Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own ’em. (Except for Allan and the kids. they're mine) I’m just playing. No money being made.

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This story takes place nine years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/Allan and Jayne/River. Takes place five years post “The Bash”

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AN: First off, my apologies to my loyal readers. This chapter falls a bit flat. My brain has hit a bit of a wall with this story line. To be honest. It's not turning out quite like I wanted. Do not despair. I will finish it. As a matter of fact, there's only a couple of more chapters to go after this one.

I'm not giving up on the “Allanverse. Instead, I think I will work on more story lines post Heritage. A teenage Sara is easier to write than the infant or even the five year old version.

Thanks for all the positive comments from my readers. You guys keep me going.

Also, the next two chapters deal with sexual assault I will keep the graphic descriptions to a minimum but there will be some swearing.

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Thanks again to Woonsocket and Chris for the Beta work

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Relics

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Chapter Sixteen

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Mal was sitting at the desk in his study, going over the books for the ranch when Inara swept into the room. It was late evening and she was dressed for bed.

Mal rubbed his face and smiled. “Kids in bed?”

“Emma is in the nursery and Jeff is asleep,” the former companion replied as she slid into Mal's lap.

“Anything wrong?” Mal asked.

“No, just an old friend waved. She is going to be on Boros the day after tomorrow and was wondering if she could visit.”

“Of course, Bao-bei,” Mal smiled. “Any companion type friends o' yours are welcome. Former clients, however...”

Inara silenced her husband with a kiss. Pulling back for a moment, Inara smiled at her husband. “She's Shedra's sister.”

Mal nodded. Shedra had been a close friend of Inara's and had died while saving Zoë's life.

“How long is she staying?”

“Just the day, I think.”

“I'll wear a clean shirt.”

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