Into the Blue Chapter 11

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

A/N:

Thanks again Chris for the beta…

Into the Blue

Chapter Eleven – Coming Home

River was still awake. Her mind was in turmoil from watching the Miranda wave again. Even over two years later the images burned back into her brain. She didn't blame Allan or Mal for showing Durin Haymer the wave. It was necessary.

Seeking comfort from Jayne's Body she crawled on top of her Fiancé, trying to find solace in his warmth. Jayne grumbled and pulled her close.

“You okay baby girl?” He rumbled sleepily.

“Can't sleep, I keep seeing the wave in my head.”

“Mal an' Allan shouldn't a shown that with you in the room.”

“No difference, I would have felt it from Saffron and Haymer.”

“I'll keep ya safe from the nightmares Riv.”

River smiled, “My Jayne is very protective.”

“Damn straight girl.”

Suddenly River's body tensed and her eyes got a blank look. Jayne looked at her with concern. Wondering what River had seen to make her react like that. A moment later she relaxed and a huge smile came across River's face.

“Zoë has healed,” She said.

“Huh?”

River pulled herself up and kissed Jayne. Pulling away, she continued.

“Allan proposed.”

Jayne's eyes widened, “Do we have ta go in there and save him from Zoë kicking his Pi-gu?”

River shook her head, “She said yes.”

A grin came across Jayne's face, “Good fer them, Allan's been a blessin fer Zoë.”

“He has,” She agreed.

With the happy feelings emanating from the bunk next door, River was finally able to fall asleep.

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Zoë awoke early. She needed a smoother as her and Allan's pre and post proposal activities had strained her healing gunshot wound. Sitting on the edge of the bed, Zoë stared at the diamond ring on her finger, A slow smil