####Overview

Dr. Franklin asks Sinclair to intermediate with an alien family who, because of their religious beliefs, refuse to allow surgery that would save their dying child.
####Guest Stars

Silvana Gallardo as Dr. Maya Hernandez. Jonathon Kaplan as Shon. Tricia O’Neil as M’Ola. Stephen Lee as Tharg.
####Lurk

http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/synops/010.html
####Backplot

Some outside influence has interfered with the Minbari religion in the past.

The Children of Time, a minor race with strong religious beliefs, would rather let one of their number die than allow invasive surgery, which they believe destroys the soul.

Unanswered Questions

How did Ivanova defeat or escape all those raiders? There is some slight evidence she’s working with them (cf. [[Midnight on the Firing Line]].)
####Analysis

Franklin’s willingness to break the rules for a cause he believes in, though indicative of a strong moral character, seems likely to get him into hot water at some point.

On the other hand, Sinclair doesn’t want to be placed in a position in which he has to stop Franklin from doing what he believes in; Sinclair would rather sidestep the issue than have his hand forced. This is consistent with his handling of the Senator’s instructions in “Midnight on the Firing Line.”

The parents’ reaction when Delenn refused to help could be viewed as hypocritical; they were perfectly willing to ask Delenn to violate her beliefs so they wouldn’t have to violate their own.
####Notes

Kosh is aware that he was examined by Dr. Kyle (cf. [[The Gathering]].) When he’s asked how he would feel if a doctor performed an operation on him, he says, “The avalanche has already begun. It is too late for the pebbles to vote.”

The Shakespeare corporation and the pfingle eggs are references to David Gerrold’s novels “Under the Eye of God” and “Covenant of Justice.”