Previously on Battlestar Galactica - I notice you're calling her Sharon now. She acts and thinks like one of 'em. She is one of 'em. But she's one of us. We gotta go. Now. We gotta travel faster than before. We found him in a storage compartment. He's another copy of the Cylon you knew. I'll send a team over to destroy it. Anything it says cannot be trusted. No! Adama is a Cylon. Commander, here's Dr Baltar's report. And the prisoner is waiting for you up in the core. Thank you. Clear the deck. Madam President, we are the proud owners of the universe's first bona fide Cylon detector. Well, that is great news. Yeah. So, when do we begin? Dr Baltar would like to start widespread testing as soon as possible, but there are some serious limitations. He can only do one person at a time and verification takes hours. So who's gonna go first? (SIGHS) Oh, the tests, right. Hmm. Um,... I think people in sensitive positions should go first. I completely agree. How about you? Excuse me? If you're a Cylon, I'd like to know. (LAUGHS) If I'm a Cylon, you're really screwed. (GIGGLES) Seriously, I do think that you should go first. Show everyone in the fleet that they can trust the people at the top. Well, then, maybe you should go first. All right. I'll go first. I think that's good. I do. (RADIO) Whoa! Do they always do that? No, they're just showing off. They know I'm in here. OK. Special assistant to the President, word gets out. So this is... officially a date? (LAUGHS) The jury's still out. (LAUGHS) "Observation deck, you have two minutes remaining." You could pull rank. You could tell me you're on special business for the President. Your boss pulls more weight around here than mine. You just tell 'em Adama wants you. Yeah, what? Wants me to what? I lost my train of thought. Uh-huh. How is he these days by the way? The old man? He's fine, I guess. You guess? He's been acting kinda funny lately. Seems distracted or something. He's been making all these weird calls from his quarters. Super secret. It's probably a security thing. They don't want me to log the calls. No trace file, nothing. This just started? A few days ago. Billy Keikeya, are you pumping me for information about the old man? Time's up! No, of course not. (LAUGHS) You are! You are. You're a spy that's what you are. Just asking a couple of questions. Well, I hope you like the answers. Cos they're the last ones... you're gonna get for a while. What did you find out? Dualla couldn't put her finger on it, but, yeah, she said he's been acting differently. I could see that myself. He was distracted and unfocused. What else? Some scrambled calls he didn't want logged. She didn't know who he called or why. But none of this is damning evidence. The calls could be security related and his odd behaviour could be stress. Exhaustion, paranoia - You're right, it could be any of those things. But what if it's not? Madam President, with all due respect,... I cannot believe that we're actually entertaining the idea that Commander Adama has been somehow replaced by a Cylon duplicate. Oh, my gods, Billy! I hope you're right. Is suicide really a sin? A mortal one, I'm afraid. But it's not that bad is it, Gaius? 47,905 people in the fleet. That's 47,905 blood samples. 11 hours to test each one for Cylon indicators. Yeah, that'll take a while. 21,956 days. 60.1534 years. Well, let's figure in a few hours for sleep here and there. We'll call it an even 61, shall we? Sure. I'd prefer to kill myself. (CLEARS THROAT) Commander Adama,... are you a Cylon? (SIGHS) Tune in tomorrow! Oh, it's hard being a genius. Yes. There should be some perks. Yes. (GIGGLES) Doctor! (GASPS) (SIGHS) (SIGHS) (SIGHS) (PANTS / LAUGHS) What's up, doc? Lt Thrace. It's good to see you. I'm just... Just keeping up with the old exercises. (SIGHS) That should er... do me for today. So... (SIGHS) I feel a lot better. What brings you to the lab at this time of the night? It's the middle of the afternoon. Of course. Crazy workload. I totally lose track of time. So erm... what can I do for you? You can zip up your fly. So er...? My blood tests. You're right about one thing, Gaius. There is something very intriguing about her. Good. Very good. (SIGHS) Well, at least I did that much. (SIGHS) (SIGHS) (BEEPING) Contact! Cylon bearing 738005. Go Apollo. Action stations. Bearing 738005. This is not a drill. Engage and destroy. Acknowledge. We're on it, Galactica. He jumped right in front of us. His mistake. How many? Single raider. Looks like a recon patrol. Apollo has it in sight. Where's the old man? He's not aboard, sir. Not aboard?! Where the hell is he?! He left in a raptor about an hour ago. No flight plan. No flight plan?! That's it, Beehive, you set him up, I'll knock him down. I winged him! Looks like I got his weapons system. He jumped! He jumped away before we could zero in. Damn it! Probably giving away our position to every Cylon ship now. Where the hell is the old man?! Order the fleet to execute emergency jump procedures. Everyone rendezvous at the standby coordinated. Contact! Single raider bearing 881247. Apollo, Galactica. Cylon raider detected at 88124... Wait. I see him! I see him! It's the same raider. What?! Yeah, it's the same raider. I can see the damage from before. It's behaving erratically. He jumped away again! (BEEPING) Contact! Single raider, same telltales. It's like he's just flying around in circles. A wounded bird can't fly home. Galactica, Apollo. We've got him on DRADIS. It'll take us about three minutes to close to weapons range. No! This is our perfect chance to get some intel. Order Apollo to close with the raider, but do not engage. Put a raptor in the air. As long as that thing's flopping around out there, tell them I want to suck in ever electronic signal it makes. Yes, sir. Colonel, Commander Adama's raptor is requesting permission to enter the landing pattern. Permission granted. Stand down to Condition 2. Commander, permission granted. Mr Gaeta, you have the deck Permission to come aboard, sir? Granted. Mind telling me where the hell you've been? Colonel Tigh, allow me to present your wife. Ellen? (PANTING) (RUMBLING) Fracking noise! I don't get it. I've blown away centurions before, and they've never sent an entire army after me! They're after me. Why you? While they were holding me, I overheard some things. What? Plans. A big Cylon base at Delphi. Major op. Delphi? Fracking bastards! It's the best place to try and grab a ship and get off this fracking planet! (PHONE RINGS) Dr Gaius Baltar', department of Cylon detection. How may I direct your call? You're in a good mood. Madam President,... I'm sorry, I was expecting someone else. We haven't spoken in ages. Call me the moment Commander Adama's test is complete. Will you do that? Commander Adama cancelled his test a short time ago. Why? I don't know. He gave me another sample and said it had priority. Whose? I'll just check. Some woman called Ellen. No surname. He dropped it off and left. Is there a problem? I would like you to resume testing Commander Adama's sample immediately. Thank you. I can't believe you're alive! I can't believe it myself. (LAUGHS) I don't remember the last few weeks. It's weeks, right? Right. You've been on The Rising Star all this time? I guess so. The last thing I remember is being on Picon. I was at the airport buying a ticket home and hearing something about the Cylons. And then just dreams, mostly dreams. Until a couple of days ago. They tell me I was narced out when the Cylons attacked the airport and someone just picked me up and put me on the last flight out. Some saviour, I don't even know who. It's all right. It's all right. (SOBS) It's all right, you're here now. Looks like we found a treasure chest. One of the major issues with the raider we captured is trying to figure out the faster-than-light drive. This wounded bird is jumping all over the place out there. Yeah, and every time it jumps, it gives us more data that we can use. But what's it doing out there and how long can it keep it up? The moment you have your FTL data give me an update. Let's not let this thing linger longer than we have to. Yes, sir. You wanted to see me, sir? Stay on it. (BOTH) Yes, sir. Do you have dinner plans? What? Come on. I never thought I'd see your face again. Me, neither. The things I said before, the things I did... Shhh. It's in the past. It's all in the past. Start over? Start over. (BEEPING) I have to... I have to... Forget it. I can't. I can't. (SIGHS) I can't. I'm on duty. (BEEPING) (SIGHS) XO. Now? Understood. All right. Tell her I'm on my way. Girlfriend. (LAUGHS) Official business. Feels like old times. Yeah. I'd explain, but... It's classified. I'll be back as soon as I can. Hey. I'll be here. Waiting. As soon as I can. You want to be very, very careful with what you just said. You are talking about a man I owe my life to many times over. I know these are uncertain times and this has been a difficult transition for you. Excuse me, Colonel,... I do appreciate how difficult this is for you to hear, believe me, but I would advise you not to say anything that you will regret. (SIGHS) I need to know if you have seen anything suspicious about his recent behaviour? No. What about his leaving the Galactica without telling anyone where he was going or when he would return, and at that very moment a Cylon raider jumped into view and started acting strangely. I know exactly where he was. You do? He was picking up my wife. Your wife? Turns out she's been unconscious aboard The Rising Star ever since the attack. Oh, God! That's fantastic! It's amazing. Yes, it is. When Ellen stepped off that shuttle, I thought I was going to pass out. Ellen? Your wife's name is Ellen? Yes, it is. Ellen. Ellen Tigh. I'd very much like to meet your wife,... Colonel. Resume the test on Ellen? Fine. No, that's... no trouble at all. (DOOR CLOSES) Ellen? Did you shut the door? I already did. (LAUGHS) Surprise! (LAUGHS) Ambrosia. Where did you get this? (LAUGHS) I have my ways. I thought it might be just the thing for a little celebration. (LAUGHS) We need to talk. First things first. There. Starting over. Starting over. I'm technically still on duty. I think they could do without you for a day. It doesn't really work that way. (MOANS SOFTLY) (SIGHS) Starting over. (LAUGHS) Oh. Yes! Mmm. (GIGGLES) (BOTH LAUGH) There's a lot of whining and complaining, like you would expect. But the people I talk to are mostly hopeful and optimistic. That's good to hear. Hmm. Well, there are a few people who still might wonder if a kindergarten teacher is really the right person to be President, but that's just a tiny minority. (LAUGHS) Wonderful(!) Wonderful(!) (LAUGHS) Everyone is so truly grateful to all of you on Galactica. You... you literally are our saviours. We're just doing our jobs. Oh, you are so modest. (BOTH LAUGH) He's always been that way. (LAUGHS) (GLASS CHINKS) Oh! Lee, could I trouble you for more of this lovely Ambrosia? Sure. Thank you, dear. Bill, you must be so proud of your sons. Lee here has grown into such a handsome man. I can only imagine what Zach must look like now. You are the spitting image of your mother. And I bet Zach takes just after his daddy. Ellen. Zach passed away a couple of years ago. I'm sorry. (SIGHS) Tragic, the death of a child. There's been so much death, so much pain. Sometimes it's completely overwhelming. But I'm sure he was a beautiful boy. Mmm. The captain of The Rising Star was a little puzzled how you got on board his ship. Oh, I know. I know some thoughtful soul just rescued me from an almost certain death and put me on the last flight out of Picon. How lucky for us all(!) It is indeed. The strange thing is no one can recall giving you any medical assistance until about a week ago. Oh, I know. I know. It's a miracle I'm alive. (LAUGHS) (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) (LAUGHS) I think I better clear some of these... dishes. You are so sweet. Yeah. Very good. My compliments to the chef. Bill, the question on everyone's mind, and I do mean everyone,... Sorry. That's OK. ...is where's Earth and when do we get there? That's classified information. Oh,... that word again! Leave the man alone. If there are no privileges of being an XO's wife, then what's the point? Bill, we're all family here. Come on. The need for secrecy is paramount, Ellen. Oh, I'm sorry, perhaps you don't know that the Cylons look like us now. Oh, that. Yes,... I knew that. It's recent news. Most people just found out a few days ago. A thing like that would travel fast. Right? (LAUGHS) Any one of us can be a Cylon. Boo! (TIGHS LAUGH) (LAUGHS) Did you see the look on their faces?! (BOTH LAUGH) You are too easy. (BOTH LAUGH) Thank you so much for coming, everyone. It's been a wonderful evening. (BOTH LAUGH) Thought it would never end. Oh! I seem to have lost one of my shoes. (LAUGHS) I think it's right here. Thank you. Here we are. You look very happy. That's because I am very happy. Thank you. Whoops! Oh! (LAUGHS) (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) Well, it was nice to see you again. Oh, the pleasure's all mine. (LAUGHS) I hope to see you soon. I'm sure you will. (LAUGHS) Whooo! (HACKLES) (LAUGHS) Hang on. Hang on. Watch your step. Yeah. Goodnight. Thank you. I got her. Be careful. Yeah. You actually think that woman is a Cylon? Well, if she's not, then we're all in a lot of trouble. When did Bill become such a stick in the mud? The man's a carving. (LAUGHS) He's one of those faces on a totem pole. (LAUGHS) (BOTH LAUGH) Scuttlebutt was the she slept with more than half the fleet while Saul was in space. Then why the hell did he stay married to her? It's obvious. He loves her deeply. Blindly. Ellen used to encourage the worst instincts in this guy, bring out the self-destructive streak in him. Used to? (PANTING) Sharon, stop! I can't keep up! (GASPS) (SPLUTTERS) Helo. Helo, come on! Come on! You can do it! Please! Get up. (BOTH PANT) There. Turn your light out. (ROTORS WHIR) Come on! We gotta find another way outta here! Wait. You keep going and going! You never get tired! It's adrenaline! I'm not gonna die here! And I'm not gonna let you die here either! Let's go! (PANTS) (GROANS) Don't you worry, I'll get us home. Yeah, right(!) Just like Bill's getting us to Earth. Don't start on Bill. What are you... (LAUGHS) He doesn't have the slightest idea where Earth is! (BOTH LAUGH) (CHANTS) Adama doesn't know where Earth is! Colonel. Doctor. Whoo! (LAUGHS) Actually, I don't believe I've had the pleasure. I'm Dr Gaius - Baltar. I know exactly who you are. And the pleasure's all mine. Something here, isn't there? You're still holding my hand. I thought you were still holding mine. Hey, I'm watching you. Both of you. And you should be watching her. Care to join us for a night cap, Doctor? I'd love to. "Dr Baltar, report to the lab. The Commander is waiting for you." But I can't. Another time perhaps. Count on it. Ta-ta. Oh, Sauly, are you jealous? You said we were starting over. We are, sweetheart, that was just a little bit of harmless flirting. No. Mmm. You should know something. What? In the middle of dinner,... Bill put his hand on my leg. Ellen, I'm not falling for this! (SIGHS) Did you know he came to see me... on The Rising Star? What?! He'd come into my room, I'd pretend to be asleep,.... and he'd sit by the side of my bed. And then he'd touch me. Why are you doing this?! You're lying! Am not! He was on that ship! And I'll prove it. Come on! Look, it's not magic, it's science. You'll have to wait awhile. I gave you her sample this morning. I have started and stopped twice, so I'm running a little behind. Twice?! My fault. Long story. Your fault? I shouldn't have said. You shouldn't have. Did you tell him to stop Ellen's test. Yes, I did. Why? Well, I had some concerns. About what? In all honesty, I think your behaviour recently has been odd. My behaviour? You think I'm a Cylon? You can't deny that you've been making off-log calls, these mysterious trips off the ship. Where did you hear that? Have you been spying on me on my ship?! Ladies and gentlemen, please, we're in a lab. There are hazardous compounds everywhere. That's a thermonuclear bomb, for frack's sake. What do you mean unlogged mysterious trips? What's going on? I had to go to The Rising Star, and didn't want Tigh to know. Why not? Because whether or not his wife is a Cylon, she's nothing but trouble. I wanted to keep her away from him as long as I could. Then why bring her aboard? Because she's his wife! I couldn't refuse her access to him without causing suspicion. Besides, I wanted her close to me. I told you! I told you he wanted me! Oh, lovely(!) What the hell's going on?! You have been secretly visiting my wife?! No! Yes, but it's complicated. I told you! He's been after me for years! What?! Now, boys, don't fight over little old me. Ellen, be quiet! You don't tell me - Yes, I do. Take a deep breath. I was afraid she might be a Cylon, so I brought her blood to be tested. That's why you cancelled your test. How did you know? You didn't tell me he was testing my wife. You met with the President?! Yes! She thought you might be a Cylon! I know. (TANNOY) "Attention. Commander Adama, Colonel Tigh and Captain Adama, please report to CIC." Mr Gaeta. The raider screwed down its flight plan about two minutes ago. It seems to be under control. Yeah, but he's not jumping. No, sir, he isn't. Has our recon detected any out-going communications? Yes, sir, but it's likely it's just another distress signal. Launch the alert fighters. This is the CAG. Launch alert fighters. I think it's been playing with us the entire time to see how we'd react. Playing with us? Yeah. Order the flight leader to destroy the target! Yes, sir. Whoo! Galactica, Hotdog. The raider just took off! He's heading back to the fleet! They're not gonna catch him. Action stations. Condition 1. This is not a drill. He doesn't have any weapons. He's on a suicide run. Did you launch the alert fighters? It was the XO's call. Had a hunch. Good call. One question. Because I was worried. That she might be a Cylon. And if she wasn't, I know how you feel about her. She's been a negative force in your life and that's the truth. Maybe she was, everything was different then. She was different, I was different. I'd grown accustomed to seeing you without the cup in your hands. So I had a few drinks tonight, I was celebrating! I think I deserved it. Yes, you did. Launching those fighters on a hunch,... you saved our ship. Just doing my job. You do your job good that's why I need you, Saul. That and that we're friends. I don't want anything to come between that, not even Ellen. It won't. We've searched every street,... every building. They slipped through, how's that possible. She thinks she loves him now, that she can't live without him. Her passion is making her more resourceful. It bothers you doesn't it? We'll get them in the end. No, it bothers you that you've never experienced it. (LAUGHS) You saw the way Helo was when we took her away. He was pathetic. I can't help wondering what it would be like to feel that intensely. Even in his anguish, he seems... so alive. Green. Green, everyone. Mrs Tigh is definitely human. No hard feelings I hope, Ellen. I completely understand. But let's be sure and test you next. Doctor. My pleasure. My job. You don't wanna frack with me, Bill. Try to remember that. Don't frack with me either, Ellen. If only they knew that everyone passes these days. It's so much easier that way. No muss, no fuss. So,... what did her test really say? 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