locate keiko o'brien. keiko o'brien is in her quarters. computer, initiate full identity scan of keiko o'brien and note any inconsistencies with existing medical records. scan complete. no inconsistencies found. identity confirmed. how long would it take a level three stasis field to render keiko o'brien unconscious? calculate the time if anesthetine gas were used. 1.4 seconds. what about a phaser set on stun? 0.9 seconds. damn. god help me. hi mom... just checking back to see how you're doing. i'll be alright. but it was a shock. i never saw it coming. i know. i can't believe they would let you go, things are starting to sink in. i realize i've got decisions to make. like how to replace the life insurance i had through work. life insurance? i'd think you'd have other priorities. my priority is making sure you don't get stuck with a lot expenses if something happens to me. mom, there's no reason to think anything is going to happen. a couple of days ago, there was no reason to think i'd lose my job. no one likes to think about it, but you

chief o'brien to keiko o'brien. this is keiko. i've finished, but we have to move quickly. this place is going to be swarming with security. how did you know i'd want a runabout? i know what you're planning to do but don't worry, i don't give a damn about the celestial temple or your non-corporeal feuds. i just want my wife back. now, you still need me to pilot you through the wormhole. so let's stop wasting time. agreed? that's correct, commander. i want to test some new magnetic constrictors in the runabout's impulse thrusters. dax: very well, chief. you're cleared for departure but before you go there's one thing i'd like to ask you. what's that? did you enjoy your birthday? well, it was full of surprises. good. those were always my favorites. hold position here. computer, initiate modifications o'brien 7-3-1 and enable remote comlink. comlink enabled. what the hell? have us face the temple. the blast will last only a fraction of a second. they'll be dead before they even see it. oh! you have no idea how many centuries i waited for this. let's get on with it! miles, you