Recognition

By Captain’s Quarters

This is an alternate universe (AU) series that begins with Laura Roslin and Bill Adama meeting and falling into bed without even knowing each other’s names. This leads to a journey of self-rediscovery, of sorts, and possibly more.

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 is continued in: FathomMomentum, and Destiny.

  • The Living XIVBill spends his waning minutes planetside with Laura.
  • The Living XIIILaura considers what she feels.
  • The Living XIILaura and an introspective Bill return to Caprica City.
  • The Living XIBill and Laura pass the final hours at the seashore.
  • The Living XBill lays with his lover in their last night at the seashore.
  • The Living IXLaura and Bill enjoy tender moments in the sea and on the shore.
  • The Living VIIILaura and Bill give in to the unexpected rise of desire.
  • The Living VIILaura and Bill do some shopping then return to the cottage.
  • The Living VILaura and Bill go for a drive and breakfast.
  • The Living VLaura and Bill enjoy a quiet morning after.
  • The Living IVA bit of pillow talk in the wake of passion.
  • The Living IIIBill and Laura reach for life.
  • The Living IIDesires are stirred as Laura and Bill enjoy dinner on the seaside and a stroll on the shore.
  • The Living ILaura takes in her surroundings and the differences in her lover.
  • Acknowledgments IISettled in a cottage on the coast, Bill makes some acknowledgments.
  • Acknowledgments ILaura’s backyard plays host to several conversations and she acknowledges some things.
  • Confessions IIConfessions in the night find the light of day.
  • Confessions IAn inebriated Bill and Saul return to Laura’s.
  • Last Rites IIBill needs to do something that he thinks Laura will not like.
  • Last Rites IBill, Laura and Saul attend Zak’s funeral.
  • Counting the Hours IIBill is restless the night before Zak’s funeral.
  • Counting the Hours IBill makes a request of Laura.
  • Simple Comforts IIBill takes refuge in life’s simple comforts.
  • Simple Comforts ILaura and Bill share some simple comforts.
  • A Father’s Lament IIBill deals with his grief and the accompanying anger and frustration by keeping himself busy.
  • A Father’s Lament IBill shares more with Laura.
  • Shelter for the Weary IVBill finds an interlude of peace in the arms of his once-again lover.
  • Shelter for the Weary IIIA little conversation under the stars.
  • Shelter for the Weary IIBill feels his grief lighten.
  • Shelter for the Weary ILaura takes Bill home.
  • When the Heart Breaks IVBill’s pain overwhelms him in the middle of the night.
  • When the Heart Breaks IIILaura’s there for whatever Bill needs.
  • When the Heart Breaks IIIn grief, Bill welcomes Laura back into his life.
  • When the Heart Breaks IA newspaper article catches Laura’s eye.
  • When the Morning Comes IIBill and Laura spend his last hours planetside together.
  • When the Morning Comes IBill and Laura make plans for the morning.
  • Still of the Night IVLaura and Bill’s intimacies continue and culminate.
  • Still of the Night IIILaura and Bill explore the subtleties of intimacy.
  • Still of the Night IILaura and Bill negotiate the waters of need, pain, and fear with understanding.
  • Still of the Night ILaura and Bill find themselves caught up in the still of the night.
  • Lazy Afternoon IVLaura turns introspective as she watches her soldier sleep.
  • Lazy Afternoon IIIAt his lover’s behest, Bill gives himself over to his need.
  • Lazy Afternoon IIOf wants, needs, and the miracle of meeting.
  • Lazy Afternoon IOf pyramid, slumber parties, and the meeting of needs.
  • Good Morning IILaura and her newfound lover spend a little quality time in the kitchen.
  • Good Morning IMorning arrives in Caprica City and Bill awakens to coffee, breakfast, and an invitation.
  • Waking IIPillow talk, confessions, and acceptance.
  • Waking IBill is woken in the night to the sounds of a storm and soft kisses.
  • Midnight Snack IIA confession. A request.
  • Midnight Snack ILaura and Bill are strangers caught in a sensual orbit
  • Party Favors IIAfter meeting at a party and unexpectedly falling into bed with a complete stranger, Laura has a few epiphanies.
  • Party Favors IA man and woman meet at a party and fall into bed.