As human as he has ever been in his life, the Soong-type android Lieutenant Commander Data has experienced much that has brought him ever closer to attaining his ultimate goal of achieving humanity. He now has his emotion chip under better control, able to turn it on and off at will as he grapples with each new feeling and perception. He has even experienced the sensation of touch after the Borg Queen grafted organic flesh to his body; a gift he values, even if it was intended as a poisoned chalice. For Data, however, the journey towards humanity is never over. Fortunately for him, it is not one he must take alone. He walks that path alongside people who love him, people who have his back. The crew of the Enterprise are Data’s friends, his family, and surely, if proof of humanity were ever needed, being surrounded by friends and family is as strong a confirmation as it gets.