Mal stepped off of Serenity's ramp intent on stretching his legs by walking around her. He started by heading for her nose and even petted her like he had seen Kaylee do so many times.

Inside Serenity Inara had gotten to the galley. She wanted a cup of tea and found Zoe sitting at the table.

"You okay Inara?" Zoe asked watching Inara move slowly around the galley.

"I'm fine Zoe. Just tired and ready for the baby to arrive," Inara answered gripping the edge of the counter as the water boiled.

"Captain's more than ready," Zoe said smiling.

"I know," Inara agreed, pouring the boiled water into her cup.

"Do you want a hand?" Zoe asked wondering if Inara could make it to the table under her own steam. She seemed a little shaky to the other woman.

"Yes, thank you," Inara said.

Zoe got up and went to the counter, picked up Inara's tea cup and took her left elbow. Inara put her right hand on her lower back then they slowly walked to the galley table.

Zoe put the cup down on the table then helped Inara sit on a chair.

"Shay-shay," Inara said breathing slightly heavier than usual.

"You notice the odd truce Simon and Jayne seem to have come too?" Zoe asked wanting to get Inara's mind off of things.

"Yes, I have," Inara admitted.

"Guess it was bound to happen the longer they stay on board," Zoe said.

Both women went quiet for a bit sipping at their drinks before saying, "I wonder if anything will come of it?" together.

They both laughed as they realized they'd said it at the same time.

Inara stopped and grimaced. Zoe asked, "Are you alright? Do you need me to get the Captain?"

"No, Zoe. Simon said it's natural for the baby to get more active before birth. I just wasn't expecting kung fu."

"Okay," Zoe said. She realized that she hadn't spoken to Simon about what to do exactly if he wasn't on boa