DEEP SPACE: "Life Support" - REV. 11/11/94 - ACT ONE        11.

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					BASHIR
			I'm sorry.  The radiation severely 
			damaged his neural pathways.  I did 
			everything I could.

					KIRA
				(quiet)
			I know you did.  Did he ever regain 
			consciousness?

					BASHIR
			No.  I don't think he suffered.

	There are no tears in Kira's eyes.  She takes the news 
	stoically, like a soldier hearing about the death of a buddy.

					KIRA
			Thank you, Doctor.
				(beat)
			I'm on duty in Ops.  Excuse me.

	She heads for the door, but Bashir stops her.

					BASHIR
			Kira.

					BASHIR
				(quietly)
			I think they can get along without 
			you in Ops today.

					KIRA
			Maybe so.  But I need to be there.  
			I appreciate your concern... but 
			I'll grieve in my own way... in my 
			own time.

	Bashir looks at her for a beat, wants to reach out and help... 
	but realizes this is how Kira wants to handle it.  He finally 
	nods.  Kira turns and leaves.  OFF Bashir's face as he watches 
	her go...

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