Firefly, season 2, Episode 2: Under the Radar

Camera shot of Serenity descending into an industrial zone. There is a large warehouse teeming with freight ready to be shipped out. Serenity lands on a clear patch of cement in front of the warehouse and the cargo bay doors open. Mal and Zoe walk out of the ship. The doors of the warehouse open and six figures briskly walk out of the building. Five appear to be heavily armed security guards sporting black suits, and the sixth is a woman of middling age. The security guards appear to be clones. The woman is wearing a beige business suit and her jet black hair is pulled into a tight bun.

Mal (under his breath): Someone’s a little nervous.

Zoe (under her breath): She probably isn’t used to doing business like this sir.

Mal: (Grunts in agreement) Classic central girl. Most likely thinks we’ll try to rob her.

The two parties meet about halfway between Serenity and the warehouse.

Claire Slaterson (to Mal): Malcolm Reynolds I presume?

Mal: The one and only.

Claire: I’d like to keep this transaction quick and professional if at all possible Mr. Reynolds. Is your ship ready?

Mal: Feel free to load her up Ms. Slaterson. I’d just like a list of what’s goin’ in before we shove off, so as I can check for myself. Wouldn’t wanna leave anything behind now.

Claire nods to one of her security guards, and stiffly hands Mal a piece of paper. The security guard mumbles something into a microphone on his lapel, and a fork lift begins to load cargo into Serenity. Inside, Kaylee can be seen directing the loaders where to leave the freight. Mal watches the process thoughtfully, mentally checking everything off on the list. There are seven large crates in total.

Claire: How soon can I expect you to be back?

Mal: Vearon’s a midway planet, so it should take us about three days tops to get there, assumin’ all goes well. We should be back knockin’ on your door in six days’ time.

Claire (looking skeptically at Serenity): I’m sure you will be.