Stardate 46729.1: Commander Sisko has been asked to mediate a dispute between two Bajoran clans over the division of their territories. The leader of one of the tribes is a young girl, who Nog is enchanted by. Meanwhile, Dr. Bashir and Chief O'Brien shuttle down to Bajor to help with a grave situation that could spell doom for a village.

Al plans on retiring early, but Peggy spends too much money shopping and he must get a job at Homeplate Athletic Shoes.