• Written by: Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler
• Directed by: Rene Auberjonois
• Music by: Dennis McCarthy
• Guest Cast:
  • Cecily Adams (Ishka)
  • Max Grodenchik (Rom)
  • Chase Masterson (Leeta)
  • Tiny Ron (Maihar'du)
  • Hamilton Camp (Leck)
  • Jeffrey Combs (Brunt)
  • Wallace Shawn (Zek)

Stardate not given: With things going from bad to worse for Quark, he retreats to Ferenginar to visit his mother - but is shocked to learn that she has become romantically involved with none other than Grand Nagus Zek. Then Brunt of the FCA offers Quark a deal he can't refuse: he will reinstate Quark's license in exchange for Quark breaking up the lovers. Quark does this, only to learn that his actions may have just spelled disaster for Ferengi society.