DEEP SPACE NINE: "Behind the Lines" - REV. 8/21/97 - ACT TWO    19.

16   INT. STARBASE 375 - ADMIRAL ROSS'S OFFICE

	as Sisko ENTERS to find Ross at his desk.

					SISKO 
			You wanted to see me, admiral?

					ROSS 
			I just got word. Captain Bennet's 
			promotion came through. At my 
			recommendation, Starfleet's 
			putting her in charge of Seventh 
			Tactical Wing. She's one of the 
			best adjutants I've ever had -- a 
			strong grasp of strategy, an 
			ability to see the big picture.

					SISKO
			It doesn't sound like it's going 
			to be easy to find someone to take 
			her place.

					ROSS 
			I already have. You.

	Sisko is taken completely off guard by this...

					SISKO 
			Sir?

					ROSS
				(smiles) 
			I've been very impressed with you 
			these last few weeks. I think 
			we're going to make a good team.

	This is big deal, and Sisko knows it.

					SISKO 
			Thank you, sir.