Three weeks later....

Mina and Eleonora stood on the catwalk over the cargo bay.

“So what’s the job today then?” Mina shouted down to Mal.

He settled down a crate he was carrying and looked up, squinting at the light. “Just some honest business.”

“As long as it’s honest.”

“Oh, always.” He smiled, something the crew were seeing a lot more of lately.

Eleonora shrieked as Jayne surprised her, hugging her from behind. She turned and placed her hands on his shoulders.

“Try not to get yourself shot” She said, half joking.

“Mina looked away as the couple kissed. She stared down at Mal who was making a face. They laughed silently then gazed at each other before turning away, awkward.

Mal coughed. “C’mon Jayne, wanna get this done in time for lunch.”

Jayne had a hand on either side of Eleonora’s face. “I’ll try..” He kissed her forehead then picked up Vera and headed down the stairs.

Zoe hit the com, “Wash, baby, we won’t be but an hour or two.”

“Be good.” A voice responded.

The three of them walked down the ramp, Jayne carrying the crate now. Once Kaylee had closed Serenity up the two girls went off about their business, waiting for them to come back.

After a few hours they returned victorious.

“Job hasn’t gone that smooth in a while now.” Mal said as he entered the kitchen.

Mina was sitting at the table, “Are you rich?”

“Naw.. But it’s enough.. And no-one tried ta shoot us.”

“That’s always a plus!”

He sat down a few seats from her. “Now if only all of ’em could go that well..”

“..You could retire and buy yourself a lil’ planet.. Marry,” She paused, “..willingly.”

“Aw, don’t know ’bout that. But.. Well..” He chuckled at the idea of him in a rocking chair on the front porch with a load of overactive grandchildren. “..Suppose..”

They sat in peaceful silence a moment before it was broken by Jayne and Eleonora giggling as they made their way down to his bunk.

“Boy, those two sure have gotten cosy.. Never seen Jayne so.. Romantic-like…”

“Aw, I think it’s sweet.. In only