Part 1, Battlestar Galactica, Finding Humanity: Learning To Become Human Again

Chapter 6

VI

The Present

Kara showed up right on time to pick up Kacey from school. Kacey was in the preschool class, so not in the "real" school yet. That would begin the following year. Normally, Kara would take Kacey home and enjoy time with her. Today, she decided to pay Laura a visit next door in the "real" school.

Kara held Kacey's hand as they strolled into the larger school building. Laura was still busy with parents picking up their kids, as well as talking to parents and students about particular assignments or any problems a student was having.

Looking at Roslin, Kara could see that Laura was truly in her element, working to better Humanity's children, and giving back her own knowledge of the Universe. It was a stressful job, no doubt, but compared to deciding if a ship with perhaps thirteen-hundred human beings on it should be shot out of the stars, it was a walk in the park.

Kara and Kacey took a seat while Laura was in conversation.

"Mrs. Romer, Mark is an excellent student, but he does sometimes wander away, if you will in class. I don't think it's serious, just restlessness on his part."

"Should I do anything to help him get through that?"

Laura shook her head. "No, just keep an eye on it, and try to steer him back if you notice he's drifting into those daydreams. I wish I could drift into them more often, if you get my drift." Laura gave the mother a huge smile, and the woman laughed at her wistfulness.

"Thank you, Laura", Mrs. Romer said gratefully. "You guys are the best. Have a great night."

"My pleasure, Carolyn", Laura said, then looked over at the ten-year old boy. "You have a good night, too, Mark. I'll see you tomorrow!"

The mother and son made their way out of the tent, and Laura was finally clear of students and parents. She still hadn't noticed Kara and Kacey.

"You might make a decent teacher someday, lady", Kara said with a snicker of laughter.

Laura looked up, somewhat startled, then laughed. "You think so? Or I could run for President some day?"

They both laughed. Laura then looked down at Kacey. "Hey pretty girl, how was school today?"

"School was fun, teacher Rosin."

Kara got a kick out of what her daughter called Laura, and they shared a look between them.

"Well, that's good to hear. You know, next year, I might have you in my class."

"Yay!" The little girl jumped up and down happily, making the adults again laugh pleasantly.

Laura took a seat across from the two blondes. "So what brings you ladies over here today?"

Kara shrugged. "I was just picking Kacey up, and decided to see how you were doing. Haven't seen you in a couple of days. You are coming over for dinner later, right?"

Laura's heart involuntarily jumped. "And miss the most entertaining part of my week-you two, trying to cook?"

"Hey", Kara objected with a smile, as Roslin snorted a laugh, "we're getting much better at the cooking thing, aren't we, Kace?"

"Still messy, momma."

Kara rolled her eyes at the rebuke, making Laura laugh even more.

"Everybody's a critic", Kara said, picking up her daughter and giving her a kiss on the cheek, Kacey hugging her tightly.

The scene caused Laura to smile even more. To think of Kara Thrace as a mother? The Universe had certainly changed. But it was a look that agreed with Starbuck. Laura had never seen her happier.