Rewatch: Trinity

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The away team visits Doranda, inhabited according to the Ancient database. McKay doesn't detect any life signs however. In orbit they find a large destroyed Wraith fleet, on the surface everything is turned into dust. Only one building is left standing and McKay recognizes it as Ancient. It looks like an improved ground based version of the weapons satellite. McKay and Zelenka find out the ancients were experimenting with high-energy physics to find the ultimate power source, harnessing vacuum energy from our own space-time. McKay is one hundred percent convinced he can finish their project. Meanwhile Teyla travels to the planet Belkan to obtain a disease-resistant strain of flaxseed. Ronon joins her and one of the Belkan negotiators tells he's not the only surviving Satedan.  [Poll #1798215]

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Comment 3C

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Just one problem, according to Rodney. The whole planet's going to go up. They go up the ladder. More shots of the weapon continuing to fire. They manage to make it to the 'jumper and Rodney's telling John stuff that John already knows, as a skilled pilot. Duh.

We see the random energy beams in all directions. Of course, Rodney has to mention the 'jumper can't even handle one random hit. John says he'll "keep that in mind". Even worse, Rodney now says the explosion will take out three-quarters of the solar system. So there's no way they can fly far enough fast enough.

Is anybody reminded of the Millenium Falcon going through the Asteroid field? But, wait. What's that big hunk of ship gliding up into our view? Yay, it's the Daedalus, just stopping by to check on their progress. Steven tells them to make a run for the 'gate while the Daedalus runs interference. John recommends hyper-space as soon as they're though, 'cuz it's going to be "a big bang". A very cool view with the wormhole open as the Daedalus flies by. Yup. That was sure some big bang.

We next see our weary travelers, aka Teyla and Ronon, back on Atlantis. They hand the bags of grain over to some Marines. In the background, we can hear some yelling ... er ... forceful arguments. Teyla and Ronon look up. We hear Liz saying Rodney destroyed three-quarters of a solar system. He corrects her. It was five-sixths. That gets Liz riled up even more. "Rodney, can you give your ego a rest for one second."

In the next scene, Rodney spots John and calls out to him. But "Colonel, Colonel" only makes John turn and walk in another direction. Rodney's not deterred. He follows John. Rodney's been "looking all over" for John. Yes, John heard. He turns to face Rodney.

Rodney wants to apologize for what happened. Rodney was wrong and is sorry. And intends "to never be right again. About everything. Effective immediately." [I'm shaking my head at that statement.] John's got his arms crossed over his chest. And Rodney's fairly bouncing on the balls of his feet. What! Was that supposed to be funny? Yup, he confirms it. "That was a joke."

John enters the transporter behind him. Rodney continues to babble, that he's apologized to Liz, to Radek, even Steven, sending him a nice e-mail. But Rodney saved John till last because "honestly, I would hate to think that recent events might have permanently dimmed your faith in my abilities, or your trust". As Rodney speaks, we see his face clouded with regret and misery. Finally! But he's not finished. "At the very least, I hope I can earn that back." He's looking hopeful.

Well, at least John's stern look is gone. His response: "That may take a while." Rodney lets out a tiny "I see". Then John's voice gets stronger. "But ... I'm sure you can do it ... if you really, really try." As he chooses his destination, the doors close upon the smirk on his face.

Rodney's left with this inscrutable look on his face, almost as if he's still being overly confident, that he can and will gain John's trust back immediately. But then he sighs. I think he's just realized how much of a mountain he has to climb (and that's just to get out of the hole he's in at the moment). The plaintive music that started just before John said "But ... I'm sure you can do it...." stops.

The closing credits reveal that the writer of this episode, Damian Kindler is also formally a Creative Consultant.

Re: Comment 3C

[twinsarein.livejournal.com]

But then he sighs. I think he's just realized how much of a mountain he has to climb (and that's just to get out of the hole he's in at the moment). I hadn't caught that. Cool - it certainly says something that he now realizes he has a problem in that area.