Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

The Best of Both Worlds: Part 2 (1990)

Elizabeth Dennehy: Lt. Cmdr. Shelby

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• Captain William T. Riker : Commander, we don't have to like each other to work well together. As a matter of fact, I'd like you to continue to keep me on my toes.

  Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth Paula Shelby : Some might define that as the role of a first officer.

  Captain William T. Riker : Damn! You *are* ambitious, aren't you, Shelby?

• Captain William T. Riker : Commander Shelby, take an away team and confirm that the Borg are... asleep.

  Commander Shelby : Delighted, sir.

• Admiral J. P. Hanson : Lieutenant, a few years ago, I watched a freshman cadet pass four upperclassmen on the last hill of the 40km-run on Danula II - the damnedest thing I ever saw. The only freshman to ever win the Academy marathon. I made it my business to get to know that young fellow, and I got to know him very, very well. And I'll tell you something: I never met anyone with more drive, determination or more courage than Jean-Luc Picard; and there is no way in hell that he would assist the Borg. I want that clear.

  Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth Paula Shelby : Of course, Admiral.

  Admiral J. P. Hanson : He is... a casualty of war.

• Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth Paula Shelby : Captain Riker, based on our past relationship, there's no reason for me to expect to become your first officer, except that you need me. I know how to get things done, and I have the expertise in the Borg.

  Captain William T. Riker : And you have a lot to learn, Commander.

  Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth Paula Shelby : Yes, sir.

  Captain William T. Riker : Almost as much as I had to learn when I came on board as Captain Picard's first officer. A fact he reminded me of when I commented on what a pain in the neck you are.

• Lt. Cmdr. Elizabeth Paula Shelby : They operate as a single mind.

  Captain William T. Riker : One of them jumps off a cliff, they all jump off?