Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
The Child (1988)
R.J. Williams: Ian Andrew Troi
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Quotes
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Ian, could you tell us why you're here?
Ian Andrew Troi : Because Mommy said it was time to eat.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : No, I mean, why're you here on this ship?
Ian Andrew Troi : I live here.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Ian, I think the Captain wants to know if you are ready to tell us why you came here.
Ian Andrew Troi : No. Not yet.
Counselor Deanna Troi : The answer is within him. When his cognitive powers have sufficiently developed, he may be able to articulate it.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I hope he will tell us soon.
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Ian Andrew Troi : [being tucked into bed by Deanna] I can feel that some of the people are very worried.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Yes, I feel it too. But don't you worry
[smiles and lovingly strokes Ian's hair]
Ian Andrew Troi : It's me, Mommy! I'm the reason.
Counselor Deanna Troi : What?
Ian Andrew Troi : It's me.
Counselor Deanna Troi : You?
Ian Andrew Troi : Yes. I have to leave you now, or it will be very bad for everyone.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Leave? You're going to die! No, you can't!
[shakes her head no in desparation, and clicks her combadge]
Counselor Deanna Troi : Sickbay, this is Counselor Troi! I need a doctor in my quarters, NOW!
[Ian has stopped breathing, Troi leans down and begins to shake Ian trying to bring him out of it]
Counselor Deanna Troi : Ian! Ian, No Ian!
