It's Only a Paper Moon story

ds97x10 · 1998-12-30

Nog struggles with PTSD and begins living with Vic Fontaine. Directed by: Anson Williams. Story by: David Mack & John J. Ordover.

11 total · 4 choice · 3 major · 4 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
coping with post-traumatic stress choice Nog's condition was due to his memories and fear of the war
escape from reality choice Nog retreated to a holo suite Las Vegas fantasy world
mobility impairment choice Nog was faced with having to adapt to his new reality after having lost a leg in the war.
overcoming an imaginary reliance choice Nog overcomes his reliance on walking with a cane when he has a perfectly good prosthetic leg
coping with mortality major Nog explained to Vic about how he realized he was mortal after losing his leg in the war, and that was Nog's reason for retreating to the holo suite Las Vegas fantasy world
virtual person major sentient hologram Vic Fontaine complained to Nog of being tired after having his program run for an extended period of time; Miles and Nog discussed the sentience of Vic
virtual reality room major Nog went to the holosuites to listen to Vic Fontaine sing Nog's favorite song at Quark's expense
artificial body part minor Nog had a perfect leg replacement but he used a cane for psychological reasons. [leg]
falling out of friendship minor Nog accosted Jake in the holo suite night club
father and son minor Rom concerned over Rom's wellbeing