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          DEEP SPACE: "Meridian" - REV. 09/29/94 - ACT FOUR         43.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

38   EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	as it orbits Meridian.

38A  EXT. VILLAGE COMMONS - DAY

	Seltin and a handful of Meridians are heading for the door 
	to one of the buildings -- they're all in an upbeat mood, 
	having heard the news that Meridian can be saved.  Dax and 
	Deral approach.

					SELTIN
				(seeing them)
			Deral... we've been looking for you.
				(smiles)
			Commander Sisko told us the good 
			news.

	She and Deral share a hug of happiness...

					SELTIN
				(to Dax)
			I can't thank you enough for all 
			you've done...

					DAX
			I'm glad we were able to help.

					SELTIN
			The next time Meridian returns here, 
			we'll have thirty years for our people 
			to get to know one another better.

	Deral knows that what he has to tell Seltin might spoil her 
	mood... but he knows he has to do it.

					DERAL
				(to Seltin)
			I need to discuss something with 
			you.

					SELTIN
			Of course...
				(gesturing to the 
				door)
			I've called a meeting... now that we 
			have a future again, we need to start 
			planning for it.