An overworked and stressed out Major Kira is relieved of duty by Doctor Bashir in the hopes that she will use the time to relax and recuperate. While beginning her vacation, the Major is approached by Commander Riker of the U.S.S. Enterprise. While taking a tour with Kira around the station, Riker asks to see the Defiant. Once on board, he stuns Kira with a phaser blast and takes control of the warship.

Headline news. Will's attempt to be a photojournalist leads to a $10-million lawsuit from Jay Leno.

The Santa Ana Winds usher in some strange times for the lifeguards as Caroline helps an insane man who swears his daughter drowned in the ocean, while Mitch is tormented by a meek man, whose fiancée remains infatuated with Mitch from a years-ago rescue.

Eldin's mother stops by to visit (she's a hit with the FYI staffers) and she has a letter for Eldin. The letter contains a chance for Eldin to study with a famous muralist in Spain, but it means he must leave Murphy and Avery, something he's reluctant to do, so Murphy fires him.