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

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A new story line to recharge my Muse. Set outside my “Allanverse.” Just to see what happens. Set about a year and a half post Serenity. Story line has the standard pairings of Mal/Inara, Simon/Kaylee. Also has River/Jayne. Zoë/Maxine

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Warning: This story line from here on out will include 'gasp' fem slash (Like you didn't see it coming). It won't be graphic but I know some are offended by any depiction of homosexuality. If you don't like this kind of thing... stop reading right now.

A/N: Sorry about the delay. The real world reared it's head this week.

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New Blood

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Chapter Sixteen

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“Momma! Couple o' hovers are pullin up out front!” Jessie called as she glanced out through the front window curtains.

“Hovers you say?” Callie Clark said as she stood next to her blonde haired fourteen year old daughter, “Oh! It's Uncle Thomas. Wonder who he's got with him?”

Stepping out the door onto the small cottage's porch, mother and daughter nearly squealed in joy when they spotted Kaylee climb out of her father's hover.

“Kaylee!” Callie cried as she ran down the stone path leading to the curb.

Kaylee was nearly tackled by her cousin. Jessie, a few steps behind her mother, joined the hug.

“My god, Jessie!” Kaylee exclaimed, “Yer' turnin inta' quite the beautiful young lady.”

The teenager just blushed.

“Who's all the folks ya got here?” Callie asked.

“Oh!” Kaylee squeaked, “This here is most o' the crew o' Serenity.”

The crew had gathered behind Kaylee and Thomas. Mal and Kaylee's father shared a knowing look.

“Well come on in the house,” Callie said, “Jess and I just had supper but I reckon we can scare up some kinda refreshments.”

“Don't need to do that, Callie. Momma just fed the lot of us. Don't need anything” Kaylee advised.

“Well I got a jug o' iced tea in the cooler that says different,” Callie replied as she motioned the group to foll