formed now, and is GLOWING with a<br>
    strong, powerful radiance. As they look at the forming<br>
    Object in wonder, Riker ENTERS and moves to Picard.</p>
  <p> RIKER<br>
    The nodes are deactivating all<br>
    over the ship. Our systems are<br>
    beginning to function normally<br>
    again.</p>
  <p> PICARD<br>
    Then the purpose of the ship's<br>
    intelligence... was simply to<br>
    bring that life form into being...</p>
  <p> BEVERLY<br>
    There are entire species whose<