I developed an affinity
for your world and its people.
You did a pretty good job of hiding it.
Thank you.
Launch Bay to Commander Tucker.
Go ahead, Travis.
We should be ready within the hour.
What about helm control?
I've rigged up a stick-and-rudder system.
It'll get us where we want to go,
but I can't promise a smooth ride.
Just don't tell Malcolm about that part
until you're underway.
Centuries ago, a set of Katric Arks
were discovered at the P'Jem monastery.
Katric Arks?
Polycrystalline vessels.
Allegedly used by ancient Vulcans
to preserve katras.
They were scanned, analyzed.
One of the scientists even attempted
to meld with them.
They found nothing to indicate the
presence of a katra.
The Vulcan Science Academy
was just as skeptical about time travel.
Do you really believe you possess the living spirit
of Surak inside you--
a man who died 1,800 years ago?
Not when you put it like that.
There is a logical explanation.
I'm listening.
Syrran melded with you before he died.
What you're experiencing
is the residue of his thoughts.
So I'm suffering from...
a mind-meld hangover?
I wouldn't characterize it quite that way...
but essentially.
It feels like...
...more than that.
You have no basis for comparison.
You've never undergone a mind-meld before.
Seeing Surak is only a part of it.
I could swear I've been here before,
in this sanctuary.
It's like coming back to the house
you grew up in.
Syrran spent a great deal of time here.
Let's say you're right,
and it was just a mind-meld.
He still put something in my head.
And I want it taken out.
That may not be possible.
What can we do for you?
Where is your captain?
He's indisposed at the moment.
Can I help you?
The investigation of the embassy bombing
is nearly complete.
You have a suspect.
The evidence against him
and the Syrrannites is compelling.
There's no longer any need
for your presence here.
If it's all the same to you,
we'd like to stick around. We'd prefer you didn't.
This is an internal matter.
We'll keep Starfleet apprised
if there are any subsequent developments.
Excellency... Again, you have
my deepest sympathy for your loss.
All of Vulcan grieves with you.
With all respect,
we aren't leaving...
not until we know exactly what happened.
I've also contacted Admiral Gardner.
I'm sure you'll be hearing from him soon.
A pleasant journey.
Son of a bitch hung up on us.
Should I try to get him back?
No one here has ever performed this ritual.
I've studied it for some time.
I believe I can conduct it successfully.
You'd not only be placing Surak's katra in jeopardy,
you could kill Archer.
The risks are acceptable.
I doubt Surak would agree. What alternative
would you suggest? That we follow this human?
I believe your prejudice toward humans
is clouding your judgment.
You question my logic?
Syrran chose to place the katra in Archer.
Now, he must have had his reasons,
even if we don't understand them.
The reason is obvious: he was dying. Your daughter
couldn't reach him in time. He had to choose Archer.
That may be...
but we do have a choice.
Now, for the sake of everyone involved,
I ask you to reconsider.
I've made my decision.
I'll perform the procedure in one hour.
And if Archer dies?
I won't sacrifice our future
to protect the life of one human.
You know...
I'm the one with a Vulcan ghost in his head,
depending on who you believe.
But I don't feel half as bad as you look.
I'm considering our options.
At least we know your mother's okay.
She's joined a violent cult.
She's not okay.
I don't think these people
had anything to do with the embassy.
You sound convinced.
Let's just say it's more
than a gut feeling.
We've come to a decision--
the katra must be removed.
I can't argue with that.
There's a procedure, a ritual.
It will transfer the katra to another person.
It's not without risk.
Vulcan neurology is exceptionally resilient,
but a human's...
The