 Having been captured by the Cardassians, who, as it turns out, used the theta band emissions as a ruse to lure Capt. Picard into their hands, begins the brutal rounds of torture to gain the information they seek, while, back on the Enterprise, diplomatic relations are severely strained between Capt. Jellico and the Cardassion envoy as details surrounding Capt. Picard s mission are revealed during the negotiations.