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*[[Galen Tyrol]], looking haggard, is carrying a baby bottle to his small, but private accommodations for his wife, [[Cally Tyrol|Cally]] and their infant son, [[Nicholas Tyrol|Nicholas]]. | *[[Galen Tyrol]], looking haggard, is carrying a baby bottle to his small, but private accommodations for his wife, [[Cally Tyrol|Cally]] and their infant son, [[Nicholas Tyrol|Nicholas]]. | ||
*The Tyrols are beginning their day. While Cally was expecting a day off, Galen tells her of needed maintenance on an [[airlock]] that cannot wait. Cally is frustrated by Galen's insistance that she assist him instead of enlisting others from the deck crew. | *The Tyrols are beginning their day. While Cally was expecting a day off, Galen tells her of needed maintenance on an [[airlock]] that cannot wait. Cally is frustrated by Galen's insistance that she assist him instead of enlisting others from the deck crew. | ||
*Admiral [[William Adama]] dreams of his late ex-wife, [[Carolanne Adama|Carolanne]], at a home on | *Admiral [[William Adama]] dreams of his late ex-wife, [[Carolanne Adama|Carolanne]], at a home on [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprica]]. When his quarters' intercom awakens him, Adama's grogginess shows him rising from his bunk, and Carolanne's image appears, asleep, in the bunk as well. | ||
*Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] enters with papers to sign for needed maintenance on the ship. The XO notices the empty bunk and is quite aware that today is Adama's wedding anniversary with his wife. | *Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] enters with papers to sign for needed maintenance on the ship. The XO notices the empty bunk and is quite aware that today is Adama's wedding anniversary with his wife. | ||
*Private [[Stewart Jaffee|Jaffee]] arrives to drop off the admiral's coffee, and Adama, deep in thought with memories of his ex-wife, is unable to remember the crewman's name. | *Private [[Stewart Jaffee|Jaffee]] arrives to drop off the admiral's coffee, and Adama, deep in thought with memories of his ex-wife, is unable to remember the crewman's name. | ||
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*Carolanne's image accuses him of using his position to exalt himself and President [[Laura Roslin]]. | *Carolanne's image accuses him of using his position to exalt himself and President [[Laura Roslin]]. | ||
*Roslin and Adama meet for a quick briefing. She admits that it could have been over [[wireless]] but she had to get off of [[Colonial One|her ship]]. Adama explains her mood as being "O.B.E." - overcome by events. | *Roslin and Adama meet for a quick briefing. She admits that it could have been over [[wireless]] but she had to get off of [[Colonial One|her ship]]. Adama explains her mood as being "O.B.E." - overcome by events. | ||
*Roslin suggests that | *Roslin suggests that [[Lee Adama]] lead the process in organizing the necessary resources for [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar's]] trial, noting Lee's [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II|past with just causes]] against the ''status quo'' as well as [[Joseph Adama|the Adama family history in law]]. Admiral Adama agrees to ask Lee about the matter. | ||
*Roslin asks to stay aboard ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' and tells Adama that she is going to the gym. Adama smiles and makes a quip about the smell, to which Roslin laughs heartily. | *Roslin asks to stay aboard ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' and tells Adama that she is going to the gym. Adama smiles and makes a quip about the smell, to which Roslin laughs heartily. | ||
*Pilots assemble for their [[Combat Air Patrol|CAP]] briefing in their [[Pilot ready rooms|ready room]], chatting between themselves with some satisfaction that the Cylons haven't been seen for 49 days. | *Pilots assemble for their [[Combat Air Patrol|CAP]] briefing in their [[Pilot ready rooms|ready room]], chatting between themselves with some satisfaction that the Cylons haven't been seen for 49 days. | ||
* | *[[Helo]] handshakes [[Brendan Costanza|Hot Dog]], who complains about a strange rash as he scratches near his genitals. Helo smiles and, implying the questionable worthiness of a probable illicit (and inadvisable) sexual union by Hot Dog, wipes his hands on the armrests and moves a seat away from the scratching pilot. As Major [[Lee Adama]] steps up to begin his briefing, one [[Tattooed pilot|last pilot]] takes the seat between Helo and Hot Dog. | ||
*Major Adama begins his pilot briefing, berating the pilots' celebration. He tells the pilots that the number "1" is all they need to remember, reminding them that it takes only one slip-up to begin a major disaster for the Fleet. Admiral Adama is outside of the ready room, and stands quietly and out of eyesight to anyone as he listens, with a faint expression of pride appearing on his face as he listens to his son's stern lecture. | *Major Adama begins his pilot briefing, berating the pilots' celebration. He tells the pilots that the number "1" is all they need to remember, reminding them that it takes only one slip-up to begin a major disaster for the Fleet. Admiral Adama is outside of the ready room, and stands quietly and out of eyesight to anyone as he listens, with a faint expression of pride appearing on his face as he listens to his son's stern lecture. | ||
*Carolanne's image tells Adama to express his love for Lee as how a father would to his son, not as an admiral to a major. | *Carolanne's image tells Adama to express his love for Lee as how a father would to his son, not as an admiral to a major. | ||
* | *[[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] sticks around for a few seconds after the pilots are dismissed to tease Major Adama about mimicking his father's ultimatum command style. The younger Adama replies that if he has to copy, it should be from the best. Admiral Adama enters the room as Starbuck leaves for her duties. | ||
*Admiral Adama asks his son to head the legal organization processes for Baltar's trial. Major Adama is flattered and will consider the idea. He tells his father that, as a child looking through his grandfather's office and the various books strewn about, he considered a profession as a lawyer amongst his many other career considerations, something that his father never knew. The major notes that his [[CAG]] duties are 24/7 as it is, even with the Cylon downtime. | *Admiral Adama asks his son to head the legal organization processes for Baltar's trial. Major Adama is flattered and will consider the idea. He tells his father that, as a child looking through his grandfather's office and the various books strewn about, he considered a profession as a lawyer amongst his many other career considerations, something that his father never knew. The major notes that his [[CAG]] duties are 24/7 as it is, even with the Cylon downtime. | ||
*The Tyrols' patching of the breach appears to work initially, but when the pressure test is done, the new patches fail. The leak worsens greatly. | *The Tyrols' patching of the breach appears to work initially, but when the pressure test is done, the new patches fail. The leak worsens greatly. | ||
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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 [[ | *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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===Act 3=== | ===Act 3=== | ||
*The Raptor is in position, with Athena as pilot and Apollo and | *The Raptor is in position, with Athena as pilot and Apollo and [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] inside, ready to catch the two. Apollo warns everyone of shrapnel and other turbulence that will affect the mission. | ||
*Galen Tyrol apologizes to his wife for being selfish in asking her to join him in the repair. The order was his way of wanting to have her companionship. He instructs her to hold tight as they prepare to leave the airlock. | *Galen Tyrol apologizes to his wife for being selfish in asking her to join him in the repair. The order was his way of wanting to have her companionship. He instructs her to hold tight as they prepare to leave the airlock. | ||
*Admiral Adama orders the door blown. The Tyrols are flung from the airlock and the Raptor manages to fend off debris from the door, catch the entwined Tyrols, then re-pressurize. Apollo notes the Tyrols are in rough shape but alive. | *Admiral Adama orders the door blown. The Tyrols are flung from the airlock and the Raptor manages to fend off debris from the door, catch the entwined Tyrols, then re-pressurize. Apollo notes the Tyrols are in rough shape but alive. | ||
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** Closed captioning on the DVD lists the character as Susan Stetler. | ** Closed captioning on the DVD lists the character as Susan Stetler. | ||
* One of the pieces of debris ejected from the airlock is a robotic [[daggit]]. It can be seen in the wide shot as the Tyrols' bodies are flying towards the Raptor. | * One of the pieces of debris ejected from the airlock is a robotic [[daggit]]. It can be seen in the wide shot as the Tyrols' bodies are flying towards the Raptor. | ||
* There are two births that occurred between "[[The Woman King]]" and "A Day in the Life, | * There are two births that occurred between "[[The Woman King]]" and "A Day in the Life", as the population count after "The Woman King" was 41,396. | ||
* A [[Galactica daycare|day care center]] exists on ''Galactica''. | * A [[Galactica daycare|day care center]] exists on ''Galactica''. | ||
* [[Number Six]] ([[Tricia Helfer]]) and [[Gaius Baltar]] ([[James Callis]]) do not appear in any scene in this episode. | * [[Number Six]] ([[Tricia Helfer]]) and [[Gaius Baltar]] ([[James Callis]]) do not appear in any scene in this episode. | ||
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* Overall, the depiction of vacuum exposure is very realistic. The Tyrols get colder, but do not freeze immediately. While space is very cold, low pressure environments act as an insulator, making radiation the only way to lose heat; a process that takes time. Moreover, the two survive the evacuation from the airlock with relatively light injuries. Galen Tyrol suffers from joint pain afterwards and moves slowly, while his wife has to be treated for [[w:Decompression sickness|decompression sickness]]. In a closeup one can see that one of her eyes is bloodshot, showing that some of the blood vessels ruptured. | * Overall, the depiction of vacuum exposure is very realistic. The Tyrols get colder, but do not freeze immediately. While space is very cold, low pressure environments act as an insulator, making radiation the only way to lose heat; a process that takes time. Moreover, the two survive the evacuation from the airlock with relatively light injuries. Galen Tyrol suffers from joint pain afterwards and moves slowly, while his wife has to be treated for [[w:Decompression sickness|decompression sickness]]. In a closeup one can see that one of her eyes is bloodshot, showing that some of the blood vessels ruptured. | ||
**See also science advisor [[Kevin Grazier]]'s [http://cinemaspy.ca/article.php?id=271 comments] on the science behind the episode. | **See also science advisor [[Kevin Grazier]]'s [http://cinemaspy.ca/article.php?id=271 comments] on the science behind the episode. | ||
* Adama's comment about people living for as long as a minute conjures up the implication that the deaths depicted via "airlocking" | * Adama's comment about people living for as long as a minute conjures up the implication that the deaths depicted via "airlocking" -- both human and Cylon -- were not instantaneous and that some suffering may have resulted. | ||
* As in "[[The Farm]]," the actors only "pretend" to freeze. The set isn't actually cold, since their breath can't be seen. | * As in "[[The Farm]]," the actors only "pretend" to freeze. The set isn't actually cold, since their breath can't be seen. | ||
* A new derivative of "frak" makes its debut when Tyrol uses the acronym FUBAR, a real-life military term that in the Colonial context translates to "frakked up beyond all recognition". | * A new derivative of "frak" makes its debut when Tyrol uses the acronym FUBAR, a real-life military term that in the Colonial context translates to "frakked up beyond all recognition". | ||
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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 '' | * 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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* Is Karl Agathon no longer in charge of taking care of living arrangements for Dogsville? ([[Crossroads, Part II|Answer]]) | * Is Karl Agathon no longer in charge of taking care of living arrangements for Dogsville? ([[Crossroads, Part II|Answer]]) | ||
* Will ''Galactica'' ever be able to fight up to the capacity she did during the [[Battle of New Caprica]]? ([[He That Believeth | * Will ''Galactica'' ever be able to fight up to the capacity she did during the [[Battle of New Caprica]]? ([[He That Believeth In Me|Partial Answer]]) | ||
* Will Lee Adama take on the position offered by Roslin? ([[The Son Also Rises|Answer]]) | * Will Lee Adama take on the position offered by Roslin? ([[The Son Also Rises|Answer]]) | ||
* How many different types of court and law codes are there within the Colonies? Is there not a unified "Federal" equivalent set of laws that could be used for Baltar's trial? ([[Law of the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Colonies' Rights|Answer]]) | * How many different types of court and law codes are there within the Colonies? Is there not a unified "Federal" equivalent set of laws that could be used for Baltar's trial? ([[Law of the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Colonies' Rights|Answer]]) | ||
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== Noteworthy Dialogue == | == Noteworthy Dialogue == | ||
*'' | *''[[Karl Agathon|Helo]] and [[Brendan Costanza|Hot Dog]] are at a briefing in the ready room. Sitting next to each other, Helo notices Hot Dog scratching near his groin area:'' | ||
:'''Helo''': "What's the matter with you?" | :'''Helo''': "What's the matter with you?" | ||
:'''Hot Dog''': "Sorry, I've got the weirdest rash." | :'''Hot Dog''': "Sorry, I've got the weirdest rash." | ||
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:(Helo gets up and moves one seat over to the aisle seat. [[Athena]], overhearing the exchange, moves with her husband simultaneously over to her aisle seat directly behind Helo while also giving Hot Dog a humorously wary look and a smile.) | :(Helo gets up and moves one seat over to the aisle seat. [[Athena]], overhearing the exchange, moves with her husband simultaneously over to her aisle seat directly behind Helo while also giving Hot Dog a humorously wary look and a smile.) | ||
*''[[William Adama]] using his memories about his [[Carolanne Adama|ex-wife]] thinking about his son, while | *''[[William Adama]] using his memories about his [[Carolanne Adama|ex-wife]] thinking about his son, while [[Lee Adama]] is hold a briefing :'' | ||
:'''Lee''': How many of you boneheads know how to count? Because I keep hearing numbers being thrown around the hangar deck. 47, and then 48. Now 49 days since our last enemy contact. Now, I realize that any higher math's probably beyond most of you, so I'm gonna make this real simple for you. One is the only number you need to remember. Because all it takes is one pilot to let his guard down, one [[ECO]] to miss a [[DRADIS]] contact, and suddenly the Cylons are on top of us. That's when people die. | :'''Lee''': How many of you boneheads know how to count? Because I keep hearing numbers being thrown around the hangar deck. 47, and then 48. Now 49 days since our last enemy contact. Now, I realize that any higher math's probably beyond most of you, so I'm gonna make this real simple for you. One is the only number you need to remember. Because all it takes is one pilot to let his guard down, one [[ECO]] to miss a [[DRADIS]] contact, and suddenly the Cylons are on top of us. That's when people die. | ||
:'''William''' (seeing the house on Caprica in his mind): He's like both of us. Proud, stubborn, and angry. But he's coming into his own. Especially in the last few months. | :'''William''' (seeing the house on Caprica in his mind): He's like both of us. Proud, stubborn, and angry. But he's coming into his own. Especially in the last few months. | ||
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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 | :'''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 | :'''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 | :'''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. | ||