THE GENETIC DUPLICATE—Day 9 Part 3
As the minutes past, Kyra and Kim waited in the shuttle waiting area for an hour before normal operations were re-established and they were able to board a shuttle. During that time, Kyra told Kim what she knew of her mother's parents.
After landing on the Solar Flare Kyra and Kim went to the mess hall for breakfast. After leaving the food line they joined Seth at his table.
Just after Kyra and Kim took their seat, Kyra said, "Seth, Kim wants to ask you something."
Before Seth was able to respond, Kim blurted out, "Me? It was your idea."
"Kimberly, not so loud," said Kyra.
"Should I be worried about what Kim wants?" asked Seth.
"It's nothing to be worried about," said Kyra. "Kim, ask Seth what you want to asked him?"
"Fine," said Kim. "Can you make other things besides flutes?"
"What kind of things are you referring to?" asked Seth.
"A rosary," said Kim.
"You want me to make you a rosary?" asked Seth. Kim just nodded. "I might be able to, but actually you should create it yourself."
"I don't know how to make it," said Kim. "That's why I'm asking you."
"I'll help you to make it," said Seth.
"It would be easier and faster if you make it," said Kim.
"True, but if I make it then it wouldn't be in tune with your spirit," said Seth.
Kim and Kyra looked at Seth in a curious manner. Kim then asked, "Is that a belief among Native Americans?"
Seth grinned and said, "No, Kim. I got that belief from Susan Millhouse."
"Who is Susan Millhouse?" asked Kim.
"She was my college roommate's girlfriend, and she was an active witch," said Seth.
Kyra looked at Seth in a confused manner and asked, "What do you mean, she was an active witch?"
"She practiced witchcraft," said Seth. "She was also heavy into tarot cards and the Ouija board."
"Okay, those two sentences didn't make sense to me whatsoever," said Kyra.
"Well, witchcraft is the practice of summoning spirits and casting magical spells through reciting incantations," said Seth. "Other words for witchcraft are black magic and the black arts…"
"When a witch is good then the magic is called white magic," said Kim.
"The term white magic is not really use that much," said Seth. "Anyway, tarot cards are cards used to tell someone's future. An Ouija board, which is sometimes called a witchboard, is used to communicate with someone who has died and crossed over."
"A lot of people fear the Ouija board," Kim added. "They think it has something to do with devil worshiping."
"Those same people also think that tarot cards has something to do with devil worshipping," said Seth.
"Lovely," Kyra said in a sarcastic manner. "Did Susan Millhouse worship the devil?"
"Not at all…" said Seth.
"Seth, did Susan make voodoo dolls?" asked Kim.
"I was about to say that Susan is a very kind person, and she won't messed with any form of witchcraft that would be considered to be malice."
"So the answer to my question is no," said Kim.
"What is a voodoo doll?" asked Kyra.
"It's a magical doll made into a person's image in order to assert a magical control over that person," said Seth. "The person making the doll would always make into the doll something very personal from the victim; such has the victim's hair or the victim's fingernail clippings."
"What kind of control would a person have over the victim?" asked Kyra.
"There's nothing proven about a voodoo doll; in fact most people believe voodoo dolls are nothing more than superstition nonsense," said Seth. "However, some people believe that when you stick the voodoo doll somewhere with a pin, the victim will feel the pain in the exact same place. The victim will also feel the sensation of being burned alive if you would light the doll on fire."
"Also if you raise the doll's arm, the victim's same arm will uncontrollably be raised too," Kim added.
"Nice," Kyra said in a sarcastic tone."
"Yeah, I could have used a voodoo doll of Cleona a few days ago," said Kim.
"Kimberly…" exclaimed Kyra.
"I'm joking," said Kim. "I'm not a cruel person."
"That's not nice to say even as a joke, so no more comments like that," said Kyra.
"Yes, Ma'am," said Kim.
"Actually Kim, a person does have to be careful while dabbling with witchcraft," said Seth. "A good person can be too easily drawn into the dark forces."
Kim snickered and said, "Yes, Jedi Master Seth."
Kyra looked at Kim in a curious manner as Seth said, "Okay Kim, I know I sounded like a character out of the movie 'Star Wars', but I'm serious when I say that a good person can be taken over by evil forces while messing with witchcraft."
"Well, I don't have to worry about losing myself to the dark side because the closes I want to be to witchcraft is watching shows about it on TV," said Kim.
Kyra just grinned. She then said, "Kim, eat your breakfast."
"Yes, Ma'am," said Kim. She then took a bite of food.
As Kim was swallowing the bite she took, Hilton and Julian were stepping up. Hilton was carrying his and Julian's food. Kim looked at them as Hilton asked, "Kyra; Seth, can Julian and I join you?"
"Sure," said Seth.
"Have a seat," said Kyra.
"Kim, are you still going to read to me today?" asked Julian.
"Of course," said Kim.
"Julian, once you and Kim get done eating, you two can go back to my and Kim's quarters so she can start teaching you to read," said Kyra.
"Yes, Ms. Lockwood," said Julian.
In the sickbay, Faxon was being examined for having a high fever, stomach cramps, skin sensitivity and nausea. Hobson was standing a short distance from Faxon and Dr. Randall.
"Faxon, have you ever had picallas?" asked Dr. Randall.
"As far as I know I haven't," said Faxon.
"Well, I'm very certain that is what you have, and the only medicine for it is on the Rising Star," said Dr. Randall. "So I'm releasing you to go there."
"Doctor, doesn't Faxon have to come in physical contact with someone who has picallas?" asked Hobson.
"That is true," said Dr. Randall.
"Well, as far as I know, no one on this ship has picallas and every person we met on Cloud Nine yesterday was healthy," said Hobson.
"Hobson, are you aware that eighty percent of Picon citizens, forty percent of Caprica citizens and ten to twenty percent of the citizens from the rest of the colonies can carry this disease without actually being sick from it themselves?" asked Dr. Randall.
"No I wasn't," said Hobson.
"Well, that is one of the major problems with eliminating picallas since we left the colonies," said Dr. Randall. "These carriers can also be contagious up to fourty-eight hours."
"Dr. Randall, why so many citizens of Picon don't get sick from the picallas virus?" asked Faxon.
"Just after the formation of the twelve colonies, picallas swept through the Picon colony and killing more than two-thirds of the colony," Dr. Randall began. "Half of the one third that survived was found to be carriers. After the doctor studied what kept them from getting sick from the virus, they were able to create an antibody to it. As the Picon citizens were receiving the inoculation, picallas began to sweep through Caprica colony and killing one-fifth of their citizens. It spread to other colonies as well, but the deaths were minimal after the treatment was shared among the rest of the colonies. Oh and after you get picallas once, you can't get it again; not even as a carrier."
"That's good," said Faxon.
"Well, you can't get the treatment here on this ship, so I'm sending you to the Rising Star," said Dr. Randall.
"Dr. Randall, Adonis was with me most of yesterday, so he might have picallas," said Faxon.
"Adonis had it two years ago, so he's fine," said Dr. Randall. "Also it takes more than twenty-four hours before you are actually contagious so I doubt I have to be concern about you giving it to other people on this ship."
"Well, let's go, Faxon," said Hobson.
"Bye, Doctor," said Faxon.
"Bye," said Dr. Randall.
On board Colonial One, Pres. Roslin's doorbell to her quarters rang. When she opened the door, she was slightly surprised to see Cmdr. Adama standing there. She then said, "Bill, I figured you would be dealing with the crises that just recently took place."
"The crisis had been dealt with and all the ships should be back to normal operating condition within the hour, but there is a future crisis that I want to discuss with you," said Cmdr. Adama.
"What kind of crisis?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"People on earth have several different religions; different than ours, and I'm guessing that their religion depends on their region and from what I picked up from Kim earlier, their beliefs are strongly rooted," said Cmdr. Adama.
"What did Kim do or say for you to believe that?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"During the onset of the crisis, Kim called this individual the anti-Christ," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Who or what is an anti-Christ?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"To understand the anti-Christ, you must first know who is Jesus Christ," said Cmdr. Adama.
"And who is he?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"He is someone who walked the Earth slightly over two thousand years ago. By the people on Earth he is believed to be the Son of God and the savior for humanity," said Cmdr. Adama.
"What did this person do for the people to believe that he is the Son of God?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"I didn't really enquire too much about it, but Kim did say that he died on the cross for people's sins and he is to return before Armageddon to lead humanity from evil," said Cmdr. Adama. "
"Well, if Jesus Christ is suppose to be the one who will lead humanity from evil, then I'm guessing that the anti-Christ will be the one to lead the opposing force against good," said Pres. Roslin. "I'm also guessing that Armageddon will be the final battle between good and evil."
"I didn't get the definition of Armageddon, but I agree with you of it being a battle between good and evil, but as far as the anti-Christ being the opposing force against good, I'm afraid it is not all that simple of an explanation," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Explain," said Pres. Roslin.
"According to Kim, the anti-Christ will rise up and claim to be a savior while leading all who follows into destruction and despair," said Cmdr. Adama.
"If the Cylons arrive to Earth just after us, we can fall under that definition," said Pres. Roslin.
"If we don't handle first contact delicately, I think we can be mistaken as an evil force," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Perhaps I should talk to Kim and learn all I can about her religion," said Pres. Roslin.
"Well, I asked Kim to write about her religion, and Kyra is going to have her do it as an essay assignment," said Cmdr. Adama. He then saw the curious expression on Pres. Roslin's face. "I questioned Kyra about Kim being too young to be doing essays, and according to Kyra, Kim reads on an university level. Kim did say that she loves to read, so I'm thinking it's possible."
Pres. Roslin slightly grinned and said "Oh it's more than possible. During my teaching career on Caprica, I had the pleasure on teaching several kids around Kim's age and even younger who also read on an university level. Those same kids were placed in accelerated learning programs."
"Kyra did say that Kim would be held back from her potential if Kim is delayed in learning how to write essays," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Bill, although Kim will be writing an essay on her religion, I still want her to tell me more about Jesus Christ," said Pres. Roslin.
"All right," said Cmdr. Adama. "Should I have Kyra and Kim meet you on Colonial One or on the Galactica?"
"Neither," said Pres. Roslin. "I'll go to the Solar Flare and talk to Kim."
Cmdr. Adama nodded and said, "I'll talk to Capt. Lockwood about increasing security."
"Very good," said Pres. Roslin.
"Good day, Laura," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Good day, Bill," said Pres. Roslin.
Cmdr. Adama turned and walked out.
Several minutes later, on the Solar Flare in Kyra's quarters, Kim was sitting with Julian in the floor and was teaching Julian to read. Kyra was checking over her students' lesson plan for the day while sitting on the couch. Kyra looked over at Kim and Julian, and noticed Kim slightly rubbing her eyes. She then asked, "Kim, are you still getting headaches?"
"I always have a slight headache, and I'm learning to deal with it," said Kim.
"It's been a few days since I've seen you take your pain medicine and you should have been taking them if you are having headaches," said Kyra.
"I don't want to be dependent on them, and I'm just a little tired right now," said Kim.
"Well, I want you to get up and take your pain medicine," said Kyra.
"I don't need it," said Kim.
"Kimberly, get up and take your pain medicine," Kyra said in a stern manner.
In almost an irritated tone, Kim said, "Fine." Kyra heard the tone, but ignored it and as she watched Kim standing up, Kim slightly rubbed her head. After Kim was on her feet she looked at the front door and asked, "Should I open the door for Pres. Roslin before I take my medicine?"
Kyra looked at Kim in a surprise manner and as the doorbell rang, Kyra asked, "What?"
Kim gestured towards the door and said, "Doorbell."
"I know that, but you said that Pres. Roslin was at the door," said Kyra.
Kim had a confused expression on her face as she thought for a second. She then said, "Actually, I don't know why I said that. I just knew someone was at the door."
"Well, open the door and let's find out if Pres. Roslin is at the door," said Kyra.
As Kim was walking towards the door, she said, "I'm a bit curious to know if it is Pres Roslin."
Kyra stood up and as she was walking towards the door, Kim was opening the door. Julian sat in the floor and watched everything with a confused expression on his face.
Pres. Roslin was at the door, and when the door opened Pres. Roslin saw Kim looking at her as if she was a ghost. Pres. Roslin looked at Kim in a confused manner, and asked, "Kim, why are you looking at me like that?"
"How am I looking at you?" asked Kim.
Before Pres. Roslin was able to answer, Kyra said, "Kim, let Pres. Roslin in and go take your pain medicine."
As Kim was backing up, Kim said, "Yes, Ma'am."
As Kim was walking to get her medicine, Pres. Roslin asked, "Kyra, is there something wrong?"
Julian stood up as Kyra said, "Not at all, Madam President." Julian stepped up and stood next to Kyra. "It's just that Kim gets these feelings when someone is at the door seconds before that person rings the doorbell. This time; however, Kim said who was at the door before you rang the doorbell."
"Kim knew I was stepping up to the door?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"She actually said it without realizing as to what she was saying, and after she said it, she didn't know why she said it," said Kyra.
As Kim was stepping up next to Julian, Pres. Roslin said, "Now I understand the look I got from Kim when she opened the door. Anyway, I came here to talk to Kim."
"Why do you want to talk to me?" asked Kim.
"Cmdr. Adama has mentioned to me about Jesus Christ," said Pres. Roslin. "I want to learn more about him."
"You want me to tell you about him now?" asked Kim.
Pres. Roslin looked at Kyra and asked, "Is this a bad time?"
"No, Madam President," said Kyra. "Kim, you and Julian can finish later…"
"Mom, I told Julian I would read to him and teach him how to read," said Kim.
Kyra looked at her watch and said, "Kim, you and Julian have been reading together for more than thirty minutes. Most likely Julian could use a break and after you get done talking to Pres. Roslin, you should have time to read to him again before class starts."
"Okay," said Kim.
"Kim, are you teaching Julian to read?" asked Pres. Roslin.
Kim nodded and said, "Uh-huh. Hilton asked me if I would do it."
"Kim was working with Julian and teaching Julian to read while Hilton was helping with the harvest," said Kyra. "When Hilton returned, he was amazed on the progress Julian was making on his reading and asked Kim to continue working with him."
"It's sound as though you will make a great teacher," said Pres. Roslin.
Kim vigorously shook her head and said, "I'm going to be a medical doctor; not a teacher."
"That's a nice ambition too," said Pres. Roslin. She gestured towards the couch. "Well, we should all sit before you begin."
"Yes, Ma'am," said Kim.
Kim sat on the couch followed by Pres. Roslin and Kyra. Julian sat in the floor not too far from Kim. After Kim got comfortable she began to talk about Jesus and the Virgin Mary in detail. Kim had even got her sketchpad out and drew Jesus nailed to the cross to show Pres. Roslin and Kyra as to how he died. Julian stood up and watched Kim as she drew the picture. Pres. Roslin was amazed to how talented Kim was at drawing. After her drawing was finished, Kim told Pres. Roslin about Christmas and how Christmas was actually a holiday that celebrated the birth of Jesus. When Kim was done, Pres. Roslin had a better understanding as to why people on Earth believe that Jesus was the Son of God.
When Pres. Roslin stood up to leave, Kim asked, "Pres. Roslin, is there anywhere in the fleet to make things out of metal?"
Kyra look at Kim in a curious manner as Pres. Roslin asked, "Is there something you want made?"
Kim held up the picture she had drawn and said, "On Earth this image of Jesus is made into a small figurine that is call a crucifix and the crucifix is worn as a religious necklace or part of the rosary."
Pres. Roslin saw an acknowledge expression on Kyra's face. She then asked, "What is a rosary?"
"It's a type of religious necklace," said Kim. "It would look like a string of beads with a cross or crucifix hanging in the center."
"Did you own a rosary when you were on Earth?" asked Pres. Roslin.
Kim nodded and said, "I had two actually, but one of them belonged to my grandma O'Brien before she died. On that one though several of the beads were scarred and my mother tried to talk me into getting rid of it and use the one that was bought for me. I refused to even consider getting rid of it though. I felt the safest when I had that rosary." Kyra and Pres. Roslin saw tears forming in Kim's eyes. "My mother thought I was imagining things, but I felt my grandma's presence when I had that rosary and to get rid of it, I feel I would lose my grandma forever. I even would hide it so my mom couldn't find it and get rid of it without me knowing about it. I'm willing to bet that Beth is wearing it now or has it somewhere safe."
Kyra slightly grinned as Pres. Roslin asked, "Did your grandma's rosary have a crucifix or a cross?"
As Kim wiped her eyes, she said, "A crucifix."
"Kim, do you want to know if we are capable of making the crucifix or the rosary?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"Just the crucifix," said Kim. "Seth said that I should create the rosary. He is going to help me to make it though."
"Why should you create the rosary?" asked Pres. Roslin.
"Seth feels if I made it then the rosary would be more in tuned to my spirit," said Kim.
"So you just need the cross or the crucifix to complete the rosary?" asked Pres. Roslin. Km just nodded. "A cross wouldn't be hard to make so I can definitely get you that so you can make it into a rosary, but having a crucifix made for you might take a little doing. Kim, if you give me your drawing of Jesus on the cross, I will see what I can do to get you a crucifix."
Kim grinned and as she was handing the picture to Pres. Roslin she said, "Thanks, Pres. Roslin."
As Pres. Roslin took the picture, she said, "I'm not promising you that I can have a crucifix made for you."
"I understand, Pres. Roslin," aid Kim.
"Good," said Pres. Roslin. She turned towards Kyra. "Kyra, I will see you, Kim and Julian later."
"Have a good day, Madam President," said Kyra.
"Oh, Pres. Roslin," Kim began as she held up her fingers to show a measurement. "The size of a crucifix and even a cross would be about this long."
Pres. Roslin grinned and said, "Okay, Kim; bye everyone."
"Bye, Pres. Roslin," Kim and Julian almost said at the same time.
Pres. Roslin turned to walk out.
After Pres. Roslin left Kyra's quarters, Kim and Julian went back to reading. They read for another thirty minutes and then Kyra had Kim walked Julian home.
As Kim was returning to her quarters, Adonis saw her walking in front of him. He hurried up to her and tapped her on her shoulders.
Kim was slightly startled and turned quickly to see who it was. She then asked in an irritated manner, "Do you give people heart attack much?"
"I'm sorry," said Adonis. "I wasn't trying to scare you. So where are you going?"
"I just walked Julian to his quarters," said Kim. "I'm going home now."
"Kim, before you go to your quarters, I actually would like to show you the pictures I have of my mother," said Adonis.
"Do you have them with you?" asked Kim.
"No; the pictures are hanging in my room, on the wall," said Adonis.
Kim looked at Adonis in a curious manner and asked, "Are you going to bring them out in the corridor for me to see?"
"I want you to see how I have them and the drawing you made arranged on my wall," said Adonis.
"Is your dad home?" asked Kim.
"I think he is in the chapel right now," said Adonis.
"Adonis, I would like to see it, but I won't step foot in your quarters without your dad being there," said Kim.
"What was the reason again that you won't do that?" asked Adonis.
"I don't want people getting the wrong idea if they found us alone together," said Kim.
"Oh yeah, now I remember," said Adonis. "I really would like for you to see what I done with the pictures. Kim, if I promise to stay in the corridor while you are in my quarters, would you go and look at the pictures then?"
Kim looked at Adonis in a skeptical manner for a second. She then said, "If I go and look at the pictures on your wall, and you step foot in your quarters while I'm in there, I will never speak to you again."
"I promise, I will remain in the corridor," said Adonis.
"Okay, I'll go see the arrangement of your pictures," said Kim.
Adonis grinned at Kim. He then took hold and held Kim's hand as they walked to his quarters.
A few minutes later, Adonis opened the door to let Kim in, and as Kim went inside, Adonis remained in the corridor.
Adonis was leaning against the wall in the corridor for about three minutes when he saw Seth walking towards him. When Seth stepped up, Adonis asked, "How are you doing today?"
Seth looked at Adonis in a curious manner and said, "I'm fine. Are you waiting for someone, Adonis?"
"I'm waiting on Kim to come back out," said Adonis.
"Kim is inside those quarters?" asked Seth.
"Yeah, she looking at pictures I got hanging on my wall," said Adonis.
"These are your quarters?" asked Seth.
"These are my and my dad's quarters," said Adonis.
"And you are waiting in the corridor for Kim to get done looking at pictures?" asked Seth.
"I wanted her to see the pictures and she wouldn't go look at them unless I promise to wait in the corridor," said Adonis.
"How long has Kim been in there?" asked Seth.
"Not very long," said Adonis as he looked at his watch. "Maybe four minutes."
Seth gestured towards the door and was about ready to say something else when Kim opened the door to step out.
When Kim saw Seth, she said as if nothing was wrong, "Hi, Seth." She then looked at Adonis. "Adonis, those pictures are nice and I like how you have them arranged."
"Adonis, Kim will see you later." Kim looked at Seth in a confused manner as Seth continued to say, "I want to talk to Kim in private as I walk her home."
"I'll see you in class, Kim," said Adonis.
Kim gave Adonis a quick kiss. She then said, "Bye."
"Bye; bye Seth," said Adonis.
"Bye," said Seth.
Adonis entered his quarters and shut the door as Kim and Seth walked down the corridor. After a making a few steps, Kim asked, "Seth, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Seth looked back for a second to see where Adonis was. When he saw that Adonis was out of sight, he said, "Kim, your mom… Kyra wouldn't be happy with you if she finds out you were in Adonis' quarters like you were."
"I wasn't doing anything wrong," Kim insisted.
"Kim, I know that you are to remain in the public's eye when you are around Adonis, and you were not in the public's eye," said Seth.
"I wasn't with Adonis either," said Kim. "I was by myself."
"Kim, you are attempting to split hairs, and don't think Kyra will see it as you are seeing it," said Seth.
"Well, I'll find out if she does or not," said Kim.
"You are going to tell her that you were in Adonis' quarter?" asked Seth.
"I will," said Kim.
"Since you are coming clean, maybe Kyra won't be too upset with you over it," said Seth.
"I would bet you that mom won't be upset with me over this, but she doesn't want me betting," said Kim.
Seth looked at Kim and grinned.
A short time later, Seth and Kim were entering Kyra's quarters. Kyra was sitting on the couch and when Kyra saw Kim and Seth walking in, she said, "Kim, we have about ten minutes before class is to begin, so if you need to use the facility you need to do it now."
"Okay, but I want to ask you something before I do," said Kim. Kyra stood up and looked at Kim in a curious manner. "You told me not to go into Adonis' quarters when Casimir wasn't there just because you didn't want Adonis and me in a room alone together, right?"
In a skeptical manner, Kyra said, "Right."
"So it would be okay for me to go into Adonis' quarters as long as I'm by myself?" asked Kim.
Kyra looked at Kim in a confused manner and said, "If there is no one there, then there would be no reason for you to be even going in there."
"As long as Adonis waits in the corridor could I go into his quarters if Adonis wanted me to see something in there?" asked Kim.
Kyra continued to look at Kim in the confused manner and said, "No, Kim. You have no business being in Adonis' or anyone else's quarters by yourself."
"Hypothetically speaking, would I be grounded if I thought you would say it would be okay and I'd already entered Adonis' quarters?" asked Kim.
"Kim, were you in Adonis' quarters?" asked Kyra.
"You didn't answer my hypothetical question," said Kim.
Kyra looked at Kim in a serious manner and asked in a stern manner, "Kimberly, were you in Adonis' quarters?"
In a timid manner Kim said, "Yes, Ma'am." She then said in a manner as if to justify her actions, "Adonis stayed out in the corridor, and I really thought you would be okay with that."
Kyra said in a stern manner, "Kim, you are not to step foot in someone else's quarters again. Am I clear?"
"Yes, ma'am," said Kim. "Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't think I was doing anything wrong."
Kyra stepped up to Kim and gave her a hug follow by a kiss on the forehead. She then said, "If you need to use the facility, you need to do it now."
Kim grinned and said, "Yes, Ma'am." She then turned and left the quarters.
When the door shut, Seth smiled at Kyra and said, "Kim certainly has an interesting way of asking if she done something wrong."
Kyra grinned and said, "The boring moments in my life drastically fell to zero just after Kim entered my life that's for sure." Seth stepped up to Kyra and gave her a passionate kiss. The kiss lasted several seconds and after it was over, Kyra smiled. "Your presence keeps things interesting also." She then wrapped her arms around Seth at the neck and gave him a hug. Seth embraced the hug and hugged Kyra back.
On board the Galactica Cmdr. Adama stepped into the science lab and then up to Dr. Atkins.
Dr. Atkins was working on the computer and when he saw Cmdr. Adama stepping up, he said, "Welcome Commander."
"You wanted to see me Doctor," Cmdr. Adama.
"Yes, Commander," said Dr. Atkins. "It's nothing substantial, but I am making progress in finding away to jam the signal that the individuals are getting from the chips in their heads."
"What kind of progress?" asked Cmdr. Adama.
"I'm able to block the signal; however, I can only do it for brief moments, before a failsafe activates in the chip and the chip destroys the brain," said Dr. Atkins.
"How long are the brief moments?" asked Cmdr. Adama.
"Jamming the signal for more than thirteen minutes will activate the failsafe," said Dr. Atkins.
"Is there anyway to determine who in the fleet has the chip in their heads?" asked Cmdr. Adama.
"There is, but the method I'm referring to would announce to everyone in the fleet as to what we're doing," said Dr. Atkins. "So if you want to remain discreet about it then I definitely wouldn't recommend doing it."
"Doctor, try to improve on the chips' detection," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Yes, Commander," said Dr. Atkins.
"Good day, Doctor," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Good day, Commander," said Dr. Atkins.
Commander turned and walked out. After leaving the science lab, he went to sickbay.
Cassandra saw Cmdr. Adama as he walked in, and as Cmdr. Adama stepped up to her station, she asked, "What can I do for you Commander?"
"I would like to talk to Dr. Salik," said Cmdr. Adama. "Is he in?"
"He is in again with Larson," said Cassandra.
"Please tell Dr. Salik that I'm here and I would like to talk to him for a brief moment," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Yes, Sir," said Cassandra. Cassandra stepped away from her station and walked into the direction of the examination rooms.
Cmdr. Adama waited patiently for about five minutes before Dr. Salik and Cassandra returned to the reception area.
Dr. Salik stepped up to Cmdr. Adama and asked, "What can I do for you, Commander?"
"I just left Dr. Atkins' lab and he has come up with a way to jam the chips that are planted in people's heads for no more than twelve minutes," said Cmdr. Adama. "Any longer than that then the chip will activate a failsafe and kill the person. Would twelve minutes be long enough to go into and remove the chip from someone's brain?"
"Commander, brain surgery is a delicate operation without being on a time schedule and although such an operation is possible to do in twelve minutes I strongly wouldn't recommend it," said Dr. Salik. "I certainly wouldn't perform the operation alone either."
Cmdr. Adama nodded and said, "Thank you, Doctor. Good day."
"Good day, Commander," said Dr. Salik.
Cmdr. Adama turned and walked out of sickbay.