Stardate: 44631.2 When Enterprise goes to the rescue of a science vessel adrift for days, they find themselves in the same dilemma. Their trapped state is worsened by the fact that they are being "dream sleep" deprived, which they know can cause their deaths, and has caused all but one of the science vessels crews' deaths. An unaffected Troi becomes the key to their salvation.

Mac finds himself being cared for by two determined ladies running a bed and breakfast in an isolated spot chosen as a drop spot by two murderous mobsters with an untrustworthy partner.

Suffering from "3rd year burnout", Miles asks for a positive uplifting story. When everyone else fails, Murphy takes on the challenge. She gets a perfect story, until the interview is on the air.