An alternate take of the Picard-Kirk horseback scene. Kirk compares the Nexus to orbital skydiving; exciting for the first few minutes but not really accomplishing anything. Picard claims that “you needn’t be on the bridge of a starship to make a difference” and his request to “come back with me” is also said with more gusto than in the theatrical version. Kirk also adds that what Spock would say if he were present is right, but decides to go with Picard anyway.

As the scene continues, the children bring Picard a Christmas present as he marvels at the beauty of the tree. Picard eagerly opens his gift. The smallest boy remarks “It’s a SACK-tent!” Picard happily laughs and replies “Yes, it’s a sextant.” Inquiring where they obtained it, they reply “it’s a secret.” Picard declares that makes it a doubly-special gift. This scene is also available on the Special Edition DVD.

An alternate take of the Picard-Nexus scene as he is completely in awe of what he sees; a charming home and a loving family. Unsure of what to say, one of the children asks him to say Merry Christmas. He does, and the children happily cheer.

As the Enterprise slides along the surface of the planet, on the flame-engulfed bridge, Worf breaks open a panel on the wall and obtains some palm beacons, one of which he tosses to Data, who is attempting to protect Counselor Troi at the helm. Worf also picks up an injured crewmember and props him in Riker’s chair as Geordi checks on the kids.

A short scene where Picard’s family album is knocked off his desk in the ready room as the crash begins.

A short scene where Geordi and Farrell reassure the kids that everything will be all right.

In this scene, Geordi and Farrell lead a group of children into some crew quarters and fashion a tent out of blankets to shield themselves from falling debris. Meanwhile, Dr. Crusher leads her patients into another room. In the science lab, a crewmember and a civilian scientist move breakable jars off of shelves while a school teacher leads a group of children to a safe location.

A short scene featuring Dr. Crusher and Nurse Ogawa leading injured crewmembers out of sick-bay in preparation for the saucer separation.

A short scene where Lursa and B’Etor watch on their viewscreen Geordi taking a bath and complaining that he should be in engineering.