Jayne slowly walks up to the front of the bay, pushes a button on the wall, and leans against it music begins to play.

River enters from the back of the cargo bay. She has just showered, her hair is wet, a dressing has been taped to her left temple. River makes her way slowly, with the graceful movements of a dancer up the aisle stopping in front of the table at the opposite end. The table has been covered with one of Inara's favorite scarves which Buddha is resting on. Incense is burning and several candles have been lit. She bows her head showing respect to Buddha and says a brief prayer. Finding a place among the pillows, River sits down.

Kaylee and Simon make their way up the aisle. “River made it back.” She says, waving to her sister-in-law.

Simon reaches up and holds Kaylee's hand gently bringing it down to rest at his wife's side. “No sudden movements, River is still keyed up right now. There has been a lot of fighting. This last one was pretty bloody.”

Kaylee nods. The couple takes their seats.

Zoe and Emma begin their walk to the altar. “I want to thank you for being so well behaved lately. You're a great kid but you have been exceptionally good this last year.” Zoe says.

Emma nods.

“You look nice today too Emma.”

“Thank you Mom. You look pretty too. It's nice of you to read the speech.”

“Now that it's here I'm kind of wishing I wasn't.” Zoe confesses.

“Why are you?”

“Because Mal is one of my oldest and dearest friends. Inara was a friend and a wonderful person. She helped deliver you, did you know that?”

Emma shakes her head.

“I'll have to tell you that story some day.” Zoe looks at her daughter. “Your Aunt Kaylee was going to do this but she breaks down every time she starts reading it.” Zoe and Emma stop at the altar. Zoe walks across the hold and stands next to Jayne. Emma finds a seat among the pillows.

Mal walks up the aisle, stopping at the alta