KIRK AND SULU HAVE A FEW IDLE MINUTES TO ARGUE ABOUT THE USE, BY A STARSHIP SUCH AS THE ENTERPRISE, OF ANTI-MATTER THAT COULD BE TAINTED.

Mr. Sulu, so you are claiming that anti-matter is anti-matter, no matter - no pun intended - whether is was just created or if it was Romulan cast off material?

SPOCK CHUCKLES TO HIMSELF.

Captain, I seem to recall a time when even you were in favor of our use of anti-matter you happened upon on the fifth moon of Trayit-8. You said, and I quote, "Ah, it doesn't matter!".

(Becoming drawn in)

Captain, I believe Mr. Sulu is recalling the previous situation correctly. But, if I may embelish slightly, I think you also said that old anti-matter is like good woman: "They both have the energy to get it done."

(smirking)

Spock, if you don't mind, this discussion is between Mr. Sulu and me.

SPOCK IS FEELING SCOLDED.

Captain, if I, as a black woman, might chime in. I -

No, Lt. Uhura. Keep out of this!

Captain, you seem to be outnumbered on the witnesses to your former statements.

That may be. It aso maybe the case where I can - at my own discression - demote any junior officer I so choose at any time I choose, for any reason I choose.

(fighting laughter)

I believe, Mr. Sulu, that our Captain holds all the cards.

You know, right before this mission, I could have taken an extended leave on Naomi. And, I'm not talking about the planet. But, nooo! I had to keep working and now be involved with this stupid argument about anti-matter.

Well, let me just say that the very next time I get the chance to take another such leave, Naomi or no Naomi, I will be taking it!

ALL BRIDGE CREW MEMBERS FEEL AWKWARD AND WISH TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT.

Captain, I was just wondering what the crew movie is going to be tonight.

I seem to recall it is one entitled, "Rin Tin-10 Does Outter Space".

Interesting. Are the younger crew members allowed to watch?