Paris starts the holoprogram. He is wearing the gold uniform of a security officer. He walks along the corridor, waiting for something to happen. Holo-Chakotay appears. "Where're you headed?" Paris: "The bridge." Holo-Chakotay: "Mind if I walk with you?" Paris: "I was kind of hoping you would." As they walk together, Holo-Chakotay strikes up a conversation. "So, how's it going?" Paris: "Couldn't be better." Holo-Chakotay: "Tuvok still giving you a hard time?" Paris, who knows the subject is a Maquis mutiny, plays along: "Oh, doesn't he always?" Holo-Chakotay: "I don't know about you, but when I think about spending 70 years on the same ship with that guy - gives me a headache." Paris: "Not to mention an upset stomach." He smiles - he is already enjoying the holoprogram and is amused by this holographic representation of Chakotay. They enter the turbolift. Holo-Chakotay instructs the computer: "Bridge." There is silence. Paris decides to move the story on by prompting: "I hear you're planning a mutiny." Holo-Chakotay: "Computer, halt turbolift." To him: "Who told you that?" Paris: "Let's just say there are rumours." Holo-Chakotay laughs. "Yeah, well, don't believe everything you hear." Paris: "Of course not. I just wanted you to know that whatever happens, I'm with you." Holo-Chakotay: "Computer, resume turbolift." Paris: "I'm serious. Just tell me what you want me to do." Holo-Chakotay: "Alright, Ensign, here it is. As soon as the Captain leaves to meet the Rukani, I want you to put all crew quarters on lock-down. I'll ask you if you've finished upgrading the internal sensors. If you say yes, I'll know we're ready to go." Paris: "I understand." Holo-Chakotay: "I'm watching you. No tricks."

Later, after they arrive at the Bridge, Paris is working at the mission ops II station.

View from behind of Holo-Chakotay in the First Officer's chair, with the view looking toward the Bridge's main viewscreen.

Holo-Tuvok: "We are entering the Rukani sector, Commander." Holo-Chakotay: "Inform the Captain." Holo-Tuvok: "Aye, sir." Accordingly, Holo-Janeway enters from the Captain's Ready Room.

Holo-Janeway: "Well, Commander? Voyager's all yours." Holo-Chakotay: "There's a first time for everything, I guess. Don't worry, Captain. I'll keep your ship safe and sound." Holo-Janeway: "I'm sure you will."

Paris observes.

Holo-Paris, via comms: "Shuttlebay to Captain Janeway." Holo-Janeway, via comms: "Go ahead, Mr Paris." Holo-Paris, via comms: "The shuttle's ready to go whenever you are." Holo-Janeway, via comms: "On my way."

Holo-Chakotay: "Captain, I've been thinking. Are you sure you don't want to take Lieutenant Tuvok with you, just in case the Rukani turn out to be less friendly than they seem?"

Holo-Tuvok: "I assure you, Commander, I have made thorough preparations for the Captain's safety during her away mission. You, on the other hand, are still adapting to your duties as First Officer. Under the circumstances, I believe my time would be better spent assisting you in your effort to justify the trust the Captain has placed in you."

Holo-Janeway: "I appreciate your concern for my safety, Mr Chakotay, but Tuvok's right. Lieutenant Paris and I will be just fine. I'll see you in 24 hours." She leaves the Bridge.

Holo-Chakotay: "Lieutenant, I want you to keep close tabs on the Captain's shuttle. Let's make sure she doesn't run into any trouble." Holo-Tuvok: "Aye, sir."

Holo-Chakotay goes over to Ops. "Ensign, let's shut down those transporters and start that diagnostic we've been putting off." Holo-Kim: "Sir, are you sure we shouldn't wait for the Captain to get back?" Holo-Tuvok: "Ensign Kim, you have been given a direct order. Do as the Commander tells you." Holo-Kim: "Aye, sir."

Holo-Chakotay goes to Paris. "Have you finished upgrading the internal sensors, Ensign?"
Paris: "Yes, sir."
Holo-Chakotay: "I hope so."

Two crewmen enter the Bridge and stand waiting. Holo-Chakotay approaches them. One of them, Holo-Crewman O'Donnell, approaches and hands him a PADD. Holo-Tuvok: "Is something wrong, sir?" Holo-Chakotay: "No, it's just tomorrow's duty roster."

Holo-Chakotay goes and sits on the edge of his First Officer's seat, apparently reading the PADD.

Holo-Tuvok: "Sir, Captain Janeway's shuttle has gone to warp." Holo-Chakotay: "Thank you, Tuvok." He uses the comm. system: "Chakotay to all hands. Let's do it!" Holo-Tuvok: "Sir?" Holo-Chakotay does not reply but instead leaps to his feet and fires a phaser at Holo-Tuvok!

As Chakotay jumps into action, Paris yells: "Tuvok, get down!"

Holo-Tuvok falls, stunned, taken by surprise.

Paris leaps on top of Holo-O'Donnell.

Holo-Kim has been warned by Paris' shout. Holo-Kim grabs a phaser and fires at Holo-Carlson.

Holo-Chakotay fires at Holo-Kim and stuns him.

Holo-O'Donnell and Holo-Ayala seize Paris. Holo-Chakotay: "I guess you've made your choice." Paris: "It's not over yet, Chakotay." Holo-Chakotay: "Take them all to the Brig."

Holo-Ayala escorts Paris.

Holo-O'Donnell forcibly takes Holo-Tuvok into the turbolift, to go to the Brig.

In a later part of the holoprogram, Paris is kicking his heels in the Brig. The senior Holo-officers, including Holo-Tuvok, are there too. Holo-Carlson is on guard duty. Paris: "Sir, we have to do something." Holo-Tuvok: "What did you havve in mind, Ensign?" Paris: "Escape, retake the ship." Holo-Tuvok: "We will indeed attempt to do so when the time is right." Paris: "What about trying it now?" Holo-Tuvok: "Such a foolhardy proposal suggests a lack of proper training. Need I remind you that we are confined behind an electrostatic forcefield." Paris: "We can't just sit here and do nothing." Holo-Tuvok: "We are hardly doing nothing. We are observing the enemy, watching for any discernible patterns in their procedures, looking for any weakness in their defences." Paris: "How long is this observing business going to take? It's been over an hour already. I'm getting bored." Holo-Tuvok: "I am not concerned with your amusement, Ensign. We are in a crisis situation and we will follow procedure, and procedure dictates that we wait for the right opportunity to attempt an escape, whether it takes an hour or a week." Paris: "A week?!" Aloud to himself: "Who wrote this stuff!"

Holo-Chakotay enters. "Hold Kim and Tuvok here. Bring the rest of them to Cargo Bay 1." With the forcefield guarding the holding cell disabled, Paris leaves the holding cell with the others. He turns to Holo-Tuvok as the forcefield is raised again and comments: "Enjoy the wait!"

In the cargo bay, Holo-Chakotay has been addressing the prisoners.

He concludes: "And we won't be wasting precious time stopping to investigate every insignificant anomaly we come across. What we will do is use any means necessary to acquire technology that can shorten our journey. To hell with Starfleet regulations. You have fifteen minutes to make up your minds."

Paris pushes forward. "I don't need fifteen minutes. I'm with you right now."