Safe and sound back in Federation territory, the Cupertino’s crew finally has time to deal with the aftermath of their involuntary adventure. Captain Nassar leaves the ship as the former Captain returns to reclaim his command. Lieutenant Keller is released from sickbay and reconnects with her husband and children. Neritalor Zorkal has to decide if he wants to return to Cardassia. And Catherine Vargas learns that she does, in fact, have a living relative on Cardassia Prime.