Out to the black Chapter 8

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This is my first Fan Fic ever. Constructive reviews are shiny.

This fic takes place two years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee and Mal/Inara along with a Jayne/River friendship.

A/N Another kinda long boring chapter. More action is in the works… I promise.

Out to the black

Chapter Eight – Interest

Allan awoke with a groan to Kaylee’s chipper voice announcing breakfast over Serenity’s com system. “How can that girl be so damn chipper this early in the morning.” He groused.

A soft knock on his door brought Allan more awake. Slowly swinging his feet to the floor, Allan shuffled to the door. As he slid it open, he found River standing outside holding a glass of water and a small bottle of pills.

“I think you will need this”

“Huh,”

“A mild analgesic and water for your hangover.”

Allan took the water and popped two small pills into his mouth. “Thanks River.” Allan whispered, his head pounding “How did you know?”

Gazing at Allan with her patented ‘you’re a boob’ expression, River tapped her temple with her index finger.

“Oh yeah, sorry” Allan chuckled, and then groaned as his head seemed to explode.

“Hurry up, Captain Daddy is waiting” the girl said as she spun in place and ran off towards the galley.

Dressing as quickly as he could, Allan slowly dragged himself to the galley. Entering he saw the rest of the crew around the table, Jayne in particular looked about like Allan felt.

“Good morning” Zoë said as Allan entered the room, a smile on her usually stoic face. It looked like she had cooking duty this morning.

“Uh, mornin” Allan said a bit surprised. Zoë had barely spoken to him all the time he’d been on Serenity.

“Nothin’ good bout’ it,” Jayne growled from his place at the table.

River plopped another pill bottle in front of Jayne. “Here Ape Man”

Jayne looked at his diminutive partner and mumbled