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					DUKAT
			But she's going to recover?

					MIDWIFE
			She'll be fine.

	Dukat moves to Brin, who's standing near the door to
	the Infirmary with the others.

					DUKAT
			Seal the docking ring and have
			all the airlocks inspected -- 
			let's make sure we never have
			another accident like this.

					KIRA
			Accident?

	Shocked stares and murmurs of protest from the
	group.

					KIRA
			What happened, Dukat? Was she
			going to tell everyone that
			you're the father of her child?

					FALA
				(warning her off)
			Kira --

					KIRA
			Is that why you tried to kill
			her?

					FALA
			Enough.

					DUKAT
			It's all right, Fala. Nerys is
			obviously upset. She doesn't
			know what she's saying.

					KIRA
			Mika won't lie for you anymore.

					DUKAT
				(to Brin)
			Take her to her quarters. She
			needs to rest.

	Brin and another man move to take Kira by the arm --