For the Cause story
Sisko learns that his girlfriend Kasidy might be a Maquis smuggler. Directed by: James L. Conway. Story by: Mark Gehred-O'Connell.
10 total · 2 choice · 3 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| betrayal | choice | Sisko by Kasidy; Garak worried Ziyal was plotting to betray him; everyone by Eddington who was a secret Maquis agent |
| duty vs. love | choice | Sisko was torn between Kasidy and his duty to Starfleet |
| boyfriend and girlfriend | major | Benjamin and Kasidy |
| infatuation | major | Garak at Ziyal |
| terrorist or freedom fighter | major | The Maquis terrorists are seen from their point of view. Kasidy smuggled medical supplies for the Maquis. |
| creative writing | minor | Jake was pondering how to write a good story. In particular, he was considering how to describe a smell he hadn't before encountered. |
| duty vs. conscience | minor | Eddington stated that he choose duty every time, later we learn he's the opposite |
| father and son | minor | Benjamin and Jake had heart to heart talk over Kasidy |
| guilt and evidence | minor | was the circumstantial evidence enough to justify spying on Kasidy |
| second guessing one's self | minor | Garak was struggling with layers of suspicion in his mind |