If Top Kill Works, What Happens to the Two Relief Wells?

[Junkdrawer]

I ask this because, if you look at BP's latest progress graphic:

http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/doc/2931/565355/

both "relief" wells have yet to turn significantly toward the intersection point. Both are exactly at what seems to be a decision point:

1.) Turn and head to the intersection point

2.) Continue straight down to the reservoir

I find it interesting that BP waited until the relief wells are exactly at this point before Top Kill was tried. Coincidence? :shrug:

On Edit:

My suspicion is this:

1.) If Top Kill works, the two wells will continue to be billed as "relief wells" that will relieve pressure by pumping oil from the reservoir. Note: I doubt that BP could have obtained permission to tap this reservoir any other way.

2.) If Top Kill fails, the plan depicted by the graphic will continue and the well will be plugged when one or both of the relief wells find the intersection point.