DEEP SPACE: "The Homecoming" - 07/02/93 - ACT FOUR         45.

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					SISKO
				(to Li)
			I don't think they're going to leave 
			until you say a few words.

					ODO
			I agree.

					LI
				(wishing there was 
				some other way)
			If that's what it takes...

	Li steps forward.  The crowd quiets down.  Li is not 
	comfortable standing before them, but his innate calm and 
	dignity makes him an effective speaker.

					LI
			It's good to be free.

	Hearing the great man speak brings an awed silence from the 
	crowd.  We have a moment of absolute quiet.  Li allows himself 
	a small almost rueful smile, then...

					LI
				(continuing)
			It's good to know that Bajor is 
			free.

	Another beat of silence and then a wave of cheering starts 
	to build.  It builds slowly, erupting finally into loud 
	heartfelt cheers.  Then from out of the crowd we hear a voice 
	rise above the shouting.

					JARO
			Yes, it is good to be free.

56   NEW ANGLE

	as Jaro and Kira push their way through the crowd.  Jaro 
	stops in front of Li.  A beat as he stands there beaming 
	with joy.

					JARO
			It really is you, isn't it.

					LI
				(simply)
			I'm Li Nalas.