River makes her way past Simon and Kaylee to stand with Inara. Simon and Kaylee stay close so that they can return to their seats together.
"I hear you in the engine room. I see you at the table, when they are eating. When we are eating." River begins, "You always sit between the boys like you used to. When you were alive. I have seen you become part of the walls and slide down to their rooms at night so you can watch them sleep. First you go to Imala's, then Book and Wash's. Finally Mal's. You stay there the longest. I tried to think of a way to show you to them. So that they would know how much you love them. Every time I get close you disappear. I asked Shepherd Book why you do that. He said that was the way things had to be now. I told him that it was unfair. I don't like being the only one that can see you."
Imala pales.
Simon approaches River. "Thank you River. Let's go sit back down now."
"I'm not done yet." River says to Simon. "She needs to know that it's not fair that only I can see her. They miss her."
"I know sweetie but you're scaring Imala." Simon says guiding his sister away from the child.
"Why am I the only one that can see them? It's not fair!" River continues as she is guided back to her seat.
"Imala looks pale. I'll go next maybe I can help her relax." Emma says to Mal as she rises from her seat. She hears a quiet thank you from her uncle as she makes her way up to the front. Emma begins by hugging Imala and smiling at her. When Imala's bloodless pallor subsides she knows that she can begin. "I have missed you a lot this past year. You were always so nice to me. You made sure that I knew everything I could about my dad. Everyo