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 four and a half years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/Allan and Jayne/River. Follows after Birthday and Recollections.

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A/N: Getting a bit closer to something happening...

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Thanks again Chris for the Beta.

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The Bash

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Chapter Five

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Frederica Cobb's mouth gaped open when she first saw the vast lobby of the hotel. Riding in a limousine was impressive enough on the young woman. The huge spires of New London's buildings left her in awe. Raised on a world where the tallest structure was a farm silo or a church steeple. Two thousand foot tall buildings were almost beyond Fred's comprehension.

Exiting the limo, they entered the hotel and approached the front desk, followed by a bellman with their luggage.

“Ah, Mr. And Mrs. Bryant. It is so good to see you again,” the Concierge smiled.

“Good to see you as well, Ms. Wi,” Allan replied.

“And who is this little one?” Ms. Wi asked after seeing the infant in Zoë's arms.

“Sara, our daughter.”

“She is adorable.”

Allan and Zoë just beamed.

“Did you get my wave?” Allan asked the woman.

“I did, there are now two beds in the second bedroom of your suite. As well as the requested baby items.”

“Excellent,” Allan smiled, “This is Marion Vorrasi, my security officer and Frederica Cobb, our... Nanny, I guess. At least for the moment anyway. She is a family friend.”

“I'll have two more key cards coded at once,” Ms. Wi replied, “And have them sent up. If you would follow me?”

The group followed the woman to the lifts and began the ride to the top floor.

“Here you are, your usual suite,” Ms. Wi smiled as she opened the door to the spacious room.

“Thank you, Ms. Wi,” Marion replied as she closed the door behind them.

“Tian xiaode,” Fred whispered as she began to wander around the room. Allan and Zoë shared a grin.

“Ki