THE GENETIC DUPLICATE – Day 4 Part 2

Thirty minutes later Kyra, Kim and Julian were walking up to the classroom. Julian was carrying some of his books. As Kyra was unlocking the door, Adonis was walking up. Kim saw a serious and a daydream like expression on his face.

Kim walked up to Adonis and asked, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," said Adonis.

"You don't look fine," said Kim. "In fact you look like you just came from a funeral."

"Just the opposite actually," said Adonis.

"What do you mean?" asked Kim.

"Do you remember when you told me that Casimir looked like my dad?" asked Adonis.

"Adonis, I have excellent memory so yes, I remember," said Kim.

"Well you were right; Casimir is my real dad," said Adonis. "Apparently my mom was cheating on the man who I thought was my dad with Casimir."

In a sympathetic manner Kim asked, "Are you okay with that news."

"I feel that my entire life to this point has been a lie," said Adonis. Other students were walking towards the classroom. "He should have just let me believe that lie."

"You rather believe in a lie than to know the truth?" asked Kim.

"In this case, I think I would prefer the lie," said Adonis. "Would you rather be told the truth than to continue living a lie?"

"With my situation I'm glad I do know the truth," said Kim.

"What situation?" asked Adonis.

"When the aliens abducted me, I was genetically duplicated and I am that genetic duplicate," said Kim.

"Are you serious?" asked Adonis.

"I am," said Kim. "I believe Cmdr. Adama was going to keep that information from me, but I found out less than two hours on my own. Cmdr. Adama confirmed it once I found out."

"How did you find out?" asked Adonis.

"I didn't have any scars that I was supposed to have," said Kim. "A tattoo I got a year ago was also gone."

Adonis grinned and asked, "You had a tattoo at thirteen?"

"Yep," said Kim. "It was something I actually did to spite my parents. I wouldn't do it again though; at least not until I'm an adult anyway." Kim saw Faxon approaching and stared at him. "Adonis, Faxon is walking up."

Adonis tuned to look. Faxon looked at Adonis as he stepped up. Faxon whispered, "What are you fraking looking at?"

Adonis looked at Kim for a second and then back at Faxon. He then said, "Faxon, I shouldn't have started that fight yesterday and I want to make an amends."

Students straggled past Kim and the others and walked into the classroom.

"You sound pathetically weak, and in front of your girlfriend no less," said Faxon.

"Faxon, I'm the one to ask him to make amends with you," said Kim.

"And why would you do that?" asked Faxon.

"You two have been friends for five years and it is stupid to throw that away," said Kim.

Faxon looked at Adonis and said, "I'm a bit surprise that you didn't tell Kim what I said."

"Kim knows what was said," said Adonis.

"Faxon, I'm choosing to overlook what was said yesterday for Adonis' friendship with you," said Kim.

"You are that much of a tolerating person?" asked Faxon.

"Only when it comes to long term friendship and family members." Kim then stepped closer to Faxon and whispered, "Now if you ever use the F word while talking to me along with telling me to dump Adonis for you, I will be kicking you to hurt where you least want to be kicked."

Faxon looked at Kim for second. He then said, "I see you are not as tolerant as I thought."

"I just want you to know where I stand on this," said Kim. Kim then whispered, "Now, I am a real nice person as long as you don't piss me off."

Cleona and Davida were walking towards the classroom.

"I'm beginning to realize that," said Faxon. "Adonis, according to Taundra you were in the right to hit me, and now that I think about it I believe she was right. I'm sorry for the comments I made."

"So are you two still friends?" asked Kim.

Kim noticed Cleona looking at Kim in a curious manner as she was walking by.

"I'm willing to forget about what happen yesterday," said Adonis.

"So am I," said Faxon.

"Well, we've better get into the classroom, before class begins without us," said Kim.

Kim, Adonis and Faxon walked into the classroom after Cleona and Davida. Julian was sitting in a seat next to Kim's assigned seat.

After the last student sat down, Kyra stood up and spoke out, "Class before we begin everyone need to know that I won't be reopening the classroom after I dismiss the class; however, as usual when I don't reopen the classroom, the classroom will be open for two hours before class tomorrow. Now we will begin." Kyra then sat back down and began the students' lessons.

On board the Galactica, Seth followed another defense attorney name Colby Spritz into the Galactica's brig. Colby was carrying a brief case. Seconds later they were walking into the cell belonging to Mitchell Brock. A security guard locked the cell after Seth and Colby walked in. Mitchell stared at Seth as they walked in.

"Mitchell, allow me to introduce Seth Whitefeather to you," said Colby. "He will be assisting me on your case."

"Great, I'm not guilty of murder, but it takes two of you to prove it," said Mitchell.

"That just means that we'll get this over with twice as fast," said Seth.

Colby sat down followed by Seth. Colby pulled out a writing pad to make notes.

"Mitchell, according to witnesses you were seen arguing with the victim Murdock Whistler not even an hour before his body was discovered," said Colby. "What were you arguing about?"

"We were arguing over a woman," said Mitchell.

"What woman?" asked Colby.

"I really don't want to involve her," said Mitchell.

"If she is the focus of your argument then I'm afraid she is already involved," said Colby.

"Her name is Anna," said Mitchell.

"I will need Anna's last name," said Colby.

"It's Woodland," said Mitchell.

"Mitchell, what exactly was the argument over?" asked Colby.

"Murdock and I both had romantic interest with Anna," said Mitchell.

"Were you and Murdock friends before you two had an argument over Anna?" asked Colby.

"Murdock, Anna and I just recently met three days ago," said Mitchell. "I'm from the Geminon Traveler."

"Why were you on the Celestra?" asked Colby.

"Anna is from the Celestra," said Mitchell. "I went there to see her."

"According to my records Murdock is from one of the Virgon Freighters," said Colby. "Where did the three of you meet?"

"We met on the Rising Star," said Mitchell.

"Were you and Murdock on peaceful terms while on the Rising Star?" asked Colby.

"There was friction between us as soon as we met," said Mitchell.

"Colby, would it be all right if I ask some questions?" asked Seth.

"Certainly," said Colby.

"Mitchell, when you arrived on the Celestra, did you know that Murdock was going to be there?" asked Seth.

"No I didn't," said Mitchell.

"How long were you on the Celestra when you two saw each other?" asked Seth.

"Murdock was ringing Anna's doorbell as I was walking up to Anna's quarters," said Mitchell.

"Was that when the argument started?" asked Seth.

"Yes," said Mitchell.

"Who all witness this argument?" asked Colby.

"A few people, but I don't know who they were," said Mitchell.

"How long did you two carry on in the corridors?" asked Seth.

"Five minutes maybe; maybe even longer," said Mitchell. "A security officer told us to move on."

"Did you and Murdock move on together or did you go separate ways?" asked Seth.

"We went our separate ways," said Mitchell.

"Where did you go from there?" asked Colby.

"Anna works in the physics lab," said Mitchell. "I was hoping to find her there."

"Were you able to find Anna?" asked Seth.

"No," said Mitchell. "A security officer stopped me before I reached the physics lab."

"Did you and Murdock meet again at anytime?" asked Colby.

"We did," said Mitchell.

"At what point did you meet again?" asked Colby.

"Truthfully, I'm not certain," said Mitchell. "I got lost as I was trying to get back to the shuttle bay so I could leave the Celestra."

"Did you two exchanged words when you meet again?" asked Seth.

"We exchanged a few words," said Mitchell. "A security officer saw us and told me to move on."

"He just told you to move on and not Murdock," said Seth.

"That is correct," said Mitchell.

"What was the security guard's name?" asked Colby.

"Murdock knew him," said Mitchell. "I believe Murdock called him Saxon."

"Mitchell, where did you go when you left Murdock and Saxon?" asked Seth.

"Saxon told me how to get to the landing bay for the shuttle so I went there," said Mitchell. "I had missed the shuttle by three minutes. As I was waiting for the next one I was arrested for Murdock's murder."

"Is there anything you can tell us that would help to prove your innocents?" asked Colby.

"Just that I didn't do it," said Mitchell.

"Well you gave me a start to begin my investigation," said Colby. He and Seth stood up and started to walk towards the door. "If we find anything positive I will let you know. Guards; Seth and I are ready to leave."

When the cell was unlocked Seth and Colby left the cell.

"Colby, how possible is it for me to see Murdock's body?" asked Seth.

"Very possible," said Colby. "In fact I would have been disappointed if you didn't ask to see it."

Minutes later Colby was pulling out Murdock's body to be viewed. Scalpels and other autopsies items were within arms length. Seth looked at the wound. He then searched other parts of his body.

"So what do you think?" asked Colby.

"Mitchell did not kill this man," said Seth.

"You get that from viewing the body?" asked Colby.

Without warning Seth picked up a scalpel and pointed it towards Colby in a threatening motion.

Colby put his hands up to block the scalpel and blurted out, "What the frak are you doing?"

"Most important, what are you doing at the moment?" asked Seth.

"At the moment I fear that you will come at me with that," said Colby.

"No," said Seth. "At the moment you have your hands up to block my attack. If I would strike, most likely I will catch you at the hands first." Seth placed the scalpel down. "Murdock doesn't have any wounds of the sort."

"Apparently he didn't see the attack coming," said Colby.

"The wound is from the front so it wasn't that he didn't see it coming, it was that he didn't expect it."

"I'm not sure what you are getting at," said Colby.

"You put up your hands to block my attack and we were not feuding," said Seth. "Murdock and Mitchell were feuding so do you think that Murdock was going to lower his guard around Mitchell."

"So whoever killed Murdock, Murdock felt comfort enough to lower his guard around that person," said Colby.

"Exactly," said Seth. "Murdock was killed by a person who he thought was a trusted friend. I believe we need to talk with Saxon."

Colby secured Murdock's body. He and Seth then walked out of the Galactica's morgue.

Several minutes later on board the Celestra, Colby and Seth were walking in the security station. They then walked up to the first security officer they came too.

"May I help you?" asked the officer.

"Yes," said Colby. "I'm looking for an officer. The only name I have for him is Saxon."

"His name is Saxon Nettleton and right now he should be in his rack," said the officer. "Is there anything I can do for you?"

"I'm Colby Spritz and I was assign to defend, Mitchell Brock," he said.

"So you are the poor sap that got stuck defending him," said the officer. "If you want my advice you should get your client to plead guilty."

"I didn't come here to hear your advice or opinions," said Colby. "Now, if you be kind enough to point me in the direction to where I can find Saxon Nettleton."

"Whatever you say," said the officer. He then told Colby and Seth how to find Saxon.

A few minutes later Colby was shaking Saxon to get up. Saxon opened his eyes and saw Colby and Seth. He then looked at his watch.

"This had better be important," said Saxon.

"I was told your name is Saxon Nettleton," said Colby.

Saxon sat up and asked, "Now that you found me, what do you want?"

"I understand that you were friends with Murdock Whistler," said Colby.

"I'm sorry, but who are you two?" asked Saxon.

Colby gestured towards Seth and said, "His name is Seth Whitefeather and mine is Colby Spritz. We are the defending lawyers on the Mitchell Brock's case."

"Ah, well to answer your question; I knew Murdock, but we were not exactly friends," said Saxon.

"Murdock was from one of the Virgon Freighters so how is it that you and he knew each other?" asked Colby.

"I am originally from the same freighter," said Saxon.

"How long have you been part of the Celestra's security force?" asked Colby.

"For three years," said Saxon

"Is there anyone else on the Celestra who knows Murdock?" asked Seth.

"I know he came aboard to talk to Dr. Anna Woodland," said Saxon. "Other than her I don't know if he knew anyone else."

"I didn't realize that Anna Woodland was a doctor," said Colby. "What is she a doctor of?"

"She is a doctor in physics," said Saxon.

"That is good to know," said Colby. "Saxon, I understand that you broke up an argument between Murdock and Mitchell before Murdock was stabbed."

"That is correct," said Saxon. "I thought Mitchell had moved on. I made a mistake for thinking that."

"How long were you with Murdock before you left?" asked Colby.

"I went about my business soon as Mitchell had left my sight," said Saxon.

"According to my records, Murdock's body was discovered in the corridor outside the medical lab by Laverne Hadden," said Colby. "How far is the medical lab to where you told Mitchell to move on?"

"Not far at all," said Saxon.

"Saxon, besides Mitchell, do you know of anyone else that didn't like Murdock?" asked Seth.

"Last night was the first time I saw Murdock since I left the Virgon Freighter so I can't answer that question," said Saxon.

"Well, that is all of the questions I have for now," said Colby. "Seth, can you think of anymore questions."

"Not at the moment," said Seth.

"If you two don't have anymore question then I'm going back to sleep," said Saxon.

"Saxon, if we can think of anymore questions then I will contact you later," said Colby.

Saxon said in a sarcastic manner, "I'll look forward to that moment." Saxon then lay back down, Colby and Seth left and walked back into the corridor.

"So, I believe our next stop is to talk to Dr. Anna Woodland," said Seth.

"I was thinking the same thing," said Colby.

Minutes later, Colby and Seth were walking into the physics lab. Five men and three women were working in the lab.

A man saw them entering and walked up to them. He then said, "Excuse me; I need to see your authorization badges."

Colby showed his ID and said, "My name is Colby Spritz and he is Seth Whitefeather. We are defense attorneys and we were assigned to defend Mitchell Brock for the murder of Murdock Whistler."

"That doesn't explain why you are in here," said the man.

"We have a good understanding that Dr. Anna Woodland knew both men and we want to ask her a few questions," said Colby.

"Most of what we do in this lab is confidential, so I'm going to ask you two to step into the corridor," said the man. "I will let Dr. Woodland know that you want to ask her a few questions."

"Certainly," said Colby.

Colby and Seth walked into the corridor. A few seconds later a young looking woman walked into the corridor and walked up to Colby and Seth.

In a surprised manner Seth asked, "Are you Dr. Anna Woodland?"

"That is correct," said Anna. Seth looked at Anna in an astonish manner. "Is there anything the matter?"

"I expected someone older," said Seth.

Anna grinned slightly and asked, "How can I be assistance."

"I understand that you knew Murdock Whistler and Mitchell Brock," said Colby.

"We became acquainted a few days ago," said Anna.

"How acquainted did the three of you become?" asked Seth.

"I am not at all comfortable with that question," said Anna.

"Dr. Woodland, according to Mitchell Brock, he and Murdock had romantic interest towards you, so I believe Seth just meant as to how you felt about them," said Colby.

"I didn't have romantic interest for either Murdock or Mitchell," said Anna.

"Dr. Woodland, did you invite Murdock or Mitchell to the Celestra?" asked Colby.

"I most definitely did not," said Anna.

"Do you realize that Murdock and Mitchell showed up at your quarters right before Murdock's body was found."

"I was informed of that incident and the other incident afterwards," said Anna.

"Dr. Woodland, according to Mitchell, you, he and Murdock all met on the Rising Star," said Colby.

"That is correct," said Anna.

"How long were the three of you together after all of you met?" asked Colby.

"We talked for about an hour," said Anna. "I then excused myself and left the Rising Star."

"What were you three talking about?" asked Colby.

"We discussed what we were doing before the Cylons destroyed the colonies," said Anna. "We discussed other trivial subjects as well."

"At any point did you tell Murdock or Mitchell that you were a doctor?" asked Seth.

"No," said Anna. "I told them I worked on the Celestra, but I never told them what I did there."

"Why didn't you tell them that you were a doctor?" asked Seth.

"I didn't feel that my profession was relevant," said Anna.

"At any time did you tell Murdock or Mitchell of where to find your assign quarters?" asked Seth.

"No, but that information is easy to get if you just have a name," said Anna.

"Dr. Woodland, after you left the Rising Star, did you see or talked to either Murdock or Mitchell again?" asked Colby.

Anna paused for second and said, "We just met that one time."

Seth noticed the paused and asked, "Since you didn't really know Murdock, I suspect that you don't know who might want to kill him."

"I was under the understanding that Mitchell Brock was arrested for Murdock's murder," said Anna.

"He is a suspect, but we have strong evidence that he is innocent," said Seth. Colby looked at Seth in a confused manner.

"Well, to respond to your earlier comment, I wouldn't know who would want to kill Murdock," said Anna.

"Dr. Woodland, unless you can tell us any information that can help us, I have no other questions," said Colby.

"I don't have any other questions either," said Seth.

"Then I will return to what I was doing," said Anna. Anna then walked back into the lab.

When the door shut behind Anna, Colby asked, "The evidence we have is weak at best, so why did you tell Dr. Woodland that we had strong evidence?"

"Dr. Woodland has either met with Murdock or Mitchell after they had initially met on the Rising Star," said Seth.

"Why do you think that?" asked Colby.

"She hesitated to answer your last question," said Seth.

"I didn't notice any hesitation," said Colby.

"I did," said Seth.

"So now it is back to the Galactica to ask Mitchell another question," said Colby.

"Actually, I think that could wait until later," said Seth. "I think we should go to the Virgon Freighter and do a little snooping there."

"All right, then let us go there," said Colby.

Several minutes later, Colby and Seth were stepping off the shuttle and onto the Virgon Freighter. Colby and Seth spent four hours talking with people who Murdock knew. Every thing they learn led to a dead in. They then returned to the Galactica.

On board the Solar Flare, Kyra, Kim and Julian were walking into the shuttle's waiting area. Kyra and Kim were wearing formal dresses. Julian was wearing a nice dress clothes. When Kim walked in she saw Velinda, Davida and Cleona in the waiting area. Each one was also wearing a formal dress.

Davida saw Kim and said, "Cleona, look at who just walked in. I wonder if they are going to Cloud Nine."

Cleona stood up and said, "I'm going to find out."

Davida stood up and followed Cleona as Cleona walked up to Kim. When Kim stopped walking, Kyra and Julian continued on and found a seat.

"Kim, you look nice with that dress on," said Cleona.

"Thanks," said Kim. "You and Davida look nice also. Are you two going anywhere special?"

"We are going to Cloud Nine," said Davida. "There is a press conference and since my mom is a reporter she is going to cover the story."

"It seems that we will be seeing each other there," said Kim.

In a dreadful manner Cleona asked, "So you are going?"

"I am," said Kim. "Do you have a problem with that?"

"Actually, I do," said Cleona. "Since you have been on the Solar Flare, it seams that I can't get away from you or get away from hearing about you. I thought I could get away from you on Cloud Nine."

"Cleona, believe it or not, I hate the idea of going to Cloud Nine more than you hate me going there," said Kim. "There is nothing more I despise the most than political gatherings."

"You have been to a political dinner before?" asked Davida.

"More times than I want to count," said Kim. "My dad became a governor's aide when I was four and he was still his aide when I was abducted."

"So politics is nothing new to you," said Davida.

"I know way more than I want to know about politics," said Kim. "If I can forget anything it would be my knowledge of politics and my bad experience in first grade."

"Kim, since you know about politics, what are the issues raised by the politicians on Earth?" asked Davida.

"What do you mean?" asked Kim.

"For instance, does the governor rally for military funding or for medical research?" asked Davida.

"And why would you worry about politics on Earth?" asked Kim.

"I'm just interested about the research that people do on Earth," said Davida.

Kim looked in Velinda's direction and said, "Oh." Cleona and Davida looked at Kim in a perplexed manner. "Davida, you can tell your mom that you were found out. I'm also done talking about Earth to everyone."

Davida tried to be convincing as she asked, "What are you talking about?"

"Davida, don't insult my intelligence," said Kim. Kim then walked away and took a seat next to Kyra.

Kyra looked at Kim and asked, "So are you and Cleona getting along any better?"

"No," said Kim. Kyra looked at Kim in a confused manner. "In fact she and Davida stooped to a new low."

"What do you mean?" asked Kyra.

"Davida poorly tried to get me to talk about Earth's military and other advances," said Kim.

"I thought I was clear to Velinda, but apparently I wasn't," said Kyra. Kyra then stood up.

"Mom, you don't have to go and talk to Velinda," said Kim. "I have decided that I won't speak about Earth again to anyone other than you, Cmdr. Adama or Pres. Roslin."

Kyra paused for a second. She then sat back down and said, "I believe you came up with the better solution."

Kim grinned and said, "Thanks,"

Seconds later the shuttled came in for a landing. Everyone boarded the shuttle.

Several minutes later Kyra, Kim and Julian were stepping onto Cloud Nine. Kim saw Billy walking towards her and watched as he walked up.

"Kyra, hi," said Billy. He then turned towards Kim, "and you must be Kimberly." Kim grinned to acknowledge the statement. "Hi, I'm Billy; Pres. Roslin's aide. So who is your little friend?"

"He is capable of talking, so why don't you ask him," said Kim.

"Kimberly, don't be rude," said Kyra.

"I think Billy was rude to Julian by talking about him and not to him," said Kim.

"Kim, I don't think Billy was trying to be rude," said Kyra.

"Of course I wasn't," said Billy. "I was just wondering what Julian's name was."

"And Julian could have told you if you had asked him," said Kim.

"Kimberly, relax," said Kyra.

"Kyra, I'm actually here to escort you, Kimberly and Julian to the garden," said Billy.

Kyra saw Kim mouthing out the words "Wow, there's a garden on this ship."

Kyra motioned and said, "Lead the way."

Minutes later Billy, Kyra, Kim and Julian were walking into the garden.

Kim looked around for a few seconds and asked, "So when do we eat?"

"That will be right after Pres. Roslin speaks out and that won't be for another thirty minutes or so," said Billy. "Meanwhile, you, Kyra and Julian are free to mingle."

Kim said in a sarcastic tone, "Joy that sounds like so much fun."

"Kimberly, I know you remember what I told you this mourning," said Kyra.

Billy watched in a confused manner.

Kim grinned in a smirky manner and said, "Okay, I will go mingle and pretend to be enjoying myself."

As Kim turned to walk away, Kyra said, "Just be nice."

For ten minutes Kim walked around aimlessly. A man named Tyrone Reed had walked up to Kyra and was talking with her for a while. Julian stood at Kyra's side.

Kyra's back was turned towards Kim as Kim was walking up to her and Tyrone, Tyrone watched as Kim stepped up. He then asked, "Hi, and you are?"

Kyra turned to look.

Kim grinned and said, "Bored, but you can call me Kim."

Kyra had a shocked expression on her face. Tyrone just showed a slight confused expression on his face.

"Tyrone, please watched Julian for me for just one minute," said Kyra. "I need to have a little chat with Kim in private." Kyra then took Kim by her hand. "You come with me." They then walked off to a secluded area. "Kim, you have a foul attitude and it had better change as of now."

"I don't want to be here," said Kim.

Kyra said in a sarcastic manner, "Really, I would never have guessed that."

"I see you are no stranger to sarcasm," said Kim.

"Kim, I'm going to give you a warning," said Kyra. "If you don't change your attitude you will be grounded for at least a month."

"Why don't you make it two months? I can even return to the Solar Flare immediately to begin my punishment," said Kim. Kim made a motion as if she was about to turn to walk away.

"Kimberly Elizabeth O'Brian, you are not going anywhere," said Kyra. Kim stopped and faced Kyra again. "Kim, if you don't change your attitude you will be grounded one month for every minute you keep that attitude."

"Fine," said Kim. "I will just do what Clair did and…"

Kyra looked at Kim in a curious manner and said, "Go a head and finish what you were about to say. I'm listening."

"Actually what I was about to say would get me grounded for three months alone, so I don't wish to finish," said Kim.

"Kim, I know you can be good, so can you please behave and no more foul remarks?" asked Kyra. Kim just nodded. "Thank you."

As Kyra was walking up to Tyrone Kim wandered around again.

"Is everything all right?" asked Tyrone.

"I think so," said Kyra. "Kim is a good kid, but she does have a habit of saying what she thinks."

"So I've noticed," said Tyrone. "Are you two related?"

"No; however, I am her guardian though," said Kyra.