Julian Bashir and Elim Garak have learned that Jadzia is suffering from a mysterious ailment and that Bajor may be in the midst of some political intrigue. After procuring safe passage for Jadzia aboard the USS Akira, Quark is working with Jake as they continue to investigate the destruction of two starships at the Alpha Quadrant entrance to the Bajoran wormhole. Though frustration is increasing, they seem to be making progress.