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Thirteen
Chapter Ninety-Eight
Binding The Past With The Future
Dr. Michelle Shelly Regina Godfrey had two children that she had given birth to with her former husband, but her third stood before her in the newly rebuilt spaceport in Caprica City. It had been a year since liberation and the Gaians had done an amazing job with the place. Sure the radiation levels made long-term exposure bad for humans, but the Gaians were designed to be resistant to the radiation and had made this place their own.
Gina Godfrey stood before her with tears in her eyes, and her mother was also crying. They had grown so close in the eight years since Shelly had met this clone of herself. There were plenty of others, but Gina always seemed like the daughter she never had.
I wish you would come back to Earth with me, Gina, but I understand why you want to be here! Ill miss you terribly though! Shelly said through her tears.
I know, mother, but this is so very important to my people! Ill miss you so badly, but Ill be able to visit still from time to time! Besides, Id love to show you a granddaughter the next time I see you! Gina said.
Grandmother! Me? Shelly said with a start. Are you
Gina laughed and said, No, Im not pregnant yet. James and I are still working on it, though.
Well, as long as you two are happy, thats fine with me, grandchild or no grandchild! Shelly said with a smile despite the tears.
An hour later, Shelly was on board the shuttle and heading back to Earth. Clarissa Cally and General (retired) Sharon Valerii were with her on board the transport, having visited their own clones on Caprica. Theyre like our children, you know? Shelly said.
Yeah, I guess you can say that. I never had time to get married, much less have kids. My political ambitions got in the way of all that. Clarissa replied.
Being in the military kind of killed it off for me, so I know how you feel. Ive tried relationships in the past, but it never seemed to work out. My mom always fussed at me for not having kids, God rest her soul. Wonder what she would think of all of this if she were alive? Sharon said.
Knowing your mom, Boomer, shed shake her head and tell you to take her back to Tulsa or something like that! I hate that shes not around anymore, because I always liked her.
Clarissa sighed and said, Look at the three of us! Were in our late forties, not little old ladies! Weve still got plenty of years ahead of us! Sure, our child bearing years are over, but weve still got plenty of life in us yet!
They both looked at her with some surprise, and Shelly said, Wait a second! What did you do with the old Senator Cally?
Clarissa laughed and said, Amazing what losing your political ambition can do to you! Tell you what: since we all live in Geneva these days, why dont we plan a trip to somewhere sunny once we get the chance and go scope out some guys! You know, act like teens, for Petes sake!
As they laughed and gabbed about what they would do when they got back to Earth, light years away on Kobol, Lee Adama was nervous as hell as he watched his bride come down the aisle on the arm of Garrison Hollifield, who had accepted the invitation from Dee Dualla to escort her down the aisle. Admiral Adama, Lees father, was best man, with Galen Tyrol and Samuel Anders serving as bridegrooms. Former Colonial president Laura Roslin served as maid of honor, while current Colonial president Sarah Porter and Kara Starbuck Thrace-Anders were bridesmaids.
The ceremony was short and sweet, as the couple exchanged their vows and the priest declared them man and wife. Colonial wedding tradition didnt have music as part of the ceremony, saving it exclusively for the reception, which was held in the large reception hall adjacent to the main sanctuary of the Temple.
The reception was far from short, but just as sweet, as the dinner was magnificent, the orchestra was outstanding, and the dancing wasmost of the dancers were fairly good. Adama and Roslin had danced a few slow dances, but generally kept to the sidelines and enjoyed watching the newlyweds cut a rug.
Shes one hell of a daughter-in-law for you, Bill. I think shell make Apollo a very happy man! Roslin said.
Dees practically been a daughter of mine for years now, going back before the holocaust. And I think that Lee will make her a very happy wife. Adama added.
Sure is nice to see people so much in love with one another! Roslin said with a smile.
Indeed it is! Adama said as the music died down and Starbuck, who was serving as mistress of ceremonies for the reception, brought over the microphone to him.
And now, to give the traditional toast from the best man to the newly wedded coupleWilliam Adama! Starbuck said, then handed the slender microphone over to him. The guests at the reception stood up and gave him a standing ovation, which caught him by surprise at the sheer emotion being shown with the gesture. Even after he gave the universal signal to sit down and let him speak, they kept applauding. Finally, after roughly five minutes, they began to sit back down and give him enough quiet to speak.
Thirty-five years ago, I was lucky enough to have watched my son Lee being born in the hospital. Despite the difficulties of my marriage to his mother ending in divorce and the death of his younger brother Zak, I always loved him and felt proud that he was my son. Through it all, hes exceeded every expectation I ever had for him, and I had some pretty high ones.
I havent always been the best of fathers to him, but hes been the best of sons to me, and I know he will make an outstanding husband and father. Gods bless you, Lee and Dee! Adama raised his glass in a toast to his son, who smiled beamingly back to him.
Starbuck waited for the microphone with an open hand, but Adama had other plans before giving it back. After the crowd finished applauding the toast, there was a buzz when Adama still held the microphone. I have one more thing Id like to say, or, better yet, ask.
He turned around to Roslin, who was been standing beside him, and began to get down on one knee. Her eyes went wide as loud gasps went through the room, clearly surprised at what they were seeing. The only ones not surprised were Lee and Dee, who had known what Adama was planning on doing, since he had asked for their approval before doing this.
Laura, a year ago, we started dating, not expecting it to be anything more than friendship. But in this year, weve grown a lot closer to one another, more than either of us ever expected. So I want to ask for you to be my wife and to marry me! Adama produced a ring out of his pocket and showed it to Roslin.
Roslin asked for the microphone and Adama gave it to her. You are a man of many surprises! she said, which got a huge uproar of laughter from the crowd. Yes, Bill, Ill be your wife! She smiled as Adama placed the ring on her finger and got up to hug and kiss her. Starbuck was staring at them thunderstruck, not expecting anything like this.
Before I hand the microphone back to Starbuck, I would like the band to strike up a slow tune, so I can dance with my fianc He handed the microphone back to Starbuck and led Roslin out to the dance floor.
After the tune was over, Starbuck came over to Apollo and Dee and said, You two knew this was coming, didnt you?
Yes we did, and that look on your face was worth it all! Apollo said, and Starbuck mockingly punched him in the shoulder.
So how long has he been planning this? Starbuck asked.
About three or four weeks now. Theyve been getting very serious as of late, so it didnt come as a surprise to me. Kind of strange when you consider that my dad once had my future mother-in-law imprisoned when you went off to get the Arrow of Apollo. Lee said.
Starbuck nodded, That seems like a lifetime ago, now that you mention it. Weve changed so much, lost so much, but gained so much at the same time. I wonder what would have happened to us if we hadnt run into the Earthers.
Wed be dead right now. I doubt we could have made it for a whole lot longer, especially considering that we were about to clash with the Pegasus when they found us! Dee said.
Im just glad we did meet them. If not for them, none of this would have been possible. Apollo said, looking over at Garrison Hollifield and his wife as they were congratulating Adama and Roslin over their engagement.
Their wedding took place over a year later, postponed when they found out that Dee was pregnant with Adamas first grandchild. The ceremony was very similar to Lee and Dees, and the joy seemed to permeate the vacuum of space, as others began to marry as well. Nelena Cain and Susan Ivanova had gotten married in an emotional ceremony on Minbar a couple of years later, and Starbuck wept with joy at seeing her mentor finally find the happiness that she had long sought. Hers were not the only wet eyes in the house, as many of their old friends attended the ceremony.
They had survived the harsh winter of war and now were enjoying the warmth of a springtime of peace. No one knew how long it would last, but they would enjoy it for as long as they could.
Chapter Ninety-Eight
Binding The Past With The Future
Dr. Michelle Shelly Regina Godfrey had two children that she had given birth to with her former husband, but her third stood before her in the newly rebuilt spaceport in Caprica City. It had been a year since liberation and the Gaians had done an amazing job with the place. Sure the radiation levels made long-term exposure bad for humans, but the Gaians were designed to be resistant to the radiation and had made this place their own.
Gina Godfrey stood before her with tears in her eyes, and her mother was also crying. They had grown so close in the eight years since Shelly had met this clone of herself. There were plenty of others, but Gina always seemed like the daughter she never had.
I wish you would come back to Earth with me, Gina, but I understand why you want to be here! Ill miss you terribly though! Shelly said through her tears.
I know, mother, but this is so very important to my people! Ill miss you so badly, but Ill be able to visit still from time to time! Besides, Id love to show you a granddaughter the next time I see you! Gina said.
Grandmother! Me? Shelly said with a start. Are you
Gina laughed and said, No, Im not pregnant yet. James and I are still working on it, though.
Well, as long as you two are happy, thats fine with me, grandchild or no grandchild! Shelly said with a smile despite the tears.
An hour later, Shelly was on board the shuttle and heading back to Earth. Clarissa Cally and General (retired) Sharon Valerii were with her on board the transport, having visited their own clones on Caprica. Theyre like our children, you know? Shelly said.
Yeah, I guess you can say that. I never had time to get married, much less have kids. My political ambitions got in the way of all that. Clarissa replied.
Being in the military kind of killed it off for me, so I know how you feel. Ive tried relationships in the past, but it never seemed to work out. My mom always fussed at me for not having kids, God rest her soul. Wonder what she would think of all of this if she were alive? Sharon said.
Knowing your mom, Boomer, shed shake her head and tell you to take her back to Tulsa or something like that! I hate that shes not around anymore, because I always liked her.
Clarissa sighed and said, Look at the three of us! Were in our late forties, not little old ladies! Weve still got plenty of years ahead of us! Sure, our child bearing years are over, but weve still got plenty of life in us yet!
They both looked at her with some surprise, and Shelly said, Wait a second! What did you do with the old Senator Cally?
Clarissa laughed and said, Amazing what losing your political ambition can do to you! Tell you what: since we all live in Geneva these days, why dont we plan a trip to somewhere sunny once we get the chance and go scope out some guys! You know, act like teens, for Petes sake!
As they laughed and gabbed about what they would do when they got back to Earth, light years away on Kobol, Lee Adama was nervous as hell as he watched his bride come down the aisle on the arm of Garrison Hollifield, who had accepted the invitation from Dee Dualla to escort her down the aisle. Admiral Adama, Lees father, was best man, with Galen Tyrol and Samuel Anders serving as bridegrooms. Former Colonial president Laura Roslin served as maid of honor, while current Colonial president Sarah Porter and Kara Starbuck Thrace-Anders were bridesmaids.
The ceremony was short and sweet, as the couple exchanged their vows and the priest declared them man and wife. Colonial wedding tradition didnt have music as part of the ceremony, saving it exclusively for the reception, which was held in the large reception hall adjacent to the main sanctuary of the Temple.
The reception was far from short, but just as sweet, as the dinner was magnificent, the orchestra was outstanding, and the dancing wasmost of the dancers were fairly good. Adama and Roslin had danced a few slow dances, but generally kept to the sidelines and enjoyed watching the newlyweds cut a rug.
Shes one hell of a daughter-in-law for you, Bill. I think shell make Apollo a very happy man! Roslin said.
Dees practically been a daughter of mine for years now, going back before the holocaust. And I think that Lee will make her a very happy wife. Adama added.
Sure is nice to see people so much in love with one another! Roslin said with a smile.
Indeed it is! Adama said as the music died down and Starbuck, who was serving as mistress of ceremonies for the reception, brought over the microphone to him.
And now, to give the traditional toast from the best man to the newly wedded coupleWilliam Adama! Starbuck said, then handed the slender microphone over to him. The guests at the reception stood up and gave him a standing ovation, which caught him by surprise at the sheer emotion being shown with the gesture. Even after he gave the universal signal to sit down and let him speak, they kept applauding. Finally, after roughly five minutes, they began to sit back down and give him enough quiet to speak.
Thirty-five years ago, I was lucky enough to have watched my son Lee being born in the hospital. Despite the difficulties of my marriage to his mother ending in divorce and the death of his younger brother Zak, I always loved him and felt proud that he was my son. Through it all, hes exceeded every expectation I ever had for him, and I had some pretty high ones.
I havent always been the best of fathers to him, but hes been the best of sons to me, and I know he will make an outstanding husband and father. Gods bless you, Lee and Dee! Adama raised his glass in a toast to his son, who smiled beamingly back to him.
Starbuck waited for the microphone with an open hand, but Adama had other plans before giving it back. After the crowd finished applauding the toast, there was a buzz when Adama still held the microphone. I have one more thing Id like to say, or, better yet, ask.
He turned around to Roslin, who was been standing beside him, and began to get down on one knee. Her eyes went wide as loud gasps went through the room, clearly surprised at what they were seeing. The only ones not surprised were Lee and Dee, who had known what Adama was planning on doing, since he had asked for their approval before doing this.
Laura, a year ago, we started dating, not expecting it to be anything more than friendship. But in this year, weve grown a lot closer to one another, more than either of us ever expected. So I want to ask for you to be my wife and to marry me! Adama produced a ring out of his pocket and showed it to Roslin.
Roslin asked for the microphone and Adama gave it to her. You are a man of many surprises! she said, which got a huge uproar of laughter from the crowd. Yes, Bill, Ill be your wife! She smiled as Adama placed the ring on her finger and got up to hug and kiss her. Starbuck was staring at them thunderstruck, not expecting anything like this.
Before I hand the microphone back to Starbuck, I would like the band to strike up a slow tune, so I can dance with my fianc He handed the microphone back to Starbuck and led Roslin out to the dance floor.
After the tune was over, Starbuck came over to Apollo and Dee and said, You two knew this was coming, didnt you?
Yes we did, and that look on your face was worth it all! Apollo said, and Starbuck mockingly punched him in the shoulder.
So how long has he been planning this? Starbuck asked.
About three or four weeks now. Theyve been getting very serious as of late, so it didnt come as a surprise to me. Kind of strange when you consider that my dad once had my future mother-in-law imprisoned when you went off to get the Arrow of Apollo. Lee said.
Starbuck nodded, That seems like a lifetime ago, now that you mention it. Weve changed so much, lost so much, but gained so much at the same time. I wonder what would have happened to us if we hadnt run into the Earthers.
Wed be dead right now. I doubt we could have made it for a whole lot longer, especially considering that we were about to clash with the Pegasus when they found us! Dee said.
Im just glad we did meet them. If not for them, none of this would have been possible. Apollo said, looking over at Garrison Hollifield and his wife as they were congratulating Adama and Roslin over their engagement.
Their wedding took place over a year later, postponed when they found out that Dee was pregnant with Adamas first grandchild. The ceremony was very similar to Lee and Dees, and the joy seemed to permeate the vacuum of space, as others began to marry as well. Nelena Cain and Susan Ivanova had gotten married in an emotional ceremony on Minbar a couple of years later, and Starbuck wept with joy at seeing her mentor finally find the happiness that she had long sought. Hers were not the only wet eyes in the house, as many of their old friends attended the ceremony.
They had survived the harsh winter of war and now were enjoying the warmth of a springtime of peace. No one knew how long it would last, but they would enjoy it for as long as they could.
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