"Please Cap'n. It's on the way and we ain't been had no fun in the longest time."

Kaylee pleaded with Mal. They were on their way to Mriel and had been traveling for

weeks without much of a stop or as stretch. It was about time that the crew of the

Serenity had a bit of fun.

"Kaylee, we don't get paid to go to no gorram races."

"But Cap'n' they's not just any races. Theys the Canoline Races. The fastest ladies

and the best pilots from the 'verse. Tho' none can hold a candle to my girl."

"That may be li'l Kaylee but, time is money and we need to get movin' on to more

work."

" 'Nara says she ain't never been Cap'n. She'd really like to go. Too bad. I'll just

have to tell her we's gotta work"

"You go tell her that." Mal nodded his head in the direction of the companion's ship.

He knew that Kaylee was right but, he wasn't about to give in just yet. He was the

captain afterall. He'd let Kaylee fuss a bit more and let her know at dinner that they'd

be dropping down to the races.

"Yes Cap'n" Kaylee went off in search of the others. Not even bothering to cover the

disappointment on her face.

~

Dinner was full of talk as the crew joked about their days. All except for Kaylee who

was still a tad bit disappointed about not being able to see the races. It was all Mal

could take watching the usually bright young woman with such a somber look on her

face. Taking a swig from his mug, Mal's thoughts were interrupted by Jayne.

"Hey, what kind of working are headed for?"

"Well, if you must know Jayne. We'll be taking a bit of a break"

"What's that?"

"We're setting down on Canoline for the races," Kaylee jumped up squeeling and

ran over to Mal and squeezed him about the neck.

"I loves my Cap'n."

"That's good Kaylee but, your Cap'n needs to breathe right 'bout now,"

"oh!" Kaylee let go and began to dance about the dining area. River just happy to

see Kaylee dancing decided to join in.

~

The crew took their places among the spectators of the races. It