John Durbin

Transporting adversaries to a conference, the Enterprise enters an energy cloud that affects the ship and crew.

Picard, Worf and Dr. Crusher are reassigned to a top-secret mission; a new commanding officer assumes control of the Enterprise.

Odo falls in love with a woman searching for information that ultimately will endanger her life and make their relationship impossible.

Picard's captors use extreme methods to uncover Federation strategy; Jellico plans to launch a first strike against the Cardassians.

Desperate Amanda asks Peter for help; Alison and Hayley plan to tell Brooke and Billy about their relationship; Jane tries to reconcile with Richard.