Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

I am certain the admiral is anxious to meet Lal.

A starship is hardly the proper setting for--

of a highly unusual project undertaken by Commander Data.

Why do we have two hands?

don't you think it would be better,

Now, how would you know that?

You're very important to us at Starfleet Research.

You have Lal off to a wonderful start in life, commander.

He refused to give up.

but I am incapable of giving her love.

You acknowledge their sentience,

The child depends on him.

But I fail to understand how a 5-foot android

One lucky shot by a Romulan, we'd lose you both.

That would be most beneficial.

that we have made a successful transfer

You are truly becoming sentient, Lal.

to question and examine your perceptions.

I assure you, admiral,

Her neural nets are laid down identically to yours?

- Hello, Data. - Guinan.

It is an opportunity for her to observe human behavior,

It shows affection.

to discourage the perception of this new android as a child.

to guide her through these difficult steps to maturity,

I will teach you to recognize the artistry in paintings.

Captain's log, supplemental. I have just been advised

- I'm sure you'll agree to that. - Yes, I'll agree.

All other arguments aside, there's one that is irrefutable.

- I am fine, thank you. - Good.

And then, for no apparent reason, she walked out of my quarters.

not to justify one.

I've been programmed with a listing of 1,400--

Acknowledged, counselor. He's on his way.

You're not a parent, captain.

especially in the light of this new aberration,

They're both thinking the same thing, if that's what you mean.

Well, please sit down.

Picard to Commander Data.

Data, she could learn a lot by being with children her own age.

and become a member of Starfleet.

Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds,