TITLE: "SLUGS AND SNAILS"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Simon/Kaylee.

RATING: PG-13.

STATUS: Sequel to "TYING THE KNOT".

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: None. All Firefly stories archived at Fireflyfans.net

SUMMARY: "Sometimes things just don't go according to

the gorram plan."

The usual disclaimers apply. The characters and 'Firefly'

are the property and gift of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy.

No infringement of copyright is intended.

"SLUGS AND SNAILS"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

* * * * *

Jayne Cobb shook his head as he got up from his weight bench. Zoe gave him an amused look as the big man scowled. "You sure the Cap'n didn't hit his gorram head?"

"Simon proposed an' Kaylee said yes."

"Like she'd ever say no." The big man grumbled. "Still don't explain why they gotta do it on Serenity."

Zoe shook her head and chuckled. Jayne stared at her then felt his own lips twitch. Doc might never be his favourite person but he'd do just about anything to see little Kaylee happy and if the man could do that then it was good enough for him.

"Jayne, haven't you noticed how big Kaylee is gettin'?"

He frowned. "So?"

"River says it's twins."

He stared, really stared, then laughed. "Ya mean she'll pop before she gets to her home planet for the weddin'?"

"Yes, Jayne. An' Simon is adamant he'll make an honest woman of her before she gives birth."

Jayne finished wiping himself down with the towel and straightened up. "Yeah, well I ain't dressin' up in no monkey suit even for Kaylee."

"As long as you're there, Jayne, Kaylee'll be happy."

* * * * *

Inara was glad, amused and somewhat impressed that the crew worked so hard to spruce up the Firefly for Kaylee and Simon's big day. It had not surprised her that as soon as Simon proposed Kaylee had stopped prac