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Shuttlepod One
When Commander Tucker and Lieutenant Reed arrive at the coordinates for their rendezvous with Enterprise aboard Shuttlepod One they discover the wreckage of the Enterprise on a nearby asteroid. Because their long-range communications system is damaged, they set course for Echo Three so they can use their short-range comm system to contact Starfleet through the tranceiver (see "Silent Enemy"). As they approach the tranciever, though, they realize that Starfleet won't be able to send a rescue ship before they run out of air.
"Personal Log Lieutenant Malcolm Reed, November 9th, 2151. By the time anyone hears this - and by anyone I suppose I mean anyone Human - Commander Tucker and I will be long dead. It's my intention to recount the events that led to the destruction of the Starship Enterprise and to express my deepest feelings regarding my short but memorable service with Starfleet. In order to test the targeting scanners on Shuttlepod One Commander Tucker and I had to get at least 20 000 kilometers from Enterprise. During our third trial, we experienced a brief but sizable jolt. And, shortly thereafter realized that our sensor array had gone off-line. We had no choice but to head back to the asteroid field where Enterprise was involved in a mapping project. We found the ship... destroyed... it's debris strewn across a square kilometer of one of the larger asteroids. Had our sensors been working we certainly would have done everything possible to determine the cause of the disaster but, as it was, with only a short-range distress beacon and limited air we had no alternative but to set a course for Echo Three where, someday, this vessel - and, eventually, this log - will be found."
Reed's personal log
Reed: "Captain Archer claims you told him you weren't even aware that I was serving on Enterprise. I find that difficult to believe considering I wrote you twice in the weeks prior to our departure. Now, it is possible you never recieved those letters. You were, I believe, in the process of moving back to Malaysia at the time. But you must have spoken to Aunt Sherry during that period and I know she recieved my letters. I would hate to go to my death thinking that either of you felt I was trying to avoid..." Trip: "Malcolm! You've been at it for hours now. Don't you think it's time to give it a rest?" Reed: "As I'm sure you must have heard that was my esteemed colleague Commander Charles Tucker. Mr. Tucker doesn't share my belief that it is essential to say what must be said - to leave a record - tie up loose ends. Mr. Tucker is laboring under the false hope that we are going to be miraculously rescued before we both suffocate." Trip: "Mr. and Mrs. Reed, I realize that you've just begun a period of mourning and that I'll never get an answer to this question but I got to ask it anyway. Was Malcolm always this cynical?" Reed: "In a few days, when the reality of this situation actually begins to sink in, you might very well decide that you want to record some logs of your own. You have my word, I will not interrupt you." Trip: "I just need..." (cut off when Malcolm stops recording)
Reed's good-bye letter to his parents (interrupted by Trip)
"My dearest Deborah, by this time I'm certain you've learned that the tragedy that befell the Starship Enterprise.... You've also undoubtedly learned that my colleague, Commander Charles Tucker, and I did manage to survive for a few days after the accident. It's during that brief time that I've chosen to correspond with you. Although our relationship was... short-lived and at times tumultous I can't help but picture your beautiful smile. It gives me great comfort. Think of me from time to time. Cordially, Malcolm."
Reed's good-bye letter to Deborah
Reed: "My dearest Rochelle, by this time I'm certain you've learned of the tragedy..." Trip: "Wouldn't it be easier just to record one message and then add the 'Dear Whoever' afterward?"
The beginning of Reed's good-bye letter to Rochelle (interrupted by Trip)
There are no guest stars in this episode.
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