Dr. Nol is determined to prevent the Cardassian military from learning anything useful about Thomas Riker's creation. Sisko fails to secure Riker's release. Riker decides to trust Nol and tells her his story. Sisko visits with Riker and tries to bolster his spirits while Nol convinces her superiors that there is nothing to be gained by continuing to test Riker. She receives support from her long-time assistant.
