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     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Statistical... " - REV. 10/23/97 - ACT TWO    27.

21   INT. CARGO BAY/TEAM DORM

	where Bashir has just told the others the news.

					JACK 
			So... the Pretender and his Dark 
			Knight are coming to the station.

					PATRICK 
				(delighted) 
			The story's not over.

					LAUREN 
			Peace Talks. Could be 
			interesting.

	Bashir is struck by the noticeable change in them -- 
	they have something to focus on, and despite the 
	colorful way they talk about it, it seems to ground 
	them in reality.

					BASHIR 
			I'd say so. And the best part is, 
			we're going to have ringside 
			seats...

	Patrick bounces on his feet excitedly, Jack slaps his 
	hands together with relish, and Lauren smiles with 
	anticipation. Even Sarina seems to be looking forward 
	to it.

	Bashir couldn't be more pleased... off his face as he 
	enjoys the fact that he's finally found something to 
	engage these people...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO