Sleep Tight....(4)

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Kaylee was so happy, as she skipped down the hallway to the engine room; she had spent another night in Simon’s bunk. As she entered the engine room she was stunned at the sight before her.

Inside her hammock was this beautiful dress, it reminded her of something Inara would wear, it was all pretty an' stuff. It reminded her of when she was able to go to the shindig with Mal and wear that beautiful dress she saw on display. This dress, however, was more form fitting, the fabric had a Chinese pattern, the color was midnight blue with the patterns inlaid with gold fabric. Kaylee was afraid to touch it, in case she might spoil it.

"Happy Birthday."

"Simon!" Kaylee said with joy, "It's beautiful."

"Uh....what is? I haven't given you anything yet." said Simon, turning to see the dress in alarm.

"Wha....you mean you didn't buy me this pretty?" asked Kaylee confused.

"I...I...wish I did, but no." said Simon, still confused and wondering who got her such a pretty dress, expensive too, he thought to himself.

"Happy Birthday Kaylee." In walked Inara, laughing at their shocked glances. "I thought you guys could use a night out."

"You bought this for me?" asked Kaylee with the biggest smile

“I saw it and knew you would like it.”

"Thanks Inara." smiled Kaylee as she gave her a hug. "So, where should we go?" she asked, turning to face Simon.

"Ah, well, I don't know. I don't think it's a good idea to leave River by herself."

“She could stay with me, you know that she loves to use my calligraphy set. She’ll be okay.” Inara said reassuringly to Simon. Simon gently pulled Inara to the side.

“I don’t really know where to take her. I have never been on planet Kainar before.” Simon confided.

"Well, how about an opera to start the two on their lovely little evenin’?" interrupted Mal, as he came in the engine room.

"When will you grow up and stop listening to other people's conversations?" asked Inara, annoyed.

Mal smiled at her "Excellent