DEEP SPACE: "Life Support" - REV. 11/15/94 - ACT FIVE       57.

41   CONTINUED:

					SISKO (V.O.)
				(continuing)
			And although there is still some 
			opposition from hard-line elements 
			on both Bajor and Cardassia... it 
			looks as though they're finally 
			willing to put their long conflict 
			behind them.

	Bashir is here also.  He takes a drink from a tray and sits 
	in an out-of-the-way place.  His expression is somber, clearly 
	not joining in the fun.

	Dax notes his gloomy expression and she goes to sit next to 
	him.

					DAX
			Remind me not to invite you to my 
			next party.

	Bashir manages to smile a little.

					BASHIR
			Sorry.  I guess I am sort of casting 
			a pall over this gathering.

					DAX
			No one expects you to provide the 
			entertainment, Julian.  But you should 
			try to enjoy yourself.  After all, 
			this celebration is for you, too.

					BASHIR
			Frankly, I'm not sure what I've done 
			deserves a celebration.

					DAX
			Julian... you saved his life.  You 
			kept him alive against incredible 
			odds.  No matter what happens, you 
			should always be proud of that.

	Bashir seems to take a little bit of solace in this, gives 
	her a smile.  Dax puts a hand on his shoulder.

41A  NEW ANGLE

	As Quark approaches Winn with a Ferengi who is carrying a 
	tray which has a large and bizarre-looking souffle on it.