Title: Reflections – One Step Forward Two Steps Back Chapter 1 His Voice
Author: GEM
Date written: 3/15/06
Rated: K+
Word count: 411
Story Timeline: season 1
Category: Drama
Warnings: none
Characters: Roslin/Adama
Summary: Denial and Realizations
Spoiler: mini, 33
Author's Note: Something different, a reflection on how the relationship between Laura Roslin and Bill Adama has changed. We start with 33 and we will finish with Lay Down Your Burdens Each Chapter I have written will be in either or Both of the Character's POV's and has been started by a one or two word prompt I have picked based on the happenings in each episode. I hope you enjoy. It might get sticky please just hold on for the ride.
In the days since the attack, Laura has been slowly easing into her new position. It isn't an easy task when the Cylons show up every thirty-three minutes and you have to tuck-tail and run or face being annihilated. Laura Roslin, President, tries her best to lead her people. Truth be told this constant running with no sleep is taking its toll.
The only saving grace was knowing she wasn't in this alone. She never is. It's been five days, with no reprieve. Bill Adama's voice sounds as tired as she feels but Laura knows he and his people will protect them all until the end… His voice is huskier then usual no doubt a result of fatigue but the sound of his voice keeps her sane. Laura soaks in all the comfort she possibly can from it as he talks about the next step. Rest- yes of course they all need it and now seems as good a time as any. The Cylons are gone for now, they have gotten their price the Olympic Carrier. Gods know when they will be back for more. Laura ignores the thoughts running in her head and again focuses on the sound of his voice and then that voice disappears as they end the call.
She leans back in her chair and closes her eyes. His voice is what she hears as she drifts off to sleep. She is awoken all too soon by the sound of the pilots voice and the buzzing phone next to her. She picks it up and hears his voice again, the Olympic Carrier is back. Laura cannot believe what she is hearing but she has an uneasy feeling building in the pit of her stomach and it's not because of the sound of his voice.
"Madame President we have to destroy the Olympic Carrier." Bill's voice is calm and smooth but there is a sense of urgency in it.
They argue back and forth about the people aboard the ship and his smooth husky voice leads her to a place she knows she has to go. She gives the order, five days in office, and she has already killed people, twice.
When it's all over and she is alone Laura hangs onto one thing from this deadly game of cat and mouse. The comfort that she gains from the sound of Bill Adama's voice it is the only thing that led her through the firestorm of the last five days.