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'''Survivor Count:''' 41,403
The episode begins with [[Gaius Baltar]], now a prisoner aboard ''[[Battlestar Galactica (ship)|Galactica]]'', sitting in the brig and crafting a hanging noose from strips of fabric. [[Number Six (Battlestar Galactica)|Number Six]] appears, (in his head), sitting next to him and encouragingencourages his decision to commit suicide, suggesting that he will soon find out for certain whether he is a Cylon or not. Stirred from his sleep, [[Felix Gaeta]] heads down to brig. andHe asks the guard permission to see Baltar, but thehe guardis refusesrefused toin letwithout him inauthorization. At that moment, Baltar hangs himself.
Baltar awakens in a Cylon resurrection tank surrounded by three copies of Six. Baltar is ecstatic to be alive as the copies ofa Six welcome him back from the dead. However, theshe scenequickly is yet another one of Baltar's hallucinations. The copies of Six turnturns hostile, telling him he is not a Cylon. andThe Sixes proceedbegin to scratchcut his flesh. Asand a Six triesattempt to drown him in the tank's liquid. The scene however, is yet another one of Baltar's hallucinations and he barely returns to reality as the guard and Gaeta trytries to pull Baltarhim down from the ceiling.
In the hanger bay, [[Lee Adama|Apollo]] introduces [[Galen Tyrol|Chief Tyrol]] to "Joe's Bar", a newly established lounge separated from the rest of the hanger by a makeshift wall of stacked containers and barrels. It is filled with music and the laughter of off-duty crew indulging in much needed recreation. The two toastare their firstpoured drinks toby Joe, the bartender, and they make a toast "to marriage", whatwith Tyrol sayssaying "what bars were created for".
Elsewhere, [[Laura Roslin|President Roslin]] and [[William Adama|Admiral Adama]] sit with [[Cottle|Dr. Cottle]] and Gaeta discussing Baltar's suicide attemptsituation. Cottle isn't surprised by thehis suicide attempt, stating Baltar'shis hunger strike and the sleep deprivation imposed upon him isn't helping his mental state. Roslin just wants Baltar to talk and believes they need to do whatever is necessary to get information out of him. She orders Cottle to force feed Baltar if necessary. Roslin asks Gaeta why he wanted to see to Baltar. Gaeta says he believes Baltar trusts him and he was hoping he might at least talk to him, possibly revealing something useful. Adama thanks Gaeta for his help, but tells him to leave Baltar's interrogation to himself the President.
Meanwhile, Apollo returns exhausted from the bar to his quarters where his wife [[Anastasia Dualla|Dee]] sits alone waiting for him. She confronts him about their dissolving relationship where Apollo tells her that he is still devoted to her. He married her because he loves her and still does, but Dee sayssees their marriage isas nothing more than a lie. She can only love Apollo as long as he and [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] allow it. Not wanting to argue any further, Apollo lays down and falls asleep as Dee asks if they are still going to have dinner together. ▼Roslin asks Gaeta why he wanted to see to Baltar. Gaeta states that he believes Baltar trusts him and was hoping he might at least talk to him, possibly revealing something useful. Adama tells Gaeta he is thankful for his help, but tells him to leave Baltar's interrogation to him and the President.
Elsewhere, Starbuck sits in her bunk with her husband [[Samuel Anders]]. Anders pondersthinks about Starbuck's sickening ordeal with the Cylon [[Leoben Conoy]] back on [[New Caprica]]. He doesn't understand how Starbuck couldshe handlehandled being manipulated into believing she had a hybrid child with that "skinjob". He further disbelieves Conoy's spiel about Starbuck having a special destiny. Starbuck remains uncertain herself choosing not to discuss it any further. Anders then brings up Apollo, telling her than if she really loves him, she should go to him. ▼▲Meanwhile, Apollo returns exhausted from the bar to his quarters where his wife [[Anastasia Dualla|Dee]] sits alone waiting for him. She confronts him about their dissolving relationship where Apollo tells her that he is still devoted to her. He married her because he loves her and still does, but Dee says their marriage is nothing more than a lie. She can only love Apollo as long as he and [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] allow it. Not wanting to argue any further, Apollo lays down and falls asleep as Dee asks if they are still going to have dinner together.
Back in Baltar's cell, Roslin becomespays infuriatedhim a visit. She callstells him that she doesn't want to see him suffer any further, but Baltar scoffs telling her about Cottle forcing a feeding tube down his throat. She apologizes for that hoping now the two can talk face-to-face in a more civilized manner. She asks him again if he was involved in the Cylon sneak attack bringing up the time she saw him with the blond woman. Baltar refuses to incriminate himself demanding that he have a trial by jury. Roslin becomes infuriated calling [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]] into the cell telling him not to expect Baltar's cooperation and that he is to be jettisoned out an airlock. Tigh calls the guards to remove Baltar from the cell. They drag him away as he shouts that he he is a citizen of the Colonies and entitled to a fair trial. Roslin has Baltar dragged down the corridor past the bulletin boards that are covered with photos of those lost in the Cylon sneak attack. She tells him to look at their faces — the faces of all those who died because of him. ▼
▲Elsewhere, Starbuck sits in her bunk with her husband [[Samuel Anders]]. Anders ponders about Starbuck's sickening ordeal with the Cylon [[Leoben Conoy]] back on [[New Caprica]]. He doesn't understand how Starbuck could handle being manipulated into believing she had a hybrid child with that "skinjob". He further disbelieves Conoy's spiel about Starbuck having a special destiny. Starbuck remains uncertain herself choosing not to discuss it any further. Anders then brings up Apollo, telling her than if she really loves him, she should go to him.
Baltar manages to break free of the guards and rushes to the board pulling a photo of a man down. He professes his innocence saying the man in the picture was one of his closest associates, and that he is also the godfather of his child. He would never do anything to hurt anythem ofbegging themfor anyone to believe him. Instead of carrying out her threat to vent him into space, Roslin has Baltar returned to his cell. ▼Back in Baltar's cell, Roslin pays him a visit. She begins by handing Baltar his reading glasses, and then telling him that she doesn't want to see him suffer any further. Baltar scoffs telling her about Cottle forcing a feeding tube down his throat. She apologizes for that hoping now the two can talk face-to-face in a more civilized manner. She asks him again if he was involved in the Cylon sneak attack bringing up the time she saw him with the blond woman. Baltar refuses to incriminate himself demanding that he have a trial.
Afterward, Roslin says she is at a loss on what to do next since her scare tactics failed. Saul jokinglyTigh admits that Baltar is proving harder to break than he expected, and gives him some credit. At this point, Adama considers using another option . He suggestssuggesting they administer a powerful hallucinogenic drug to Baltar, the existence of which was classified. He has seen it used in interrogations saying it works off the subjects fear of death and they'll eventually divulge secrets as asa survival mechanism, saying anything as long as they think it will save their life. Roslin is shocked to learn of such a drug, but under the circumstances, she approves of its use if it will force Baltar to talk. ▼▲Roslin becomes infuriated. She calls [[Saul Tigh|Colonel Tigh]] into the cell telling him not to expect Baltar's cooperation and that he is to be jettisoned out an airlock. Tigh calls the guards to remove Baltar from the cell. They drag him away as he shouts that he he is a citizen of the Colonies and entitled to a fair trial. Roslin has Baltar dragged down the corridor past the bulletin boards that are covered with photos of those lost in the Cylon sneak attack. She tells him to look at their faces — the faces of all those who died because of him.
▲Baltar manages to break free of the guards and rushes to the board pulling a photo of a man down. He professes his innocence saying the man in the picture was one of his closest associates, and that he is the godfather of his child. He would never do anything to hurt any of them. Instead of carrying out her threat to vent him into space, Roslin has Baltar returned to his cell.
▲Afterward, Roslin says she is at a loss on what to do next since her scare tactics failed. Saul jokingly admits that Baltar is proving harder to break than he expected, and gives him some credit. At this point, Adama considers using another option. He suggests they administer a powerful hallucinogenic drug to Baltar, the existence of which was classified. He has seen it used in interrogations saying it works off the subjects fear of death and they'll eventually divulge secrets as as survival mechanism, saying anything as long as they think it will save their life. Roslin is shocked to learn of such a drug, but under the circumstances, she approves of its use if it will force Baltar to talk.
Eventually, Baltar is strapped to a table and given the drug. He falls unconscious and his head is strapped down. Baltar then finds himself alone in utter darkness and floating in cold water. A strange light shines down on his face and he shouts; "Where am I?". Baltar then hears Adama's voice from the darkness asking him questions. Baltar tries to answer hoping to be saved from drowning. Under the effects of the drug he recalls the events back on [[Caprica]] during the attack — how Caprica Six saved his life by shielding him from the nuclear blast, and that he was an unwitting participant in the Cylon's plans.
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