As Sisko revels in the purchase of Bajoran land, where he hopes to finally build his dream house, word reaches the station that Worf is missing in action after a fierce battle with the Dominion. Due to strategic concerns, Sisko calls off the search party before Worf can be found. Overcome by memories of Jadzia's life with Worf, Ezri steals a runabout and goes in search of Worf herself.

Penny Johnson (Kasidy Yates)
Jeffrey Combs (Weyoun)
Casey Biggs (Legate Damar)
Marc Alaimo (Dukat)
Deborah Lacey (Sarah Sisko Prophet)
Salome Jens (Female Shapeshifter)

• Promoted as the beginning of "The Final Chapter" (Part 1 of 9).
  
• Worf and Ezri become intimate in this episode.
  
• Dukat has been surgically altered to look Bajoran.