The Dr. Tam Journals – Part 15 – Those Left Behind

Kaylee’s mind drifted as she and Simon held each other on their bed. She pondered on the things to come and the things from the past. Jubal Early was dead, of that they were sure, and they were headed to Boros and that was for sure also. What would come on Boros she had no idea and it was like stepping off into the unknown. She had only done that once in her life, when she ran to catch a space worn old Firefly, it’s engines already glowing, ready to take off, barely having time to say goodbye to her parents or pack the few things she owned.

This time was different in many ways. She was married for one thing and for another her husband was a wanted man. Kaylee had thought on that before she married Simon, had thought on it long and hard, knew what was in store. At least she thought she had. She thought they would live on Serenity for some time but it had only been a little over two months since the wedding. Now they were about to enter a new phase in their life and Kaylee felt like the ground was shifting under her feet and would not settled for some time to come, if it ever did.

A long time later they arose and began to finish packing. Simon found a spot for the medical supplies they needed, including the medicine he gave to River every day. Thankfully, Jayne and Zoe had been able to find what he needed for River and Simon had used his own money to buy it. Simon worried over whether they would be able to find a supply on Boros or not but that was a bridge they wouldn’t have to cross for many months. Kaylee left the bedding and a few items of clothing out, plus their toiletries. They had one more night, and maybe even two, left on Serenity. One thing left on the desk was the journal. Simon sat in the chair and opened it and picked up his pen. He began flipping through it till he came to the last entry.

“Going to write?” she asked, looking up from packing some things, a bit surprised because he hadn’t written anything new for almost a week now.

“Yes