Transitions

By Captain’s Quarters

This multi-part series chronicles a series of days/events following President Laura Roslin’s election loss to Gaius Baltar, and turns an eye to what might possibly have happened between Laura and her admiral, Bill Adama, during that time as she transitioned from power.

This series is complete.

A sequel series, Occupations, is also complete.

  • Slide 36: LivingOn the last day of her weekend aboard Galactica, Laura Roslin surprises the crew and spends the final hours with Bill, cementing their love and faith in each other that will see them through the days to come. (Thanks, Louise, for the help on the synopsis!)
  • Slide 35: Good Morning, Good Night Laura Roslin’s day aboard Galactica begins with a good morning and ends with a good night in the arms of Bill Adama.
  • Slide 34: Shelter from the StormBill Adama offers Laura Roslin a night of shelter from the inclement weather on New Caprica.
  • Slide 33: A Time To FeelAt Bill Adama’s behest, Laura Roslin sets aside thought -- mostly -- and takes the time to feel.
  • Slide 32: ThinkingLaura Roslin is thinking again, about many things, and issues a challenge to Bill Adama.
  • Slide 31: A Long Day's NightGalactica proves a refuge for an exhausted Laura Roslin and Bill Adama.
  • Slide 30: BreatheBack on Galactica, Laura Roslin and Bill Adama taste of life’s simple joys and its inevitable pains.
  • Slide 29: Action StationsEver leaders, Laura Roslin and Bill Adama do what they do best when a crisis strikes New Caprica in the middle of the night.
  • Slide 28: Firelight ConfessionsLaura Roslin and Bill Adama find a lovers’ haven in the firelight.
  • Slide 27: Cold and ConsequencesLaura Roslin has an unexpected visitor on an exceptionally cold night on New Caprica.
  • Slide 26: Last NightLaura Roslin spends her last night aboard Galactica in the arms of Bill Adama, preparing for the loneliness to come.
  • Slide 25: Last DayLaura Roslin’s last day aboard Galactica before moving to the surface of New Caprica.
  • Slide 24: Just FeelWith her settlement on New Caprica imminent, Laura Roslin’s thoughts are a mix of fears, worries, and a growing longing to hang onto what she’s found with Bill Adama.
  • Slide 23: Lovers' PassageLaura Roslin and Bill Adama indulge in the age-old rites of lovers, their relationship continuing to deepen as her settlement on New Caprica looms.
  • Slide 22: Present Friends, Past Secrets and Future WorriesLaura Roslin continues to prepare herself for settlement on New Caprica.
  • Slide 21: The Question of a MustacheEven as Laura Roslin contemplates her impending settlement on New Caprica, the question of Bill Adama growing a mustache proves a persistent one.
  • Slide 20: A Stray ThoughtAfter an infuriating day (courtesy of Gaius Baltar), Laura Roslin immerses herself in the quiet joys of Bill Adama’s companionship.
  • Slide 19: Come UndoneLaura Roslin wants and seeks out Bill Adama, knowing that he will provide what she needs.
  • Slide 18: The Admiral and The School TeacherLaura Roslin prepares for the future school on New Caprica.
  • Slide 17: Contact, Confess, ConfideLaura Roslin and Bill Adama grow ever closer, through contact, confession and confiding.
  • Slide 16: Balance and CounterbalanceSettlement of New Caprica begins and Laura Roslin does some second guessing of choices, then makes one that unerringly puts her in the arms of the one man she trusts to keep her balanced -- Bill Adama.
  • Slide 15: Lesson PlansPresident Baltar finally finds Laura Roslin and Bill Adama in an uncompromising position.
  • Slide 14: At LastLaura Roslin and Bill Adama finally find a moment of peace to share as lovers proper.
  • Slide 13: On the SurfaceLaura Roslin secretly pays her first visit to New Caprica before settlement begins.
  • Slide 12: Of Giving and GiftsLaura Roslin and Bill Adama reach out to each other in the wake of another shared grief.
  • Slide 11: BelongingLaura Roslin continues planning and learns what it is to belong.
  • Slide 10: Daydream BelieverFormer president of the Twelve Colonies Laura Roslin has a new vision.
  • Slide 9: Brains and BeautyLaura Roslin is a woman of both beauty and brains, assets Bill Adama appreciates and admires both as a military commander and man.
  • Slide 8: When the Morning ComesWhen the morning comes, Laura Roslin finds a renewal of spirit and purpose, with a little help from Bill Adama
  • Slide 7: NeedLaura Roslin and Bill Adama come together in an expression of human need.
  • Slide 6: Of Leaders and LossesGalactica's crew pays their respects to Laura Roslin before disaster strikes the fleet.
  • Slide 5: The Power of ObservationA reflective and troubled Laura Roslin takes a late-night stroll with Bill Adama.
  • Slide 4: Courting the Admiral (& Disaster)Laura Roslin shamelessly flirts with Bill Adama -- in the CIC!
  • Slide 3: Laws of AttractionLaura Roslin is confronted by the laws of attraction (and revulsion).
  • Slide 2: The Disarming of LauraBill Adama's attentiveness and ease around Laura Roslin disarms the outgoing president.
  • Slide 1: Change of AddressAdmiral Bill Adama offers Laura Roslin a place to stay in the days following her election loss to Gaius Baltar.