Goodbye is the Saddest Word

by GEM8

COMPLETED!Zac was my brother. What was he to me? Nothing. What happened when Zac died? How did the family come together and fall apart. This is that story. The Adamas and Kara face the loss of a loved one. Please Read and Review

1. Accidental Flight

Title: Goodbye is the Saddest Word

Author: GEM

Feedback: Please send it good or bad written: 5/27/05

Rated: T

Word count:

Story Timeline: Pre- Mini

Category: Drama/Angst

Focus: The Adamas and Kara with some minor OFC's

Warnings: Character Death

Summary: We all react differently to the death of loved ones.

Spoiler: Slight Mini and Act of Contrition

Authors Note: I've been having some fun with the Dradis Content on the BSG writers Squadron list and a while back I wrote a story titled "Fury" Nancy, I believe asked if I might extend it so, I have and it also includes extensions of at least three other Dradis Entries. This story starts with Zac Adama and goes forward from there. It also includes some minor original that have either appeared or will appear in my other story "Academy Days" I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 1 Accidental Flight

The Academy hospital was on full alert. The only thing Major Erin Myers knew for certain is that there was a fight accident with serious injuries. "Okay, people they will be here any minute. Let's do this one by the book."

Captain Mark Willis came running throw the trauma room door patient in tow. "Twenty-Two year old male, second and third degree burns with broken right and left legs and right wrist.

When Erin first saw the patient she didn't recognize him. "Okay, People on my count. One, Two, Three!" He was lifted from the stretcher to the exam table in the blink of an eye. It was during this time that her heart began to sink. She had cut off what was left of his flight suit and was now treating the burns on his chest when she noticed his dog tags. They read clearly Z. ADAMA, Lt. JG.

"Oh, Gods. I know him!"

"You know him." Captain Willis said is shock.

"Okay, people let's get moving."

"The viper he was flying crashed on landing." Willis stated as he began to treat the burns on his legs. "He lucky to be alive."

"You, call this luck. Three broken limbs and second and third degree burns over most of his body." She was letting out frustration as she continued to work, she shouldn't be this close to this. He was family but she knew that she was the only on duty right now with enough background in this kind of injury. She has to be professional as always.

"Doctors, he's coding."

Erin stepped up on the block and began compressions and the rest of the team jumped into action and began to work just as they were trained to do.

With in a few moments Zac Adama was gone. Erin Myers was a doctor, a medical professional, a Major in the Colonial Fleet. She knew deep down that he was gone but she didn't stop. The other doctors and nurse looked on helplessly

"Erin." Mark Willis tone was hushed and rank thrown out the window. He'd worked with her before as had most of the people in the room. Mark knew the history.

Erin continued chest compression and the nurse continued to bag him. "Erin!"

"What Mark." Her response was weak.

"Call it. He's gone. We've been at this for forty-five minutes. Even if there were some way to bring him back his burns are too severe. It's over.

Erin continued to compress his chest. Hoping against hope, as she tried to get herself under control. She finally stopped and looked up at the clock. "Time of death, 15:30" She stepped down off the block, stripped off her gloves, and turned to Captain Willis. "I'll deal with the death certificate and all other notification paperwork. Can you handle the death kit and personal effects?"

"Yes, sir." Erin turned to leave. She knew Willis knew who was on the exam table in front of them he saw the chart when they brought him in.

"Sir."

"Yes, Captain."

"I'm sorry for your loss."

"Thank you. It's not as much as loss to me as it will be to his family especially his mother."

"Of Course, Please pass along my sympathies to the family."

"I'll do that. Carry on." The Major said as she walked out the door.

Major Myers sat at her desk finishing the required paperwork and thinking about Zac Adama. He was gone. She wiped her tears away. Her Godsson was gone. She couldn't safe him. She thought first of Caroline. She will be devastated. Lee would be just as bad but will take his feeling out in other ways. She signed the death certificate and then picked up the phone. She had to make the necessary report and hopefully call in a few favors.