The Welcoming Committee: Part 1 by Nailani Williams

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Summary: After the BDM. Jayne and Zoe, pairing. Taking place after, “The Bravest Thing” Jayne’s going home to Deadwood and he realizes that only his Mama’s happy he’s home.

Rating: PG-13

A/N: Enjoy the read and of course all feedback is appreciated!

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By the time we got to Deadwood, I yearned to see my Mama not only because she seemed like the only one that’d be willing to listen to me right now, but because I knew she’d help me sort out my feelings for, Zoe. I knew one conversation with Mama would tell me what I need to be doing, so I was anxious to see our passengers to their homestead, so Zoe and I could shuttle out to Sol Star tomorrow.

John and Bethanie was let off in Swearensburg, that was the second biggest city on Deadwood, full of big brick buildings and paved roads. The Companion Couple, as we called them, were living in a little brick house off of Farnum Street. We loaded their things into their home, and I wished them good luck cause I knew they’d need it. They were so happy with all of us that they even offered paying me for my troubles with Lance, I declined much to everybody’s surprise.

“We do need help with arranging certain things with the locals, I was wondering if you could stay with us a bit,” John asked and I shook my head.

“I can find you someone, my brother in fact, he’ll be glad to help you, but I’m not staying on this piece of rock any longer than I necessary,” I said.

“We can make it worth your--” Bethanie began.

“You can pay me your entire fortune and it would not be enough,” I growled at her and she took a step back. “This ain’t my home, this will never be my home again,” I yelled and the I looked at all of them staring at me wide-eyed. I took a deep calming breath, “It’s your home, now and I hope you have yourself a fine time here.” I said, shaking John‘s hand, I walked away.

“Jayne, wait up!” Zoe said and I kept w