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===Act 2===
===Act 2===
*Admiral Adama has been alerted about the worsening airlock emergency with the Tyrols in airlock 12 and makes his way there with Colonel Tigh and their [[Marines|Marine]] escort in tow. He assesses the damage personally and later consults with his command staff in [[CIC]]. There is approximately 30 minutes of air in the lock, and the temperature is dropping considerably as frost begins to form inside the airlock.
*Admiral Adama has been alerted about the worsening airlock emergency with the Tyrols in airlock 12 and makes his way there with Colonel Tigh and their [[Marines|Marine]] escort in tow. He assesses the damage personally and later consults with his command staff in [[CIC]]. There is approximately 30 minutes of air in the lock, and the temperature is dropping considerably as frost begins to form inside the airlock.
*Major Adama notes extensive damage in the airlock that has damaged the redundancies that could manually open the door, leaving no way to open it. Tigh suggests blowing the glass in the airlock's observation deck, but Major Adama warns that the reinforced glass is designed to handle a [[tylium (RDM)|tylium]] explosion, and that a detonation sufficient to blow the glass would kill the Tyrols as well. Admiral Adama is angered by the lack of options and demands more thought.
*Major Adama notes extensive damage in the airlock that has damaged the redundancies that could manually open the door, leaving no way to open it. Tigh suggests blowing the glass in the airlock's observation deck, but Major Adama warns that the reinforced glass is designed to handle a [[tylium]] explosion, and that a detonation sufficient to blow the glass would kill the Tyrols as well. Admiral Adama is angered by the lack of options and demands more thought.
*The pilots prep for an extraordinary rescue attempt: to blow the external door, where the Tyrols, exposed to vacuum, will have to leap into [[Sharon Agathon|Athena's]] [[Raptor]]. Admiral Adama briefs the Tyrols on the plan shortly after the two don emergency breathing gear.
*The pilots prep for an extraordinary rescue attempt: to blow the external door, where the Tyrols, exposed to vacuum, will have to leap into [[Sharon Agathon|Athena's]] [[Raptor]]. Admiral Adama briefs the Tyrols on the plan shortly after the two don emergency breathing gear.
*After retrieving the Tyrols, it will take seven seconds to close the Raptor's external door and another 10 seconds to re-pressurize the rescue vessel.
*After retrieving the Tyrols, it will take seven seconds to close the Raptor's external door and another 10 seconds to re-pressurize the rescue vessel.
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* The argument referenced in "[[Taking a Break From All Your Worries]]" between the Tyrols focuses on how [[Galen Tyrol|Galen]] acts as if nothing has changed since marrying [[Cally Tyrol|Cally]], particularly as he ignores his family's needs over the needs of his job. Cally, on the other hand, is concerned about [[Nicholas Tyrol|Nicky]], and has apparently gone to great lengths to think about his future, notably when Cally asks Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] to give Nicky to a civilian family whom she knows.
* The argument referenced in "[[Taking a Break From All Your Worries]]" between the Tyrols focuses on how [[Galen Tyrol|Galen]] acts as if nothing has changed since marrying [[Cally Tyrol|Cally]], particularly as he ignores his family's needs over the needs of his job. Cally, on the other hand, is concerned about [[Nicholas Tyrol|Nicky]], and has apparently gone to great lengths to think about his future, notably when Cally asks Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] to give Nicky to a civilian family whom she knows.
*Apparently, the [[Galactica_daycare|Galactica daycare center]] was operating at this time, as Cally complains that daycare workers see Nicky more than his parents.  
*Apparently, the [[Galactica_daycare|Galactica daycare center]] was operating at this time, as Cally complains that daycare workers see Nicky more than his parents.  
* There was much patchwork done to ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' after the [[Battle of New Caprica]]. Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] notes that ''Galactica'' would need six weeks in dry dock "just to hammer out the dings," making it sound likely that ''Galactica'' would not survive another battle like New Caprica.
* There was much patchwork done to ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' after the [[Battle of New Caprica]]. Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] notes that ''Galactica'' would need six weeks in dry dock "just to hammer out the dings," making it sound likely that ''Galactica'' would not survive another battle like New Caprica.
* The cinematic flashbacks or imaginary melding of Adama's memories of Carolanne, including recollections or imaginings of sitting with her and touching her and what he believed she would say in the various situations of the day, are similar to how [[Gaius Baltar]] imagines his [[Cylon-Related Hallucinations|virtual Number Six]]. However, Adama's likelihood of being a [[Humanoid Cylon speculation|Cylon]] are practically refuted by the existence of his memories (as well as two characters, Lee Adama and Saul Tigh, who also share in the same memories).<ref>Saul Tigh's nature changes later in the season. See [[Final Five]].</ref> Instead, it should probably be considered to merely be a stylistic device that represents Adama's internal monologue and memories.
* The cinematic flashbacks or imaginary melding of Adama's memories of Carolanne, including recollections or imaginings of sitting with her and touching her and what he believed she would say in the various situations of the day, are similar to how [[Gaius Baltar]] imagines his [[Cylon-Related Hallucinations|virtual Number Six]]. However, Adama's likelihood of being a [[Humanoid Cylon speculation|Cylon]] are practically refuted by the existence of his memories (as well as two characters, Lee Adama and Saul Tigh, who also share in the same memories).<ref>Saul Tigh's nature changes later in the season. See [[Final Five]].</ref> Instead, it should probably be considered to merely be a stylistic device that represents Adama's internal monologue and memories.
* Through his internal conversations and arguments with Carolanne, it appears Adama has regrets with his decision to marry her.  The regret has become a nagging question and buffer on his ability to make decisions and to not question them.
* Through his internal conversations and arguments with Carolanne, it appears Adama has regrets with his decision to marry her.  The regret has become a nagging question and buffer on his ability to make decisions and to not question them.
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:'''Lee''': Well, then things changed after you left. I mean, there were times when she lost control.
:'''Lee''': Well, then things changed after you left. I mean, there were times when she lost control.
:'''Carolanne''' (in William Adama's mind): Don't listen to him, Bill.
:'''Carolanne''' (in William Adama's mind): Don't listen to him, Bill.
:'''Lee''': And she would try and apologize, she would promise she would make things better. But then she would just start drinking, and then all of her good intentions would just go flying out the frakkin' window...
:'''Lee''': And she would try and apologize, she would promise she would make things better. But then she would just start drinking, and then all of her good intentions would just go out the frakkin'...
:'''William''' (in his mind): Is it true?
:'''William''' (in his mind): Is it true?
:'''Carolanne''': I can't believe you'd even ask me that.
:'''Carolanne''': I can't believe you'd even ask me that.
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:'''Lee''': And then o­ne day, finally the apologies even stopped.
:'''Lee''': And then o­ne day, finally the apologies even stopped.
:'''William''' (in his mind): That's enough.
:'''William''' (in his mind): That's enough.
:'''Carolanne''': You walked out o­n me! You walked o­n me! The brilliant Commander, who could lead all of his men into combat, but he couldn't find a way to live with his own family! We never lived anywhere for more than six months! Just following you around from o­ne base to another, waiting for you to come home.....but you weren't here for any of us! It was always whatever was easiest for the great Adama!
:'''Carolanne''': You walked out o­n me! You walked o­n me! The brilliant Commander! Who could lead all of his men into combat, but he couldn't find a way to live with his own family! Never lived anywhere for more than six months. Just following you around from o­ne base to another. Waiting for you to come home. But you weren't here for any of us! Whatever was easiest for the great Adama!
:'''William''' (in his mind): They needed you. They were our children.
:'''William''' (in his mind): They needed you. They were our children.
:'''Carolanne''': They needed a father. All through your glorious career, you have prided yourself o­n being a leader of men, judging people, always making the hard call; but when it came to the biggest decision of your life, oh, Bill, you blew it. We were wrong for each other from Day One, but you just couldn't accept that. That's it. That's why you keep calling me back. Because if you had made that mistake, it would just call into question all of your other decisions.
:'''Carolanne''': They needed a father. All through your glorious career, you have prided yourself o­n being a leader of men, judging people. Always making the hard call. But when it came to the biggest decision of your life. Oh, Bill, you blew it. We were wrong for each other from day one, but you just couldn't accept that. That's it. That's why you keep calling me back. Because if you had made that mistake, it would just call into question all of your other decisions.
:'''William''': She was still your mother, Lee. I loved her.
:'''William''': She was still your mother, Lee. I loved her.
:'''Lee''': I believe you. I just don't think she ever loved you.
:'''Lee''': I believe you. I just don't think she ever loved you.

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