Stardate not given: Dr. Bashir has been chosen to be the model for Starfleet's latest holographic doctor. Dr. Lewis Zimmerman comes to the station for extensive field studies. Dr. Bashir is uncomfortable when his parents Richard and Amsha Bashir arrive - invited by Zimmerman who is going to examine Bashir's childhood as well. Julian is particularly concerned that the two could reveal a childhood secret that would cost him his career - that he has been genetically enhanced. This is illegal in the Federation. The two later tell their son that they won't let that happen. But they are actually talking to the holographic version, with Zimmerman and O'Brien witnessing the revelation. Dr. Bashir decides to resign before the fateful report is filed. But Sisko arranges an alternative solution to the dilemma. Richard Bashir accepts a two-year sentence, while his son is allowed to remain in service, albeit with a stain on his record.

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