Sisko, Jake, and O'Brien accidentally trigger an old Cardassian security system that believes DS9 has been taken over in a Bajoran workers' revolt and puts the entire station in lockdown.

When William Riker from the Enterprise unexpectedly arrives on DS9 on vacation, he takes a liking to Kira, who has also been ordered to take some time off. However, when Kira gives Will a tour of the Defiant, it becomes clear that there's more to Will's vacation than meets the eye.