The genetically-engineered humans who had previously visited DS9 return to the station asking Dr. Bashir to help rouse Sarina from her cataleptic state.

With the Dominion War raging, the aging Klingon warrior Kor feels left out of the action, and requests an opportunity to die with honor as a warrior. However, Kor's efforts are stymied by Martok, who holds a deeply personal grudge against Kor.