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* In Daniel's lab, [[Zoe-R]] accesses the [[virtual world]] trying to get [[Lacy Rand]]. Zoe finds herself in the [[V-Club]], and de-rezes when [[Philomon]] begins running his diagnostics. He notes that the robot needs a name. | * In Daniel's lab, [[Zoe-R]] accesses the [[virtual world]] trying to get [[Lacy Rand]]. Zoe finds herself in the [[V-Club]], and de-rezes when [[Philomon]] begins running his diagnostics. He notes that the robot needs a name. | ||
* Backstage of Sarno's show, Magnus and Xander continue to coach Daniel on what he should say, while [[Rebecca]] the makeup artist works on hiding most of Daniel's injuries from his encounter with [[Sam Adama]]. He wants to smoke, as he finds the thought of going on television nauseating, but Rebecca is insistent that he not smoke. After bribing her through an offer of a thousand [[cubit]]s, Rebecca permits him to smoke. | * Backstage of Sarno's show, Magnus and Xander continue to coach Daniel on what he should say, while [[Rebecca]] the makeup artist works on hiding most of Daniel's injuries from his encounter with [[Sam Adama]]. He wants to smoke, as he finds the thought of going on television nauseating, but Rebecca is insistent that he not smoke. After bribing her through an offer of a thousand [[cubit]]s, Rebecca permits him to smoke. | ||
* At the Adama apartment, [[Ruth]] calls out [[ | * At the Adama apartment, [[Ruth]] calls out [[William Adama]] on not going to school. Willie claims that he was with Uncle Sam, and asks if that's a problem. Ruth notes that this isn't a problem, but he shouldn't tell his father. She notes that on Tauron males are considered men at 13, and therefore capable of making their own decisions; she notes that whenever Joseph sees him, he shouldn't be angry. As Willie sits in a chair and is about to watch television, Ruth takes the remote from his hand and directly asks him what he wants to be right now. He tells her that he wants to take the job offered to kids, where they work inside the locker room of the [[pyramid (RDM)|pyramid]] players. During the conversation, Willie notes that his dad knows the owner, but they do not appear to be friends any more. She scoffs the comment, noting that one gets the best things from enemies, "because they're scared of you." Ruth adds that Sam can look into it, as he can get things done, and returns the remote to the now contemplative Willie. | ||
* Still sitting on a cliff overlooking the [[Graystone Estate]], Sam sees Amanda going to the kitchen. Much to his chagrin, he receives a phone call from Joseph; he exasperatedly tells Joseph that he'll have to live with the murder of Amanda. During the phone call, he sees a group of GDD agents and civilian reporters barge into the mansion, much to Amanda's shock. Joseph is shocked at this development. | * Still sitting on a cliff overlooking the [[Graystone Estate]], Sam sees Amanda going to the kitchen. Much to his chagrin, he receives a phone call from Joseph; he exasperatedly tells Joseph that he'll have to live with the murder of Amanda. During the phone call, he sees a group of GDD agents and civilian reporters barge into the mansion, much to Amanda's shock. Joseph is shocked at this development. | ||
* Inside the mansion, Agent [[Jordan Duram]] tells the press to remain outside. Amid Amanda's protests, Duram serves her their warrant, noting that they will only search the residence and stay away from Daniel's lab. He tries to talk her down, noting that all they want to do is find out who turned her daughter into a bomber. | * Inside the mansion, Agent [[Jordan Duram]] tells the press to remain outside. Amid Amanda's protests, Duram serves her their warrant, noting that they will only search the residence and stay away from Daniel's lab. He tries to talk her down, noting that all they want to do is find out who turned her daughter into a bomber. | ||
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* In Daniel's lab, [[Philomon]] runs a diagnostic on [[Zoe-R]]'s motor control, resulting in odd dancing between Zoe-R and Philomon. During this, Zoe-R seems to express feelings for Philomon, even if the robot is incapable of expressing them. | * In Daniel's lab, [[Philomon]] runs a diagnostic on [[Zoe-R]]'s motor control, resulting in odd dancing between Zoe-R and Philomon. During this, Zoe-R seems to express feelings for Philomon, even if the robot is incapable of expressing them. | ||
* Youngblood brings in printouts of the last of the [[e-sheet]]s from the students, as they do not have an up-to-date computer system to process them. Duram has her look for messages sent around 6 A.M. and assumes that it was a group-send to the student body. Frustrated, he upheaves a stack of papers, and expresses his frustration over having [[Ben Stark]] and then letting him go. He quickly clarifies his frustration for her, saying that everyone became complacent and that they all share the responsibility for the bombing. She then asks if they're all responsible for the bad wheat crop on [[Aerilon]]. Duram shifts the conversation to Youngblood's interest and dedication in the investigation, to which she replies that the [[Gemenese]] scum who lure "good [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprican]] kids into a killer cult" deserves to be destroyed. | * Youngblood brings in printouts of the last of the [[e-sheet]]s from the students, as they do not have an up-to-date computer system to process them. Duram has her look for messages sent around 6 A.M. and assumes that it was a group-send to the student body. Frustrated, he upheaves a stack of papers, and expresses his frustration over having [[Ben Stark]] and then letting him go. He quickly clarifies his frustration for her, saying that everyone became complacent and that they all share the responsibility for the bombing. She then asks if they're all responsible for the bad wheat crop on [[Aerilon]]. Duram shifts the conversation to Youngblood's interest and dedication in the investigation, to which she replies that the [[Gemenese]] scum who lure "good [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprican]] kids into a killer cult" deserves to be destroyed. | ||
* [[Ruth]] chops up meat as she tells [[Joseph Adama]] that she bought [[William | * [[Ruth]] chops up meat as she tells [[Joseph Adama]] that she bought [[William Adama|Willie]] the Tauron equivalent of jacks, seeing as Joseph threw out his "fancy games." She morbidly jokes that they are bones from Tauron children who lost at jacks, although she later notes that they are bones from chicken feet. Joseph sees a commercial for Daniel Graystone's appearance on ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]''. Ruth notes that Daniel is the man that Joseph doesn't like, and Joseph promises that he'll be dealt with soon enough. Ruth is pleased at this, noting that the "dead don't really die until their death is avenged," noting that both their daughters are caught between life and death. | ||
* [[Baxter Sarno]] begins taping that night's show with a self-described "horrible monologue" that includes jokes about bombing "figuratively." Backstage, Daniel begins popping some pills and eyedrops into his eyes, for he is anxious and delays his entrance on the stage in order to collect himself. As Daniel walks on stage, Amanda barges backstage and tells Xander that the GDD just searched their estate, and that there are things that Daniel is wrong about. Sarno and Daniel begin talking, Daniel makes a joke about his [[solstice]] wish being for "free publicity," which bombs. Daniel is uncomfortable on stage, asking if the cup in front of him has water, which leads to Sarno joking about finding stuff that is "stronger." Sarno then goes in for the kill, beginning to broach the topic of Amanda's statement and how Zoe was connected to the lev bombing. Daniel claims that she was troubled (much to Amanda's chagrin), and tries to explain it when Sarno cuts him off, and goes into the issue of the holoband and the virtual world. Daniel deflects this claim by saying that Zoe didn't like the holoband and that she would actually agree with Sarno's many talking points. She barges on stage after Sarno makes a crack about the holoband making her want to "blow things up," and Sarno takes the opportunity to welcome Amanda on stage and then breaks for commercial. | * [[Baxter Sarno]] begins taping that night's show with a self-described "horrible monologue" that includes jokes about bombing "figuratively." Backstage, Daniel begins popping some pills and eyedrops into his eyes, for he is anxious and delays his entrance on the stage in order to collect himself. As Daniel walks on stage, Amanda barges backstage and tells Xander that the GDD just searched their estate, and that there are things that Daniel is wrong about. Sarno and Daniel begin talking, Daniel makes a joke about his [[solstice]] wish being for "free publicity," which bombs. Daniel is uncomfortable on stage, asking if the cup in front of him has water, which leads to Sarno joking about finding stuff that is "stronger." Sarno then goes in for the kill, beginning to broach the topic of Amanda's statement and how Zoe was connected to the lev bombing. Daniel claims that she was troubled (much to Amanda's chagrin), and tries to explain it when Sarno cuts him off, and goes into the issue of the holoband and the virtual world. Daniel deflects this claim by saying that Zoe didn't like the holoband and that she would actually agree with Sarno's many talking points. She barges on stage after Sarno makes a crack about the holoband making her want to "blow things up," and Sarno takes the opportunity to welcome Amanda on stage and then breaks for commercial. | ||
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* On stage after the commercial break, [[Amanda Graystone]] declares that both [[Daniel Graystone]] and [[Baxter Sarno]] are wrong. After making a joke about his previous attempts at marriages, Sarno apologizes and allows her to continue. She says that [[Zoe Graystone]] wasn't crazy, but very angry, defiant, and rebellious, and Amanda asks him to point out any teenager that didn't act the same way. The conversation turns to Zoe being "morally blank," noting that the [[virtual world]] is a poor teacher; Daniel counters that Zoe would actually agree with Sarno on that, and notes that it is "exactly how the [[STO]] got to her." After explaining that she saw things in the virtual world that troubled her—ritual sacrifices, games like ''[[New Cap City]]'', and other lurid things, he reveals that he talked to her. When pressed on this by his wife, Daniel reveals that he created an [[avatar]] of her. Daniel agrees that the very fact is disturbing, and notes that he wanted to understand his child—like other parents in the world. | * On stage after the commercial break, [[Amanda Graystone]] declares that both [[Daniel Graystone]] and [[Baxter Sarno]] are wrong. After making a joke about his previous attempts at marriages, Sarno apologizes and allows her to continue. She says that [[Zoe Graystone]] wasn't crazy, but very angry, defiant, and rebellious, and Amanda asks him to point out any teenager that didn't act the same way. The conversation turns to Zoe being "morally blank," noting that the [[virtual world]] is a poor teacher; Daniel counters that Zoe would actually agree with Sarno on that, and notes that it is "exactly how the [[STO]] got to her." After explaining that she saw things in the virtual world that troubled her—ritual sacrifices, games like ''[[New Cap City]]'', and other lurid things, he reveals that he talked to her. When pressed on this by his wife, Daniel reveals that he created an [[avatar]] of her. Daniel agrees that the very fact is disturbing, and notes that he wanted to understand his child—like other parents in the world. | ||
* As Daniel explains why he created the avatar of Zoe, [[Sam Adama]] is stopped by an assistant en route back stage. The assistant happens to be [[Tauron]], which he sees by the tattoo on her hand; after speaking to her in Tauronese, she gives him her security badge and walks away. | * As Daniel explains why he created the avatar of Zoe, [[Sam Adama]] is stopped by an assistant en route back stage. The assistant happens to be [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]], which he sees by the tattoo on her hand; after speaking to her in Tauronese, she gives him her security badge and walks away. | ||
* On stage, Daniel says that technology may, in fact, be a problem. Backstage, [[Priyah Magnus]] and [[Cyrus Xander]] do not react well to the direction the conversation is taking. Daniel admits that they—meaning his company—believed they would be able to control the content in the [[virtual world]], but admits that they have failed, given that the "temptation to hack the code is too great." When asked about a solution to this problem, Daniel admits that he doesn't know, but notes that for any beneficial change, one must take away the profit motive. He brings up the point of the legalization of drugs and then, in that vein, states that they will no longer make profit from the licensing of legal spaces of [[virtual world]] and, with his wife, notes that any profit from the holoband technology will go into a foundation for children to get the "right experiences." | * On stage, Daniel says that technology may, in fact, be a problem. Backstage, [[Priyah Magnus]] and [[Cyrus Xander]] do not react well to the direction the conversation is taking. Daniel admits that they—meaning his company—believed they would be able to control the content in the [[virtual world]], but admits that they have failed, given that the "temptation to hack the code is too great." When asked about a solution to this problem, Daniel admits that he doesn't know, but notes that for any beneficial change, one must take away the profit motive. He brings up the point of the legalization of drugs and then, in that vein, states that they will no longer make profit from the licensing of legal spaces of [[virtual world]] and, with his wife, notes that any profit from the holoband technology will go into a foundation for children to get the "right experiences." | ||
* Backstage, Magnus notes that the move is a great public relations act, however Xander disagrees, noting that the holoband licensing accounts for 60% of [[Graystone Industries]]{{'}} net. On stage, Daniel reiterates his pledge and asks Caprica to hold him to it. This results in applause from the audience, as Sarno offers his genuine surprise while crediting Amanda for a great save. | * Backstage, Magnus notes that the move is a great public relations act, however Xander disagrees, noting that the holoband licensing accounts for 60% of [[Graystone Industries]]{{'}} net. On stage, Daniel reiterates his pledge and asks Caprica to hold him to it. This results in applause from the audience, as Sarno offers his genuine surprise while crediting Amanda for a great save. | ||
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* At the apartment, [[Joseph Adama]] frets. He begins leaving texts to Sam, telling him not to kill Amanda. He then calls [[Larry]], and asks Larry to get Sam to call him as soon as possible. [[Ruth]] watches on. | * At the apartment, [[Joseph Adama]] frets. He begins leaving texts to Sam, telling him not to kill Amanda. He then calls [[Larry]], and asks Larry to get Sam to call him as soon as possible. [[Ruth]] watches on. | ||
* In the car, Amanda tells him that they're going the wrong way. He claims that there is an accident on the throughway, and tells her that he knows a shortcut through [[Little Tauron]]. He assures her that there are good people there, and they are not nosy. Sam touches on the subject of the bombing; he reveals that he lost his [[Shannon Adama|sister-in-law]] and [[Tamara Adama|niece]] in the bombing. Amanda grows increasingly concerned for her safety, after he says that all they can do is find balance, to "even things out." He goes on to explain that he believes that Tamara would "make us all proud." | * In the car, Amanda tells him that they're going the wrong way. He claims that there is an accident on the throughway, and tells her that he knows a shortcut through [[Little Tauron]]. He assures her that there are good people there, and they are not nosy. Sam touches on the subject of the bombing; he reveals that he lost his [[Shannon Adama|sister-in-law]] and [[Tamara Adama|niece]] in the bombing. Amanda grows increasingly concerned for her safety, after he says that all they can do is find balance, to "even things out." He goes on to explain that he believes that Tamara would "make us all proud." | ||
* Joseph awakens from his sleep at the dinner table, finding Sam washing up in the kitchen; Sam claims that Larry hates it when he comes home bloody. After Joseph questions him about the deed being done, Sam replies in the affirmative. Sam goes on to explain how he murdered Amanda at the kitchen of [[Connie]]'s restaurant. After leading him on for some time, Sam tells him he didn't kill her, but went through the motions of scaring her a bit to teach Joseph a lesson about yanking him around. Sam assures a distraught, questioning Joseph that he didn't kill her, revealing that he doesn't turn off his phone for other people call him; he notes that he received 60 text messages. He reveals that he's frakking with his brother, because he knew that Joseph couldn't go through with it, calling him a "[[frak]]kin' [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprican]] in a [[Tauron]] body." | * Joseph awakens from his sleep at the dinner table, finding Sam washing up in the kitchen; Sam claims that Larry hates it when he comes home bloody. After Joseph questions him about the deed being done, Sam replies in the affirmative. Sam goes on to explain how he murdered Amanda at the kitchen of [[Connie]]'s restaurant. After leading him on for some time, Sam tells him he didn't kill her, but went through the motions of scaring her a bit to teach Joseph a lesson about yanking him around. Sam assures a distraught, questioning Joseph that he didn't kill her, revealing that he doesn't turn off his phone for other people call him; he notes that he received 60 text messages. He reveals that he's frakking with his brother, because he knew that Joseph couldn't go through with it, calling him a "[[frak]]kin' [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprican]] in a [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] body." | ||
* At the Willow residence, Sister [[Clarice Willow]] watches a recording of [[Daniel Graystone]]'s appearance on ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]'', where Daniel reveals that he created an [[avatar]] of [[Zoe Graystone]]. [[Nestor Willow]] enters and she reveals that every time she watches the recording, she gets something out of it. | * At the Willow residence, Sister [[Clarice Willow]] watches a recording of [[Daniel Graystone]]'s appearance on ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]'', where Daniel reveals that he created an [[avatar]] of [[Zoe Graystone]]. [[Nestor Willow]] enters and she reveals that every time she watches the recording, she gets something out of it. | ||
* At the [[Graystone Estate]], Daniel and Amanda discuss his revelation regarding the avatar. He claims that it is a simple avatar made from a photo. She asks him why he did it and why he didn't talk to her about it earlier, and they both snuggle, saying how much they miss their daughter. They joke about their appearance on ''Sarno'', saying how rich, disgusting, and ridiculous they are. | * At the [[Graystone Estate]], Daniel and Amanda discuss his revelation regarding the avatar. He claims that it is a simple avatar made from a photo. She asks him why he did it and why he didn't talk to her about it earlier, and they both snuggle, saying how much they miss their daughter. They joke about their appearance on ''Sarno'', saying how rich, disgusting, and ridiculous they are. | ||
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*Ruth's quip that Tauron males are considered men at 13 is odd as it does not match up with Willie Adama's age, which is 11. | *Ruth's quip that Tauron males are considered men at 13 is odd as it does not match up with Willie Adama's age, which is 11. | ||
*The source music for ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]'', such as the opening theme and the walkout music heard when Daniel walks onto the set, is the same source music heard at the dance at the end of "[[Colonial Day]]." | *The source music for ''[[Backtalk with Baxter Sarno]]'', such as the opening theme and the walkout music heard when Daniel walks onto the set, is the same source music heard at the dance at the end of "[[Colonial Day]]." | ||
*Several mentions are made during the episode to [[ | *Several mentions are made during the episode to [[Willie]]'s set of [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] jacks. This may be an indirect reference to "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]," where [[Anastasia Dualla]] discovers a set of jacks buried among the ruins on [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]]. | ||
*Sister [[Clarice Willow]] | *Sister [[Clarice Willow|Clarice Willows]] phone is a Nokia. | ||
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
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* [[Daniel Graystone]]'s lie regarding the [[Zoe-A|Zoe avatar]]'s abilities will undoubtedly cause further strain between the Graystones. | * [[Daniel Graystone]]'s lie regarding the [[Zoe-A|Zoe avatar]]'s abilities will undoubtedly cause further strain between the Graystones. | ||
* [[Joseph Adama]]'s unwillingness to go through with the hit on [[Amanda Graystone]] is further indication of a loss of direction, and his lack of dealing with his grief. This is addressed in "[[There is Another Sky]]." | * [[Joseph Adama]]'s unwillingness to go through with the hit on [[Amanda Graystone]] is further indication of a loss of direction, and his lack of dealing with his grief. This is addressed in "[[There is Another Sky]]." | ||
* [[Lacy Rand]]'s character is becoming increasingly fleshed out over the past few episodes, from her economic situation to her willingness to help [[Zoe-R]] go to [[Gemenon]]. Her continued persistence has lead to various relationships, including an awkward bond between herself and [[Clarice Willow]], and an equally odd relationship between herself and Keon Gatwick, whom she has apparently never truly interacted with before. During her time at [[Bike Kitchen]], she expresses a willingness to engage in a relationship with [[Keon Gatwick]], and seems to express affection to him after promising to bring her desire up to [[Barnabas Greeley]], thus leading to an awkward moment between them. | * [[Lacy Rand]]'s character is becoming increasingly fleshed out over the past few episodes, from her economic situation to her willingness to help [[Zoe-R]] go to [[Gemenon (RDM)|Gemenon]]. Her continued persistence has lead to various relationships, including an awkward bond between herself and [[Clarice Willow]], and an equally odd relationship between herself and Keon Gatwick, whom she has apparently never truly interacted with before. During her time at [[Bike Kitchen]], she expresses a willingness to engage in a relationship with [[Keon Gatwick]], and seems to express affection to him after promising to bring her desire up to [[Barnabas Greeley]], thus leading to an awkward moment between them. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
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: '''Daniel''': Parents? Actually, no, we're not. | : '''Daniel''': Parents? Actually, no, we're not. | ||
* ''[[Ruth]] imparts unique advice to young [[ | * ''[[Ruth]] imparts unique advice to young [[William Adama]]:'' | ||
: '''Ruth:''' You think you only get things from friends? You get the best things from ''enemies'', because they're ''scared'' of you. | : '''Ruth:''' You think you only get things from friends? You get the best things from ''enemies'', because they're ''scared'' of you. | ||
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: '''Sam''': I don't turn off my phone, Yusef. I've got other people who call me, you know. So yeah, I got your like 60 text messages... I didn't kill her. Scared her a bit... but she's getting a lot of that right now. | : '''Sam''': I don't turn off my phone, Yusef. I've got other people who call me, you know. So yeah, I got your like 60 text messages... I didn't kill her. Scared her a bit... but she's getting a lot of that right now. | ||
: '''Joseph''': You were frakkin' with me. | : '''Joseph''': You were frakkin' with me. | ||
: '''Sam''': Oh yeah, I'm frakkin' with you, because I knew you couldn't go through with it. Frakkin' [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprican]] in a [[Tauron]] body. | : '''Sam''': Oh yeah, I'm frakkin' with you, because I knew you couldn't go through with it. Frakkin' [[Caprica (RDM)|Caprican]] in a [[Tauron (RDM)|Tauron]] body. | ||
* ''Amanda and Daniel jokingly discuss their appearance on ''Backtalk'':'' | * ''Amanda and Daniel jokingly discuss their appearance on ''Backtalk'':'' | ||
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*[[Alex Arsenault]] as [[Philomon]] | *[[Alex Arsenault]] as [[Philomon]] | ||
*[[Karen Austin]] as [[Ruth]] | *[[Karen Austin]] as [[Ruth]] | ||
*[[Sina Najafi]] as [[ | *[[Sina Najafi]] as [[William Adama]] | ||
*[[Hiro Kanagawa]] as [[Cyrus Xander]] | *[[Hiro Kanagawa]] as [[Cyrus Xander]] | ||
*[[Jim Thomson]] as Voice of [[Serge]] | *[[Jim Thomson]] as Voice of [[Serge]] | ||