Hangar Bay
Starbuck: Where did I take the hits, Chief?
Tyrol: I’m afraid nowhere, Captain.
Starbuck: What? I felt the impact. Damn Viper felt like I hit a brick wall.
Tyrol: Well, we’ll keep checking, but so far, not a scratch.
[Kara checks for the damage; can’t find it]
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Bonus Scene
[Kara finds a leak and some fluid under her Viper]
Tyrol: Something wrong, Captain? Captain?
Starbuck: What the frak is this, Chief?
Tyrol: Just a little hydraulic fluid, nothing to worry about.
Starbuck: No? While you’re in the Tool Room sucking back moonshine, I’ll be up in this bird. If that gear buckles when I trap, I’ll be splattered like fracking roadkill.
[Pilots and deck hands staring]
Tyrol: All of these ships leak hydraulic fluid. The seals are old, we don’t have enough to replace them…
[Apollo enters, Figurski fills him in]
Starbuck: Chief, I’m not interested in lazy-ass excuses, I want the seals replaced!
Apollo: Hey, Kara. Hey! Come on.
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Hangar Bay
Tyrol: Harness assembly?
Starbuck: Lap and shoulder retaining pins installed. Traction reel correct, disconnect block lock and indicator yellow flag visible.
[She sees the little girl in the cockpit. Her nose is bleeding]
Tyrol: You all right, Captain?
Starbuck: Uh… Give m me a minute here, Chief.
[Chief leaves, Kara and the girl look at each other]
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Hangar Bay
Tyrol: She’s just sitting there.
Apollo: Well, did you talk to her?
Tyrol: You talk to her.
[He approaches and sits silently]
Starbuck: Feeling sorry for me?
Apollo: Kara, everyone gets rattled. Even the best.
Starbuck: I’m not going back out there. I don’t trust myself.
Apollo: Hmm. So trust me. I’ll fly your wing.
Starbuck: The CAG flying my number two?
Apollo: (lovingly) Whatever it takes.
[They are silent]
Starbuck: (looking away) How are things with you and Dee?
Apollo: Uh, you know, good. No, better than good. Best they’ve ever been.
Starbuck: I’m happy for you. Really. It’s funny though, after all we’ve been through, we are right back where we started. You’re a CAG, and I am your hotshot problem pilot. I guess that’s all we’ll ever be now, huh? Hmm.