Stardate: 46235.7 After a transporter mishap changes Captain Picard, Ensign Ro, Keiko and Guinan back into physiological twelve year olds, while having no effect on their mental state. Things go even more wrong as a surprise Ferengi attack subdues the Enterprise's crew. Their apparent age, however, provides a substantial advantage in the effort to rescue the Enterprise from the Ferengi takeover.

When Mitch and Newmie are in a boat race in Ben's scarab, C.J. comes into the race orbit and their opponents almost runs her over. Mitch and Newmie are forced to stop and see how she's doing. By that they only finish in fourth place. The winner James Lewiston is very happy and Mitch is angry and wants another race.

While working their way through Election Day, the staff recalls casting their first votes.