Out to the black Chapter 20

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

This fic takes place two years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/OC and a budding Jayne/River romance.

A/N: The chapter takes place two weeks after Chapter 19.

Thanks again Chris for the beta…

Out to the black

Chapter Twenty – Recovery

“Zoë, just shoot me… It would be easier,” Allan grumbled.

“Would you quit bellyaching?” She replied, “You act like you never had anyone help you dress yourself.”

“I was five I think last time…”

“Well that’s how old yer actin,” Zoë replied in an exasperated tone as she slipped a t-shirt over the cast on Allan’s left arm, “Now try ta lean forward so I can get this on you.”

Knowing better than to say anything else, Allan complied, Zoë slipping the shirt over his head.

“Now Jayne loaned you a pair o’ shorts that should fit over yer casts…”

”Shorts from Jayne?”

“I did wash em’ first,” Zoë said a slight smile curving her lips.

Five minutes later, Allan was dressed in an old pair of Jayne’s cargo shorts and one of his own t-shirts. Zoë stepped back to admire her handiwork.

“There, you feelin a bit more civilized now?”

Alan took a deep breath. At least that didn’t hurt so much anymore. His broken ribs were healing quickly. Allan smiled at the beautiful chocolate skinned woman who said she loved him.

“I do. Thank you Zoë. I… I’m sorry for being such a pain in the ass. I’ve been taking care of myself a long time. This is just so damn frustrating being stuck in this bed with only one working limb.”

Zoë crossed her arms over her chest, and glared at Allan. “You done ventin?”

Allan nodded, “Suppose so.”

Zoë leaned forward and kissed Allan, “I know this is hard for you baby. Hell iffin I were in your place, I’d a shot someone long before now.”

Allan laughed a bit, a smile on his face,