Real Never Waits (NV episode)

Real Never Waits is the 16th episode of Star Trek: New Voyages New Voyages Season 2 finale.
==Synopsis==
As the wedding between John Branson and Jessica Smith is on approach the Romulan Star Empire attacks a Federation base.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The U.S.S. Enterprise is along the border.
CAPT. BRANSON [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5932.1, The Enterprise is along the Federation-Romulan Neutral Zone border for standard patrol after the second neutral zone incursion Starfleet has us remain at the border to make sure that the Romulans aren't stirring up trouble
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK FIVE CORRIDOR
Captain Branson wearing the green wrap around uniform is walking to the turbo-lift to head up to the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON [voice over, continuing]: On a more personal note I am getting married to the woman of my dreams Captain Jessica Smith, it will happen after this patrol duty is finished up
John enters the lift.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened as Captain Branson walks out of the lift and onto the bridge as the viewer shows deep space, and the crew are all at their stations working.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Morning. Good morning. Morning, Commander.
CMDR. IVANOVA [smiles]: Good morning Captain you seem very cheery today?
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Well it's not everyday a commanding officer of a ship gets married is it so what do you have to report?
CMDR. IVANOVA: All systems normal, sir. Sensor scans of the Zone are going well no sign of the Romulans but we can bet that they're out there right now waiting for a third chance at crossing the zone to attack.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's our ETA to Starbase 157?
LT. CARLSON: At current speed several hours sir.
Commander Ivanova vacate the Captain's chair and assumes the first officer station as Captain Branson sits in the chair, as Commander T'Shara turns to report.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Captain, sensors are detecting debris near our current course.
Captain Branson turns to her.
CAPT. BRANSON [surprised]: Debris?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Yes, sir.
Lieutenant Mitchell looks at his navigational read out.
LT. MITCHELL: Confirmed sir it's directly in our flight path.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, full stop let's see it.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm as the image appears on the main viewer.
CAPT. BRANSON: Full sensor scans T'Shara.
Commander T'Shara runs her scans.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: It is Klingon it reads as a K'tinga-class battle cruiser she must of been destroyed by what appears to be conventional Romulan weapons.
CAPT. BRANSON: Not a plasma torpedo?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Negative sir.
LT. MASON: Confirmed sir.
Captain Branson looks at the viewer as it shows the Klingon vessel in a thousand pieces.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, set course for Starbase 157 warp seven Julia inform Commodore Grissom of what we discovered.
LT. SMITH: Aye, sir.
Captain Branson tenses up.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise speeds up and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
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STAR TREK: NEW VOYAGES
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION'
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Enterprise emerges from warp.
BASED ON STAR TREK CREATED BY: GENE RODDENBERRY
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Enterprise flies by a Gas Giant
JARVIS DAVIDSON
 AS
CAPT. JOHN BRANSON
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
CMDR. ZHASA IVANOVA
Enterprise flies by a Watchtower-Class Starbase
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
Enterprise flies by a interstellar dust cloud
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
Enterprise flies over Vulcan as Vulcan cruisers and frigates are flying by as there's a shot of a Vulcan Starbase in orbit.
JEREMY REGAN
 AS
LTCMDR. KYLE CLARKSON
BLAKE WAYMIRE 
 AS
LT. TYSON MITCHELL
Enterprise approaches a Sigma-Class Starbase.
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LT. JULIA SMITH
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DR. STEVEN CARLSON
Enterprise departs from a Watchtower-class Starbase
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LT. KARA CARLSON
Enterprise flies over a comet
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LTCMDR. T'SHARA
Enterprise flies over Earth and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
An establishing shot of Starbase 157 a watchtower-class Starbase as it's flanked by several Federation Starships.
INT-STARBASE 157 WARDROOM
The wall monitor shows the destruction of the Klingon warbird.
FLT ADM. OZAWA: What do you have?
CAPT. BRANSON: Not much Admiral it was completely destroyed by the Romulan vessel.
ADM. AUSTIN: But not plasma torpedo?
CAPT. BRANSON: Nope not plasma normal disruptor weaponry.
Both Admirals look at each other.
FLT ADM. OZAWA: We'll have other outposts monitor the zone and alert us if anything happens dismissed.
Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova leaves.
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Starbase 157 with a Federation taskforce flanking it ready to defend it from anything.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
The mess hall is being prep for the wedding as Julia is holding a PADD with the list of stuff that's needed to decorate the mess hall, as Lieutenant Mitchell enters.
TYSON: Hey there.
JULIA [smiles]: Hey there Ty.
TYSON: I just got off duty and was wondering if we could have dinner?
JULIA: I have a wedding to prep for but maybe later.
TYSON: Alright.
Tyson leaves as Julia continues working on the wedding.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John and Kyle are in his quarters.
KYLE [smiles]: It's good that you and Jessica are getting married John.
JOHN: Thanks Kyle it's been awhile since me and Jessica found love.
KYLE [smiles]: That's great man you and Jessica are finally tying the knot.
JOHN: Yeah, don't worry man you'll get the chance to do that.
KYLE [sighs]: Yeah, if Jamie will talk to me again.
John pats his back.
JOHN: Just give her time Kyle she'll come to you.
KYLE: Till what?
JOHN: She saw something that she didn't want to see.
Kyle drinks his ale.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Starbase 157 with a Federation taskforce flanking it ready to defend it from anything.
INT-U.S.S. EXCELSIOR CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
Jessica is looking at her wedding dress as Julia is helping her.
JULIA [smiles]: Mom wore that dress when she and dad got married.
JESSICA [smiles]: She saved it for when I found someone to love and marry John's a great guy he's nice and sweet and he cares about his crew.
JULIA: Yeah he does care about us.
Jessica drinks her drink.
JESSICA: I've spoken to Jamie but something tells me that she's still frustrated with Kyle.
JULIA: Yeah, he did some damage sis he nearly choked her to death and nearly killed John and destroyed the Enterprise.
Jessica looks at her sister.
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Starbase 157 with a Federation taskforce flanking it ready to defend it from anything.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson looks at the senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: So far according to Admiral Ozawa our patrol vessels along the border haven't detected any Romulan vessels violating the zone.
CMDR. IVANOVA: What are we going to do?
Captain Branson looks at his senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: For now maintain a watchful eye along the zone and make sure they don't cross.
LT. MASON: So we're just going to sit and wait?
CAPT. BRANSON: Those are the orders.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Does Starfleet know that if we wait any longer it's going to be bad?
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes they do but the Council doesn't want to go to war with them as of yet so we'll monitor the zone and if they do decide to attack I know that we'll be ready dismissed.
They leave the ready room as Commander Clarkson enters.
JOHN: Hey, Kyle what can I do for you?
KYLE: Just wanted to turn in an engineering report.
John takes the PADD and reviews the report.
JOHN [re: PADD]: Impressive report Kyle.
John puts the PADD on the desk.
JOHN: I'm sorry for everything that happened to you Kyle.
KYLE: It's not your fault John you were under extreme pressure Jim told me everything before I returned to duty aboard your vessel.
John looks at him.
JOHN: Kyle, I have a request for you I want you to be my best man we were planning the wedding last year but when you got discharged we put it on hold till you got your career and life back.
KYLE [smiles]: Thank you John I'd be honored.
Kyle leaves as John smiles.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John sits on the bed looking at a PADD as Jessica comes out of the shower in a towel as she sits next to him.
JESSICA: Hey.
John looks over at her.
JOHN [smiles]: Hey.
JESSICA: What are you looking at?
JOHN: I'm going over the recent reports from different vessels along the Romulan Neutral Zone border.
Jessica lays her head on his shoulder.
JESSICA: My parents are coming to the wedding.
John looks over at her.
JOHN: That's good.
Jessica looks at him.
JESSICA: Are you alright?
JOHN: Yeah, just worried the Romulans are planning something big and we don't know what it is.
JESSICA: We're also planning something big our wedding.
John turns to her.
JOHN: Yeah that's true we are.
They kiss and fall back onto the bed.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Commander Clarkson comes out of the tube as Commander Williams looks at him.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Commander Williams?
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Hey there Kyle how are we doing?
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [re: PADD]: I was able to recalibrate the warp plasma regulators and the plasma injectors.
Commander Williams looks at the PADD.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [re: PADD]: Impressive work.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Thank you Commander.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened as Captain Branson walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LT. SMITH: We're receiving a distress call from a patrol vessel along the Romulan Neutral Zone border.
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's hear it.
CAPT. BENSON [com voice]: This is---under---Romulan----ships---too many---oh---
LT. SMITH: That all we were able to get.
Captain Branson tenses up.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Holt Allen is on the screen.
CAPT. ALLEN [viewer]: We were able to reach the last known position of the patrol vessel so far no survivors
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Thanks Holt keep me appraised.
CAPT. ALLEN [viewer]: I will John and congratulations my friend on getting a chance at happiness Allen out
Transmission ends as John turns to Commander Ivanova.
CMDR. IVANOVA: That should be reason enough for us to go and support our vessels?
Captain Branson looks at her.
CAPT. BRANSON: The Admiralty wants the Enterprise to remain on standby.
Commander Ivanova hangs her head.
CMDR. IVANOVA: On standby? Did they say why?
CAPT. BRANSON: If they did I wasn't told about it.
CMDR. IVANOVA: I'll inform the crew.
She leaves the ready room as Kyle enters.
KYLE: John we've got a problem.
John looks at him.
JOHN [shocked]: Oh, no.
KYLE: The cathedral fell through. I tried to strong-arm Father Dan, but they got this AA meeting there.
John paces about.
JOHN: Does Jess know?
KYLE: Nope.
JOHN: Good I don't want her to flip out over this just find another place to host the wedding please Kyle.
KYLE: Don't worry buddy I won't let you down.
Kyle leaves.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Kyle walks over to Lieutenant Smith.
KYLE: Julia please tell me you've got a place to do this wedding.
JULIA [smiles]: Follow me.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
They enter the mess hall and it's decorated like a wedding venue as Kyle looks around.
KYLE: Whoa, this is amazing Julia how long did you work on this?
JULIA: I started the design phase when I heard my sister was engaged to the Captain.
KYLE: This could work you are a lifesaver.
JULIA: You're welcome but John can't know about this till the ceremony.
KYLE: My lips are sealed as tight as a pressure value.
Kyle leaves the mess hall.
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise at station keeping.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is wearing his dress uniform as he looks at himself in a mirror.
KYLE: You look at yourself any longer you're going to faint come on.
They leave his quarters.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK FIVE CORRIDOR
They're walking to the turbo-lift.
JOHN: So where you able to get another place?
KYLE: Nope but don't worry I've might of found the perfect place for it.
They enter the lift.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT CART
Kyle toggles the lever.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [to com]: Deck 4.
The turbo-lift starts moving.
JOHN: How do I look?
KYLE: You look great John.
They stand there as Kyle is worried that John will hate the venue.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK FOUR CORRIDOR
John and Kyle are walking to the mess hall doors.
JOHN: Why are we heading towards the mess hall?
KYLE: You'll be in for a surprise.
They're at the doors as they open and John is surprised.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
John is amazed by the decorations around the mess hall as he sees his senior staff and crew as other as other crews from other vessels.
REAR ADM. KIRK: Since the days of the first wooden vessels, all shipmasters have had one happy privilege. That of uniting two people in the bonds of matrimony. We are gathered here today with you, Jessica Smith, and you, John Branson, in the sight of your fellows, in accordance with our laws and our many beliefs so that you may pledge your love and dedication to each other. But before I declare them husband and wife, John and Jessica have prepared their own vows. 
Both John and Jessica face each other as John takes her hands.
JOHN [smiles]: I still don't know what I've done to deserve you, But whatever it is, I'll try to keep doing it. And I promise to stand by you, to honor you, till death do us part.
John puts the ring on her finger.
JOHN: May this ring be the symbol of our eternal love. 
JESSICA [smiles]: You stood by me when most people would have run for the nearest airlock. You were willing to see past my shortcomings, and to take all the bumps and bruises that came along with it. You made me a better person, even though I put up one hell of a fight. I look forward to our journey together.
Mikaela gives her the second ring.
JESSICA: May this ring be the symbol of our eternal love. 
COMM. KIRK: Captain John Branson, Captain Jessica Smith. With the power vested in my by Starfleet Command and the United Federation of Planets, I now pronounce you husband and wife you may now kiss the bride.
They kiss each other as everyone celebrates and claps, as the party is happening as both John and Jessica eat their cake.
Kyle is watching this as he's happy for his friend.
JAMIE: You and Julia really out done yourselves.
KYLE: Thanks are we cool?
Jamie turns to him.
JAMIE [sighs]: I know I was a bitch to you but I know that you weren't yourself and that you were under the control of a neural parasite, let's start slow and see where it goes.
KYLE: Sure I'd like that.
Then klaxon's blare as the computer voice comes over the com.
COMPUTER VOICE: Alert! Alert! All decks alert! Alert! Alert!
The crew scatters to their duty stations.
JESSICA: Be careful.
They kiss and John heads to the bridge as she heads to her ship.
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise emerges from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. CARLSON: We've secured from warp sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Full scans.
Commander T'Shara check her scanner scope and reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Sensor scans are negative sir.
Captain Branson walks in front of the helm and navigation station.
CAPT. BRANSON: Where's the vessel?
Then sensors beep rapidly.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Romulan warbird decloaking directly ahead!
Transparent viewer shows the Romulan warbird decloaking.
LT. MASON: They're powering up their forward weapons port!
CAPT. BRANSON: Full power to deflectors!
EXT-SPACE
The Romulan warbird fires her plasma torpedo and it struck the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD as the crew are flung from their stations as klaxons blare.
LT. SMITH: Casualty reports coming in from all over the ship! 
A shower of sparks erupt from her console knocking her out as the others are knocked out as well as a piece of support beam comes loose and comes towards the Captain.
LT. MITCHELL: CAPTAIN!
Tyson pushed John out of the way and takes the hit himself and falls to the deck.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise is damaged as she tilts.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[KLAXONS BLARING]
COMPUTER VOICE: Officers down. Officers down in Command. Repeat. We have Code Red. Code Red. Code Red. Officers down. Code Red. Officers down. Repeat. We have Code Red
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise still tilting.
TO BE CONTINUED...
[END OF ACT FIVE, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Kara Carlson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Shara
===Guest Cast===
*TBA as Lieutenant Harris Payne
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Lieutenant Lindsey Tanner
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*Gary Davis as Captain Jason Brousseau
*David R. Wrenn as Captain Stephen Denson
*Victoria Avalon as Doctor Maurine Farrell
*Tracie Frank as Sandra Piper
*John Sims as John Quincy
*Tracey Davis as Lieutenant Commander Paula Tompkins
*Dan Scanlan as Don Chamberlain
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Doctor Nancy Smith
*TBA as Doctor Lawrence Smith
*George Kayaian as Captain Holt Allen
*Jennifer Kahler as T'Zrok
*Michael Russo as Dr. Miles
*Briana Dougherty as Brooks
*Jody Hessel as Hab Tek'Ton
*Regina Moran as Starlin
*Christine Dougherty as King
*John Izquierdo as Wolper
*Michael J. Arbouet as Hartwell
*Anya Shelia Kayaian as Sharb
*Michael L. King as Rear Admiral James Branson
*TBA as Commodore Maria Branson
*Ashley Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
*TBA as Commander T'Var
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Sara Jones
*TBA as Lieutenant Paul Erickson
*TBA as Doctor Ashley Peterson
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Anthony Thope
*TBA as Lieutenant Nikki Caetano
*Mike Longo as Rear Admiral James T. Kirk
*TBA as Commander Sarah Branson
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Sonak
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Uhura
*TBA as Lieutenant Pavel Chekov
*TBA as Commander Montgomery "Scott" Scotty
*TBA as Lieutenant Illia
*TBA as Doctor Leonard McCoy
*Frank Parker Jr. Commodore Samuel Grissom
*Donna Parker as Commander T'meryl
*Jason Herdt as Lieutenant Commander Marcus Yeager
*Jennifer Nash as Commander Holly Tanner
*Carolyn Smith as Lieutenant Junior Grade Ipira
*Steven Hall as Commander Michael Bedford
*Josh Irwin as Admiral Joseph Irwin
*Alexandra Rexford as Commander Mikaela Allenby
*TBA as Lieutenant Tina Branson
*TBA as Captain Jamie Towe
*TBA as Lieutenant Marianna Taru
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===