Family--Part 2, Chapter 8/9
Thursday, June 1, 2006
This AU story takes place 9-10 years after "Serenity, the Pilot," and is Mal/Simon and River/Kaylee slash. Don't read if that's not your cuppa.
Mal and Simon want a child. Will River and Kaylee help them out? Was there ever any doubt?
Nine months in the life.
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 3404 RATING: 9.0 (PG13) SERIES: FIREFLY
DISCLAIMER: Don't own it, never did, never will--just having fun playing.
A/N: You should really read the first part of this story, if you haven't already. All chapters are interlinked. , or an alternate beginning at , , , , , As always, thanks to kispexi2 for betaing this for me! Thanks to rhian_morwenna for making sure I got the medical stuff right! And thanks to woodsong_1978 for the final polishing! *g* Feedback is my drug of choice. Feed my habit? Chapter 8 Nine months in the life They managed to keep River's pregnancy secret for almost a month. It took that long for Mal's injuries to heal sufficiently for him to have total mobility. Once he was up and about, keeping the secret had been impossible. Not only had he been in too good of a mood for someone who hadn't been able to get around easily for such an extended period, he'd taken to openly watching River and constantly asking if she needed anything. In short, his over-protective streak had been unleashed. Simon and Kaylee both tried to rein him in, while River tried to ignore him. Finally, Zoë had asked outright, "What's gotten into you, Captain? Haven't seen you like this since... Oh." "Yeah. 'Oh'," smiled Mal. "River's pregnant." "Congratulations, Sir, but don't you think you'd better back off before either Kaylee or Simon resorts to violence?" "Easier said than done," Mal grinned sheepishly, "but I reckon you're rig
You can't take the sky from me
Thanks! Glad you liked it. *g*
The thing about Kaylee reading is that she had asked Simon to talk to River, and this was his way of doing so. But I guess I could have included some quiet time with just Kaylee and River. Ah well, live and learn. *g*
"I love my captain."
Thanks! *blushes* Glad you're still enjoying this!
"I love my captain."
BEB
Oh, that's so very nice of you to say! *hugs* I'm so glad you think I handled it well!
And may I also say how grateful I am for all your positive comments throughout this story. I saw in the Pet Peeve thread that slash isn't necessarily something you like, and yet you've been nothing but supportive throughout this. Thank you, so much! *hugs again*
"I love my captain."
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