The Bravest Thing Part 8 by Nailani Williams

Disclaimer: No Copyright Infringement intended so Joss put down the Sword of Truth!

Summary: Taking place after the BDM. Jayne and Zoe, pairing. Jayne’s secret personal grief from his past ends up pushing him closer to Zoe than he could ever imagine.

Rating: PG-13

A/N: Thank for the feedback, it really keeps me going!

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Zoe:

I was dreaming of lying on a beach, I was alone. Then suddenly I saw him. He was walking towards me wearing one of his ridiculously loud shirts. I stood up running to him. I went into his arms and he hugged me.

“Someone’s glad to see me,” Wash laughed squeezing me.

“I thought after Jayne and I….I thought you wouldn’t come and see me,” I said and he kissed me.

“I may be dead, but I’m far from stupid,” Wash grinned and took my hand in his. We walked down the beach, silently. “ He can have you in life, and I can have you here,” he said pulling me down into the sand so I was lying on top of him. The sun began to set as we kissed. “I hate to admit it babe, but he’s it for you,” Wash sighed and I shook my head and turned around in his arms so we could watch the sunset together. Wash’s hands were on my shoulders.

“I don’t know, maybe he is, maybe he isn’t, it’s too early to tell.”

“Trust me, one day you’re gonna be dreaming and it’s him that’s going to be walking towards you on this beach,” Wash squeezed my shoulders and I turned to look in his eyes.

“And you’re okay with that?” I asked and he smiled.

“Yes!“ he yelled making me jump. “No, I’m pissed that it’s not me with you every night until were old and gray, but go se happens,” he sighed and I teared up. He cursed himself. “Don’t, Zoe, I’m sorry.” he kissed my temple. “He cares for you, Zoe, he needs you, you need him, and I’m glad you two found each other,” Wash wrapped his arms tight around me.

“It might not work Wash, it might fail. I mean he’s Jayne for Christ sake’s.” I said.

“Sweetie, you know that’s just fear talking, right?”

I knew he was r