Into the Blue Chapter 19

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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: Getting closer to the end of this arc folks... A few more chapters to go. Also I apologize, this chapter wasn't very easy to write. A lot of things had to happen at once and I think it falls a bit flat. I have a better idea what's going to happen for the next couple of chapters. It's not going to be a cakewalk for our crew.

Thanks again Chris for the Beta.

Into the Blue

Chapter Nineteen – Fed's

“That smells great Alisha,” Allan said as he strode into the galley, “Just like the Thanksgiving dinners from when I was a kid.”

“Glad you like it,” she replied, “I haven't made a full turkey dinner since school.”

“Well it is a lot of work,” Allan admitted.

“Not so much. But where did you find the turkey's?”

“Deadwood, found a farmer there who had some good sized birds for sale.”

“What is Thanksgiving day anyway?” Alisha asked.

“Thanksgiving day, is a traditional North American holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. The traditional first Thanksgiving is credited as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621. However in later centuries it was commercialized as a time of family gathering and overconsumption of food. Followed by hours spent watching televised sporting events,” River said as she entered the galley.

“I like turkey,” she finished.

Alisha looked flummoxed while Allan just chuckled.

“That sounds about right Kiddo,” Allan replied smiling, “I spent many a Thanksgiving day overeating and spending the afternoon watching football on television.”

“What's television?” Alisha asked.

“A primitive form of the cortex,” Allan replied, “Capable of receiving audiovisual signals only.”

“Oh,” Alisha replied.

“Need any help?” Allan asked.

“You can mash the potatoes,”

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