Deleted Scenes: S05E19 – The First Duty

Scenes 10 (partial) & 11

Int. Academy Hearing Room

Deleted dialogue from Scene 10 shows a hint of a father’s grief as Albert tries to learn about his son’s fatal accident. In Scene 11, Dr. Beverly Crusher tries to comfort the father. She does not yet know that Wesley shares responsibility for Cadet Albert’s death.

Scene 51A

Int. Corridor

Dr. Beverly Crusher struggles with the awful realization that her son shares responsibility for the fatal accident. Picard has come to the same conclusion.