“I’m not joking, Lee.” In the second pilot of TOS, we have a lot of fun with our first everyday metaphor to discuss a science fiction concept, enlisting the help of a tween to check the math on Scary Gary’s™ exponential power growth. We also continue to talk about the (rude) behavior towards working women on the bridge. Laura is disappointed by the lack of fashion forward costuming, and we learn that Emmanuel gets easily confused. Body count stands at a respectable 11.