DEEP SPACE NINE: "Ferengi Love..."-REV. 02/18/97 - ACT TWO     19.

11   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ZEK
				(lovingly) 
			That's because you deserve nothing 
			less.

					ISHKA 
			Zekkie... they don't come sweeter 
			than you.

	They snuggle noses.

					QUARK
				(to himself)
			I don't believe it...

					ZEK
			What's that, Quark?

					QUARK 
			Nothing. I've just never seen you 
			looking happier.

					ZEK 
			That's because I've never felt 
			happier.
				(getting up) 
			Well, my dear, time to get back to 
			running the empire. Try not to
			miss me too much.

					ISHKA 
			I miss you already.

					ZEK
				(pleased as punch) 
			That's my girl.

	He turns to leave, followed by Maihar'du.

					ISHKA 
			Oh, Lobekins...

	The Nagus turns back at the sound of his nickname to 
	see Ishka holding up a PADD.

					ISHKA 
			Don't forget your appointment 
			calendar.

					ZEK 
			Thank you, my prize.
				(to Quark) 
			Your mother is a rare jewel, 
			Quark.