When Capt. Archer comes to the aid of a human freight vessel under attack by pirates, he's surprised to discover that the vessel's crew is less than grateful.
The entire crew takes refuge inside a small maintenance shaft for eight days during a radioactive storm.
Greene may face a malpractice suit; Hathaway treats a patient who resembles Santa; Boulet counsels gang members; Carter buys a gift for Tracy.
When Bashir and Jake answer a plea from a colony besieged by Klingons, Jake's naive idea of a good story is shattered by the reality of fear and cowardice.
The crew must find a way to defeat the Hirogen and reclaim Voyager.