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GOING BACK

"How long before we get to Earth," Kara asked the Commander.

"Not sure," he said.
"You got a guess," Kara asked.
"You know I don't like to guess," the Commander said before turning his attention back to other things.
Kara heard what she needed to hear. She gathered her things and prepared for her flight.

"Lee, something's up with Kara," Kenzi said as they prepared for their pre-flight.
"Something is always up with Starbuck. You're just sensitive because of what happened earlier," Lee said.
"I guess. Good hunting and be careful," Kenzi said before leaving the ladder and heading to her own fighter.

They entered the tubes and were launched into space and took positions near Kara's ship.

"Routine test, Starbuck. Don't do anything stupid," Kenzi said.
"Copy that, Daphne," Starbuck said.

Kara started her routine flight when suddenly she spooled up the FTL drive on the Raider.
"Starbuck what are you doing," Kenzi asked, although she had a feeling she knew.
"Daphne, what the hell is she doing," Lee asked.
"I don't know, sir," Kenzi answered.

Back on Galactica, Dee notified the Commander that Starbuck was on the wireless for him.

"I believed you, believed in Earth,h Kara said.
"What are you doing, Starbuck," Adama asked.
"Bringing home the cat, sir," she responded.
"We can talk about this," he said.
"No, I don't think so," Kara said.
I want you to, remember one thing. I do not regret anything that I did. Be sure that whatever you're gonna do, you don't regret it later, do you understand me," Adama said.
"I guess we'll find out,h she said before spooling up the FTL drive.

"Galactica actual, this is Apollo. She's jumped away. Repeat, Starbuck and the Raider have jumped away," Lee said.

Kenzi leaned her head back in her pilot's chair, unable to believe what her sister just did, not only to her, but to the Commander.

"Unbelievable. She's crossed the line before but this is so far beyond the pale," Tigh said, frustrated at Starbuck's stunt.
"She wouldn't have done this on her own, she was coerced," Adama told his XO.
"No one coerces Starbuck. Believe me, I've tried," Tigh said, shaking his head at the thought.

"Dee, get me the President on Colonial One," Adama demanded, knowing exactly what happened to Kara and the Raider and who was responsible.

"She's on the line, sir," Dee said.

Adama looked at Colonel Tigh and said,"Bear witness, put on your headset." When Tigh complied, Adama turns his attention to the phone. "Madam President, moments ago, Lt. Thrace took the Cylon Raider on an unscheduled and unauthorized jump," he said.

"Yes," she responded. "Do you have any knowledge of this incident," he asked her. "Let's save some time here, Commander the question you really want to ask me is whether or not I asked Lt. Thrace to take the Raider to Caprica. And the answer to your question is yes," she said, matter-of-factually. "You and I talked about this," he reminded her. "Yes, we had." "We both decided it was a military decision," Adama reminded her again. Roslin thought her words carefully before speaking. She knew the Commander was pissed at what she had done and probably considered her notions those of some crazy woman. gMy responsibility as President is, first and foremost, to protect and preserve this fleet and its future. In the end, that outweighs any other consideration. It has to,h she said. "By taking the Raider, you've placed our people on the surface of Kobol in direct danger," Adama said, trying not to lose his temper. "I'm very aware of the danger our men and women are in on Kobol. I am also deeply aware of the danger this civilization will be in if I ignore the pursuit of this arrow," she said. "I'm going to have to ask you for your resignation, Madam President,h he said. "No," she said, defiantly. "Then I'm terminating your presidency, as of this moment," Adama told her. "Commander Adama, I will exercise the authority of this office until I am unable to do so, so if you want to stage a coup you're gonna have to come over here and arrest me," she said. "I don't want any blood shed," Adama said. "Of course you don't, neither do I. Neither does the press. They're here, by the way," she added, hoping that tid bit would keep him on Galactica. The commander looked at the Colonel "The press..." he said.

"They're recording every minute," she added. They ended their call, both knowing the Commander was going to come to Colonial One to arrest her. "Madam President, do you realize what this will do to the Fleet," Billy asked her. "The government survived the Cylon attack. It will survive William Adama," she said to him.