"Oh Gods mom! I'm sorry I just forgot the blanket."

Amy quickly reached down and grabbed Asteria's blanket. She was desperately trying not to look and her mother who was half undressed but it was hard not to when she noticed the Laura was wearing her bright red bra with black lace over it. "I'm um… just going to go. Sorry about this."

Amy turned and quickly ran off to her quarters. Laura made a whining sigh as she laid her forehead against Bill's. "I should probably go and talk to her."

Bill kissed her and then agreed, "Okay you go talk with her. Laura I think that maybe we should let everyone know we are going to have a date night tomorrow. If everything goes well and with no interruptions then I think maybe you should consider moving in with me."

Laura smiled as she pulled her t-shirt back on and buttoned her jeans. "I think that is an excellent idea. We have the Colonial party but I think a night cap would be a great idea. See you tomorrow Commander."

Laura leaned down and gave him one last kiss before she took off through the hatch to find Amy. Amy had left Asteria with Sharon and was able to run full speed. When she entered her quarters Amy was flushed and Sharon thought it was from her running, but she could see the blush still there and knew something had happened. "Amy you okay?"

Amy's cheeks got even redder. "I just walked in on… my mom and Bill."

Sharon started to laugh, "Way to go Old Man. They both need it."

Amy shook her head trying to erase the image. "Yeah well I kind of interrupted. Oh Gods that was so embarrassing."

Sharon walked over and hugged Amy. "It's all over now. Come sit down."

Sharon was still laughing and Amy started to join in. "It was kind of funny. I mean they were on the couch and my mom was practically in his lap. She was wearing my bra. My favorite bra too and now I'll never be able to wear it again. Gods her shirt was off and Bill was starting to get undressed. They were making out like teenagers."

Amy was almost doubled over in laughter when the hatch opened and Laura walked in. Sharon and Amy started to laugh harder. Sharon was crying from laughing so hard and Amy was clutching her stomach. Laura turned red instantly. "Shut up both of you."

It took a few minutes and both women had calmed down. Laura looked at Amy, "Can I speak to you alone?"

Amy nodded and turned to Sharon, "Do you mind watching Asteria for a bit?"

Sharon shook her head, "Not at all. Take as much time as you need."

Amy followed Laura into the corridor. They began to walk in a direction Amy had never gone before. It was several moments until Laura finally spoke refusing to make eye contact, "Amy what you walked in on wasn't what it looked like."

Amy faked an over exaggerated shocked expression, "Really it wasn't? And here I thought you were going to frak."

Laura giggled, "Amy it wasn't quite like that."

Amy laughed, "Mom I know what frakking looks like, remember I've had sex. I have a kid so I think I know what it looks like when your about to have sex. It's okay though because you both deserve it. You deserve to be together and be happy together. I'm happy for you seriously, it was a birthday wish come true."

Laura placed her hand on Amy's shoulder and squeezed. "Oh and mom you can keep my bra. The only time I am ever going to want to wear it again is if I'm going to get lucky."

Laura laughed, "Okay well that's enough awkward conversation. Come with me I want to give you your gift now."

Amy smiled and looped her arm through her mothers. They continued to walk through the corridors that were unfamiliar to Amy. Finally Laura stopped outside a hatch with the words Gift Shop scrolled across it. "Mom what are we doing here?"

Laura couldn't hide her delight, "This was once a landing bay, but when Galactica was being decommissioned it was turned into a gift shop. Most of the stuff has been cleared out but it is not operable anymore, so now no one comes here. I thought it was the perfect place."

Amy was confused, "Perfect place for what?"

Laura didn't say anything. She opened the hatch and stepped inside followed by Amy. She closed the hatch and looked around, and Amy followed her example. The first thing that Amy noticed was the windows. There was windows lining the ceiling and far wall, and she could see the vast space ahead of them. Even though there where windows on Galactica, nothing allowed this large of a view. Then Amy saw her gift waiting close to the window. Their tree house was perched on stilts that were bolted to the floor. "Oh My Gods!"

Amy was stunned and turned to look at her mother, but Laura was already running to the tree house. Amy followed and climbed up. It had been altered to allow a hole in the ceiling, and the windows on the sides had been closed up. "Mom how did you manage this."

Laura smiled and shrugged her shoulders, "Kara brought it back for me. When she left I asked her if she would tear it down and bring it back with her if she had time. She was able to do it. So for the last few weeks I've been coming down here with The Chief and a few people and rebuilding it."

Laura had found blankets and pillows and had brought them to the tree house. Laura laid down and Amy joined her. Amy cuddled up against Laura resting her head lightly on her mother's chest. "Mom this is perfection. It feels like were home you know. I mean this kind of feels like nothing has happened."

Laura sighed, "It does feel like that. And that is exactly why I had it brought here. You and I can come here together to escape. From work pressures, family issues, anything we come here and we escape together." Amy nodded and looked at the stars with Laura. "You know sometimes I grow so sick and tired of staring at the stars. I just get sick of it being the same thing, but in here it looks so different. It's actually peaceful and beautiful."

They laid there together in silence for hours. Somewhere during their getaway they began to talk about things on Caprica, and Amy finally told her mother everything that had happened with Asteria's father. She had cried when she started to describe the beatings she had once endured, and Laura had just held her. At some point both women had fallen asleep and it wasn't until Amy felt her breasts get sore that she realized she needed to get back to feed Asteria. "Mom we should probably get out of here."

Laura stretched and got up. Amy went down the ladder first, and helped Laura down. The both were finally relaxed and felt like goofing off. Amy motioned for Laura who jumped on her back. They went though the hatch and before they took off Laura whispered into Amy's ear, "This is our secret place okay?"

Amy nodded and took off running carrying Laura with her. They were laughing and giggling when they almost ran right into Bill. "Where have you two been? I've had men out searching for you all night, and most of the morning?"

Amy stopped laughing and placed Laura on the floor. Laura was still trying to fight back laughter, "We um… were just having some girl time. No big deal next time we'll let you know. What time is it?"

Bill grumbled "its 0900 hours."

Amy and Laura just laughed. Bill and Laura decided they would walk Amy back to her quarters. "So I guess I will see you both tonight at the Colonial Party, or are you guys just going to continue the party I walked in on last night?"

Laura laughed and Bill blushed, "I'll see you at the party tonight sweetie."

Amy hugged Laura and kissed her cheek, "thank you for an amazing birthday gift. I love you."

Amy walked into her quarters and watched Laura and Bill walk off together. "Where were you all night?"

Amy was startled for a moment but recovered, "Sharon I am so sorry about leaving her with you all night. How was she?"

Sharon smiled, "Don't worry about it. She was an angle. Did you have a good time?"

Sharon could tell by the glow on Amy's face that it had indeed been a good night. "It was amazing. Me and my mom got to reconnect. We needed it and we were able to talk a bit so that was nice."

Amy walked over and picked up Asteria. "Well I'm glad you had a nice time with her. Now it is time though for you to feed your baby, and then I am going to help you get ready for tonight."

Amy could see the glimmer of amusement in Sharon's eyes. She ignored it and went about the task of feeding Asteria. When she was done she placed her back into her crib after giving her a kiss. Amy walked over to Sharon, "Okay my dear make me prettyful."

Sharon shook her head, "No I am going to make you drop dead sexy!"

Amy groaned but agreed. After about an hour Amy stepped out in a slinky, body clinging, red dress. It was low cut on her chest, and was long but with a slit on the right side that went all the way up to her upper thigh. Her red hair was a cascade of curls with a red sparkle clip holding the left side slightly away from her face. She was wearing a pair of black heels that matched her black lace bra. Her mother had always told her 'your shoes should always match your bra' and Amy felt incredible. Helo arrived and told Amy that she looked amazing and told Sharon she had done a wonderful job. Amy gave Asteria one more kiss before she left, "I'll try not to be out too late."

Sharon smiled as did Helo, "Take your time Amy. Helo has the entire night off so we're just going to hang. You can even stay the night on Cloud Nine if you'd like."

Amy hesitated, "I don't know two nights away from her might be difficult."

Helo looked to Sharon then back to Amy, "How about you go out and have fun. Stay the night and if you miss Asteria too much just call and I will bring her to you."

Amy agreed and walked out the hatch to go meet her raptor shuttle.