DEEP SPACE NINE: "Rapture" - REV. 10/23/96 - ACT FIVE       46.

51   CONTINUED:

					BASHIR (Cont'd)
				(off reactions)
			Captain Sisko refused surgery. 
			And I can't go against the 
			decision of my patient.
				(turns to Jake)
			Not without the consent of his 
			closest relative.

	All eyes turn to Jake.

					JAKE 
			I guess that means it's up to me.

	Jake looks over at Kasidy, then to Kira, who meets his 
	gaze. He knows the choice they'd make. Saddled with 
	an overwhelming responsibility, Jake struggles to keep 
	his emotions in check. He looks at his father, moves 
	to him, takes his hand.

52   CLOSE ON JAKE

	as he leans in to speak to his unconscious father.

					JAKE
				(quiet)
			Dad... I know you want to see this 
			to the end. But... I need you...
				(choking with emotion)
			I'm sorry.

	Jake pulls himself away from his father.

					JAKE
				(to Bashir)
			Do what you have to do.

	Bashir nods and takes charge.