As Kirk struggles to live, he trips up Soran. Before he can do anything, the solar probe launches, but due to Picard’s tampering, explodes too soon.

From behind, Kirk knocks out Soran with a backhand to the face. Picard tells Kirk “there’s a control PADD on his belt!” Kirk grabs the device and inputs some commands on it, affecting the launcher for Picard. Waking up, Soran grabs a small phaser from his boot. As Kirk quips “the 24th century isn’t so tough” Soran shoots Kirk squarely in the back.

As Picard continues to affect the launcher, Kirk begins to climb back up the mountain. With things seemingly well in hand, Soran checks his pocketwatch.

Fighting inside the superstructure of the staircase, Soran punches Kirk off the mountain. He grasps a rope and tries to hold on, but the rope gives way and he continues to slide down the rock face as Soran believes he has killed him.

The infamous alternate ending to the movie. On the bridge, Kirk rushes Soran and knocks his weapon away. They begin to fight as Picard makes way for the launcher. He begins imputting random commands as Kirk and Soran continue to struggle.

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.