Episode Report Card Jacob: C | 43305 USERS: B- YOU GRADE IT When Will The Work Be Done?
By Jacob | Season 4 | Episode 20 | Aired on 2009.03.20
"No," she cries, begging him to admit he understands her. "You've done much more than that. You've taken a patient who should've died years ago, and you've given her a chance. Despite cancer, and the Cylons, and her own obstinate nature. And you've... You've given me the little time I have left? And for that, you..." She shivers. "You have my heartfelt gratitude. And my thanks." Her tears roll down as he searches for the words, and she suddenly smiles, strong. "No no, don't. Don't. Don't spoil your image. Just light a cigarette, and go, and grumble." Ishay laughs, lovingly. Cottle takes her hand and kisses it, and does just that. So that she won't see what happens next.
When he's gone Laura admits she can barely see straight, and Ishay nods. "You're so pumped full of drugs you could float off this bed." She smiles; they are soldiers together, in the trenches of the body. There are no shocks and no modesties. No ceremonies are necessary. They are soldiers together. "Okay. Two days?" Ishay nods, and Laura slides off the bed, ready to work. "All right. Two days."
Athena watches from the door, posture doubtful, as Helo briefs the Raptor squad. "Plan's just starting to take shape, but one thing's clear: Raptors get the toughest job, as usual. This will require some special piloting skills, and I mean special. Threading a needle while you're on a rollercoaster special. While it seems a little redundant at this point, the word's come down that it's a volunteer assignment so..." All hands up, immediately; the creaking of flight suits under his beautiful pride. "That's my Raptor wranglers, always looking for new and interesting ways to get killed." He looks to Athena; she smiles at him for the first time since that day.
Lee's wild hair and unshaven face, wearing his uniform, briefing the Marines. He hasn't slept; he looks marvelous. "I'm not gonna lie to you, boys, we are thin on intel on this one. But the Cylons believe that the most logical place for Cavil to have taken the girl is deep into the interior of the Colony..."
Bill stands on the bridge, addressing scant officers. "We'll be in too close for nukes. Same thing goes for missiles." It'll be like "two old ships on the line, slugging it out at point-blank range," he says. They share a breath at that, the romance of sailors. "I want the gun captains to do their job and start firing immediately, and to continue to fire until they run out of ammo, then I want them to start throwing rocks." He flashes them all a brilliant, loving smile. Proud, and happy, and joyful. Moving forward.