DEEP SPACE NINE: "Homefront" - 11/04/95 - ACT THREE        33.

31   CONTINUED:	(3)

					NOG
			It's pretty new. It's a way of
			rewarding excellence among the
			cadets. I have the grades to
			qualify, but I need to be
			sponsored by a high-ranking
			officer.

					SISKO
			You want me to put your name in
			for consideration?

					NOG
			All I'm asking for is a chance to
			prove myself.

					SISKO
			I'm kind of busy right now, Nog...
				(relenting)
			But if I get a chance, I'll see
			what I can do.

					NOG
			Thank you, sir. This means a lot
			to me.

					SISKO
			I can see that.
				(a beat)
			Dismissed cadet.

					NOG
				(with pride)
			Yes, sir.

32   OMITTED

33   INT. SISKO'S CREOLE KITCHEN - DAY

	Joseph and his staff are setting up the restaurant for
	dinner when Sisko ENTERS.

					JOSEPH
			Well, look who's here. Come on in,
			stranger.

					SISKO
			Sorry. I know I haven't been
			around much. Things have gotten
			a little busy.