As I'm snapping new pictures from LPOTG for posting, the Sealing scene
caused me to wonder about separation and/or divorce.  Let's say Serina
lived.  May have had a totally different affect on Apollo leaving most of
the angst out of it.  Let's say there were having problems.  What married
couple doesn't have problems.  They couldn't keep the problems confined
to quarters.  Patrols were disturbed by them.  They separated but came to
the point of Irreconcilable Differences.  They filed for divorce.  Is
Adama the judge in this case?  What does Serina get?  Half of everything?
 Or what?  I don't think they need for child support cubits are there
being stranded in space.  and what would half of almost nothing be
considering what may have been lost after the destruction of the
colonies?  are they simply dissolved from one another?  "No.  Don't throw
water on me. <splash> Help me, I'm melting."

Adama: "The ruling is for Cadet Serina to retain everything she owns..."
Serina: <murmurs under her breath> "That's not much. I only had the
clothes and Boxey.  NOw I'm stuck with these lousy beige uniforms.  I
better contact Loupay* to design me new clothes."
Adama: "...and half of what Apollo owns.  That includes any ribbons,
medals, awards he has earned that are worth any monetary value..."
Apollo: <to himself> "I can always have replicas made and hide the
originals.  She's not getting that which I had before the Peace
conference.  She can't take half my uniforms, can she?   No way.  I can't
go to Squadron meetings only half dressed."
Adama: "...with Captain Apollo responsible half the time for Boxey's
upbringing."
Serina: <to herself>  "It's about time that little brat is taken off my
hands.  I'll file for full custody to go to Apollo so I can flirt on the
Rising Star with all the young and better pilots."
Apollo: <to himself> "At least I'm not losing Boxey.  He's going to be a
fine Viper Pilot.  She can't stop that."
Adama: "In addition to material belongings, she retains the privileges of
her rank in addition to half of Apollo's rank responsibilities."
Serina and Apollo together even though on opposite sites of the
conference room: "WHAT?!?!?!?"
Serina: "I'm only a cadet."
Apollo: "There's no way she can do my job or even half of it.  She
doesn't have experience in anything."
Serina: "I have more experience than you after hours, bud.  and in
raising a kid.  I was always there while you're out on patrol!"
Adama: "Order!! Order!!"
Lurch: "You Rang?"
Adama: "Yes, I'd like a tall tankard of ale in my office as soon I finish
these proceedings.  Lords of Kobol I'm going to need it."
Lurch bows and leaves silently.
Adama: "Captain! Cadet!  You will quiet down."
Apollo: "But father, she can't possibly do even a tiny part of Squadron
Commander duties."
Serina: "I most certainly can.  All your rantings weren't for nothing."
Adama: "ORDER!!! If you do not cease your hostilities, I shall have you
removed to the brig.  You'll share the same cell."
<sudden quiet falls over the room>
Adama: "Much better.  Captain, you will teach her how to lead Blue
Squadron."
Apollo: "Objection!  it took me yahrens to earn that privilege and
responsibility.  You simply can't give it to a space orbit cadet."
Adama: "I can and I did."
Serina: <to herself> "Oh goodie.  All those men to kneel at my feet. 
This is going to be good.  They will jump when I snap my fingers.  I
can't wait."
Apollo: <to himself> "This fleet is doomed.  Might as well go back to
playing video games.  Cylon Invaders was always a favorite.  And
Pac-Cylon.  Cylon Kong.  They never could throw barrels of Tylium well. 
Cylonaxian.  Asteroids and Meteors.  Cylon Hunt.  At least I won't lose
out on those."


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