Title: Pirate Children

Rating: PG (a little bit of Firefly swearing)

Setting: approximately 15 years post-BDM, AU

Pairings: mostly M/I, references to Z/W, S/K, Jayne/Vera

Summary: “Several days later, when the Serra household has recovered from the visit of the Serenity crew, Zuri receives a message over the Cortex.”

Author's Note: Thanks for the great feedback! I’ve been surprised by the response. Warning: If you thought the previous parts were fluffy, be prepared for so much syrupy sweetness that your teeth are in danger. Be on the look-out for some less (and more) sugary installments in the future.

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Epilogue

Several days later, when the Serra household has recovered from the visit of the Serenity crew, Zuri receives a message over the Cortex. It’s a text message with several video files attached, from Serenity.

Mrs. Serra,

I know stuff between you and Inara is still a little rocky, and I’ll probably get in trouble for this, but you’re Abe and Serra’s grandma, and I thought you’d like these. Around here, I’m known as the crazy camera lady, so I went through all of the captures I’ve taken over the years and picked out a few that I think you’ll like. I’d also appreciate it if you didn’t mention this to Inara.

Thanks!

Kaylee Tam

Zuri opens the first video file and hears sweet Mrs. Tam’s voice say:

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“Aww, Cap’n…”

“What are you doing, Mal?” Inara looks down from her reading, propped against the arm of the couch, to where her husband lays, long body covering her legs and talking to her rounded stomach. She looks to be about six months along. Her eyebrows are raised.

“Talkin’ to my son,” the captain answers defensively but with a hint of a smile. “Boys only, so go away ladies. And shut that gorramn camera off, Kaylee.”