DEEP SPACE NINE: "Sons and... " - REV. 7/31/97 - ACT ONE      20.

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					WORF
			I know we have not seen each other 
			in some time. But let us talk as 
			father and son.

					ALEXANDER 
			I am not here to call you, 
			"Father." I am here to serve the 
			Empire.

					WORF 
			Serving the Empire was not one of 
			your priorities the last time we 
			spoke.

					ALEXANDER
				(tinge of bitterness) 
			As you say, that was some time 
			ago.

	Worf takes another direct hit to the guilt. His jaw 
	tightens.

					WORF
			Did you think enlisting would 
			please me?

					ALEXANDER 
			Pleasing you did not enter into my 
			decision. With all due respect, 
			does this conversation have any...
				(hesitating)
			uh... bearing on my duties aboard 
			this ship?

					WORF
				(erupts) 
			Stop pretending to be a warrior. 
			We both know you do not belong 
			here!

	Worf takes a breath to regain control of his temper.

					WORF
				(continuing) 
			You have heard what I expect from 
			the rest of the crew.