Fathom

By Captain’s Quarters

This is sequel series to the alternate universe (AU) series Recognition. Action picks up a few months after the end of Recognition and follows Laura Roslin and Bill Adama as they chart the waters for a potential relationship beyond what they have already shared.

The timeline isn’t fully established, but it takes place prior to canonical events. In other words, before any sort of attack on the Colonies and before Bill takes command of Galactica. Laura is still the Secretary of Education in Adar’s Administration, and Bill a commander in the Colonial Fleet.

This story continues in: Momentum and Destiny.

  • Holiday VIMorning brings with it intimate conversation and more of the unexpected for Laura and Bill.
  • Holiday VLaura struggles with an unexpected desire.
  • Holiday IVAfter dinner out, Laura and Bill return to the beach house with lovemaking on their minds.
  • Holiday IIILaura and Bill arrive in Qualai.
  • Holiday IIBill and Laura continue their rail journey to Qualai.
  • Holiday ILaura and Bill begin their holiday.
  • Public Relations XBill and Laura wrap up their evening at the gala
  • Public Relations IXLaura finds herself in an unexpected conversation.
  • Public Relations VIIISynopsis: Laura and Bill “go public” at the Winter Solstice Gala at the presidential mansion.
  • Public Relations VIIBill and Laura get ready for the Winter Solstice Gala.
  • Public Relations VILaura and Bill spend the evening at the hotel.
  • Public Relations VLaura and Bill enjoy lunch ... and dessert.
  • Public Relations IVBill and Laura begin the morning and plan the day.
  • Public Relations IIIIn bed, Laura and Bill talk about boxing ... and other things.
  • Public Relations IILaura and Bill make plans, and get stuck in traffic on the way home.
  • Public Relations IBill’s breakfast has Laura thinking about him all day.
  • Hearth VIIIA happy, relaxed, and completely in love Bill reflects on Laura’s attentiveness.
  • Hearth VIILaura bestows some tender loving care on Bill.
  • Hearth VILaura and Bill make love.
  • Hearth VLaura finishes out her workday then spends an evening at home with Bill.
  • Hearth IVBill tries to be a reassuring presence of normalcy in Laura’s day as she works from home.
  • Hearth IIIFeeling not quite together enough for the office, Laura works from home.
  • Hearth IIBill holds fast in the face of Laura’s pain.
  • Hearth ILaura and Bill talk frankly and some buried emotions are stirred.
  • Home VIDinner, dancing, and a little something more.
  • Home VBill is a man of his word, much to Laura’s delight.
  • Home IVLaura and Bill do a little grocery shopping.
  • Home IIILaura and Bill indulge in the rites of reunited lovers.
  • Home IIBill and Laura share breakfast.
  • Home IA tired but happy Laura and Bill settle into bed.
  • Line XBill arrives home.
  • Line IXLaura finishes out her workday and makes plans for the weekend.
  • Line VIIIA frustrated Bill talks with Saul.
  • Line VIILaura’s thoughts drift to Bill during the workday.
  • Line VIBill takes out his frustrations in the Valkyrie gym.
  • Line VLaura considers what she feels for Bill.
  • Line IVBill admits his feelings for Laura to Saul.
  • Line IIILaura attends a state function at the official residence of the president.
  • Line IIThe death of one of his pilots reminds Bill of his own, too-recent loss.
  • Line ILaura wraps up her workday and heads home.