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'f wgngdbfsncy40358-035WrittenbyChris BlackDirectedbyPatrick NorrisTHE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FORPUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING WITH THETELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.Copyright 2001 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All RightsReserved. This script is not for publication or reproduction. Noone is authorized to dispose of same. If lost or destroyed,please notify the Script Department.Return to Script DepartmentPARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION5555 Melrose Ave., Hart 105Los Angeles, CA 90038FINAL DRAFTNOVEMBER 7, 2002

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ENTERPRISE:"Singularity" -11/7/02TEASERj0* fi*vENTERPRISE"Singularity"TEASERFADE IN:AIEXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL) (ADDED SCENE)AIat impulse. Ahead in the distance, we see a TRINARYSTAR SYSTEM: two bright, colorful stars and a swirlingvortex, a BLACK HOLE (NOTE: This is a re-use of Scene25A, not a new optical). We go to a MONTAGE OF SHOTS:BlINT. BRIDGE (ADDED SCENE)BlA disturbing tableau: no one is at the helm. REED isslumped over his console, unconscious. We find TRIPsprawled on the floor near his station, also out cold.(Everyone should be positioned where they are during theclimax of the show, from Scene 33 on.)CIINT. CORRIDOR (ADDED SCENE)CIThree crew members lie on the deck, unconscious. Overthis, we hear:T'POL (V.O.)Science officer's log, Augustfourteenth, 2152.DIOMITTEDDIElINT. SICKBAY (ADDED SCENE)ElAn even more bizarre sight: a sedated MAYWEATHER isstrapped to the central bio-bed, his head secured by abrace, prepped for surgery. PHLOX lies unconscious onthe floor nearby, wearing his surgical gown (as seen inScene 25).T'POL (V.O.)(continuing)Enterprise remains on course forthe trinary system.FlrINT. ARCHER'S QUARTERS (VPB) (ADDED SCENE)FlDimly-lit. ARCHER is unconscious at his desk (as inScene 27A).Some TEXT can be seen on his monitor.(CONTINUED)

ENTERPRISE:Fl"Singularity" -11/7/02TEASERCONTINUED:IA.FlT'POL (V.O.)(continuing)I've transmitted a distress call,but the nearest Vulcan ship ismore than nine days away.GlINT. T'POL'S QUARTERS (VPB) (ADDED SCENE)GlT'POL paces the floor, apparently the only person stillon her feet on Enterprise. Some MEDICAL DATA and aGRAPHIC OF THE TRINARY STAR SYSTEM are on her monitor(her Quarters should be dressed as we see them in Scene12).T'POL(continuing her log)By the time they arrive, they mayonly find debris. if that.She pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts.Then.T'POLEven if Enterprise makes it pastthe black hole without beingdestroyed. it seems likely thatthe crew won't survive.We hold for a long beat on T'Pol, before we.FADE OUT.END OF TEASER/f****.

ENTERPRISE:"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONEIB.y ** fACT ONEFADE IN:(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)HIINT. T'POL'S QUARTERS (VPB) (ADDED SCENE)HIWe find T'Pol seated at her desk, looking over MEDICALDATA scrolling on her monitor. She continues her log:T'POL(to com)I'm continuing my analysis of thecondition that's stricken thecrew. but without Doctor Phlox'sassistance I'm not hopeful aboutreversing its effects. I'mdocumenting my findings so thatStarfleet will at least have arecord of what happened.(then)The symptoms began not long afterwe set a course for the trinarysystem. that was nearly two daysago./ s.DISSOLVE TO:OMITTEDINT. SITUATION ROOM (VPB/OPTICAL)Archer, T'Pol and Trip are gathered at the wall monitor,which shows a visually ENHANCED IMAGE of a BLACK HOLE;although normally invisible to the naked eye, T'Pol hasadjusted the sensors to display the swirling, ghostlyvortex.ARCHER(off graphic)Black hole?T'POLA Class Four.ARCHERAccording to the Vulcanstarcharts, your people havesurveyed over two thousand ofthese things.f**-.T'POLThat's correct.(CONTINUED)

ENTERPRISE:2"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONECONTINUED:1C.2T'Pol touches a control, and the GRAPHIC ZOOMS OUT toshow the black hole is part of a TRINARY STAR SYSTEM:three stellar bodies of different types are locked in anintricate gravitational dance.T'POLBut none of thera were part of atrinary star system.ARCHER(intrigued)How close can we get?T'POLThe gravitational shear betweenthe stars is extreme. we'd haveto drop to impulse.(MORE)/****s(CONTINUED)

ENTERPRISE:2/-v.(CONTINUED:"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONE(2)T'POL (cont'd).but we should be able toapproach to within five millionkilometers.TRIP(lightly)Close enough to get some nicepictures.ARCHER(to T'Pol)How long would it take to reachthe system at impulse?T'POLTwo days.ARCHERHave Travis set a course.T'Pol nods and moves off to the Bridge.follow, but Archer stops him.Trip turns toARCHERTrip. Trip turns back to Archer.ARCHERIf you've got a little free time,I'd love you to take a look at mychair.TRIPSir?Archer speaks in a low tone, as if he's a bitembarrassed to even bring this up.ARCHERThe Captain's chair.TRIPWhat about it?/""*\(CONTINUED)

ENTERPRISE:2"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONECONTINUED: (3)3,2ARCHERYou may have noticed, I don't sitin it very much.TRIPIs there a problem?ARCHERIt's uncomfortable. If I leanback, I feel like I'm about toslide out of it. I have to sortof. perch on the edge.TRIP(lightly)I always assumed it was the bestseat in the house.ARCHERTake a look at it for me.TRIPI was going to purge the impulsemanifolds. ARCHER(lightly)The chair first, if you don'tmind.TRIP(amused)Aye aye, sir.Trip moves off. OFF the light moment between them,CUT TO:

ENTERPRISE:"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONE/—\OMITTEDINT. READY ROOM (VPB)Archer is standing at his window, staring outside, lostin thought. The door CHIMES.ARCHERCome in.T'Pol ENTERS, carrying a PADD.T'POLGood morning.ARCHER(a little distracted)Morning.T'POLAm I interrupting?j & sARCHERNo, no. just thinking aboutsomething.She hands him the PADD.T'POLToday's duty roster.ARCHERThanks.He tosses the PADD onto his desk, his mind obviously onother things.T'POLLieutenant Reed has a new securityprotocol he'd like to discuss withyou.ARCHERI'll stop by the Armory.(beat)Anything else?T'POLChef didn't report for duty thismorning. he's ill./"»*«.(CONTINUED)

ENTERPRISE:"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONECONTINUED:4ARCHERIs it serious?T'POLDoctor Phlox said it's a simplevirus. He should be fine after afew day's rest.(then)Ensign Sato has offered to takecharge of the Mess Hall.Apparently, she spends some of herfree time in the Galley. and iseager for an opportunity to cookfor the crew.ARCHERIf it's all right with Chef.His mind elsewhere, Archer sits at his desk andactivates his computer screen, which shows written TEXT./ffi&\t4A.ARCHERlet me ask you a question.(re: screen)I received a manuscript fromEarth. a biography of my father.(MORE)(CONTINUED)

ENTERPRISE:4f**-\"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONECONTINUED: (2)4ARCHER (cont'd)I've been asked to write thepreface. Would you mind readingit when I'm done?T'POLI'd be happy to.ARCHERIf I can ever get it finished.I've been putting it off forweeks.T'POLThe next two days should provideyou with ample opportunity.ARCHERIt's not that I haven't had thetime. . .Archer looks a little frustrated.ARCHERThey only asked for a page. Howam I supposed to sum up myfather's life in a page?jf**.[(wry)It would've been easier if they'dasked me to write the book.T'Pol considers, then decides to offer some advice.T'POLPerhaps by focusing on oneincident. a single event thatexemplifies your relationship withyour father. you'll be able tocondense your thoughts.ARCHERLogical approach.(light)Maybe you'd like to write it forme?T'POLI'm hardly qualified.She EXITS. Archer stares at his screen for a moment,then stands and goes back to the window, struggling tothink of what to write.CUT TO:r

ENTERPRISE:"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONEINT. GALLEY (VPB)Our first glimpse of Enterprise's Galley: a compact andefficient kitchen equipped with a mix of hi-techequipment (such as the Protein Resequencer) and good oldfashioned pots and pans. Hoshi is there with a Stewardnamed CUNNINGHAM. They stand at a wall monitor, whichdisplays the ship's MEAL SCHEDULE.CUNNINGHAMChef was planning to make friedchicken tonight with scallopedpotatoes, and some of the Minaranspinach we picked up on Risa.HOSHIThe orange spinach?jff?*\r.(CONTINUED)5A.

ENTERPRISE:5"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONECONTINUED:5CUNNINGHAM(lightly)He's convinced there's a way tomake it edible.HOSHIWhy don't we let him tackle thatwhen he gets back? I havesomething else in mind.She touches a control and the monitor changes to a pageof JAPANESE WRITING.HOSHIIt's one of my grandmother'sspecialties. the recipe's beenpassed down for generations.CUNNINGHAM(re: recipe)I'll need a translation before Ican program the proteinresequencer.HOSHIOh, no. You can resequence allthe chicken and potatoes you want.She starts moving about the galley, grabbing a largepot, some cooking utensils, etc.HOSHIBut I'm making this from scratch.As she works.CUT TO:6INT. SICKBAYPhlox is working in Sickbay, grinding some alien herbswith an old-fashioned mortar and pestle. A beat, andMayweather ENTERS.(CONTINUED)

ENTERPRISE:6"Singularity" -11/7/02ACT ONECONTINUED:/ ***PHLOXEnsign! Is there something I cando for you?MAYWEATHERI've got a little headache.nothing serious.PHLOXWhy don't you let me have a look?Phlox gestures toward the bio-bed.hesitates.MayweatherMAYWEATHERI was hoping you could just giveme something. I'm right in themiddle of upgrading the navigationsensors.PHLOXIt would be irresponsible todispense medication withoutexamining you first.(re: bio-bed)Please.j0&\VMayweather sits on the bio-bed, and Phlox places hishands on Mayweather's neck, making a preliminaryphysical exam.PHLOXAny other symptoms? Dizziness.blurred vision?MAYWEATHERNo. —-.(CONTINUED)