A NEW DAY, ch. 2: Talking It Out
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Set three months after A NEW BEGINNING. Kaylee's pregnancy continues to get worse and the crew has a chance for a high-paying job, if they'll take the risk. Simon/Kaylee, River/Jayne, Mal/Inara
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 3504 RATING: 9.0 (G) SERIES: FIREFLY
A/N: Thanks to all who have hung in there as this story as continued. As many of you have already guessed, this part of the trilogy will be filled with angst and longer than the other two.
Please continue to read and respond and let me know what you think!
Thanks to Leiasky for the beta. You rock my friend!
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A NEW DAY, ch. 2: Talking it Out
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Kaylee and her mother were in the midst of birthday plans. For the better part of the morning they had been making lists of ideas, including decorations, food, presents and the like. Kaylee was smiling now as she and her mother planned the cake. So grateful that her baby girl would have a real cake with flour and sugar and pink frosting, Kaylee could not help but sigh a bit with content.
Winnie caught the expression and put down the pen and paper she held, reaching her hand out to squeeze one of Kaylee’s. “You okay, baby girl?” she asked quietly, her eyes full of concern. “We can finish this later, if you’re tired.”
Shaking her head, Kaylee did sink back a bit on her pillows and said, “No, mom, I’m shiny. Feelin’ a little bit-" Her statement was cut off as both twins decided to move at the same time, causing an unpleasant amount of pressure to force itself on her bladder. Her eyes widening at the discomfort, Kaylee tried to sit up and told her mother quickly, “I gotta go.”
Knowing exactly what she meant, Winnie helped her daughter to the bathroom and then back to bed, making sure her baby was comfortable, and noting the look of distress that had now overcome her features. “What is it, darlin’?” she asked quietly, pushing some of Kaylee’s hair back behind her ear.
Blinking back unexpected tears, Kaylee met her mother’s concerned gaze and felt the tears she was trying to hide rise to the surface. “Oh mom, I’ve been so miserable,” she breathed, trying to keep her voice steady. “And I know that feelin’ this bad it can’t be good, not for the babies.” Grabbing her mother’s hand tightly in her own, she finally whisper
You can't take the sky from me
And am I the only one who likes that there is a kind of rift between Simon and River? It's something different that I really like to see explored.
And River is still going to check into that antidote. Stubborn girl who thinks she 'entitled' to something at the expense of the lives of her family. Why do I think her quest will backfire spectacularly?
~BWAHAHAHA so true
For some reason I feel that the job to Boros will not be going smoothly, call it a hunch. :)
“Why won’t you see Auntie Kaylee?”
~That's a very good question, actually.
“Then what’s the catch?” she asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.
Chuckling deep, Mal pulled her back to him and held her tight. “Darlin’, you’ve been married to me too long.”
~I liked this whole scene, these lines in particular.
Kaylee had absolutely no idea what it was, and she considered herself a fair connoisseur of the works of early childhood
~LOL, and I am very glad to see Kaylee and Inara having some time together
And I hope River doesn't get someone killed.
Can't wait for #3.
This is bad.
BEB
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