Battlestar Galactica Season Three, Episode "The Son Also Rises", Page 7
Apollo advises his father, "In his condition, I think Lampkin needs help preparing the trial and presenting his case.", but the admiral continues to discourage him by saying, "The president has a few possibilities, she's looking." Apollo replies, "Dad? Why not me? I'm close to the case, I've read the documents. I understand Lampkin's strategy." Admiral Adama, still wants to discourage Apollo from taking the case, by saying, "We have things, under control. Lampkin, will have help.", but Apollo shows, that he won't give up that easily with his reply, "I want to do this." Admiral Adama is annoyed by his sons relentless attitude and replies, "You're a CAG. You're not a lawyer ...far from it." Apollo is just as annoyed with his reply, "What? And your a judge?" Admiral Adama replies, "No, but like the four other men, picked ...I'm capable of listening to the evidence and making an ethical decision." and Apollo continues to argue with his father, "And I'm capable of helping Lampkin.", but the admiral refuses, "Forget it. I need you as CAG." Apollo sighs, with his reply, "Why did you give me those books? Huh? I mean you gave me, your father's law books." Admiral Adama regrets that decision with his reply, "I made a mistake." Apollo asks, "Why? Why is it a mistake? You afraid that I'll be like him?" Admiral Adama answers with, "You're a pilot.", so Apollo asks, "And With Zak gone and Kara gone, you need someone to carry the flag, is that it?" Admiral Adama continues to argue, "You're a pilot and you're my son ...and I will not look across that court and see you sitting on the other side." Apollo then asks, "To see me? Or see someone else?" Admiral Adama has had enough of the discussion and orders, "Report for duty." Apollo shakes his head and asks, "Is that an order?" and the admiral sighs, before saying, "You're in way over your head. Report for duty." Apollo gets angry with his reply and yells the question, "IS that an order!!??", which tries the admiral's patience, as he takes his glasses off and rises to his feet, before saying, "I'm through giving you orders."
The Son Also Rises Recap: Scene Twenty-Two
Still onboard the Battlestar Galactica, in the CIC, Dee is seen writing on the tactical board, then the camera pans over, to show Admiral Adama enter the room giving the order, "Remove Apollo from the board and inform Helo, that he is to remain at CAG." He then says under his breath, "My son, has more important things to tend to."
The Son Also Rises Recap: Scene Twenty-Three
Still onboard the Battlestar Galactica, Apollo pins Starbuck's picture on the Memorial Wall next to Kat's, before the door opens and Anders limps into the room on crutches. Apollo asks him, "Hey, how's the leg?" and Anders smiles with his reply, "You mean my lucky break? It gave me a reason, not come up here.", as they both stare at Starbuck's picture in remembrance. Anders gathers his crutches into one hand, before saying, "Sooner or later, you run out of excuses." and the camera pans over to show the photo of their loved one. Apollo replies, "Hard to let her go." and as he is turning to leave, Anders gives a friendly nod and whispers, "Lee? I'll see you around.", so Apollo smiles and returns the nod in friendship.
The Son Also Rises Recap: Final Scene
Still onboard the Battlestar Galactica, in the brig, Dr. Baltar is shown rolling over on his bunk, trying to get comfortable, when he looks over and notices an envelope lying on the floor of his cell. He rushes over to grab it and quickly moves back to his bunk to conceal it's discovery. He opens the letter, to find the very tool he has been using to keep his sanity in check and the only way he can express himself, while working out some reason to the madness, he must endure. It is the pen, that Lampkin stole from him, which brings peace of mind to his tortured existence. With great enthusiasm, he quickly opens the the letter and reads, "There's no greater ally, no force more powerful, no enemy more resolved, than a son, who chooses to step from his father's shadow. -- Romo Lampkin."
End of Battlestar Galactica Season Three, Episode "The Son Also Rises" Recap.