Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. (Except for Allan. He's mine) I’m just playing. No money being made.

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This story takes place nearly four years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/Allan and Jayne/River. Follows after Big Blue.

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A/N: Almost done.

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Thanks again Chris for the Beta.

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Birthday

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Chapter Eight

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Allan tried not to chuckle at the domestic scene before him. While Inara ate her lunch next to her husband, Mal was holding his son with a silly grin on his face.

Likewise, Kaylee was glowing from her spot further down the table as she fed Becca. A towel discreetly covering the suckling babe. The two deadliest members of the crew were smiling at the scene themselves.

“So, when do you want a little one, baby girl?” Jayne asked his wife.

“Not yet. Content to be an Aunt for a while.” River replied.

Allan and Zoë shared a look. They hoped to be the next parents on board Serenity.

“An you'll be a terrific Uncle, Jayne,” Kaylee said.

“Hey, I reckon I will.”

“To both children,” Inara added, “We are a family.”

Mal looked up with a smirk, and winked at Inara. She nodded.

“Allan, Zoë?”

“Yeah Mal?” Allan replied.

“I ain't all that into the religion thing anymore... but just in case o' the worst an all. Well, me an 'Nara want Zoë an you to be Jefferson's god parents.”

The couple shared a look and smiled, “We'd be honored Sir.” Zoë replied for the both of them.

“An we want Jayne and River to be Becca's god parents,” Kaylee announced. Even Simon was nodding as he took Becca from Kaylee so she could eat.

“That's sweet,” Alisha said, smiling at Reggie. The former Fed's eyes bugged out.

“Ai-ren...”

“Relax Reg,” Alisha chuckled, “I'm not ready for a baby yet.”

Smiling at all the domestic bliss, Marion spoke up, “I know I'm kind of a hitchhiker around here but... I was wondering when we were heading back to Boros...”

“Be a couple of days at least. Got some maintenance issues to se