Ezri and Worf, prisoners of the Breen, are witness to the birth of an unholy alliance
between the mysterious Breen and the Dominion. The treaty between both empires will clearly be a
devastating blow for the Federation, turning the tide of the war against them. Damar is not only
unhappy that Weyoun kept him in the dark over the alliance, but is outraged at the terms of the
treaty -- particularly the clause that states Cardassia will make "territorial concessions" for the
Breen. Weyoun throws this back in his face by telling him that Cardassia belongs to the Founders
for them to do with as they so wish.
Back on DS9, Kai Winn and Dukat (still posing as Anjohl Tennan) celebrate their destined roles as
saviours of Bajor. Winn later has another vision, only to discover that it is not the Prophets that
are speaking with her, but the Pagh Wraiths. Winn is horrified, clearly distraught that she has
been touched by "the evil ones". She immediately consults the Orb of Prophecy, appealing to the
Prophets for help and guidance. But there is nothing -- the Prophets are silent. Dukat takes this
opportunity to reveal that he has been sent by the "true Gods of Bajor" -- the Pagh Wraiths. He
urges Winn to embrace the Wraiths, but Winn is shocked and furious, ordering him to leave
immediately.
On Cardassia, Worf and Ezri learn that they are to be executed for war crimes. When provoked by
Weyoun, Worf suddenly grabs the Vorta and breaks his neck, instantly killing him. Damar's reaction
is a surprise to everyone -- he looks down at the body and starts laughing. Later, Damar makes the
acquaintance of Weyoun's replacement clone, casually suggesting that if he wants more information
from the prisoners "perhaps you should go talk to Worf again". The smile is wiped from his face
when he realises that the Breen are being allowed classified access to all systems -- which clearly
compromises Cardassian security. In their cell, Worf and Ezri stage an escape, only to be caught.
With their executions scheduled for the next day, they finally get the chance to sort out their
true feelings for each other. Worf acknowledges that he doesn't love Ezri as he did Jadzia, perhaps
looking to her as a replacement for her love. They admit that they both made a mistake but pledge
to remain friends -- "and more".
Winn bares her soul to the Prophets in a last, desperate attempt to gain their redemption. It is to
no avail. She speaks with Kira, admitting that she has strayed from the path and is willing to do
anything to win back the Prophets' love. Kira tells her that "even the worst of us can be
redeemed", assuring her that when she steps down as Kai, everything will work out. But Winn cannot
accept the need to step down as Kai. "Bajor needs me," she states emphatically. Back on Cardassia,
just as Worf and Ezri are about the be carted away for execution, Damar shoots the Jem'Hadar guards
and sets them free. He provides them an escape route for getting off Cardassia. The only thing he
asks in return is that they deliver a message to the Federation; that "they have an ally on
Cardassia".
Winn invites Anjohl to her quarters. She explains that although she has spent an entire lifetime
devoted to the Prophets, they have never spoken to her, rejecting her at every turn and now
abandoning her altogether. She cannot see why she should have to step down from power for Gods that
give her nothing in return. Winn claims that she is ready to walk the path of the Pagh Wraiths and,
alongside Anjohl, she will overcome all who stand in her way.
Synopsis written by Scott Andresson