Attending a medical conference on Romulus, Dr. Bashir is contacted by Sloane and finds himself embroiled in an elaborate scheme devised by Section 31.

On DS9, Sisko agonizes over his vision from the Prophets, warning him not to marry Kasidy, and Kai Winn receives a vision foretelling the arrival of a guide who will help her restore Bajor. Meanwhile, Ezri and Worf are interrogated aboard a Breen ship and unexpectedly witness a disturbing turn of events, one which may change the course of the entire war.