TNG 3×05: The Bonding (Deleted Scene, Act II, scene 16)
“I just thought you might feel the same way.”
I will never be over the fact that they cut this scene. It tells so much about what it was like for Deanna growing up, and how hard it was for her to grieve for her father when no one would let her talk about it.
Holy shit. I was just thinking about how little we learn of Betazed culture from Troi and I didn’t even know this scene was shot. WTF, Star Trek?
I think what I love about Deep Space Nine is that it’s an interesting mix. You’ve got political issues between Bajor and Cardassia, the imminent threat of war with the Dominion looming overhead, the interpersonal relationships of all the characters- which are deeper and more complex than a lot of previous Star Trek shows, I think.
And then- Sisko invites Jake’s girlfriend for dinner and doesn’t tell him! Quark suddenly finds a baby! It’s like they occasionally just decided “What sitcom tropes do we love?” It’s fantastic.
Kirk: I’m fine.
Bones: You’re fine? That’s good. I’m gonna put that on your tombstone. ‘He said he was fine. He was wrong.’