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THE DEVIL'S CRADLE: 70. "Milk Run"

Monday, December 1, 2014

As they approached the infirmary they could hear voices inside. Both paused to listen before entering, a lifetime of caution that had taught them the value of gleaning information from each and every source available to them.

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TITLE: "MILK RUN"

SERIES: THE DEVIL'S CRADLE

CHAPTER: 70. Sequel to "INSIDE OUT"

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

PAIRING: Zoe/Wash Kaylee/Simon Mal/Inara

RATING: PG-13

SUMMARY: "Once Monty has left, the Captain heads

for Amber. While he and Jayne hunt for the ammo

store Zoe has more than a few reservations about

Rosalie. Just what have they gotten themselves into?"

"MILK RUN"

A "Firefly" Story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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Suzie looked upset. "We don't wanna leave. We wanna know how the story ends, *dong ma*?"

The Captain glanced at Monty but the big man's expression said it was his call so he would have to be the one explaining. Fine. Shiny. "I have a notion someone will be keepin' in touch."

For a moment no one spoke then Lucy tilted her head as if working something out. Or maybehaps she was just rifling through his gorram brain pan. "You mean River?"

Malcolm Reynolds' eyes widened just a little. "You been peekin', little one?"

Davie couldn't help laughing. The Captain was funny but there was also a kind of honesty about him that made Davie feel safe despite the man's underlying hint of steel. As if he was someone they could trust. Like Monty but not. Mal narrowed his eyes at Davie but the boy knew he was not mad at him.

"So you been peekin' too?"

"*Bu qu*, the door was already open."

That surprised the Captain so much that for a moment he couldn't speak. Monty stroked his whiskers, his look thoughtful. "What ya gonna do, Mal?"

The Captain took a steadying breath. "Finish this."

"I could help. Drop the kids off then come back an'..."

"*Xie xie ni*, it's a kindly thought an' one I appreciate but I still got the Browncoats with me an' every

Comments
Monday, 01 December 2014 05:56
You have me on the edge of the seat here! I get the feeling that Jayne gets a bit more respect in your tale here, I like it he deserves it as the master merc he is. Great goram tale!
Monday, 01 December 2014 14:58
This is how I see Jayne, Buckshotpilot. When he is paying attention to something he is sharp, missing pretty much nothing, but if a subject bores him he switches off. Yet even then I think part of him is keeping tabs. In his profession there are times it pays to let others underestimate you, gives you an edge, and Jayne would take advantage of that. He is a bit like Mal's secret weapon. So happy you are enjoying the story and thanks for the shiny feedback! Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
_X_X_CHILLMAN_X_X_
Wednesday, 03 December 2014 09:34
Hey I am new here, and a new Firefly fan. Hope you don't mind me saying that this is super cool! I look forward to the next installment!!
Wednesday, 03 December 2014 16:31
Welcome to Firefly Fans, xxChilmanxx, always a pleasure to welcome a new Browncoat to the ranks. I am really happy that you are enjoying my story, you will find tons of wonderful authors to delight you on this site so enjoy! Thank you for the shiny comment, Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"
MALSDOXY
Monday, 08 December 2014 01:36
Don't mind sayin', would've preferred seein' that snake Badger vented to the atmo, just this once :D Rosalie is confoundin' me some but it's all percolatin' in my brain pan...i think...great chapter, AliD, more when you can please and xie xie
Monday, 08 December 2014 06:16
Did have to smile at you wanting Badger vented into the atmo, Malsdoxy. He does have that affect. As for Rosalie more starts to become clearer in the next chapter. Thanks for the shiny comments, always appreciated. Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"

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