When the covertly assembled Romulan-Cardassian attack fleet enters the Gamma Quadrant on a mission of destruction, Garak is forced to interrogate Odo for information on the Founders. Meanwhile, Sisko goes against orders on a mission to rescue Odo.

When Quark's mother breaks Ferengi law by wearing clothes and earning profit, Quark and Rom are forced to return home to Ferenginar in order to convince her to confess and make restitution for her crimes. On DS9, Jake eagerly tries to matchmake his father with freighter captain, Kasidy Yates.