DEEP SPACE NINE: - "The Begotten" - REV. 11/12/96 - ACT FIVE    60.

54   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ODO
			I think I finally understand how 
			much I meant to you... and what 
			you must've gone through when I left.

	Mora hears the sadness in his voice, wants to make him
	feel better.

					MORA
			You had to find your own way in 
			the world.

					ODO
			I should've included you in my 
			life.

					MORA
			You still can.

	A beat, then Odo smiles, extends his hand... Mora takes 
	it, then pulls him into a hug...

					MORA
			Take care of yourself, Odo...

	After a moment, they separate, and with a last look 
	between them, Mora EXITS through the airlock. Just 
	then, Kira ENTERS and sees Odo. She know's what 
	happened, looks at him with sympathy.

					ODO
			I thought the O'Briens were 
			having a party.

					KIRA
				(nods)

			Shakaar and I stopped by. But I 
			didn't feel like celebrating.

					ODO
			Oh?

					KIRA
			I got into this because the 
			O'Briens' needed my help -- I 
			never wanted a baby. But right
			now... I just wish I could hold 
			him in my arms and never let go.

	Odo nods thoughtfully...