A short time later, Troi detects an alien presence on board the U.S.S. Enterprise. In his quarters, Jeremy senses a movement and turns to see what appears to be his late mother, telling him that they are both going to leave the starship and live on the planet. When Worf discovers Lt. Aster's impostor, she vanishes. She later reappears and transforms Jeremy's room into the Aster home on Earth, as the confused boy rushes to the warmth of his "mother's" arms.

Determining that an energy beam from the planet is powering the image of Aster, Picard orders the crew to sever it. Undaunted, the energy field then gathers into a glowing mass, enters the ship and tries to gain control of the transporter room, while Jeremy and his mother hurry toward it to make their escape.

When the alien Aster is trapped in the Enterprise's forcefield, she confesses that she is part of a lifeform that survived the Koinonian Wars. In an effort to prevent further suffering from that conflict, the being recreated Jeremy's mother and home to comfort him.

Wesley Crusher, who suffered the loss of his own father, joins Picard in explaining to Jeremy that it is part of being human to mourn and feel pain, as well as joy. At first torn between his "mother" and reality, Jeremy soon decides to stay on board the U.S.S. Enterprise. After the lifeform leaves the ship, Worf performs the R'uustai with Jeremy, making them brothers forever.

"Encounter at Farpoint" - Beverly Crusher buys a roll of cloth, and has her account on the Enterprise billed.

"The Last Outpost" - The Ferengi called the comm badges a shamefull use of a precious metal, yet they said they have their own "matter-energy device".

"Skin Of Evil" - [Unconfirmed] Worf mentioned that Tasha was favored in the ship's pool in the upcoming martial arts tournament.

"Conspiracy" - The planet where the Starship Captains meet is Ditalics B, and is said to be owned by Ditalics Mining Corporation, which may imply something of the Federation's economic structure.

"The Neutral Zone" - Picard mentions that they no longer use money.

"Manhunt" - Picard, while on the holodeck running the Dixon Hill program, goes to the bar to buy a drink. He, of course, forgot to bring money, and the lady had to pay for the drinks.

"The Price" - There is a bidding war going on for the use of a wormhole, and Picard mentions how much toll the Ferengi might charge if they get the rights to use that wormhole.

"Peak Performance" - Riker is playing strategema against Kolrami. Worf whispers to Riker that he has bet a "sizeable amount" on Riker in the ship's pool.

"A Matter of Perspective" - Dr. Apgar's reason for developing the Krieger wave generator was to sell it to the highest bidder.

"Unification II" - When Riker enters the bar, he is asked to toss a couple of coins into the jar for a song. Riker responds that he doesn't have any money.

 
"Gambit" - The pursuit of an ancient Romulan artifact is accompanied by a promise of gold pressed latnium.