Tain, Garak, and Bashir: Unaffordable Weakness

[ImagineWizard]

:'(

Poor Garak

One of the best DS9 characters.

[kakashi76767]

Reminds me of my father, who was also a rather large man. We never got along very well, but after he became ill and i took care of him he really softened up. And then he died. Its strange how knowledge of your impending doom can change relationships. We were as different as night and day, but he took care of me at the beginning of my life and i took care of him at the end of his.

[ArkiGer]

@kakashi76767

Yes, you are right - in many ways....

[333oceanbreeze]

I was so mad at my mother today, but after seeing Garak deal with Inabran I decided to forgive my mother because she has never taken me through the things that Inabran did to Garak.

[robapr1]

What would Maury say?

MAURY:  "Tain... you are the father!"

Nevertheless, this is kust one of numerous examples of the wonderfully acted scenes that permeate STG, DS9, and STV.

[YorikoSakakibara]

I love that Garak allowed Bashir in the room. I remember hearing at one point (I don't remember if is was in the show or a book) where it was mentioned that it was frowned upon for outsiders to view a dead Cardassian's body. Shows how strongly Garak felt about his and Bashir's friendship.

[Cassadinegirlaz]

I really loved these scenes. Garak was such a wonderfully complex character. And it really speaks to the depth of the friendship/bond he formed with Bashir that he would allow the doctor to be there for what was an intensely private moment and let the man know such a profound, secret truth about himself, especially when he was always lying. Beautifully done.

[FacultyFan]

@Cassadinegirlaz if you like garak an DS9, you should read a stitch in time.

[Cassadinegirlaz]

@FacultyFan Thanks I think I will.

[KenBerryFan]

Another really awesome video! Bashir and Garak are wonderful together!

[blossommorphine]

They really are. Bashir seems to be the person who knows Garak best, and they work so well together.

[Gradeniner]

Oh god so sad *tear*

[JimmySteller]

Enabran Tain's death is an example of how a great, powerful man can die in miserable agony with nobody to watch but a person they've never valued as much as they should have.

[DEP717]

A friend of mine just had his dad pass away, his dad and him never got along but he took care of his dad at the end when his other brothers had all taken off.

The writing on DS9 was so good it was scary.

[hughugh]

Fantastic episode.

[chadsexinton]

TAIN LOOKS LIKE A BULL FROG.

[chadsexinton]

haha yea he does.

[MurasakiYugata]

Question: Does anyone besides Bashir ever find out that Tain is Garak's father?

[blossommorphine]

Yes. Garak tells Damar about Tain being his father during the Battle of Cardassia in the show finale.

[odafin]

Mila and Garak told Damar and Kira in the 2nd-to-last episode of the series, "The Dogs of War", that Tain was Garak's father. Mila was the only person Garak felt he could trust, so they hid out at their house.

[Nicuzn]

@blossommorphine Actually I believe Mila tells Damar & Kira that Tain was Garak's father, after Garak mentions he grew up in Tain's home.

[Nothruzem]

@blossommorphine Technically, Garak didn't tell Dahmar Tain was Garak's Father, Meelia, the house maid did.

[octobubble]

was mila garaks mother

[blossommorphine]

According to "A Stitch In Time" by Andrew Robinson, who played Garak, this was the case. Mila was Garak's mother.

[octobubble]

that makes her death at the end even more sad

[cassiebrite]

So true. Garak's story was very sad.

[OTimeMasterXO]

i thought as much when i watched it.

[FacultyFan]

@blossommorphine that is an awesome book.

[danininjawarrior]

Gosh, this is such a sad part. *grabs tissue*

[MurasakiYugata]

Poor Garak....

[DEP717]

This is why Garak let so few people in.... it is huge at 1:36 where he says he is alone too, it shows how deep he trusts Bashir and lets him in too.

[1975buddhafish]

Your not my Son! lol That Tain is a tuff one!

[Tywin13]

ya but in a way he admits it when he says he is proud of garak. the way he says it indicates his affection for him

[Schalotte]

one of the key-scenes for garak.

thank you so much, i was hoping sopmebody would upload it!

you wouln'd have his bits from "second skin" where he talks to gul benil?

[HammmmerFan]

I loved that one so much! Great acting and filming as well!