Deals with the aftermath of the shuttle that was transporting Sarina to science station being blown up by suspected Maquis. Devastated, Bashir withdraws, but with a little nudging from a 'Plain and Simple Tailor' he and Kira stumbled on a plot that threatens the very foundations of Starfleet. NO SLASH. Could be moved up to M in later chapters for violence.

Takes up after Elena jumped from the speeding car to escape from the possessed Damon after the torture scene in the woods.