A renegade Krenim warship with the ability to alter the time stream threatens the crew of Voyager as they pass through what has now become the Krenim empire.

While Voyager's crew is on shore leave on a planet of peaceful telepaths with no crime, one of the world's citizens performs a savage beating. This sparks an investigation and jailing of Lt. Torres due to her voilent thoughts. Tuvok makes friends with the world's police officer, and Neelix becomes interested in a female shopkeeper.