:16:31,490 --> 00:16:33,366 What would be the purpose in counting them? 223 00:16:34,618 --> 00:16:36,869 - Yeah. RIKER: You having fun, Data? 224 00:16:38,205 --> 00:16:39,831 Fun, sir? 225 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:42,125 While there is a certain amount of enjoyment involved, 226 00:16:42,292 --> 00:16:43,918 I am mainly conducting research into the— 227 00:16:44,086 --> 00:16:46,254 - Save it. We're getting out of here. - Understood, sir. 228 00:16:46,422 --> 00:16:47,964 TEXAS: You guys are holding up the game. 229 00:16:48,132 --> 00:16:49,382 Our apologies, sir. 230 00:16:50,134 --> 00:16:51,467 I'll watch your chips. 231 00:16:52,136 --> 00:16:55,346 - Ah. Thank you, sir. TEXAS: Hey. 232 00:16:55,931 --> 00:16:56,973 The hat. 233 00:16:59,643 --> 00:17:01,269 Sorry, sir. 234 00:17:02,646 --> 00:17:03,730 Deal them up. 235 00:17:09,611 --> 00:17:10,653 Progress. 236 00:17:10,821 --> 00:17:13,322 We've accessed the range of encoding scheme alternates. 237 00:17:13,490 --> 00:17:17,702 The difficulty is in the frequency range. And interference is highly variable. 238 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:18,911 See, the problem may be 239 00:17:19,079 --> 00:17:20,872 with the envelope covering the structure. 240 00:17:21,040 --> 00:17:24,042 There are hydrogen carbon helix patterns throughout. 241 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:25,960 Any transmissions are simply scattered 242 00:17:26,128 --> 00:17:27,420 and refracted at random. 243 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:30,423 - No wonder you can't get through. - Exactly. 244 00:17:32,760 --> 00:17:35,511 PICARD: Those are some fairly aggressive computations, lieutenant. 245 00:17:35,679 --> 00:17:40,308 I'm comparing the molecular integrity of that bubble against our phasers. 246 00:17:41,393 --> 00:17:43,394 - Is penetration possible? - I don't know just yet. 247 00:17:43,562 --> 00:17:45,063 It may be an option. 248 00:17:45,230 --> 00:17:48,858 - I'd like to run this test. - Make it so. 249 00:18:12,341 --> 00:18:14,092 Try that again. 250 00:18:29,149 --> 00:18:31,359 Let's find another way out of here. 251 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:44,330 Excuse me. 252 00:18:44,498 --> 00:18:47,416 Aside from the main door, is there another exit I might use? 253 00:18:47,584 --> 00:18:49,544 [SLOT MACHINE RINGING] 254 00:18:51,755 --> 00:18:53,506 Excuse— 255 00:18:56,969 --> 00:18:58,678 Excuse me. 256 00:19:01,765 --> 00:19:04,767 Say, I was wondering if you could tell me... 257 00:19:21,034 --> 00:19:22,952 [GRUNTING] 258 00:19:28,584 --> 00:19:31,002 That's a good deal of structural integrity, Worf. 259 00:19:31,170 --> 00:19:33,796 - Permission to use phaser, sir. - Granted. 260 00:19:58,822 --> 00:20:03,659 Sir, I can find no other exits. I believe we are trapped here. 261 00:20:09,249 --> 00:20:11,125 PICARD: Captain's log, supplemental. 262 00:20:11,293 --> 00:20:13,920 We remain in orbit around Theta VIII: 263 00:20:14,087 --> 00:20:16,839 still out of contact with the away team. 264 00:20:17,424 --> 00:20:18,549 We're almost there, captain. 265 00:20:18,717 --> 00:20:21,719 We'll be able to attempt contact in a few minutes. 266 00:20:24,389 --> 00:20:27,600 Captain, the situation down there has changed. 267 00:20:28,477 --> 00:20:29,894 In what way? 268 00:20:30,062 --> 00:20:33,940 Commander Riker has become tense, 269 00:20:34,107 --> 00:20:35,149 closed in. 270 00:20:35,317 --> 00:20:37,068 He's feeling trapped. 271 00:20:44,660 --> 00:20:47,161 Phasers are totally ineffective on all surfaces. 272 00:20:47,329 --> 00:20:49,956 - Sir, our options appear quite limited. - We don't have any. 273 00:20:50,123 --> 00:20:53,084 If we're going to get out of here, we're going to have to do it on our own. 274 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:55,628 I'm gonna get some answers out of that desk clerk. 275 00:21:04,096 --> 00:21:06,305 - Are you crazy? - Wrong. 276 00:21:06,473 --> 00:21:08,140 I'm finally getting some smarts. 277 00:21:08,308 --> 00:21:10,518 Do you think you're gonna scare Mickey D with that gun? 278 00:21:10,686 --> 00:21:12,687 I'm gonna make him leave Rita alone. 279 00:21:12,854 --> 00:21:16,482 Kid, she's a big girl. And she's Mickey D's girl. 280 00:21:16,650 --> 00:21:19,652 Not anymore. Not after tonight. 281 00:21:19,820 --> 00:21:22,822 Look, kid, I like you. I don't wanna see you get hurt. 282 00:21:22,990 --> 00:21:26,617 - Especially over some dame. - Don't call her that. 283 00:21:26,785 --> 00:21:27,994 You'll see. 284 00:21:28,161 --> 00:21:32,373 You'll see how tough Mickey D is. He's nothing. 285 00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:36,168 [SUPERVISOR SIGHS] 286 00:21:37,713 --> 00:21:40,256 - I want some answers. - I'm sure the concierge will be glad— 287 00:21:40,424 --> 00:21:42,341 We would like to get out of here now. 288 00:21:42,509 --> 00:21:44,427 The Royale's exits are clearly marked. 289 00:21:44,594 --> 00:21:45,928 That's not good enough. 290 00:21:46,096 --> 00:21:48,306 If you have a complaint about the service you've received 291 00:21:48,473 --> 00:21:51,309 during your stay here, you can always take it up with the manager. 292 00:21:51,476 --> 00:21:53,311 Fine. I'd like to see him immediately. 293 00:21:53,478 --> 00:21:56,480 I'm afraid the manager is very busy. 294 00:22:03,155 --> 00:22:05,239 PICARD [OVER COM: DISTORTED]: Riker, can you read? 295 00:22:05,407 --> 00:22:06,449 Yes. 296 00:22:06,616 --> 00:22:10,619 There's a good deal of interference, captain, but you are getting through. 297 00:22:11,955 --> 00:22:14,248 Number One, why haven't you left that building? 298 00:22:14,833 --> 00:22:16,959 We tried, sir. It seems like we're trapped in here. 299 00:22:17,127 --> 00:22:19,920 We're in no immediate danger. But I am concerned. 300 00:22:20,088 --> 00:22:23,090 Something about your location is interfering with communication. 301 00:22:23,258 --> 00:22:26,677 - We are working on the problem. RIKER: Standing by, sir. 302 00:22:26,845 --> 00:22:28,429 Captain, these frequencies are unstable. 303 00:22:28,597 --> 00:22:30,806 - Then find others. - Yes, sir. 304 00:22:34,561 --> 00:22:36,854 What is going on down there? 305 00:22:43,653 --> 00:22:45,279 DATA: Commander. 306 00:22:46,615 --> 00:22:48,282 I am picking up something most unusual 307 00:22:48,450 --> 00:22:50,659 in another section of this structure. 308 00:22:50,827 --> 00:22:53,579 - It appears to be human DNA. - Where? 309 00:22:53,747 --> 00:22:57,750 Thirty-one-point-nine meters above and to the right of us. 310 00:22:58,668 --> 00:23:01,670 Perhaps those turbolifts could take us there. 311 00:23:08,220 --> 00:23:10,846 Seems to be malfunctioning. 312 00:23:12,933 --> 00:23:14,725 [ELEVATOR DINGS] 313 00:23:34,413 --> 00:23:37,623 The reading I received is from behind this door, sir. 314 00:23:56,935 --> 00:23:59,562 My reading is intensifying, sir. 315 00:24:00,605 --> 00:24:02,314 RIKER: Are you getting any life signs? 316 00:24:02,858 --> 00:24:04,442 None, sir. 317 00:24:20,459 --> 00:24:23,419 Definitely human. Male. 318 00:24:23,587 --> 00:24:26,046 Looks like the poor devil died in his sleep. 319 00:24:27,674 --> 00:24:30,092 WORF: What a terrible way to die. 320 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:34,597 He has been dead for 283 years, sir. 321 00:24:34,764 --> 00:24:37,308 The lack of any advanced decomposition 322 00:24:37,476 --> 00:24:39,768 is due to the sterile environment. 323 00:24:39,936 --> 00:24:42,271 Why would anyone go to all this trouble? 324 00:24:42,439 --> 00:24:44,773 It's just window dressing for a dead man. 325 00:24:44,941 --> 00:24:46,317 WORF: Commander. 326 00:24:49,070 --> 00:24:51,405 Is this significant, sir? 327 00:24:53,033 --> 00:24:54,116 American. 328 00:24:55,535 --> 00:24:57,119 DATA: Fifty-two stars, sir. 329 00:24:57,287 --> 00:25:01,040 Places it between 2033 and 2079 AD. 330 00:25:01,208 --> 00:25:03,834 Correlates with the debris we found. 331 00:25:08,381 --> 00:25:10,591 Colonel S. Richey. 332 00:25:13,261 --> 00:25:15,471 Rest in peace, colonel. 333 00:25:18,350 --> 00:25:20,059 PICARD [OVER COM]: Picard to Riker. 334 00:25:20,227 --> 00:25:21,268 Finally. 335 00:25:21,436 --> 00:25:24,188 Riker. Go ahead. You're coming through clearly now. 336 00:25:24,356 --> 00:25:25,981 What's your situation? 337 00:25:26,149 --> 00:25:29,568 Well, this structure was apparently made to resemble 20th century Earth. 338 00:25:29,736 --> 00:25:31,737 All attempts to exit have failed. 339 00:25:31,905 --> 00:25:34,156 PICARD: We haven't found a way to transport you back yet. 340 00:25:34,324 --> 00:25:35,366 I assumed as much, sir. 341 00:25:35,534 --> 00:25:37,618 We've also located the remains of a human. 342 00:25:37,786 --> 00:25:39,828 Request identity scan. 343 00:25:39,996 --> 00:25:43,207 Colonel Richey, American, first initial S, 344 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:44,917 roughly the same time period. 345 00:25:45,085 --> 00:25:46,710 Do it. 346 00:25:48,129 --> 00:25:51,966 Commander, some curiosities. 347 00:25:53,552 --> 00:25:54,718 Books. 348 00:25:54,886 --> 00:25:56,095 A novel. 349 00:25:56,263 --> 00:25:59,890 Hotel Royale? Summarize, please. 350 00:26:03,270 --> 00:26:05,688 Information retrieved, captain. 351 00:26:06,606 --> 00:26:08,440 - Number One? RIKER: Go ahead, captain. 352 00:26:08,608 --> 00:26:11,026 We have the information you requested. 353 00:26:11,194 --> 00:26:13,821 Colonel Stephen Richey was the commanding officer 354 00:26:13,989 --> 00:26:16,073 of the explorer ship Charybdis, 355 00:26:16,241 --> 00:26:21,370 which had a terrestrial launch date of July 23rd, 2037. 356 00:26:21,538 --> 00:26:23,330 It was the third manned attempt 357 00:26:23,498 --> 00:26:26,542 to travel beyond the confines of Earth's solar system. 358 00:26:26,710 --> 00:26:30,337 Its telemetry failed. It was never heard from again. 359 00:26:31,214 --> 00:26:34,883 Do you believe that you've discovered the remains of Colonel Richey? 360 00:26:35,051 --> 00:26:36,719 Yes. And, captain, we found something else. 361 00:26:36,886 --> 00:26:39,138 A novel by Todd Matthews 362 00:26:39,306 --> 00:26:42,141 entitled Hotel Royale, which is the name of this structure. 363 00:26:42,309 --> 00:26:43,392 Data. 364 00:26:43,560 --> 00:26:47,187 Captain, this is the story of a group of compulsive gamblers 365 00:26:47,355 --> 00:26:50,065 caught up in a web of crime, corruption and deceit. 366 00:26:50,233 --> 00:26:53,068 It is told by a nefarious lothario, Mickey D, 367 00:26:53,236 --> 00:26:55,446 who appears only at the climax of the story 368 00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:58,991 to carry out the cold-blooded murder of the hotel bellboy. 369 00:26:59,159 --> 00:27:01,368 There is also a sub-plot about an older man 370 00:27:01,536 --> 00:27:04,538 conspiring with a younger woman to murder her husband. 371 00:27:04,706 --> 00:27:06,540 She is squandering her inheritance. 372 00:27:06,708 --> 00:27:09,126 Captain, this novel and everything Data just described 373 00:27:09,294 --> 00:27:12,504 seems to be exactly what's happening at this hotel. 374 00:27:13,465 --> 00:27:14,506 Extraordinary. 375 00:27:14,674 --> 00:27:17,384 RIKER: There's also one other thing, a diary, with only one entry. 376 00:27:17,552 --> 00:27:19,928 Obviously made by Colonel Richey. 377 00:27:20,096 --> 00:27:22,514 PICARD: Can you read it? - Yes. 378 00:27:22,682 --> 00:27:24,099 "l write this in the hope 379 00:27:24,267 --> 00:27:26,727 that it will someday be read by human eyes. 380 00:27:26,895 --> 00:27:30,105 I can only surmise at this point, but apparently our exploratory shuttle 381 00:27:30,273 --> 00:27:32,691 was contaminated by an alien life-form 382 00:27:32,859 --> 00:27:36,278 which infected and killed all personnel except myself. 383 00:27:36,446 --> 00:27:40,449 I awakened to find myself here in the Royale Hotel, 384 00:27:40,617 --> 00:27:43,577 precisely as described in the novel I found in my room. 385 00:27:44,287 --> 00:27:48,624 And for the last 38 years I have survived here. 386 00:27:48,792 --> 00:27:50,542 I have come to understand 387 00:27:50,710 --> 00:27:53,295 that the alien contaminators created this place for me 388 00:27:53,463 --> 00:27:55,422 out of some sense of guilt. 389 00:27:55,965 --> 00:27:57,966 Presuming that the novel we had on board the shuttle 390 00:27:58,134 --> 00:28:00,761 about the Hotel Royale was in fact a guide 391 00:28:00,929 --> 00:28:05,265 to our preferred lifestyle and social habits. 392 00:28:05,684 --> 00:28:08,811 Obviously, they thought this was the world from which I came. 393 00:28:08,978 --> 00:28:10,979 I hold no malice toward my benefactors. 394 00:28:11,147 --> 00:28:14,191 They could not possibly know the hell that they have put me through. 395 00:28:14,359 --> 00:28:16,902 For it was such a badly written book, 396 00:28:17,070 --> 00:28:20,698 filled with endless cliché and shallow characters. 397 00:28:21,908 --> 00:28:24,743 I shall welcome death when it comes." 398 00:28:30,041 --> 00:28:32,334 I understand, Number One. 399 00:28:32,752 --> 00:28:35,754 Now we know why all that is there. 400 00:28:36,214 --> 00:28:38,632 Why can't you get out? 401 00:28:46,641 --> 00:28:48,225 - Number One? RIKER [OVER COM]: Yes, sir? 402 00:28:48,393 --> 00:28:49,935 Lieutenant La Forge has a thought. 403 00:28:50,103 --> 00:28:54,690 He believes we can phaser a slice in the field surrounding the structure. 404 00:28:54,858 --> 00:28:57,693 That means the atmosphere of the planet would instantly rush in. 405 00:28:57,861 --> 00:29:01,530 Our projected survival would be approximately 12 seconds. 406 00:29:01,698 --> 00:29:05,576 Correct. The cryogenic process would be nearly instantaneous. 407 00:29:05,744 --> 00:29:07,411 RIKER: But I assume you could revive us. 408 00:29:07,579 --> 00:29:10,205 Yes. In theory. 409 00:29:10,373 --> 00:29:12,499 PICARD: You must understand, Number One. 410 00:29:12,667 --> 00:29:14,793 We'll wait here for months if necessary. 411 00:29:14,961 --> 00:29:17,588 We're just considering options. 412 00:29:17,756 --> 00:29:20,257 If you're trying to motivate us to find our own way out of here, 413 00:29:20,425 --> 00:29:21,842 you've succeeded, captain. 414 00:29:22,010 --> 00:29:23,802 [PHONE RINGING] 415 00:29:40,987 --> 00:29:42,613 Yes? 416 00:29:46,409 --> 00:29:49,912 There is a female voice asking if we want room service. 417 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,627 I believe she is asking if we want the room cleaned. 418 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:58,128 Tell her no. 419 00:29:58,838 --> 00:30:00,422 No. 420 00:30:04,636 --> 00:30:05,719 What did she say? 421 00:30:06,554 --> 00:30:10,641 She said the kitchen will be open 24 hours if we change our minds. 422 00:30:12,101 --> 00:30:13,852 We're going to explore the rest of the hotel. 423 00:30:14,020 --> 00:30:16,063 We'll keep a com line open. You go down to the lobby. 424 00:30:16,231 --> 00:30:18,273 See if there's anything we've missed. Talk to guests. 425 00:30:18,441 --> 00:30:22,152 Try to find out who or what they are. I'll check out the rest of the floors. 426 00:30:38,169 --> 00:30:40,379 Computer, locate and display, 427 00:30:40,547 --> 00:30:45,801 the text of the novel entitled Hotel Royale by Todd Matthews. 428 00:30:45,969 --> 00:30:47,594 COMPUTER: Accessing. 429 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:50,931 If the cause of the difficulties is in the novel, 430 00:30:51,099 --> 00:30:54,101 we may find the solution within its pages. 431 00:30:55,562 --> 00:31:00,274 Ah. "It was a dark and stormy night." 432 00:31:00,525 --> 00:31:01,984 [PICARD SIGHS] 433 00:31:02,151 --> 00:31:04,152 It's not a promising beginning. 434 00:31:04,320 --> 00:31:06,154 May get better. 435 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:20,377 I suggest we separate and blend in with these beings. 436 00:31:20,545 --> 00:31:23,297 Casual queries offered inconspicuously 437 00:31:23,464 --> 00:31:25,299 might prove fruitful. 438 00:31:37,979 --> 00:31:40,814 VANESSA: I need a four. Give me a four. 439 00:31:41,232 --> 00:31:43,525 Oh, shoot. Heh. 440 00:31:43,693 --> 00:31:45,527 How much do I have left here? 441 00:31:45,695 --> 00:31:48,530 Honey, now, you know it's bad luck to count your chips at the table. 442 00:31:48,698 --> 00:31:50,824 - Yeah? - Excuse me, sir. 443 00:31:50,992 --> 00:31:53,869 Might I inquire, where are you from? 444 00:31:54,037 --> 00:31:56,038 Lubbock, Texas. 445 00:31:56,456 --> 00:31:58,665 And how did you get here? 446 00:31:59,125 --> 00:32:01,126 To Vegas? Drove my car. 447 00:32:01,294 --> 00:32:03,837 I got a '91 Caddy with only 80,000 miles on her. 448 00:32:04,422 --> 00:32:07,633 - Where is your automobile now? - Out front, I suppose. 449 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:09,635 What the hell difference does it make? 450 00:32:10,345 --> 00:32:13,430 - Could you take me there? VANESSA: Hit me. 451 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:16,558 I'm losing my shirt. 452 00:32:17,769 --> 00:32:19,686 TEXAS: Son, why would I want to do that? 453 00:32:20,355 --> 00:32:23,315 Can't you see I'm trying to help this little lady? 454 00:32:24,150 --> 00:32:28,445 I believe you are trapped inside the Royale, just as I am. 455 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:31,031 Sure does seem that way when you're losing, don't it? 456 00:32:31,199 --> 00:32:33,408 We're just trying to turn this lady's wagon around 457 00:32:33,576 --> 00:32:35,577 and win back some lost change. 458 00:32:35,745 --> 00:32:37,329 Otherwise, she's in a desperate situation 459 00:32:37,497 --> 00:32:39,623 and she's got nowhere to turn. 460 00:32:39,791 --> 00:32:43,210 Well, almost nowhere. 461 00:32:45,922 --> 00:32:49,508 - I stay, right? - I wouldn't. 462 00:32:50,885 --> 00:32:52,761 The odds favor standing pat. 463 00:32:55,848 --> 00:32:57,057 What do I do? 464 00:33:00,395 --> 00:33:02,104 Do you want a card or not? 465 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:06,942 Hit me. 466 00:33:07,485 --> 00:33:09,653 Oh, too many. 467 00:33:09,862 --> 00:33:11,154 Oh. 468 00:33:12,073 --> 00:33:13,949 I've almost lost it all. 469 00:33:14,117 --> 00:33:19,329 - What am I gonna do? - There, there, there, there. 470 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:32,426 - What did you find? - Nothing. 471 00:33:32,593 --> 00:33:35,053 SUPERVISOR: Kid, Rita just called. - She did? What did she say? 472 00:33:35,221 --> 00:33:37,389 It was kind of hard to tell. She was crying. 473 00:33:37,557 --> 00:33:39,266 Crying? Damn. 474 00:33:39,434 --> 00:33:42,060 Mickey D thinks he can treat people any way he wants. 475 00:33:42,228 --> 00:33:44,229 Well, that's all over now. 476 00:34:06,252 --> 00:34:08,170 You were told. 477 00:34:08,337 --> 00:34:11,423 It's not for you to make the call. It's for Rita. 478 00:34:12,258 --> 00:34:14,634 Well, she sent me to tell you. 479 00:34:14,802 --> 00:34:18,055 Okay, boys, look, we can't afford to have any trouble in here. 480 00:34:18,222 --> 00:34:20,223 Why don't you just take this outside? 481 00:34:20,391 --> 00:34:23,226 Yeah. I like that. 482 00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:25,270 Come on, baggage man. 483 00:34:25,438 --> 00:34:28,065 MICKEY D [OVER COM]: Let's you and me take it outside. 484 00:34:28,232 --> 00:34:30,692 BELLBOY: When I was a kid, I used to look up to you guys. 485 00:34:30,860 --> 00:34:34,488 The suit, the fancy shoes. 486 00:34:34,655 --> 00:34:37,657 I really thought that made you somebody. 487 00:34:37,825 --> 00:34:39,409 But you're nobody. 488 00:34:39,577 --> 00:34:41,912 [VOLUME DECREASES] She could make something out of her life. 489 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:45,582 I don't believe this dialogue. Did humans really talk like that? 490 00:34:45,750 --> 00:34:47,167 Not in real life. 491 00:34:47,335 --> 00:34:49,544 Remember, everything that's going on down there 492 00:34:49,712 --> 00:34:54,132 is taken from what Colonel Richey calls a second-rate novel. 493 00:34:56,094 --> 00:34:57,928 BELLBOY: She could do something with her life. 494 00:34:58,096 --> 00:35:00,347 - If she only had the chance. - With your permission, sir. 495 00:35:00,515 --> 00:35:02,516 MICKEY D: She's somebody. She's my girl. 496 00:35:02,683 --> 00:35:04,309 BELLBOY: You got her on the stuff. 497 00:35:04,477 --> 00:35:07,521 The only reason she stays with you is because you feed her sickness. 498 00:35:08,064 --> 00:35:09,815 You gotta let me help her. 499 00:35:12,443 --> 00:35:15,362 Well, why don't we just go outside and talk about it? 500 00:35:16,948 --> 00:35:20,617 - Just watch yourself. - Don't worry. 501 00:35:27,125 --> 00:35:30,752 It's all part of the novel. Don't interfere. 502 00:35:37,218 --> 00:35:38,426 [ALL SHRIEK] 503 00:35:57,363 --> 00:35:59,781 You should have listened to me, kid. 504 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:02,701 No woman's worth dying for. 505 00:36:03,494 --> 00:36:05,245 Killing for, 506 00:36:06,038 --> 00:36:07,664 not dying for. 507 00:36:27,185 --> 00:36:30,187 - Riker to Enterprise. - Yes, Number One? 508 00:36:30,354 --> 00:36:32,480 RIKER: A bizarre incident just took place. 509 00:36:32,648 --> 00:36:35,901 The shoot-out between the bellboy and Mickey D. 510 00:36:36,068 --> 00:36:39,237 Yes, and Mickey D just walked out the door. How did he do that? 511 00:36:42,200 --> 00:36:44,451 It's on page 244. 512 00:36:45,203 --> 00:36:47,954 The novel, right. How does it end? 513 00:36:49,290 --> 00:36:52,125 A bad love affair ends in a bloody shoot-out, 514 00:36:52,293 --> 00:36:56,296 the hotel gets bought out and life goes on. 515 00:36:56,464 --> 00:36:57,923 Such as it is. 516 00:36:58,090 --> 00:37:00,258 The hotel gets bought? By whom? 517 00:37:04,055 --> 00:37:05,305 Isn't specific. 518 00:37:05,473 --> 00:37:07,057 Simply refers to foreign investors. 519 00:37:07,225 --> 00:37:11,269 Sale price, 12.5 million United States dollars. 520 00:37:11,437 --> 00:37:12,604 They return home, 521 00:37:12,772 --> 00:37:15,857 leaving the assistant manager in charge. 522 00:37:19,487 --> 00:37:20,904 Captain. 523 00:37:22,949 --> 00:37:25,033 That's how we're getting out. 524 00:37:26,244 --> 00:37:28,662 We're buying this place. 525 00:37:36,671 --> 00:37:38,797 It is all a question of probabilities. 526 00:37:38,965 --> 00:37:41,675 Quite simple, really, if one bets with any sequential consistency. 527 00:37:41,842 --> 00:37:42,884 Elaborate. 528 00:37:43,552 --> 00:37:45,387 The combinations totaling seven or 11 529 00:37:45,554 --> 00:37:48,765 have considerable value when achieved on the primary attempt. 530 00:37:48,933 --> 00:37:51,559 With eight variations possible to create those totals, 531 00:37:51,727 --> 00:37:54,062 the likelihood of those totals occurring is not significant. 532 00:37:54,230 --> 00:37:56,439 - However— - Okay, okay. Can you do it? 533 00:37:56,607 --> 00:37:58,608 I believe so, sir. 534 00:38:03,155 --> 00:38:04,197 Eight's the point. 535 00:38:04,365 --> 00:38:07,701 Eighter from Decatur, County Seat of Wise. Do it, do it. 536 00:38:10,371 --> 00:38:11,621 Aw, snake eyes. 537 00:38:11,789 --> 00:38:15,375 Single digits on each cube are not at all desirable. 538 00:38:15,543 --> 00:38:19,296 - You're almost broke. - Relax, honey, it's only money. 539 00:38:19,463 --> 00:38:22,048 Yeah, but if you lose it all, I won't even have a place to sleep. 540 00:38:22,216 --> 00:38:24,134 Don't you worry your little head, honey. 541 00:38:24,302 --> 00:38:26,511 I'd never let that happen. 542 00:38:32,143 --> 00:38:34,561 Go, baby, let's go. Here they come, here they come, baby. 543 00:38:34,729 --> 00:38:36,354 CROUPIER: Seven. TEXAS: Ah. 544 00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:41,401 - Your turn, slick. - Go to work. 545 00:38:41,569 --> 00:38:44,404 Maybe this turkey will bring us some luck. 546 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:56,750 Six. Six is your number. 547 00:38:56,917 --> 00:38:59,419 Hell, my blind grandma can make a six, boy. 548 00:38:59,587 --> 00:39:01,379 Come on, roll them. 549 00:39:01,547 --> 00:39:03,548 I thought seven and 11 had value. 550 00:39:03,716 --> 00:39:05,550 Actually, six is a valid point. 551 00:39:05,718 --> 00:39:06,926 Of course now the objective 552 00:39:07,094 --> 00:39:09,763 is to roll a duplicate six before hitting seven. 553 00:39:09,930 --> 00:39:13,183 But the probability of making a six is no greater than that of rolling a seven. 554 00:39:14,268 --> 00:39:17,103 There is a certain degree of random fortune involved. 555 00:39:17,271 --> 00:39:19,397 I believe that is why they call it gambling. 556 00:39:20,066 --> 00:39:21,399 Yeah. 557 00:39:25,988 --> 00:39:28,198 CROUPIER: Seven. Seven away. Next shooter. 558 00:39:28,366 --> 00:39:32,369 - So much for your new turkey. - Give Slick another shot. 559 00:39:32,536 --> 00:39:35,163 I got a feeling about you, boy. 560 00:39:38,542 --> 00:39:41,669 Commander, these cubes are improperly balanced. 561 00:39:41,837 --> 00:39:43,755 I believe their final resting position would be— 562 00:39:43,923 --> 00:39:45,131 Can you repair them? 563 00:39:46,509 --> 00:39:47,550 I believe so. 564 00:39:50,054 --> 00:39:52,263 I will make another attempt. 565 00:39:55,684 --> 00:39:58,103 Baby needs a new pair of shoes. 566 00:40:00,439 --> 00:40:01,856 Eleven! Atta boy! 567 00:40:02,024 --> 00:40:05,652 Do that a few more times, we're all gonna get well. Ha, ha. 568 00:40:09,407 --> 00:40:12,617 - Seven and winner. - And another one! Ha-ha-ha. 569 00:40:14,245 --> 00:40:16,663 Keep going, boy. We've got him hot now. Let's go. 570 00:40:16,831 --> 00:40:20,667 RIKER: Double them up. Here we go. - Keep rolling, boy, keep rolling. 571 00:40:22,044 --> 00:40:24,254 TEXAS: Seven, a winner! 572 00:40:28,926 --> 00:40:30,510 Status, Number One? 573 00:40:31,637 --> 00:40:33,638 We're having a nice run of luck, captain. 574 00:40:33,806 --> 00:40:35,598 PICARD: Don't get out of character, commander. 575 00:40:35,766 --> 00:40:36,975 Sir? 576 00:40:37,143 --> 00:40:42,647 The foreign investors in the book are described as flamboyantly generous. 577 00:40:44,442 --> 00:40:46,067 Yes, sir. I understand. 578 00:40:47,695 --> 00:40:49,904 MAN: One more time. One more time. 579 00:40:51,532 --> 00:40:52,699 TEXAS: Hey! VANESSA: Whoo-hoo! 580 00:40:52,867 --> 00:40:54,617 Seven. Look at that. Ha, ha. 581 00:40:54,785 --> 00:40:57,120 Tex, darling. 582 00:40:57,288 --> 00:40:59,164 - You're brilliant. - Yeah. 583 00:40:59,331 --> 00:41:00,790 And I'm good-looking too. 584 00:41:00,958 --> 00:41:02,333 [TEXAS LAUGHS] 585 00:41:03,127 --> 00:41:05,962 - Isn't that enough? - No. Don't wanna come up short. 586 00:41:06,130 --> 00:41:09,799 - You are keeping count? - Yes, sir. 12.3 million. 587 00:41:09,967 --> 00:41:13,261 Perhaps I will bet 700,000. 588 00:41:13,721 --> 00:41:15,472 No, bet it all. 589 00:41:15,639 --> 00:41:18,850 But, sir, the sale price of this edifice is 12.5 million. 590 00:41:19,018 --> 00:41:21,102 We need some spreading around money, Data. 591 00:41:21,604 --> 00:41:23,313 - Sir? - Bet it all. 592 00:41:23,481 --> 00:41:26,691 Here you go. A little something for you, Ziggy. 593 00:41:26,859 --> 00:41:28,860 A little something for those cocktail waitresses. 594 00:41:29,028 --> 00:41:31,696 You run this outside and give it to the parking lot attendant. 595 00:41:31,864 --> 00:41:32,947 You're very kind, sir. 596 00:41:33,699 --> 00:41:35,825 Here you go, Vanessa. A little something for you too. 597 00:41:35,993 --> 00:41:37,285 Thank you. 598 00:41:37,453 --> 00:41:40,288 When the train comes in, everybody rides. 599 00:41:40,456 --> 00:41:42,874 Yeah, and I'm getting off at this station. 600 00:41:43,042 --> 00:41:48,046 After 18 passes, air gets a little too thin for this country boy. 601 00:41:48,214 --> 00:41:51,341 - I'm betting against you, fella. - Are you nuts? 602 00:41:51,509 --> 00:41:53,718 I do not believe that is a prudent choice, sir. 603 00:41:53,886 --> 00:41:58,389 Hey, that's what horse racing's about. Roll them, boy. 604 00:42:12,947 --> 00:42:14,405 CROUPIER: Seven. Seven a winner. 605 00:42:14,573 --> 00:42:16,074 [PEOPLE CHEER] 606 00:42:17,576 --> 00:42:19,118 The man has the touch. 607 00:42:21,372 --> 00:42:24,207 You knew you were gonna throw that seven, didn't you? 608 00:42:24,375 --> 00:42:26,626 You just let me go down the tubes. 609 00:42:27,753 --> 00:42:29,420 I tried to caution you, sir. 610 00:42:29,964 --> 00:42:33,591 What was it? I mean, was it personal, or what? 611 00:42:33,759 --> 00:42:35,969 Because I didn't show you my car? 612 00:42:37,304 --> 00:42:39,138 Now. 613 00:42:39,306 --> 00:42:41,140 I wish to cash in, sir. 614 00:42:41,767 --> 00:42:43,851 I'm afraid you've broken the bank. 615 00:42:44,019 --> 00:42:47,105 Just take 12.5 million, the purchase price of this hotel. 616 00:42:47,273 --> 00:42:48,856 Spread the rest around. 617 00:42:52,069 --> 00:42:56,072 - You're the foreign investors. - That's right. 618 00:42:56,240 --> 00:42:59,450 We just bought this place lock, stock and barrel. 619 00:42:59,618 --> 00:43:01,536 Consider it a done deal. 620 00:43:01,704 --> 00:43:04,914 I like you fellas. You got style. 621 00:43:05,082 --> 00:43:06,958 Let me buy you guys a drink. 622 00:43:07,126 --> 00:43:08,710 Just enjoy the game. 623 00:43:08,877 --> 00:43:10,712 Don't let them change the dice on you. 624 00:43:10,879 --> 00:43:12,505 TEXAS: You got it. 625 00:43:30,316 --> 00:43:33,776 Enterprise, this is the away team. We're clear of the structure. 626 00:43:33,944 --> 00:43:35,361 Three to beam up. 627 00:43:35,529 --> 00:43:37,739 Time to come home now, Number One. 628 00:43:37,906 --> 00:43:40,992 Transporter Room, we have a fix on the away team. Beam them up. 629 00:43:51,670 --> 00:43:52,712 [DOOR CHIMES] 630 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:54,088 Come. 631 00:43:56,300 --> 00:43:58,468 - Sir. - Welcome back, Number One. 632 00:43:58,636 --> 00:44:01,137 Very strange experience. Puzzling. 633 00:44:01,305 --> 00:44:03,514 I still can't comprehend how Colonel Richey's vessel 634 00:44:03,682 --> 00:44:05,266 could have traveled out that far. 635 00:44:05,434 --> 00:44:07,727 Not on its own, at any rate. 636 00:44:07,895 --> 00:44:10,313 Perhaps they were brought here by whoever created 637 00:44:10,481 --> 00:44:12,899 that make-believe world down there. 638 00:44:13,067 --> 00:44:15,818 It's possible they didn't know how fragile 639 00:44:15,986 --> 00:44:18,071 the humans aboard actually were. 640 00:44:18,238 --> 00:44:20,698 Only one of them survived. 641 00:44:21,408 --> 00:44:23,368 None of it makes any sense. 642 00:44:24,203 --> 00:44:28,331 Like Fermat's theorem, it's a puzzle we may never solve.