TITLE: "BLESSINGS"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Simon/Kaylee.

RATING: PG-13.

STATUS: Sequel to "SLUGS AND SNAILS".

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

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

SUMMARY: "Kaylee can't wait to introduce the twins to her

mama and daddy, but first she needs to explain a thing or two."

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.

"BLESSINGS"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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Simon had forgotten just how big Kaylee's family was since their last visit to Carousel. Eyes widening he could hardly take in the crowd of people gathering around Serenity as she settled near the Frye's large sprawling house, barns and work sheds. Blinking in shock he barely registered the Captain's hand on his shoulder as Mal cheerfully announced he was lowering the ramp. Chaos, that's what it was. Pure and simple. The panic rising in his chest was quickly off-set by Kaylee coming up beside him, her hand folding around his. Simon opened and closed his mouth a couple of times before he managed to engage his brain.

"I'd forgotten how many relatives you have, *bao bei*."

She grinned at his stunned expression and kissed him sweetly, her face shining like a happy sun. "Your family too, Simon Tam Frye."

He blinked, realisation sinking in. "*Wode ma*, what have I done?"

Jayne grunted as he passed, pausing just long enough to drop his own brand of wisdom into that Core-bred head. "The smartest thing ever. Still don't know why she married ya."

Before Simon could retaliate Kaylee's bright laughter took away the sting, her small fist punching the mercenary lightly as he trotted off down the ramp in search of her mama's apple pie. "You quit that Jayne Cobb