Another Tin Man

The Washington meets with the Excelsior receiving critical secret orders and a special mission specialist, Deanna's brother Tam. Tam is a quirky and powerful telepath sent to assist with a mission that one other Federation ship had attempted before. The same concerns exist as from the last encounter with the strange unknown space creature, and it is unknown even if this is the same one encountered by the Enterprise or a new one. Can the crew of the Washington make successful first contact? Will the Romulans pose a threat? And will personalities, especially amongst family, cause problems?