While some of the crew was working on a job for Badger, Wash and Kaylee were working on their own project.

“Do you think this will work?” Kaylee asked.

“It better, Mal is counting on it.”

Marcus walked in on the two. “What are you two working on?”

“Nothing,” both said pretty quickly. They hid as much as they could from Marcus.

Marcus quickly picked up an object. “It looks like an old fashion watch.”

Wash took it from his hand. “Hmm, that’s very interesting.”

“What’s up Marcus?” Kaylee asked changing the subject.

“I was wondering if maybe you would want to go for a walk.”

“Um,” Kaylee looked at Wash.

Wash took a tool from Kaylee. “Go ahead. I need to check some stuff on the bridge.”

“Sheh-sheh Wash.”

Marcus smiled and the two set off.

“Why do you have to be so careless? Simon asked Jayne.

“Not my fault, he pulled the gun first.”

“I swear you are just a,” River stopped Simon before he could finish.

“Bizui please everyone.”

“What is it mei-mei?”

“Something is wrong, I can feel it.”

Mal and Jayne rolled their eyes.

“Where’s Kaylee?” River asked.

“With Wash,” Zoe replied.

‘I don’t feel her.”

“What’s going on?” Wash asked coming down the stairs.

River ran to Wash, “Kaylee?”

“Marcus and Kaylee went for a walk an hour ago. I’m sure they will be back soon.”

River couldn’t relax until she saw Kaylee walk back into Serenity. Once Kaylee came in, River jumped up startling Simon who was starting to fall asleep next to her. Personally he was also worried about Kaylee, but claimed he was keeping River company.

Marcus was getting bored by the crew so when everyone was busy doing whatever, he decided to explore Serenity. He had to figure out the best escape routes. He figured he could get Kaylee to help him out with that.

Marcus felt bad for getting Kaylee involved, but Marcus would do whatever he had to do. Kaylee was also starting to grow on Marcus. She was definitely different from the normal girls he dates, but he was up for a challenge. He could easily get K