 The Enterprise stumbles into an area of space containing cloaked mines. When a malfunctioning, active mine attaches itself to a critical area of the ship s hull, Lieutenant Reed dons an EV suit and attempts to disarm it. Complications arise when the mine s leg penetrates Reed s leg, pinning him to the hull. Captian Archer must find a way to get rid of the mine and save Reed before the Romulans run out of patience.