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(1) INT. COLONIAL ONE
***** TYROL NOT IN THIS SCENE *****
Roslin: Let’s start this by admitting an ugly truth. What happened out there today was the result of failure in leadership of everyone in this room. We are the leaders of this fleet. As such, we need to set an example. We cannot continue to let the conflicts between–
Cain: Oh, let’s just cut through the handholding, shall we. Two of his men murdered one of my officers while protecting a cylon. They’re guilty, they admitted it. And under regulations, I have complete authority to try, convict, and sentence them. And you and I both know that the penalty for that crime is death.
Roslin: Admiral, surely… the spirit of the law requires something here more than summary executions.
Cain: Is this what the two of you have been doing for the past six months? Debating the finer points of colonial law? Well, guess what, we’re at war! And we don’t have the luxury of academic debate over these issues.
Roslin: You wanna cut through it, fine. You have Pegasus, he has Galactica. Two heavily armed, very powerful warships. Now, I am sure that Pegasus would prevail in any fight.
Adama: I wouldn’t count on that.
Roslin: But certainly, there’d be heavy damage and you’d take significant casualties. So you can go out there and fight it out with Galactica or you can compromise. And those are the only two options on the table, period.
Cain: How the two of you have survived this long, I will never know. All right. Lieutenant Thrace has sent me detailed recon information on the cylon fleet. I want that fleet. And I need Galactica to get it. So I’m willing to go this far. I’ll suspend the execution until after the attack.
Adama: And I want them back on Galactica.
Cain: I don’t give a damn what you want. You’re frakking lucky you’re not staring at your own warrant.
Roslin: The destruction of the cylon fleet will take priority over all other considerations. After that, we will meet back here and we will resolve this issue. Thank you.
(2) INT. GALACTICA – SICK BAY
***** TYROL NOT IN THIS SCENE *****
Cottle: Your fluid and electrolytes levels are stable. But I think the baby’s going to be fine. You do have a cracked rib though. Hairline fracture, which means it’s gonna hurt like hell for a while. But, I’m not seeing any signs of permanent damage from the attack.
Boomer: The attack. Is that what we’re calling it now?
Adama: They were not from the Galactica.
Boomer: They were from the Pegasus. So what? What about Helo and the Chief? I heard a rumor they’re going to be executed.
Adama: I’m not going to let that happen.
Boomer: Well, how are you going to do that? Isn’t Admiral Cain in command?
Adama: What happened to you–
Cottle: Was unforgivable.
Adama: Happened aboard my ship, on my watch. And it’s my responsibility. So I just want you to know that I personally apologize. (to Cottle) See that she’s okay, then back into her cell.
(3) INT. PEGASUS – BRIG
Helo: Aren’t we supposed to be dead. Everyone said execution in an hour, it’s been at least two.
Tyrol: Ah, I’m not complaining.
Apollo: So. Just how many different kinds of stupid are you?
Helo: More than we can count.
Tyrol: What’s going on, Captain?
Apollo: Good news–you’re not dead… yet. Bad news– it’s a delay, not a pardon. There’s a big op coming up and the firing squad’s on hold till it’s over. Yeah, the old man went to the mat for you guys on this one, and then some. We were this close to a shooting war with the Pegasus.
Helo: Frak me.
Tyrol: What the hell’s going on? Thought the cylons were the enemy.
Apollo: Yeah, now it’s us.
(4) INT. PEGASUS – CAG OFFICE
***** TYROL NOT IN THIS SCENE *****
Apollo: A cag’s work is never done.
Starbuck: Hi… how ya doing?
Apollo: Oh, you mean apart from being, uh, demoted? Finding myself working for one of my pilots? Great. Never better.
Starbuck: You know I had nothing to do with that, right?
Apollo: Never thought you did. I, uh, just checked in on Helo and Tyrol. They’re hanging tight for now.
Starbuck: Good. Help me plan this op. I’ve been staring at this roster.
Apollo:You wanna just carry on? As if nothing’s happened?
Starbuck: Lee, she’s in command, what do you want to do? There’s nothing we can do.
(5) INT. PEGASUS – BRIG
Tyrol: You know, when we get outta here… I’m going to make some changes.
Helo: Yeah? Like what?
Tyrol: Me and Sharon. It’s done. I mean, really done, I can’t do it anymore. I mean don’t get me wrong. LT, what we did, I would do again… in a heartbeat. But I’ve gotta let it go. I so thought I had let go.
Helo: Yeah… I know what you mean.
Tyrol: You?
Helo: Yeah, me. What? You think I don’t have second thoughts sometimes. You think I don’t wonder I’m losing my frakkin’ mind. I’m in love a woman I know isn’t a woman. I’m having a baby that’s- that’s what? Half machine?
Tyrol: You really do love her, don’t you?
Helo: Yeah. Yes, I do. And I can’t let go of it. But if you can… let it go.
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