The Alternate story
A scientist, Dr. Mora Pol of the Bajoran Science Institute, finds a life-form in the Gamma Quadrant that may be related to Odo. Directed by: David Carson. Story by: Jim Trombetta and Bill Dial.
11 total · 1 choice · 6 major · 4 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| shapeshifter | choice | Odo became various amorphous blobs and the origin of his shapeshifter roots explored |
| belonging | major | Odo traveled through the wormhole with Doctor Mora in search of his shapeshifter compatriots |
| father and son | major | Benjamin and Jake quarreled over the boy's direction in life; Mora Pol was like a father to Odo |
| mentor and protégé | major | Odo meets his old mentor Mora Pol |
| reconciliation | major | episode culminated in Odo and Mora Pol setting aside their differences |
| resentment | major | Odo resented his old mentor and life in the lab |
| the need to know one's roots | major | Odo traveled through the wormhole with Doctor Mora in search of his shapeshifter compatriots |
| homework shirking | minor | Jake didn't want to do his homework |
| homework vs. play | minor | Jake wanted play but Benjamin put his foot down |
| silicon-based being | minor | Weld Ram discovered silicon-based life form on the planet |