03x06 - Exile

[bunniefuu]

[Water running]

(Male voice)
hoshi.

Hello?

(Male voice)
do you understand me?

I think you do.

(Man)
can you see me?

Ensign sato to security.

(Reed)
go ahead.

Hoshi?

Is everything all right?

Hoshi?

♪ It's been a long road ♪

♪ Gettin' from there to here ♪

♪ It's been a long time ♪

♪ But my time
is finally near ♪

♪ And I will see my dream
come alive at last ♪

♪ I will touch the sky ♪

♪ And they're not gonna
hold me down no more ♪

♪ No, they're not gonna
change my mind ♪

♪ 'Cause I've got
faith of the heart ♪

♪ I'm going
where my heart will take me ♪

♪ I've got faith to believe ♪

♪ I can do anything ♪

♪ I've got
strength of the soul ♪

♪ No one's gonna bend
or break me ♪

♪ I can reach any star ♪

♪ I've got faith ♪

♪ I've got faith ♪

♪ Faith of the heart ♪

(Archer)
I thought I was
the only one

Who lived here
during my off hours.

I'd like you to see this.

[Beeping]

These are the locations

Where we've encountered
spatial anomalies.

I analyzed the sensor logs
from the xindi database.

These are the coordinates

Where that vessel
was affected.

Seems pretty random.

That's what I thought.

Until I ran a vector analysis
of the gravimetric waves

Coming from
the sphere we discovered.

The interference patterns
implied another wave source.

A 2nd sphere?

It appears so.

The simulation suggests
that the anomalies occur

Where the waves intersect.

If you're right,

Then we should be
able to start predicting

Where we're going
to run into trouble.

If we're going to create
an accurate map,

We'll need
precise measurements

Of the sphere's
gravimetric fields.

Assuming
there is a 2nd sphere.

How far away is it?

Less than 4 light-years.

Set a course.

Nothing?

(Reed)
I ran every scan
in the book.

There's no sign
of any intruder

Anywhere on the ship.

Maybe our sensors
missed something.

I went through all the logs
for the past 24 hours.

To say they were uneventful
would be an understatement.

This is good news.

That
I'm imagining things?

Well,
you're a little on edge.

It's not uncommon
to see the enemy

Out of
the corner of your eye.

I thought
that was called paranoia.

Whatever it is,
it's not uncommon.

Just the other night,

I thought I heard
clicking sounds

In my quarters.

For a moment,
I could have sworn

There was a xindi-insectoid
lurking in the shadows.

What I saw
wasn't a shadow.

All right.
I'll keep an eye out.

(Phlox)
there's some
mild vasodilatation

In the prefrontal cortex.

That would account
for your headaches.

Other than that,
you're in perfect health.

Are there any more tests
that you can run?

What do you expect me
to find?

The last few days,

I've had
the strangest feeling

That I'm being watched.

I've heard whispering
down corridors,

In my quarters.

Could I have been
exposed to something

That's making me
hallucinate?

There's no evidence

Of any mind-altering
substances on board.

So basically,
this is all in my head.

It appears to be.

Great.

I suppose you believe

You're dealing badly
with stress.

It's not a good sign

When you start
to see things
that aren't there.

[Chuckles]

Well,
that's a matter of opinion.

On denobula,

When a person under stress
hallucinates,

It's considered healthy.

A harmless way
for the subconscious

To release nervous energy.

I've always envied those
who had that facility.

I tend to keep too much
bottled up inside.

I should get going.

T'pol's asked me to translate

A section of
the xindi database.

[Beeping]

(Male voice)
hoshi.

[Static crackling]

That's where
I'm waiting for you.

That's where
I'm waiting for you.

[Beeps]
ensign sato to lt. Reed.

I need help
in the command center.

Hoshi.

Who are you?

Don't be frightened.

(Man)
hoshi.

[Echoing]
how did you get on board?

(Man)
I'm nowhere near your ship.

What do you want?

(Man)
you're searching
for something.

I can help.

[Gasps]

[Grunts]

Hoshi, are you all right?

I'm not picking up
anything out of the ordinary.

We still haven't found
any ships nearby

Or any uninvited guests
on board.

I'm not imagining it,
captain.

You have to admit
it's a possibility.

With respect, sir,

I know that my mind
can be overactive sometimes,

But that is not
what's happening.

This is real.

I want you to keep hoshi
under observation

Until we can
sort this out.

Post a security detail
outside.

And assign teams to
engineering and the armory

Until further notice.

Are you expecting
an att*ck, sir?

Around here,
you never know.

I'll see you both
in the morning.

[Sighs]

Isn't it
about feeding time?

I'll take care of it
after I get you settled.

Would you mind?
I'm really not that tired.

Be my guest.

The vulcan root leaf's
in that container.

That's strange.

It's...

When the alien
communicates with me, it's...

It's almost like
he's inside my head,

Looking at things
through my eyes,

Experiencing
what I'm experiencing.

And talking to him
is... Is like talking to myself.

Does that make any sense?

It makes perfect sense.

Listening to your thoughts
has been very pleasurable.

What?

I've been with you
for several days.

Studying your mind,
your memories.

Learning so many things
about you.

Why me?

My telepathy only works
in rare instances.

It takes a unique mind
to process it.

Yours is the first I've found
in many years.

What do you want?

I'm only
3 light-years away.

My home is what
you're seeing right now.

All I want is to meet you.

I don't think
that'll be possible.

I know you're on
an urgent mission.

That's what I want
to talk to you about.

What did he tell you
about the xindi?

He's saving that
for my visit.

He could have
given you something

As a show of good faith.

This could be another attempt
by the xindi

To infiltrate enterprise.

I think
he wants to help.

He was horrified that
7 million of us were k*lled.

He says he's willing
to use his abilities

To help us
find the xindi.

I think that's reason
enough to meet with him.

Archer to mayweather.

(Mayweather)
go ahead, sir.

We're taking
a slight detour.

[Wind howling]

[Doors shut]

(Male voice)
I asked hoshi to come alone.

The captain's
always a part of
first contact missions.

Starfleet regulations.

I hope
that's not a problem.

Not at all, captain.

I'm pleased
all 3 of you could come.

My name is tarquin.

I'm obviously
not what you expected.

I didn't want
to frighten you.

So I created a human image

When I contacted you
on enterprise.

Thank you
for coming to me.

You said you could help us
with our mission.

You're searching
for a w*apon

That could
annihilate your planet.

I may be able to find it.

But I'll need an object

That's associated
with the xindi.

Why?

Every artifact
retains an imprint

Of the people who made it,

Who used it.

I have the ability to sense
those imprints.

I could arrange to have
something sent down.

How much time
would you need with it?

No more than a few days.

We didn't pick up
any other bio-signs.

I take it
you live here alone.

Alone.

It's an awfully big planet
for one person.

I've lived here for
a very long time, mr. Reed.

My only contact
with the outside world

Has been
through telepathy.

Bring me the artifact.
I'd like to get started.

(Archer)
we'll be back
as soon as we can.

Captain, one small request.

I'd like hoshi to stay
with me while I'm working.

I'm afraid
that's not appropriate.

Nonetheless, it's a condition
of my helping you.

If I'm comfortable
with this...

I don't get the sense
that he would harm me.

My instincts
tell me otherwise.

He's hiding something.

If he's insistent,

We could put off
looking for the sphere,

Stay in orbit.

It's only for a few days.

We don't have the luxury

Of dealing with one problem
at a time anymore, sir.

If he can tell us something
about the xindi w*apon,

It's worth the risk.

I can take care
of myself, captain.

This is from the w*apon
that att*cked your planet.

We think
it was a prototype.

From a much larger w*apon.

This will be
very useful.

May i?

Thanks.

I need a minute.

[Exhales]
take your time.

Do I have to tell you
to stay on your toes?

I think that falls under

The goes-without-saying
category, sir.

Did you bring a phase-p*stol?

I'll keep it
under my pillow.

You know how to reach me.

Do you always
eat like this?

Only when I have company.

Thank you.

I thought you might enjoy
something familiar.

[Lid clatters]

Programming these dishes
was a challenge.

I had to recreate
their tastes and textures

From your memory.

Please.

It should approximate
the recipe from fiorella's

On fountain street
in san francisco.

You've certainly
done your homework.

I've enjoyed it.

Mmm, what's this?

Dessert.

It's a delicacy
from the arakon system.

I think you'll like it.

You know, my stomach
is a little unsettled.

You told your grandmother that

Every time she tried
to serve you soba noodles.

Now it's one
of your favorite foods.

Since you seem to know
so much about my past,

I think it's only fair

That I know
a little about yours.

Where are you from?

My homeworld is
30 light-years from here.

A wonderful place to live,

Provided you're not
born telepathic.

[Scoffs]

The odds are
1 in 50 million.

I was among the unlucky few.

We're considered a thr*at
to the rest of the population.

There's only one solution
for people like me

To live out our lives
in exile.

So we're sent
to places like this.

To solitude,

I think
you're familiar with it.

What do you mean?

Your parents learned
you were gifted,

So you spent your childhood
with private tutors,

Studying languages.

You thought it was normal

To go through
your days alone.

I'm sorry,

I forget you're unaware
of how much I know about you.

Are you reading my mind
continuously?

Not since you arrived.

Now that you're here
with me,

I would rather
get to know you

The way other humans do.

This is great,
but I'm pretty tired.

Of course.

[Door opens]

If you need anything else,

Let me know
at supper tomorrow.

I'll be working
most of the day.

Uh, feel free to wander.

There are a lot of
interesting things here.

But I strongly suggest
that you stay inside.

The winds
can be treacherous.

I'm sure there's enough
to keep me occupied.

If you'd like,

Y-y-you could spend
some time looking at this.

It's written in
a dead language,

Over 1000 years old.

Everything about these people,
their homeworld,

Their culture,
has vanished into time.

Thank you.

You don't have to feel alone.

I won't.
I'll be busy with this.

That's not what I meant.

You often feel isolated,
even around other people.

You don't have to.

[Instrument beeping]
archer to the bridge.

(T'pol)
yes, captain.

I assume
we're getting close.

You assume correctly.

Take us out of warp.
I'm on my way.

Yes, sir.

[Machine beeps]

Status.

We're getting reports
of anomalies on all decks.

[Man exclaiming]

[Static buzzing]

[Man yells]

I got you.

There are breaches
on decks "b", "c", and "e".

Emergency bulkheads
are in place,

But 3 subsections
have decompressed.

[Rumbling]

We're losing
structural integrity
in the forward hull.

All stop!

The anomalies
are stronger here.

If there is another sphere
in the region,

It's emitting a lot more
gravimetric energy
than the first one.

Which means
if we continue,

There's a good chance
this ship is going
to get torn apart.

If it is there, how far?

Approximately
75,000 kilometers.

It might as well be
75,000 light-years.

[Panel beeping]
bridge to cdr. Tucker.

(Trip)
go ahead.

How are
your engines holding up?

So far, so good.

But I wouldn't recommend
putting them through
a lot more of this.

How long would it take you
to insulate a shuttlepod
with trellium-d?

I'd need a day to
refine enough ore
and, uh, at least 12 hours

To reconfigure the hull.

Get started.

(Trip)
aye, sir.

Hold our position.

You might want to
steer clear

Of the launch bay
for the next couple of days.

Indeed.

I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to disturb you.

(Tarquin)
not at all.

Please.

[Doors creaking]

Have you had a chance to
look at the book I gave you?

I'm about halfway through.

I didn't expect you
to translate it so quickly.

Aren't you supposed to
know me better than that?

[Chuckles]

What did you
think of it?

It's an interesting language,

Reminds me of
medieval klingon.

Any progress?

A few images, impressions.

Did you know that
there are 5 xindi species?

That's what we've heard.

A great deal
of conflict among them.

They don't trust one another.

Do you know where
they're building the w*apon?

Not yet.
I'm going to need more time.

What's this?

It helps me extend
the range of my telepathy.

My family gave it to me
when I was exiled.

Without it,
I never would have found you.

Would you like to try?

Is that possible?

With guidance.

If you close your eyes,

You'll begin to sense
light and color.

Let the images take shape,

Let the shapes
become more distinct.

Can you see them?

I think so.

You're trying
too hard to find them.

Let the images come to you.

How do you make sense
of all that?

It takes practice. Try again.

Maybe later.

I should let you
get back to your work.

Uh, feel free to return
if you'd like some company.

Thanks.

I asked you
to stay inside!

Is this why
you didn't want me out here?

Who are they?

They're people I knew.

The last one d*ed
over a century ago.

We should go inside.

How did they die?

Very few lifespans
are as long as mine.

How old are you?

I was born
over 400 years ago.

Who were they?

The first one
was morianna taal.

She was
my first companion.

Like you,
she had a unique mind.

And the other 3?

Companions, as well.

When I lost morianna,
I began to search for another

And another.

Sometimes I don't know
what is worse,

Being alone,

Or having to bury the people
I've come to care about.

It's been many years since
I found someone like you.

You're right.
We should go back inside.

All I'm asking is that
you consider the possibility.

You know that enterprise
is on an important mission.

I just can't
abandon my duties.

It's possible
that with my help,

Your mission
will be over soon.

Do you really expect me
to spend the rest of my life

On a desolate world,

With someone that I have
known for less than 2 days?

The others
had similar doubts.

But over time,

They came to appreciate
what I had to offer them.

No one will ever
understand you the way I can.

I am grateful
for your help,

And I'm happy to stay here
while you work,

But I have no intention of
becoming your next companion.

If you think
projecting yourself as human

Is going to make me
change my mind,

You are mistaken.

You've let your fear
of the unknown

Stand in your way
far too many times.

You almost left enterprise
early in its mission

Because you didn't think
you could control your fears.

But in spite of that,
you stayed.

It strengthened you.

This situation
is no different.

You obviously misinterpreted
a few memories,

Because this situation
is very different.

I'm giving you the chance
to experience something

You've searched
for your entire life.

It's the reason
you study languages,

To make unique connections
with people.

I don't need you
to help me do that.

Then why do you seem
so isolated?

You live on a ship
filled with your own people

And yet there are many times
when you feel alone.

Stay with me.

I'll teach you
ways of sharing thoughts

And emotions no human can.

I already told you,
I'm not interested.

You're lying, hoshi.

I can hear
everything you're thinking.

What I'm thinking
is none of your business!

Michio.

Your grandfather,

He is the last person
you were truly close to.

But he d*ed a long time ago.

Leave me alone.

You can have that kind
of connection again.

Leave me alone!

I'm sorry.

I know this must seem
overwhelming.

Think about what I've said.

You're going to have
a great deal of time.

Sensors say
we are passing through
a gravimetric distortion.

[Machines beeping]

No anomalies.

Trellium seems to be
doing its job.

[Instrument beeps]

Archer to enterprise.

(T'pol)
go ahead.

We're approaching
79,000 kilometers.

Still no sign
of the cloaking barrier.

Adjust your heading
to 0-1-6 mark 2.

(Archer)
stand by.

[Rumbling]

[Machines beeping]

That felt promising.

I believe
you just grazed the perimeter.

Turn starboard, 3.6 degrees.

[Beeping]

I think we've found it.

(T'pol)
maintain course.

You should be heading
directly toward
the cloaking barrier.

Power's fluctuating!

[Rapid beeping]

Hull integrity?

Some micro-fractures,
but nothing we can't handle.

Switching to backup!

[Beeping]

Trip.

Let's get going
with the scans.

[Machine buzzes]

Ah, hell!

Is there a problem?

The sensor relays
were damaged.

How much time do you need?

Not long, but we'll have to
get back to enterprise,

I need to open up
the circuit housings
on the undercarriage.

No way to get to them
from the inside.

Bring the descent thrusters
online.

You're not planning
to land on that thing?

Thrusters, trip.

And get the ev suits ready.

[Grunts]

(Trip)
not exactly
my idea of shore leave.

(Archer)
get to work.

I'm going to take
a look around.

Don't get lost.

(Archer)
how's it coming, trip?

Almost there, sir.
Just 2 more relays.

[Exclaims]

(Trip)
captain!

[Hissing]

What happened?

The port thruster ignited.

I can see that.

When I was bypassing
the last relay,

I must have
triggered a surge

In the propulsion system.
Son of a bitch!

It's going to be
a long time

Before enterprise decides
to come looking for us.

Can we launch
without a port thruster?

We can sure as hell try.

Whoever gets
a first clear sh*t.

Careful, sir,
that was awfully close
to the 02 recycler.

I need to spend
more time in the armory.

[Metal screeching]

[Instrument beeping]

(Archer)
archer to enterprise.

We're here, captain.

It was right where
you said it was, t'pol.

We got all the scans
you asked for.

(Archer)
captain's starlog,
supplemental.

While t'pol analyzes the data
from the sphere,

We set a course
to pick up ensign sato

And find out if
the alien learned anything
about the xindi.

[Knocking on door]

[Door opens]

May I come in?
I won't be long.

I just heard
from your captain.

Enterprise will be here
in a few minutes.

I have learned a great deal
about the xindi w*apon.

I'm sure he'll find
the information useful.

Thank you for all your help.

Have you given
any more thought to my offer?

I can't stay here.
You know that.

I understand.

I was foolish to think
it was even a possibility.

The next time you invite
someone for a visit,

You might
want to let them know

That you're looking for
a lifelong companion.

I won't forget.

Uh...

Please keep the book

As a reminder
of your time here.

I was hoping you'd say that.

I'm nearly done,

And I'm anxious to see
how it ends.

After I've briefed
capt. Archer,

I'll send him to you.

It was a privilege
knowing you.

How was your stay?

I'm eager to
get back to enterprise.

I'm sure.

If it's any consolation,
your time here was well spent.

We've learned more about
the xindi than I expected.

And he's offered to keep
supplying us with information

For as long
as we're in range,

Thanks to you.

Glad I could help, sir.

There is one condition.

He wants you to stay with him
while he continues his work.

I assume you told him
that wouldn't be possible.

I won't order you
to do this, hoshi,

But it may be our best chance
of finding the w*apon

Before it's too late.

With any luck,

It'll only take a few weeks,
maybe a month.

We'd come back for you
as soon as the mission's over.

I don't need to tell you
what's at stake, ensign.

I'll go back to my quarters
and pick up a few things.

Thank you, hoshi.

There's no reason
for you to leave.

Just give me
a list of what you need

And I'll have it sent down.

I should brief my replacement
on the u-t upgrades.

We'll take care of it.
Don't worry.

At least give me a chance
to say goodbye to the crew.

I wish there was time.

It won't take long, sir.

I might not
see my friends again.

I'm sure
travis will understand.

Travis?

Travis and the others.

They realize
how important this is.

I was just
thinking about travis.

You're
a regular mind reader.

We've known each other
a long time.

Where is capt. Archer?

We'll be back for you
as soon as we can.

Where is he?

Hoshi.

Where is capt. Archer?

Hoshi.

Open a channel to ensign sato.

[Instrument beeping]

Our signal's
not getting through, sir.

There's some kind
of disruption field.

(Reed)
sir.

(Archer)
what's going on?

My station's down.

Everything's going off-line.
Main and auxiliary power,

Warp engines, life support.

[Electronic buzzing]

Nice try.

What were you planning
to tell my captain

When he got back?

Were you going
to appear as me
and beg him to let you stay?

No, you can't do that,
can you?

I'm the only one on board

That you can play
your tricks with.

Enterprise has
already returned.

Their fate
is in your hands.

What is that
supposed to mean?

I can't let you leave,
hoshi.

I've waited too long
to find you.

What's happened
to enterprise?

If you agree to stay,
they won't be harmed.

They'll be free
to leave orbit.

Let me speak
to capt. Archer.

That's not possible.

Why the hell not?

You'll be happy here,
I promise you.

Why can't I speak
to capt. Archer?

There's no power
on your vessel

And there won't be

Until you agree
to remain with me.

You would k*ll
over 80 people

To keep me here?

I don't want to k*ll anyone.

That's why it is essential
that you agree to stay.

You mustn't do that.

[Breathing heavily]

It's very fragile.

I'm counting on that.

Now undo whatever
you have done to my ship,

Or you will never contact
anyone again with this thing.

An empty thr*at, hoshi.

As long as you're with me,

I won't need
to contact anyone else.

As long as I'm with you?

Another 60, 70 years?
Then what?

What'll you do when
I'm grave number 5 out there?

Without this,

You will never find
another companion.

You will be alone
for the rest of your life.

Please, think of
what I can offer you.

This is your last chance.

[Electronic humming]

(Archer)
report.

Power's returning
to all systems.

Malcolm?

Weapons are
coming back online.

(Archer)
tactical alert.

Aye, sir.

[Machines beeping]

It's ensign sato.

Put her through.

(Hoshi)
captain, are you all right?

We are now.
What the hell is going on?

I think it's time
to come get me.

(Archer)
captain's starlog,
supplemental.

Ensign sato has returned
to enterprise.

But without any
new information on the xindi.

I'm hoping t'pol's analysis
of the second sphere

Will bring better news.

What have you got?

The data you collected
allowed me

To create a nearly accurate
map of the anomalies.

Nearly?

These are
the coordinates

Where we've encountered
strong anomalies.

The waves aren't intersecting
where they're supposed to.

Exactly. The locations
are being influenced

By more than
2 gravimetric sources.

A 3rd sphere?

A 3rd sphere would correct
some of the error,

But not all of it.

So I had the computer run
a covariant extrapolation.

How many?

We'll need to get farther into
the expanse to be certain,

But at least 50.

50 Manmade spheres.

Each one
the size of a small moon.

And each one
generating massive amounts

Of gravimetric energy.

Did it ever
occur to you

That whoever built
these things

May have done it
to create the expanse?

Why would someone
want to create a web

Of crippling anomalies?

What are you doing here?

Did you enjoy the ending?

You can't do this.

I don't want you watching me.

This is the last time.
I promise.

I've brought you information
to give to your captain.

Why now?

You're on
a dangerous mission.

I don't want
to see you harmed.

[Chuckles]
who knows?

You may change your mind
about me someday.

[Door beeps]

Come in.

I thought I told you
to get some rest.

He came to my quarters.

I was afraid
that might happen.

He gave me
these coordinates.

What are they for?

A xindi colony.

He said they're building
part of the w*apon there.