DEEP SPACE: "The Alternate" - REV. 11/04/93 - ACT THREE      27.

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					O'BRIEN
			It has metamorphic qualities that 
			were confusing the computer.  You 
			better run the sweep two or three 
			times.

					ODO
				(acknowledges)
			Major, you could help me by reviewing 
			the security camera records and the 
			heat sensor readouts for the Lab and 
			the surrounding areas.

	Kira acknowledges, EXITS.  O'Brien has found something.

					O'BRIEN
			Commander, I'm picking up slight 
			trace elements near the ventilation 
			intake duct.  It looks as though 
			the lifeform may have taken this way 
			out.

	Dax ENTERS.  She's still a bit shaky, but recovered enough 
	to return to duty.  The others are surprised to see her.

					SISKO
			Doctor Bashir give you permission to 
			be up and about?

					DAX
				(as she moves, 
				examining the damage)
			"Doctor Bashir" wouldn't listen to 
			me and hid my clothes so I wouldn't 
			leave.