Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. I’m just playing. No money being made.

This story is set fifteen years into the future from my current storyline “Big Blue”.

AN:

Cast of characters:

Parents:

Malcolm Reynolds 51

Inara Serra-Reynolds 44

Allan Bryant 68

Zoë Bryant 48

Simon Tam 43

Kaylee Tam 40

Jayne Cobb 52

River Cobb 36

Kids:

Jefferson (Jeff) Reynolds 15

Emma Reynolds 10

Sara Bryant 14

Rebecca Tam 15

John (Jack) Tam 11

Rachel Cobb 8

Jesse Cobb 6

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Heritage-Chapter Ten

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Allan made it back to the Hilton just after four. 'Not bad,' he thought considering how busy his day had been. Oso had gone off duty at three and Israel Schneider was his current minder. The two men entered the lift and ascended to the top floor of the hotel.

As he approached his suite, Allan saw two uniformed Blue Sun security guards at the door. Allan looked at Israel questioningly.

“Too many VIP's in town. Needed to grab some guys from uniforms to fill in,” Israel said to his boss.

“Okay Israel,” Allan replied as he entered the suite, his bodyguard posting himself outside the door.

It was boring duty most of the time but Israel didn't mind. The Boss paid very well and was a decent guy to boot. There wasn't a single member of the team's who wouldn't walk in front of a bullet for the boss or his family.

“Anyone here?” Allan called out.

“In here baby,” called Zoë's voice from the master bedroom.

Opening the door, Allan smiled, Zoë was just finishing putting on her makeup. She didn't wear much. Just some lipstick and eye shadow. She was dressed in the black silk strapless gown Allan had bought for her.

“Wow,” Allan said as he kissed the top of his wife's head while she sat in front of the vanity.

“You like?”

“Very much.”

Zoë smiled at Allan. Surprisingly, the former soldier enjoyed attending the seemingly mandatory social functions that she and Allan had to go to. She was always underestimated by the people she met at these functions. He