It isn't far down the hall. The transporter room is clear of any equipment besides the control terminal and the transporter pad. The nurses wheel Harper to the center of the room, and get to work.

Chief O'Brien steps forward when Beverly and Trance enter.

"I've sent you all the information I've logged on him so far," Beverly says, looking worried. "He's not a species we've ever dealt with before."

O'Brien nods. "It should be enough." He glances at Trance briefly, but his following words are as much directed at her as they are Dr. Crusher. "You are aware of the dangers?"