Haven (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

"Haven" is the 11th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Overview

Deanna deals with the commitment of an arranged marriage.

Plot

The Enterprise arrives at the planet Haven, where Betazoid Counselor Deanna Troi has been summoned by her mother Lwaxana. Troi had previously been set into a pre-arranged marriage to the young human doctor, Wyatt Miller, and his parents have since tracked down Lwaxana to enforce the marriage. Lwaxana and the Millers are welcome aboard the Enterprise. While the parents argue over which traditions, human or Betazoid, will be honored at the ceremony, Troi and Wyatt attempt to get to know each other but find it difficult. Troi is still in love with Commander William Riker, while Wyatt has had numerous dreams of another woman which he has fallen in love with, initially believing her to be Troi communicating telepathically with her. The two struggle with personal turmoils before the ceremony is to take place.

The Enterprise learns of a unmarked vessel approaching Haven. Captain Picard recognizes it as Tarellian, a race that they had thought were wiped out by a highly lethal and contagious virus. When they contact the ship, they find a handful of Tarellian refugees that were traveling to Haven to hope to receive medical care. Picard insists they cannot go to the planet for fear of spreading the virus, but promise to send over medicine and supplies to help them. Wyatt recognizes one of the Tarellians, Ariana, from his dreams, and she too recognizes Wyatt, knowing that they would some day meet. Without alerting Troi, his parents, or the rest of the crew, Wyatt transports aboard the Tarellian vessel. The crew discovers his transport, and Wyatt's parents demand Picard bring Wyatt back to the Enterprise, but Picard cannot, as Wyatt has since been infected with the Tarellian virus. Wyatt promises his parents, Troi, and the rest of the crew that everything will be all right, as he knew that this would be destiny, and is happy to try to help cure the Tarellian virus. Wyatt convinces the Tarellians to leave Haven and search for help elsewhere, Troi wishing him the best.

Notes

• This episode features the first appearance of Lwaxana Troi, the mother of regular character Counselor Deanna Troi.

References

• Star Trek The Next Generation DVD set, volume 1, disc 3, selection 3.

External links

• Haven at the Internet Movie Database
• "Haven" at TV.com
• Haven at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)
• Haven at StarTrek.com
• Haven reviewed by Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher)
• Haven rewatch by Keith R.A. DeCandido