The crew of the Enterprise-F under the command of William T. Riker is celebrating the election of Reginald Barclay, a former member of the Enterprise-D-crew, to captain. After the election, Deanna Troi, Barclays former love interest, is holding a speech to everyone to celebrate him. After the speech, everyone enjoys the rest of the party. Whiler that, Riker and Barclay are talking to each other about Barclays future. After saying he's not sure about it, Riker reveals to him that there's a free position at the new USS Endeavour for the captain. Barclay accepts At DS9, Barclay is welcomed by a person called Xerus, the first Romulan in Starfleet. He invites Barclay to a tour of the Endeavour, but Barclay first wants to meet his team. Xerus tells him to go to the Quark's, where he could find h