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I'm still obsessed with this ep! More thoughts on KLG2, the podcast and the deleted scenes. :)

KLG2
This episode is so jam-packed with stuff, there were quite a few details I didn't notice on first viewing. Except for the fact I wouldn't have avoided being spoiled for the shooting that way, I think I'm glad I didn't see these two for the first time back to back. I'm not sure my heart would have taken it! *g*

Things I noticed the 2nd time include Adama saying "If she can turn Kara against me, she's capable of anything."

In the long run, I think this will actually be good for Kara and Bill's relationship. Before the series started, I think they both had each other on a pedestal. Learning she passed Zack when she shouldn't have helped Bill see her more realistically, and I think finding out Adama lied about earth will help Kara to do the same. "Daddy" is human.

Both Adama and Laura think the other is going to back down. I think Lee knows that neither of them will.

I love the way KS says I'm home. :)

I've figured it out - Lee and Laura, and Kara and Bill marry now, then once Laura and Bill are dead, Lee and Kara cam marry each other. ;)

If Helo plans to take Caprica!Sharon back to Galactica with him, he better plan on spending the rest of his life as her body guard, because someone, especially Lee, Kara or Tigh, will kill her the first chance they get. I think they should too. Galactica!Sharon shows cylons can't be trusted, even when they want to do the right thing. It's in their programming, or their "destiny" as they would say. Sharon was as stunned by what she did at the end as anyone.

I wondered if Kara had ever been to this museum on a field trip or something as a kid.

I love Crash kicking the wreckage when he walks away from Tyrol.

Lee is not having good luck with the women in his life - Laura, Kara, Boomer. What's next, Cally and Dualla giving him a wedgie? ;)

I would have loved to see 6 kiss Kara and ask her if she's alive. *g*

I love Lee's face before he decides to draw on Tigh.

I like Lee's hands being literally being "tied" when his father is shot.

Podcast

Until RM mentioned the press listening in, I wasn't sure Laura wasn't making that part up. I still can't see them in any of the shots. All I see is her staff and bodyguards. Are they supposed to be listening in from the cargo hold? And if they are listening in, then what is Adama going to do? Arrest them all to keep the story from getting out? Hold them until he can tell his side of the story?

I thought it was very interesting that RM uses words like military coup, and subvert the lawful democracy, but seems to agree with Adama's decision. That's the impression I got anyway. I don't understand his categorizing of Adama as a civil libertarian. That doesn't jibe with a someone who starts a military coup to me.

I liked RM characterizing Laura as capable of tougher things than Adama is. I think she had that strength all along, but the knowledge she's going to die soon probably helps gives her a sense of freedom to do what she has to.

Oh, the fic possibilities if the cylons want the humans for breeding stock! *eg*

I'm soooo glad they cut the Jimi Hendrix song and Dirk Benedict as God idea. Yech!

I liked learning that Lee deliberately set up non-military people as Laura's secret service guards.

Deleted Scenes
Of all the deleted scenes, I think the two from KLG2 may be my favorites. I love Billy's anger at the president for risking what they've worked for, and Laura's assurance that she always wants him to speak his mind. I love the fact that even when she's driving him up the wall, they still deeply respect and care about each other. I don't know what else I would have had them cut instead, but I wish they could have included Billy talking about her agreement with the commander. I think this scene makes him standing up against Tigh with the president even more meaningful. ETA - I was a little surprised Billy knew about the agreement. I didn't remember him knowing that.

Plus I *adore* the scene with Lee and Laura! I'd hate to have to try and win an argument with her. *g* Poor Lee! He's caught in the middle once again. His hesitant after thought of "I hope that's not an insult" is adorable! I also love his wishing her luck with his father. So cute! :)

Hot picture of Tahmoh Penikett here.