The Child (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Quotes

The Child (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is a television show that first aired in 1970 . The Child ended in 1970.

It features Dennis McCarthy (composer) in charge of musical score.

The Child (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Quotes

• (Unnamed) "I don't mean to be indelicate,"
• (Unnamed) "but who's the father?"
• (Unnamed) "Last night, while I slept, something, that I can only describe as a presence, entered my body."
• (Unnamed) "A life form of unknown origin and intent, is breeding, right now, inside of Counselor Troi. Our purpose here today is determine what course of action we need to take."
• (Unnamed) "The decision is clear. The pregnancy must be terminated to protect the ship."
• (Unnamed) "This situation presents a danger to us and the counselor. It's an invasion, of what, I don't know."
• (Unnamed) "Captain, this is a life form. Denying it the right to survive, takes away our opportunity to study it."

• (Unnamed) "You don't have to do anything, Data. Just be with me."
• (Unnamed) "There's nothing to be nervous about."
• (Unnamed) "Nervous? I find this very interesting."

• (Unnamed) "Thanks."
• (Unnamed) "For a dish of Dovlarian soufflé?"
• (Unnamed) "No, not for the soufflé. I meant -- for the rest."
• (Unnamed) "'t's why I'm here."

• (Unnamed) "Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher has expressed his desire to remain on the Enterprise."
• (Unnamed) "I see. And, how did you respond?"
• (Unnamed) "I haven't yet, Number One, I didn't feel it was my decision alone. His remaining, will have effects on all of us."
• (Unnamed) "Good point, with his mother gone, who will see to his studies?"
• (Unnamed) "That's true. Of course, that responsibility would fall to Commander Data."
• (Unnamed) "And, who will tuck him in at night?"
• (Unnamed) "Come on, Commander."
• (Unnamed) "I will accept that responsibility."
• (Unnamed) "Well, we know he'll get his sleep"
• (Unnamed) "."
• (Unnamed) "You know, Number One? It seems to me that you would be best suited for these responsibilities. Are you willing to serve?"
• (Unnamed) "Difficult decision."
• (Unnamed) "Yes, I can do that."
• (Unnamed) "Very well, Mr. Crusher, contact your mother at Starfleet Medical, give her my regards, and tell her that you have my permission to remain on the Enterprise. But"
• (Unnamed) "I will abide by her wishes."
• (Unnamed) "Yes, Sir. Thank you, Sir. I know she'll agree."
• (Unnamed) "Now, do you have course and speed laid in?"
• (Unnamed) "Yes Sir, they are."
• (Unnamed) "Very well, Mr. Crusher. Engage."

• (Unnamed) "Ian, could you tell us why you're here?"
• (Unnamed) "Because Mommy said it was time to eat."
• (Unnamed) "No, I mean, why're you here on this ship?"
• (Unnamed) "I live here."
• (Unnamed) "Ian, I think the Captain wants to know if you are ready to tell us why you came here."
• (Unnamed) "No. Not yet."
• (Unnamed) "The answer is within him. When his cognitive powers have sufficiently developed, he may be able to articulate it."
• (Unnamed) "I hope he will tell us soon."

• (Unnamed) "It's always hard leaving any ship, just as it was for your mother, when she left to become head of Starfleet Medical. But moving from one assignment to another is part of the life which you're choosing."
• (Unnamed) "I know. But this isn't any ship."
• (Unnamed) "How true."

• (Unnamed) "Data? Would you help me to Sickbay?"
• (Unnamed) "It's time."
• (Unnamed) "Oh, you bet it is. Let's get you to maternity."
• (Unnamed) "Security team to sickbay."
• (Unnamed) "Is that really necessary?"
• (Unnamed) "Yes, Doctor. Captain's orders."
• (Unnamed) "I don't see the need for armed guards in the delivery room."
• (Unnamed) ". This way."

• (Unnamed) "Thank you for allowing me to participate. It was remarkable."
• (Unnamed) "Were you here all along?"
• (Unnamed) "Yes. He's beautiful, Deanna. Just like his mother."
• (Unnamed) "How do you feel?"
• (Unnamed) "Fine. Wonderful."
• (Unnamed) "Thank you, Doctor, for everything."
• (Unnamed) "Amazing."

• (Unnamed) "Captain."
• (Unnamed) "Do whatever you feel is necessary to protect the ship and the crew. But know this: I'm going to have this baby."
• (Unnamed) "Then it would seem that the discussion, is over."
• (Unnamed) "."

• (Unnamed) "Not the best way to meet your new captain."

• (Unnamed) "Are easy births the norm for Betazoids?"
• (Unnamed) "Not according to my mother."

• (Unnamed) "Dah-ta, look at this."
• (Unnamed) "'Day-ta'."
• (Unnamed) "What?"
• (Unnamed) "My name. It is pronounced 'Day-ta'."
• (Unnamed) "Oh?"
• (Unnamed) "You called me "Dah-ta"."
• (Unnamed) "What's the difference?"
• (Unnamed) "One is my name. The other is not."
• (Unnamed) "Is this possible?"
• (Unnamed) "With all of your neuro nets and hueristics? Is there some combination of circuits that make up a network for bruised feelings? Possible?"

• (Unnamed) "Difficult under the circumstances."
• (Unnamed) "Perhaps I could serve in that capacity."
• (Unnamed) "Counselor Troi is going to need the comfort of a human touch and not the cold hand of technology."
• (Unnamed) "Doctor, I think Commander Data will do very nicely."
• (Unnamed) "Your choice."

• (Unnamed) "What happened? Did he eat anything, did he fall?"
• (Unnamed) "No."
• (Unnamed) "Commander, the child is the source of the unusual radiation."
• (Unnamed) "Ian said he was the reason the ship was in danger."
• (Unnamed) "That analysis is correct."
• (Unnamed) "I'm losing life signs."
• (Unnamed) "You must save him."
• (Unnamed) "I'm sorry."
• (Unnamed) "Riker here."
• (Unnamed) "Commander, the containment field has -- stabilized."
• (Unnamed) "Thank you, Lieutenant."
• (Unnamed) "Then Ian was right. He was the cause."
• (Unnamed) "Apparently so."
• (Unnamed) "He is a life force entity. When we passed each other in space, he was curious about us, so he thought the best way to learn, was to go through the process. To be born, to live as one of us, and in that way, to understand us. He never meant any harm."
• (Unnamed) "There was a moment, when you smiled."
• (Unnamed) "He said "Thank you". I told him, we will miss him."
• (Unnamed) "And, I will."

• (Unnamed) "What about a cup of nectar, direct from Prometheus?"
• (Unnamed) "No, nothing. That's the third time you've asked me."
• (Unnamed) "It's what I'm expected to do. Don't you always do what's expected?"
• (Unnamed) "I try."
• (Unnamed) "Even if it's not what you really want?"
• (Unnamed) "Sometimes. Sometimes it's more important to consider others before yourself."
• (Unnamed) "Yes. But sometimes the game is to know when to consider yourself before others. Give yourself permission to be selfish."

• (Unnamed) "A few hours on board and already she's found Ten Forward."

• (Unnamed) "Some eager beaver at play."
• (Unnamed) "Query; "Eager beaver"?"
• (Unnamed) "Well, in this case, 'eager beaver' refers to some overachieving genetic engineer who; probably because of lack of anything better to do; has forced this strain of virus to mutate, just so he can see how bad bad can get."

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