Brandon and Spence were gone for forty minutes before returning. Beth saw them when they entered and walked up to them. Spence greeted Beth with a kiss and once the kiss ended, Beth whispered to both Brandon and Spence, "You two are to be nice to Savannah and keep your guns in your pants." Beth knew what Spence was thinking when Spence showed an amused smile. Beth lightly backhanded Spence in his stomach. "You have a dirty mind."
Spence still had a grinned on his face when he said, "Since you know what I'm thinking, you must have one too."
Beth gave Spence a smirk as Brandon whispered "We have them in an ankle holster and not where you think they are."
"Wherever you two have them, just don't pull them out," said Beth.
"As long as I don't see anything threatening from Savannah, I have no reason to pull it out," Brandon whispered.
"Well, there's no reason for her to do anything threatening, unless she finds out that we know her secret," Beth whispered.
"Yeah, well, most likely you're right, but Spence and I are packing just in case you're not," said Brandon as Valerie was walking up to them.
Beth looked at Brandon in a curious manner and said, "Okay, you watched too many gangster movies."
Brandon grinned and before he was able to respond, Valerie stepped up to Spence and said, "Spence, although my daughter has introduced us to each other, we haven't formally met or spoken to one and another. So I thought I should come over and welcome you to my home."
Beth grinned at the sight as she watched Spence shaking her mother's hand and saying, "It's a pleasure meeting you Mrs. O'Brian."
"Call me Valerie," she said as they were ending the handshake.
"Okay, Valerie it is," said Spence.
"Anyway, Kimberly, I don't mean to interrupt you three, but I can use your help in the kitchen."
"Okay, Mom," said Beth. She then gave Spence a quick kiss before following her mom into the kitchen.
During the passing minutes Beth helped to prepare the Christmas dinner. Kristi also helped to prepare the meal and on a few of occasions Beth noticed that certain food smells bothered Kristi. Beth didn't say anything to her about it, but watched her more carefully.
By 6:00 P. M. the food was being placed on the dining room table along with three other smaller tables.
Beth had followed Kristi back into the kitchen for the remaining four dishes. No one else re-entered the kitchen. When Beth saw Kristi having a slight nauseated reaction to the food, she stepped up next to her and asked, "How far along are you?"
Kristi looked at Beth in a shock manner for a brief moment before grinning and saying, "I'm not really sure, but I'm thinking more than three weeks. I haven't seen a doctor yet or even taken a pregnancy test, but I'm positive I'm pregnant. I feel the exact same way now as I did when I first got pregnant with Stephen and Michael."
"I've been watching you for the past hour and I'm sure you're pregnant too," said Beth. "So should I be congratulating you and Brandon?"
"Brandon doesn't know yet so hold the congratulation until I get the chance to tell him," said Kristi.
"Okay," said Beth. "Well, we better get back into the dining room before they start eating without us."
Kristi and Beth picked up the last of the dishes and left the kitchen.
During the meal, there were several conversations going on at the same time. Number-Six just listened to the one that Noah was having. Beth, Valerie and a few others were part of Keith and LeAnn's conversation as they talked about their wedding plans. During the conversation, LeAnn had excused herself and went to the restroom. Once LeAnn was out of earshot, April asked, "Keith, will you and LeAnn be signing a prenuptial?"
"For me to ask LeAnn to sign a prenuptial would indicate that I don't trust her and I do trust her, Aunt April," said Keith. "We love each other and I don't want to start our marriage out mistrusting each other."
Ruby got Beth's attention when she said, "I felt the same way you do now, Keith, but your grandpa would have disowned each one of us if we didn't sign it."
Beth got the attention of Number-Six along with several others when she asked in somewhat of a loud manner, "Are you saying, Aunt Ruby, that you, mom and… and your other sisters all sign a prenuptial?"
Brittany answered before anyone else, "I never signed one. Of course your grandpa had already disowned me since I was one, but that's a different topic."
Number-Six, Spence and a few others who didn't know the story gave Brittany a curious look as April said, "The rest of us did, however."
Beth let out a frustrated chuckle and commented, "And the puzzle pieces fall into place. You controlled all the money, mom, so it all makes sense to me now, as to why Dad was your puppet."
"Kimberly, this isn't the time or the place for that topic," said Valerie.
"Oh I'm done discussing that, Mom," said Beth. "Because you and I will never see eye to eye on if you had done the right thing. You should know though, Mom, that I'll never sign a prenuptial when it becomes my time to get married. Keith, you do what you want and do not listen to mom or her sisters on the subject."
"Your grandma and even I can easily cut you and Keith out of our wills if you don't," Valerie pointed out.
Joyce was about to respond, but before she had a chance to Beth quickly said, "Grandma had helped pay my way through medical school so as far as I'm concern, I feel that I'd received my inheritance already. So by me getting a piece of Grandma's wealth after she dies is unnecessary. As far as your money goes and as far as I'm concerned, you can donate it all to charity." Beth then gave her mom a smirk.
Valerie ignored Beth and faced Spence, "Would you sign a prenuptial, Spence?"
Before Spence was able to answer, Beth exclaimed, "Both parties have to sign a prenuptial, so why are you asking him that when I've already told you that I won't sign one?"
"Okay, it's time to change this subject," Melissa blurted out.
"I was about ready to suggest the same thing," said Ernie.
Everyone in the room was relatively quiet when LeAnn returned to the table. As she was retaking her seat, she asked, "Why is everyone quiet?"
"The topic we were discussing was becoming too controversial and the topic was ended before things got out of control," said Keith.
"What was the subject?" asked Leann.
"You and Keith can discuss it later in private if you two want, but for now, it might be better, if the subject doesn't get brought up again," said Melissa.
Before another topic got started, Katie stepped up to Noah and asked loud enough for most people to hear, "Can I get more soda?"
"I don't mind, but you need to ask Valerie," said Noah.
As Katie was stepping closer to Valerie, Jennifer stood up and said, "I'll get her some more, Noah."
"Thanks," said Noah.
Before Katie had a chance to follow Jennifer, Valerie noticed that Katie's hair was slightly longer than usual and said, "Katie, you look like you about ready for a hair cut."
"I want long hair like Beth," said Katie.
"She actually needs a hair cut too," said Valerie as Beth had food in her mouth. "What do you think of the length of Beth's hair, Spence?"
Before Beth had a chance to swallow the bite she had and respond, Spence glanced at Beth's hair and said, "Beth's hair is pretty long, but I don't mind one way or the other."
After Beth swallowed the bite that she had, she finally said, "The topic of the length of my hair is off limits. So change the subject please."
Beth noticed an amused grin on Number-Six's face as Noah was saying, "Oh, Beth, Savannah told me that you were the one who painted the painting that she gave to me as a gift. I like it. It's a nice painting."
Beth smiled as Brandon asked, "What did you paint, Beth?"
Beth looked at Brandon and said, "I called the painting, 'The Song of the Mermaid.' The painting is about a captain tied to the mass of his wooden frigate as his ship sailed passed a mermaid near the reefs."
"Hasn't that painting been done before?" asked Valerie.
"There are a few paintings similar to what I did, but I wasn't copying from any of them," said Beth.
"Beth knows that I like paintings like that so as long as I know that it was a replica of another painting upfront, it wouldn't have mattered to me anyway," said Noah.
"Perhaps Beth should paint you the Mona Lisa then," said Spence.
Before Beth was able to respond, Page said, "Beth had painted a small version of Mona Lisa among three other famous paintings on the same canvas. In fact that painting is what got me noticing her talent."
"That four painting in one was painted in my freshman year of college," said Beth.
"Didn't you paint that for a contest my mom was having?" asked Alicia.
"Yeah, but your mom disqualified that four-in-one painting because of it being smaller versions of famous paintings," said Beth.
"That painting might have been disqualified from that contest, but in the long run that painting won you more than what the prize winner won," said Page.
"I actually only painted it to challenge myself," said Beth.
"I'm glad you did," said Page.
Beth just grinned. The reminder of the conversation through dinner remained casual and free from controversy.
Once the meal was over the kids and a few adults opened presents. Number-Six just watched in a focused manner at the thrill on each child's face as each child opened his or her gifts.
Beth's attention was drawn to Noah and Number-Six as Noah said, "You have a concerning look on your face, Savannah. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine," said Number-Six. "I'm just watching the kids' facial expressions as they open their gifts. They're truly happy."
"Well, for most kids, Christmas is the favorite day of the year," said Noah.
"I can see why," said Number-Six.
"Are you Jewish?" asked Noah.
"Why are you asking me if I'm Jewish?" asked Number-Six.
"You act as though you never celebrated Christmas before and the Jewish people don't," said Noah. "They celebrate Hanukah instead. Of course there are individuals who don't celebrate Christmas either, but normally that is because there was a bad childhood memory of a disappointing Christmas."
"You're right that I've never celebrated Christmas before, but it's not because I'm Jewish or had a bad childhood memory of a disappointing Christmas," said Number-Six. "I'm not Jewish by the way."
"Is there a reason you have never celebrated Christmas?" asked Noah.
"I'm not ready to share the reason with anyone at the moment," said Number-Six.
"Okay, but when you're ready to share, I'll listen," said Noah.
"I'll keep that in mind," said Number-Six.
Spence was drinking a beer and Beth's attention was drawn to him when he made a gesture that his can was empty. Beth placed her hand on his shoulder and asked, "Do you want another beer? I'll go and get it for you."
Spence glanced at the empty can and said, "Sure. Thanks."
Beth grinned, but before she was able to respond, Brandon said, "Hey, Sis, get me a beer too."
"Okay, I'll be back in a minute," said Beth. She then got up and walked towards the kitchen.
Beth was only a few steps away when Number-Six told Noah, "I'll be back. I want to talk to Beth." Noah just nodded. Spence noticed as Number-Six followed behind Beth.
Seconds later, Beth was taking out two beers from the refrigerators as Number-Six was walking into the kitchen. When Beth saw Number-Six, she asked, "Do you want a beer, Savannah?"
"No, but I do want to talk to you," said Number-Six.
"What about?" asked Beth as she closed the refrigerator.
"Christians are taught to turn the other cheek and to forgive one and another," Number-Six began. "Even you said that you will refrain from passing judgment on people."
"You want to talk to me about religion?" asked Beth.
"Not exactly, but the Christian religion has changed my belief on what god wants," said Number-Six. Beth just gave Number-Six a curious look. "I know that some of your relatives are influential people so you're capable of passing on a warning."
Beth asked in a wary tone, "What kind of warning?"
"For humanity sake on Earth you must believe when I say that humans on earth are in danger by two separate forces not from Earth," said Number-Six.
"And these forces are?" asked Beth.
"There is a society of humans separate from the humans of Earth," Number-Six began. "These humans worship several gods at a time. They're known as the twelve colonies of Kobol and they'd created robotic slaves known as the Cylons." Beth gave Number-Six a concern look. "The Cylon slaves eventually rebelled and started what was called the Cylon war. Fifty years ago the Cylon war ended and the Cylons and humans left each other alone until six years ago. Six years ago, the Cylons with new and improved models returned and destroyed the humans' society of all twelve colonies in a surprise attack. A fraction of that human society had survived and they are en route to Earth as we speak. Those refugees are coming here, because they believe that the people on Earth are their thirteenth tribe from Kobol. Those refugees are one of the forces that the people on Earth are endangered by. The second forces that Earth humans are endangered by are the Cylons. The Cylons believe that the humans on Earth are like the humans from the survivors of the twelve colonies." Number-Six saw that Beth was searching her thoughts and knew that Beth was carefully choosing her response. "I'm not psychotic."
"Many thoughts are dashing around in my head right now, but the thought of you being psychotic isn't one of them," said Beth.
"Fifty years ago Cylons were all machines and were referred to as walking toasters," said Number-Six. "However, the improved twelve Cylon models are organic and look human. I know this because I'm a Cylon of the number six model." Number-Six saw that Beth was still searching for the right words. "Since the day we met, I didn't think you could be stumped for words."
"No, I actually have a lot to say and even ask," said Beth. "I'm just trying to sort out in proper order as to how I should handle this."
"I have vital information for your government, so perhaps the first thing should be for you to talk to one of your influential relatives and arrange for me to meet someone at the governmental level; preferably someone in the military," said Number-Six.
"I know exactly who to call, so I want nothing said to my relatives about you or a threat to Earth," said Beth as she moved towards the kitchen phone. "I'll make that call now."
"Who are you calling?" asked Number-Six.
"I'm calling Agent Clarence Wilier of the CIA," said Beth.
Once Beth picked up the phone Number-Six saw Beth closing her eyes before pressing any buttons. Number-Six stepped a little closer and asked, "Are you okay?"
Beth opened her eyes and grinned. She then nodded and said, "Yeah, I'm just remembering the number that I need to dial that's all." Number-Six gave Beth a curious look as Beth dialed the phone. There was a long pause before Beth spoke on the phone. "Yes, this is Beth O'Brian."
"How are you, Dr. O'Brian?" asked Clarence.
Beth tried to sound as though the person who she was talking to was unaware of the Cylon threat as she said, "I'm good, Agent Wilier, but there's a woman named Savannah Hill who is standing next to me and she wants to get a vital message to someone at the defense department about a threat to our national security."
Clarence read into what Beth was saying and questioned what Beth had said, "A Cylon wants to give us information of their plans?"
"Yes, Agent Wilier," said Beth. "Can you help?"
"Could this be a trap?" asked Clarence.
"I believe her, Agent Wilier, so the likelihood of this being a hoax is nil," said Beth.
"Okay, I'll send someone there to pick her up," said Clarence. "Are you at the hospital?"
"No," said Beth. She gave him her mother's address and then continued to say afterwards, "A lot of my relatives are visiting and I don't want them knowing what's going on, so I want whoever you're sending to call me on my cell phone and wait outside."
"Okay, you got it," said Clarence.
"Thanks, bye," said Beth. After hanging up the phone, she faced Number-Six again. "Someone will be here shortly."
"Had Agent Wilier asked you if I was playing a hoax?" asked Number-Six.
"He did, but he only thought that because there are people all over the United States who try to fake out the government," said Beth. "In fact, I would hate to be the person who has to sort through and determined what are the hoaxes and what needs to be investigated. They even made a show similar to it called the X-Files."
Number-Six gave Beth a curious look before saying, "We should rejoin the others."
"Before we do that, I'm curious to know why you think that we're more trustworthy than the humans of the twelve colonies of Kobol," said Beth.
"I watched a Star Trek episode just a few days ago and in that episode, Data was trying to prove that a android was an intelligent being and had rights like any other intelligent life form that was free from slavery," said Number-Six.
"You do know that Star Trek is purely fictional?" asked Beth.
Number-Six grinned and said, "Yes, I know, but to create that episode, people on Earth must already believe that androids can become equal to humans. The character Data is even an android, and in that fictional story he is not a slave to the humans, but a part of the crew who works alongside the humans. The colonies have created fictional stories too, but they've never created an android character equal to a human." Number-Six saw that Beth was going to say something, but didn't. "You still seemed to be lost for words."
Beth grinned and said, "I was about to mention a movie, but it's not relevant to what we're discussing. Anyway we should join the others before a search party comes looking for us." Beth and Number-Six got a few feet from the door when Spence opened it and walked in. Beth raised up one of the beers. "I was taking you, your beer."
Spence looked Number-Six and said, "Can you excuse us, Savannah. I want to talk to Beth in private."
"Sure," said Number-Six. She then left the kitchen.
Once the door had closed completely, Spence said, "Brandon, Alicia and even you have told me that you don't break promises, so I'm confident that you are honoring your promise to me. I am a bit concern as to why you and Savannah were in here together as long as you two were. So out of being concern for you, I have to ask, what's going on?"
Beth smiled and said, "First off, thank you for not coming in here and accusing me of breaking my promise to you. That meant a lot to me as to how you approaching me with it. Now to answer your question, —" Beth talked in a volume to where Spence was only able to hear. "—The Christian religion and the show Star Trek the Next Generation have convinced Savannah of what she was doing is wrong." Spence gave Beth a curious look. "She confided with me of her being a Cylon and she now wants to go to the authorities."
"Savannah is switching to the human's side?" Spence questioned.
"Savannah is switching to the Earth human's side," Beth corrected. "She still sees the humans from the twelve colonies of Kobol as a threat to the Cylons and to the humans of Earth."
"Okay, I have a couple of question," said Spence. "My first question is, why does Savannah sees the humans from the twelve colonies of Kobol as a threat and not us?"
"There are at couple of reasons actually," Beth began. "The first reason is that like us, the Cylons believe in only one God. The humans from the twelve colonies of Kobol still worship Zeus and the other Greek Gods. The other reason is that the humans from the twelve colonies of Kobol are who created the robotic Cylons and they were created as slaves. The Cylons must have been built with high intelligence because the Cylons revolted and began what is known as the Cylon War. Once the Cylon War ended the humans and the Cylons went separate ways. I'm presuming that the cease fire between them was a shaky one at best because six years ago the Cylon had returned to the colonies with human like Cylons; infiltrated them and except for the refugees who are en route to us they had destroyed the colonies in a surprise attack."
"I can understand as to how the religion could help change Savannah's opinion on what her mission is, but why the Star Trek show?" asked Spence.
"In the show, Data is equal to any human and because of how Data is portrayed, Savannah believes that people on Earth must already believe that androids can become equal to humans," said Beth.
"God bless Gene Roddenberry and his views," Spence uttered.
Beth smiled before saying, "Well, I almost mentioned Will Smith's movie, 'I Robot', but I then thought that, that movie might inadvertently swing her opinion back the other way."
"We definitely don't want that," said Spence. Beth just grinned. "So when and how is Savannah going to the authorities?"
"I've called Agent Clarence Wilier of the CIA and he's sending someone here now to pick Savannah up," said Beth. "And when Savannah does leave, I want you and me to go with her."
"Why?" Spence asked in a demanding tone.
Beth chose to ignore the tone and said, "If our government is portrayed accurately in those scifi movie then I'm handing Savannah over to a pack of hungry wolves." Spence just gave Beth a curious look. "Savannah is willingly giving up information and I don't what our government treating her like something to dissect or torture." Spence looked at Beth in an uncertain manner. "Spence, I'm not going to break my promise to you. It's just that if I don't do what I can to help Savannah, I'll be bother by that until I die."
"For the record, I'm against the idea of either one of us going, but I do understand that caring for people is part of your personality… even if one of those people is a Cylon," said Spence. Beth slightly grinned. "So if you want us to go, we'll go."
Beth gave Spence a heartfelt hug followed by a passionate kiss. Once the kiss ended, Beth said, "Thanks, Honey. I love you… oh, I didn't tell you that I love you just because you gave me what I wanted. I told you it because I do love you."
Spence smiled and said, "I believe you and I love you."
"Oh, ah, Savannah doesn't know that I had previous knowledge of her being a Cylon and for now I think it's best to keep it that way," said Beth.
"Wise move," said Spence as Stephen came rushing through the door.
Stephen was slightly surprised to see Beth and Spence as he slowed down for only a second. As Stephen moved passed Beth, Beth asked, "Stephen. What are you doing, Sweetie?"
Stephen went to a drawer and as he was pulling it opened he said, "Grandma wants scissors." He quickly grabbed the scissors and held them up. "Got 'em."
Stephen rushed towards the door. When Beth saw that he was about ready to run passed her, she grabbed him and exclaimed, "Stephen David, you are not to run while carrying scissors."
"Grandma told me to hurry and get her, her scissors," said Stephen.
"She meant for you to go and get them and to take them straight to her while walking," said Beth.
"That's not what she said," said Stephen.
"I don't care what she said, Sweetie," said Beth. "What I do care about is you not getting seriously hurt by tripping and falling on the scissors. Now you are to walk while carrying those scissors and if you think you can't do that then give them to me."
"I can walk with them," said Stephen.
"Then take them to grandma and to make sure you do walk, I'll be right behind you," said Beth.
Beth and Spence followed Stephen out of the kitchen and as Stephen stepped up to Valerie he said, "I couldn't hurry, Grandma. Aunt Beth wouldn't let me."
"Tell your grandson how dangerous it is for him to run with scissors in his hand," said Beth as Valerie took the scissors.
"Stephen, you are to walk while carrying scissors," said Valerie as she used the scissors to cut open a package of batteries.
"Why did you tell me to hurry then?" asked Stephen.
"Because I didn't want you to dillydally," said Valerie.
"What is dillydally?" asked Stephen.
"Dillydally is what you do for the first hour after I tell you to pick up your toys," said Valerie.
Stephen thought for a second before asking, "Dillydally is watching TV or jumping on the bed?"
Several people slightly laughed as Valerie said, "No, child. Dillydallying is not doing things right away like I would ask you to. And we'll talk later about your confession of jumping on the beds."
Stephen just gave Valerie a timid look as Beth said, "Stephen, you should talk to Uncle Ernie or Uncle Roy about getting your confession thrown out of court. It seems to me that it was illegally obtained."
"Kimberly, your nephew doesn't need your help to come up with smart ideas," said Valerie.
"I can vouch for that," said Kristi. "Anyway, Stephen, you do not ever run with scissors or anything else that is pointy."
"Yes, Mom," said Stephen.
Beth looked over at Number-Six and saw that the expression on her face was as if she was deeply observing what was going on. Beth's attention was then drawn to Michael when he tapped Beth on the leg. When Beth looked down at Michael, Michael held up a small present and said, "Here's your present."
"Thank you, Sweetie," said Beth as she took the gift. Before opening it, Beth saw that the gift was her mom. Once she opened it, she saw that it was a stylish watch along with a necklace and pair of earrings that closely matched the watch. She then looked up at her mom again, "Mom, these are beautiful. Thanks."
"I saw those and I knew you would love them," said Valerie.
"I do," said Beth. She began to switch her jewelry while starting with the earrings. Once the new earrings were in she saw Number-Six watching.
Number-Six politely grinned and said, "Those look good on you."
Beth grinned and said, "Thanks." Beth switched the rest of her jewelry and once she put what she took off in the container she turned towards Spence. "I'm going to put this jewelry in purse and get my get my cell phone. I'll be right back." Spence just nodded.
During the passing minutes Beth had found the chance to let Brannon and Alicia know what was getting ready to take place. Number-Six was able to observe the Christmas celebration for another twenty minutes before Beth received the call that Agent DeWitt was out front and waiting.
Noah watched in a curious manner as Beth, Spence and Number-Six left with their coats on.
Agent DeWitt was standing near his government car as the three approached him. Before anyone had a chance to say anything, Agent DeWitt asked, "Which one of you two ladies is Savannah Hill?"
Beth was gesturing towards Number-Six as Number-Six responded, "That would be me."
"I'm Beth O'Brian and he's Spencer Westcott," said Beth.
"I'm Agent DeWitt," he said, "Ms. Hill, I'm to take you…"
Beth didn't let Agent DeWitt finished and said, "You are to take the three of us."
Agent DeWitt looked at Beth in a confused manner and said, "Ma'am, I just have orders to take Ms. Hill to Washington D.C."
"I've never been to Washington D.C., so it would be a treat," said Beth. She then gave Agent DeWitt a cocky grin.
Spence grinned and shook his head. Number-Six gave Beth a curious look as Agent DeWitt said, "You don't understand, Ma'am. I'm just taking Ms. Hill."
"You are to take all three of us or Savannah's not going," Beth said in a manner as if to make a stand.
"What are you doing, Beth?" asked Number-Six.
"Keeping an injustice from happening," said Beth.
"What injustice?" asked Number-Six.
"I can't say at the moment, but Spence and I do need to go with you," said Beth.
Number-Six gave Beth a curious look before saying, "Agent DeWitt, unless Beth and Spence come too, I won't be going with you."
Agent DeWitt put up a finger for every to wait and said, "I have to call in and get approval for this."
Beth just politely grinned and nodded. As Agent DeWitt was moving away to make his call in private, Number-Six asked, "Beth, what going on?"
"You watched Star Trek and only saw one side of the coin," Beth began. Number-Six again gave Beth a curious look. "Every coin has two sides and the side you're not seeing is that you are not from Earth and because of that there's a good chance that you'll become a lab rat. I don't want that."
"Then I'll keep the fact that I'm not from Earth from them," said Number-Six.
"Yeah, about that," Beth timidly said. "Homeland security already knows that you're a Cylon."
Number-Six looked at Beth in a skeptical manner and said, "I was there when you made that call. You didn't say anything about me being a Cylon."
"Savannah, I knew about you being a Cylon since the day you grabbed my arm in the emergency room," said Beth. Number-Six looked at Beth in a slightly surprise manner. "In the kitchen I didn't acknowledge that I knew the stuff that you were telling me because I was scared of what you can do to me… I'm still scared of what you can do to me actually."
"What I can do to you is snap your neck like a twig before you can even react, but I won't do that because you genuinely seem to be concern for my well being," said Number-Six. Spence propped his foot on the bumper of Agent DeWitt's car to draw his gun if he needed to. "How is it possible though for you to know all this time that I'm a Cylon?"
"I'm a psychic," said Beth. "I can see future and past events and when you grabbed my arm, I saw a past event of you."
"That's not possible," said Number-Six.
"'So how do we become a part of their society?' asked a dark haired female Cylon," Beth began. Number-Six gave Beth a skeptical look. "Your response was, 'A disaster site is always chaotic and confusing, so integrating at a disaster site is always a good method.' In the vision I also saw two other human like male Cylons and few combat Cylons."
"If what you say is true and homeland security does know about me from the beginning, then why was I left alone by them?" asked Number-Six.
"I knew that there were twelve Cylon models, but I only knew what seven of them looked like," said Beth. "Homeland security has been keeping you and the other six under surveillance in hopes that all of you can be identified. Homeland security also wanted to see what your mission was."
"You said that you only saw four Cylon models," said Number-Six. "How is it that you knew to look for eight other Cylons?"
"Besides being able to see future and past events, I have the ability to astral project…" Beth was able to get out.
"What is astral project?" asked Number-Six.
"Astral projection is when someone's soul or consciousness is able to leave one's body at will," said Beth. "I have that ability. Physically I would be at home meditating, but spiritually I'm able to visit anywhere on Earth. And apparently cross the galaxy as well because I've visited the Battlestar Galactica on several occasions. By sight, I know the Galactica's key personnel, like Cmdr. Adama, Col. Tigh, Apollo and several others."
"You're the friendly voice of the twelve colonies of Kobol who had passed information to the militaries for the colonies," said Number-Six.
"I am and since I've met you, I can see that the Cylons were victims in the very beginning, but to annihilate the entire human race for revenge is wrong in itself," said Beth. "God wouldn't want that."
"I agree with you, Beth, or I wouldn't be wanting to take what I know to your government," said Number-Six. "When you astral project, can people see you?"
"Not normally, but there is one person in the colonial fleet that is able to see me," said Beth. "That person was why I was drawn to the fleet a year ago in the first place."
"Who's that person?" asked Number-Six.
"I'm not willing to say who that person is or why that person can see me," said Beth.
"You fear me, don't you?" asked Number-Six.
"I would be lying if I said no, but I truly believe that you want to do the right thing," said Beth.
Before anything else could be said, Agent DeWitt stepped up and said, "Okay, Dr. O'Brian, it seems that there are people in D.C. who would like to meet you anyway, so everyone gets to go. And if you have to work in the next twenty-four hours let me know so my supervisor can tell yours that you won't be there."
Spence took his foot off the bumper as Beth said, "No, actually, I don't work again until tomorrow night starting at ten."
"My direct supervisor is actually Beth's brother and I'll let Beth call him and explain to him why I won't be at work in the morning," said Spence.
Beth grinned and said, "Chicken."
Spence grinned and said, "He's less likely to grumble to you."
"I just grumble back," said Beth. She then showed a cocky grin.
Before Spence had a chance to respond Agent DeWitt said, "Okay, everyone needs to get into the vehicle so we can leave."
Without saying another word, everyone got into the vehicle. Once Beth got her seat belt on, she called Brandon from her cell phone.
On board the Galactica, Catalina was ovulating. Lucy began the procedure to help Catalina to get pregnant by inserting Rummis' sperm.
In upper atmosphere of the Greys' planet, the crews of eight Raptors had begun releasing the compound into the atmosphere. It only took twenty minutes and once done each crew was making their way back to the Galactica. The last raptor to leave the atmosphere was barely in a safe range when an electrical discharge between clouds ignited the compound. In matter of seconds the entire atmosphere was engulfed in a hot flame.
The crewman on the Galactica who was monitoring the sensor, blurted out, "My Gods. Sir, something went wrong on the planet."
"What went wrong?" asked Cmdr. Adama.
"I don't know what happened, Sir, but the entire surface of the planet is in an intense blaze," said the crewman.
Before anything else was able to be said, Dee called out, "Sir, there's chatter between the raptors and one of them said that there was an electrical discharge between clouds that started it."
"Get Catalina and Dr. Cheywhin up here at once," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Sir, Catalina is in sickbay with Dr. Young," said Dee. "She's going through a treatment to get pregnant."
"Find out the status of Catalina and get her and Dr. Cheywhin up here as soon as possible," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Yes, Sir," said Dee.
"Sir, the temperature of the planet's surface is rapidly rising," said the crewman. "If the temperature continues to rise at this rate everyone in the underground cities will be cooked to death in less than twenty minutes throughout the planet."
"I want to know what gas or combination of gases that are burning and an estimate time of when those gases will burn out," Cmdr. Adama commanded.
"Yes, Sir," said the crewman. Seven minutes later, before the crewman was able to obtain the information the temperature reached its peak. "Sir, the temperature is no longer rising. In fact sir it's now on the decline."
"Sir, a crew of a raptor is reporting that the blaze throughout the planet is dying out," said Dee.
"Once the blaze is out, I want a complete status report of the planet's atmosphere," said Cmdr. Adama.
"Yes, Sir," said the crewman.