“Who is this?” A thin red haired blue eyed woman answered.

“It’s Hoban and Zoe we’re landing at the docks in about ten minutes so no time for you to pack up and leave.”

“Hoban dear how many times do I tell you to call before you come.”

“Every time, but I don’t for the reason that you would leave town as quick as possible.” The woman glared back at Wash. “Oh I know you hate surprises so I’ll inform you that your granddaughter will be there too.”

“You had another kid that you can not take care of so you’re handing her over to me.”

“No we’re bringing Olivia.” Wash grinned seeing his mother mad made him very happy.

“Olivia, that’s not possible she died.”

“She didn’t die mom! You lied to me and Zoe that our only child was dead!”

“We’ll finish this discussion when you get here.” The comm link died as Wash sat back in his chair.

***

“Here’s Draggie, you gona need anything else?” Momma was with me down in her and daddy’s bunk. “You must be really scared.” She said kneeling down to my level.

“Why you say that?” I questioned with my thumb in my mouth.

“Never mind sweetie.” She looked at my blue eyes and patted me on the head.

It felt weird when we landed. I hit my head on the wall because the shaking threw me off balance. Momma told me to sit down in the galley with Book.

“You have really made Zoe and Wash happy little one.” I hadn’t really talked to Book very much since I’ve been on Serenity.

“I’m scared ‘bout goin’ back, don’t want to see grama and papa again.”

“Well your momma and daddy won’t let anything happen to you; they don’t want to lose you again.” He was smiling probably because he’s a preacher.

“Olivia it’s time to go!” I jump off my chair and ran out of the galley.

“Wash before you leave,” Book stopped daddy as he was leaving the room and whispered something in his ear.

“Got it,” He turned to me and smiled again, “come on sweetheart lets go catch up with your momma.”

***

“Why does he think I’m lying I had to watch his daughter die. She was such a good kid I would never l