[1967 R50/2]

OK...I was thinking about how I would re-write this episode. Actually it would be a couple of episodes, but would achieve the same effect of sullying Apollo and creating confict among the characters.

1. Adama suspects Baltar. He instructs Apollo to stay close to the President and Baltar and find out all he can by whatever means necessary. Because Apollo is the Presidents Special Advisor on Military Affairs, he is perfect for this.

2. Starbuck realizes that her affection for Apollo is likely to go unrequitted. Her eye turns towards BILLY.

3. Apollo of course is interested in DEE, even though it is well known that she and Billy are an item. Add alchohol and...

4. Dee becomes obsessed with Apollo while maintaining the appearance of a relationship with Billy.

5. Apollo is briefing the president on something or other. The president, now feeling physically well for the first time in months, can't help but put on some moves. Apollo is not adverse to this. She is, afterall and attractive older woman, and his father's words ring in his ears. "Get info by whatever means necessary.".

6. Billy walks in on the Pres and Lee in flagrante delicato. His feelings of loyalty to the president are great, but he knows he can't keep this secret. So, he tell the only person he can trust: DEE.

7. Dee flips her lid at the thought of Lee and the President. At a ceremony on the hanger bay, the President is addressing the Galactica crew. Dee pulls her pistol and shoots, attempting to assasinate the Pres. However, she misses and shoots Billy instead, wounding him critically. Dee is dragged down and taken to the brig.

8. Starbuck is assigned to interrogate Dee, just like she interrogated the cylon last year. Of course, she isn't going to go easy, because she has a thing for Billy.

9. From his bed in the hospital, Billy tells Adama what he saw. Adama, as has been hinted at in recent episodes, may have a thing for the Pres himself. The tension between him and Lee is back.

You can take it from there.

So what do your think???..... am I a geek yet?