 Captain Archer and Trip are having a celebration party for T Pol, who has finished her first year on Enterprise. Archer wants to know why T Pol traveled to the small Pennsylvanian Town Carbon Creek during her stay on Earth. T Pol tells the story of her grandmother T Mir. 1957, the Vulcans T Mir, Mestral, Stron and their captain are studying Earth from orbit. But suddenly there is a problem with the impulse manifold and their ship crashes on the surface. The captain dies instantly and T Mir assumes command. It s unclear if a distress call was really sent and, when after two weeks rations are running out, the three Vulcans are forced to make contact with the inhabitants of the town Carbon Creek. With no help coming from the skies, T Mir, Mestral and Stron slowly integrate into the community, each in their own way.