I'm so terrified of next weeks episode. Even though AJ has said his character is still alive at ep18, I feel like he's going to be killed in the next episode.
Really? You think he lied? Aw, that would suck, because I've been counting on that and not worrying yet about these next few episodes. But seriously, who's going to do the jumps and the plotting if Gaeta's dead? Gods, can you imagine if they put a Cylon in his place? Like that could be what the offhand remark by Pilot!Eight in the webisodes was about? The one where she said she could spot star systems by eye? Ugh. How symbolically ugly would that be. (I really shouldn't have just gone there, because now I'm picturing it. I don't know why I do these things to myself sometimes...)
But yeah, I agree. The RSLF scene makes me think Gaeta makes it out of this mutiny alive but imprisoned and probably facing execution. It would be fascinating to see Baltar approaching Gaeta completely on his own, without external prompting, simply because he felt like he'd done Felix wrong. What would he say? He did this in sickbay, but he didn't have the nerve to speak to him. But as a shipper, I loved how in this episode, Baltar looked so torn about calling Gaeta. It really felt like they'd had this emotional bond. That was one of the few bright spots for me in this episode. My friend fuschia was telling me that for her, that phone call was confirmation that at the very least, Baltar knew Felix had been in love with him, even if they hadn't actually done anything on New Caprica.
It'd be interesting if Gaeta is stopped in his tracks over Narcho, especially because I can't stand Narcho. I would love it if Adama spares him because they need the intelligent manpower. That may very well be why they put in that moment with Gage not knowing how to cut off Roslin's broadcast. It might be there just to foreshadow that Gaeta's revolution is doomed because he's working with an incompetent B-team, but I'm choosing for now to see it as an opening for Adama sparing him later.
The other possibility I see with him getting saved is that he's on death row, so to speak, and something external (maybe Cavil's return) comes along to distract them and either Gaeta gets accidentally released, or they release him because they need him in the fight.
I don't know. It didn't sound like AJ was lying at all when he says he makes it into the last four eps. I'm just bracing myself for it because he is in such a dangerous position. From the trailer for the next ep I'm guessing Zarek is going to demand Adamas execution and I'm hoping Gaeta won't go through with it (I think the firing squad scene is a dream). If Gaeta can't kill Adama maybe Adama won't be able to kill him either. I don't know though. The Adama/Gaeta scene really hurt me with its viciousness.
It's going to hurt if Gaeta is kept alive too. He is going to be a psychological wreck judging by the RSLF scene. I'm wondering if he can do some amazing navigation work in prison to make amends for the mutiny. But I don't think he can/will ever be happy again. I had one theory that his leg is still troubling him because he has a blood infection. I can imagine Gaeta not asking for medical help and just allowing himself to get feverish and die. With Gaius weeping at his bedside, of course. I'd just like him to have some peace by the end of this, you know?
The phone call was a bright spot for me too. Well, we know Callis and AJ have discussed the homosexual undertones of this relationship, so I do think it's implicit in their performances. Part of me is okay not getting onscreen confirmation of this ship because I think what is there is very subtle and striking. Gaius seemed genuinely upset about Felix's fall from grace. I also like that we see Felix's mask slip just a little. The fact that he was prepared to pick up the phone shows a hint that maybe he would like someone to talk him down from this crazy stand.
Really? You think he lied? Aw, that would suck, because I've been counting on that and not worrying yet about these next few episodes. But seriously, who's going to do the jumps and the plotting if Gaeta's dead? Gods, can you imagine if they put a Cylon in his place? Like that could be what the offhand remark by Pilot!Eight in the webisodes was about? The one where she said she could spot star systems by eye? Ugh. How symbolically ugly would that be. (I really shouldn't have just gone there, because now I'm picturing it. I don't know why I do these things to myself sometimes...)
But yeah, I agree. The RSLF scene makes me think Gaeta makes it out of this mutiny alive but imprisoned and probably facing execution. It would be fascinating to see Baltar approaching Gaeta completely on his own, without external prompting, simply because he felt like he'd done Felix wrong. What would he say? He did this in sickbay, but he didn't have the nerve to speak to him. But as a shipper, I loved how in this episode, Baltar looked so torn about calling Gaeta. It really felt like they'd had this emotional bond. That was one of the few bright spots for me in this episode. My friend fuschia was telling me that for her, that phone call was confirmation that at the very least, Baltar knew Felix had been in love with him, even if they hadn't actually done anything on New Caprica.
It'd be interesting if Gaeta is stopped in his tracks over Narcho, especially because I can't stand Narcho. I would love it if Adama spares him because they need the intelligent manpower. That may very well be why they put in that moment with Gage not knowing how to cut off Roslin's broadcast. It might be there just to foreshadow that Gaeta's revolution is doomed because he's working with an incompetent B-team, but I'm choosing for now to see it as an opening for Adama sparing him later.
The other possibility I see with him getting saved is that he's on death row, so to speak, and something external (maybe Cavil's return) comes along to distract them and either Gaeta gets accidentally released, or they release him because they need him in the fight.
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It's going to hurt if Gaeta is kept alive too. He is going to be a psychological wreck judging by the RSLF scene. I'm wondering if he can do some amazing navigation work in prison to make amends for the mutiny. But I don't think he can/will ever be happy again. I had one theory that his leg is still troubling him because he has a blood infection. I can imagine Gaeta not asking for medical help and just allowing himself to get feverish and die. With Gaius weeping at his bedside, of course. I'd just like him to have some peace by the end of this, you know?
The phone call was a bright spot for me too. Well, we know Callis and AJ have discussed the homosexual undertones of this relationship, so I do think it's implicit in their performances. Part of me is okay not getting onscreen confirmation of this ship because I think what is there is very subtle and striking. Gaius seemed genuinely upset about Felix's fall from grace. I also like that we see Felix's mask slip just a little. The fact that he was prepared to pick up the phone shows a hint that maybe he would like someone to talk him down from this crazy stand.
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