The Bonding
Lieutenant Maria Aster, is killed during an away mission led by Worf. Lieutenant Aster was a widow and now her nine-year-son Jeremy (who lives aboard the Enterprise) and is an orphan. Worf feels responsible for what happened even though it was not his fault. Lieutenant Aster was killed by an explosive on a world that had long since been devoid of intelligent life. The explosive was not detected by any scans that the away team conducted.
Counselor Troi talks to Worf about what and how he is feeling. He expresses a desire to help Jeremy by sharing a Klingon ritual with the young boy. Troi expresses doubts about conducting such a ceremony.