Dr. Louis Zimmerman arrives on DS9 to work on a Long-term Medical Hologram, the template of which will be based on Dr. Bashir. He begins interviewing Bashir's friends and colleagues to create a psychological profile. To Rom's dismay, Zimmerman pursues Leeta, the object of Rom's secret affection. To Bashir's consternation, Zimmerman invites his parents to the station against his wishes, a development which threatens to bring Julian's darkest secret to light.
