Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own em’. I’m just playing. No money being made. The situations come from my own twisted mind as do my original characters.

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This story takes place about a year after the conclusion of Heritage.

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AN: New story arc. Set approximately 19 years after the BDM (Serenity) This chapter is un-beta'd.

Cast of characters:

Parents:

Malcolm Reynolds 53

Inara Serra-Reynolds 45

Allan Bryant 69

Zoë Bryant 49

Kaylee Tam 42

Simon Tam 44

Jayne Cobb 53

River Cobb 37

Kids:

Jefferson (Jeff) Reynolds 17

Emma Reynolds 12

Sara Bryant 16

Rebecca Tam 17

John (Jack) Tam 13

Rachel Cobb 10

Jesse Cobb 8

Triad-Chapter One

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On a narrow two lane road, the hover bike screamed along the asphalt. Cruising well above the posted speed limit, the rider didn't care. It was a beautiful day and nearly Christmas. Without a care in the world, the rider didn't notice the ground car parked behind some shrubbery until it was too late.

“Go-se,” the rider swore as the Sheriffs department patrol car pulled out, red and blue warning lights flashing in the bright sunshine.

With a growl, the rider pulled over and powered the bike down. Reaching up, the rider removed the helmet protecting her head.

Shaking her copper curls free, Sara Jane Bryant waited for the deputy to approach her.

“Gorramit, Sara,” The deputy growled, “This is the second time this month I've pulled you over.”

“Sorry, Jimmy,” Sara replied, using her best, sad puppy dog expression.

“Don't pull them eyes on me, girl,” James, (Jimmy) Buford replied, “Didn't work last time and it won't work this time either.”

Sara huffed in frustration, “Fine.. write the ticket.”

“If you'd just slow down a little, I wouldn't pull you over. I know you're more'n capable of handling the speed. Just, folks are compainin about all the kids using this piece o' road as their personal race track.”

“I don't race,” Sara replied.

Jimmy rubbed his hand through his short hair, “I know that... you just go too gorram