Title: Reflections – One Step Forward Two Steps Back Chapter 21 face
Author: GEM
Date written: 9/14/06
Rated: K+
Word count: 408
Story Timeline: season 2
Category: Drama
Warnings: none
Characters: Roslin/Adama
Summary: Denial and Realizations
Spoiler: Final Cut
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.
Sometimes people have more then one face. This is true of Laura Roslin. First she has her Political face. The one she uses with quorum members and reporters. Then there is the teacher in her; she uses that when she is unhappy with the way someone is acting. Finally there is Laura herself sometimes there are two faces that come with her. The fun loving, happy go lucky, sexy face and the serious, stressed out I can't take this anymore face.
The latter was the face she was wearing when he walked into her private quarters. "I take it's not good, are they accusing us of having an affair."
Laura cracked a smile. "I wish." Laura motioned for Adama to join her behind the desk and hit the play back button. Deanna Biers appeared and she was talking about the Gideon.
"That's wonderful." The disgust was evident in Bill's voice.
"Like I said to Billy, I'm so happy I fought for an independent press. We have to do something Bill. We have to show the people that the military can be trusted. We need to put a face on this that people will be able to identify with."
Bill Adama had a new found respect for the woman in front of him. They had a new kind of relationship now one that was based on trust and companionship. They had become friends, close friends he loved her and she loved him but they chose not to act on it.
They each had their own baggage and each one was beginning to understand and get to know the other. They each had their masks they wore, but Laura and Bill were beginning to be able to be themselves when they were alone but right now. Laura and Bill had to be President and Commander. They need to create a situation that would benefit their cause and the needs of the fleet. They needed to put an appealing face on the military and save its public image.
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Laura was used to Commander William Adama and she was beginning to get used to Bill Adama. They were two entire different people. They each had different baggage and different masks they wore to cover their feelings. When Commander Adama stepped into her private quarters he looked drawn and tired. Bill Adama looked tried as well but Bill Adama also looked happy to be in the company of his friend.
Laura put together a plan that would help the Commander and his crew with the fleet. This would have several benefits. The military would be in the civilians good graces, William Adama, Commander would be less stressed and Bill Adama would be more open to personal conversations thus Laura would be able have her friend and confident back.