Gehred-O'Connell decided to write a story in which Deep Space Nine was the target of a terrorist attack, after which suspicion fell upon the least likely person, Kasidy Yates, as the prime suspect. As the story evolved, the attack upon the station was dispensed with, and the trust between Kasidy and Sisko became the thematic focus of the episode.
Gehred-O'Connell created a scenario involving a terrorist assault on Deep Space Nine, initially placing suspicion on Kasidy Yates due to her perceived unlikelihood. As the story unfolded, the attack on the station was downplayed, with the trust between Kasidy and Sisko taking center stage.