Malcolm Reynolds stood on the edge of the bridge, looking for his mechanic, Kaylee, and his doctor, Simon. He had allowed them out on a date while the rest of the crew awaited the cargo. They had yet to know what it was. Serenity had gotten a message from Badger telling them he had a new job that would actually be worth the bullet shots, the hiding from the feds, and the many close shaves with death. But then again, wasn't staying in the sky alone worth it?

Mal and Jayne were sitting at the edge of Serenity's bridge, polishing their guns, when on of Badger's representatives arrived. "Zoe! Time to go see our good friend Badger!" Mal shouted. "No Mistuh Reynolds, you and him," he said motioning to Jayne, "Only." "Well dear good sir," Mal responded, "That just won't work out. You see, Zoe goes with me with all of my jobs. It's either me, Zoe, and Jayne, or no one." "Well, how much you offerin'?" Jayne asked. "Jayne," Mal said. "Well gorramit Mal! We need the money, and if you can't pay me, I might as well get it on my own," Jayne responded. "Fine, Jayne let's go. Zoe! Nevermind!" Mal and Jayne followed Badger's henchman to his base. "Now, your stay here, I get Badger," the henchman said, and left the room. "This is a trap, we gotta get outta here," Mal muttered to Jayne. Jayne pulled out his gun and shot the camera within half a second. "Guards are gonna be here soon, and I do not wanna be here when they show up.” Mal and Jayne hurried to the door, but two large henchmen were blocking their way. Mal brought his fist up to connect with one of their faces, but then he felt a burning pain in his right arm, and the corner of his eyes became black, and the last thing Malcolm Reynolds saw was Jayne pulling out both pistols and firing them toward the doorway.

Mal woke up with his head thumping against Jayne’s back. “Come on Cap’n stay with me, we’re almost to Serenity.” Mal could barely talk, but he managed to get the words, “Why didn’t you stay with em’?” out. “I gotta tell you something Mal. I