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        DEEP SPACE NINE: "Rapture" - REV. 10/23/96 - ACT FIVE       45.
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	FADE IN:

51   INT. SURGERY

	Bashir and a NURSE are examining an unconscious Sisko. 
	The head scanner cups his head again and he is no 
	longer trembling. Kira, Jake, Kasidy and Admiral 
	Whatley watch with concern.

					BASHIR
				(off readouts)
			His entire central nervous system 
			is depolarizing. We have to 
			operate immediately.

					WHATLEY
			Then what are you waiting for?

	Kira is as concerned as anyone about Sisko's well-
	being, but she feels it's her duty to Sisko, both as 
	her commanding officer and the Emissary, to make sure
	his wishes are made known.

					KIRA
			Captain Sisko made it clear that 
			he didn't want surgery.

					KASIDY
			What are you suggesting, Major? 
			We stand around and let him die?

					KIRA
			No. But this isn't about what I 
			want... or what you want. This is 
			about Captain Sisko. And he told 
			us he doesn't want anything to 
			interfere with his visions.

					WHATLEY
			Major, these visions may be 
			important, but I think we're all 
			in agreement here that they're not
			as important as Captain Sisko's life.
				(to Bashir)
			Start the procedure.

	Bashir wants to do just that, but...

					BASHIR
			It's not that simple.