Fic - BSG - A Solstice Carol

Title: A Solstice Carol
Rating: PG-13 for language
Spoilers: Character spoilers through 2x10, but this fic is decidedly AU.
Disclaimer: The characters belong to Moore, Eick, and other people who aren't me. The story is based on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol; you'll recognize the lines that are directly lifted.
Summary: On the eve of the winter solstice, Saul Tigh is alone and perfectly content to stay that way, thank you very much. Can a visit from an old friend teach him otherwise? Extremely AU.
Notes: If Christianity can co-opt pagan traditions, I can put them back. All information on Brumalia and the solstice comes from the interweb; all errors are mine. Characters and relationships are arranged to suit the plot, not shipping or BSG canon. Thanks to photosinensis for the beta. This fic is crack that ate my brain, and I sincerely apologize. Happy non-denominational holidays to you.

( Stave I: Adama’s Ghost )