Disclaimer: KaySky and Firefly are not connected in any way.

Past, Present, & Future

By KaySky

Part Three

The afternoon began to wind down as the Frye men, Mal and Zoe sat around the kitchen table.

“We need a plan.” Sam pounded his fist on the table. “A good one.”

“The plan is to keep Kaylee safe.” Mac responded.

“How we going to do that?” Ryan looked towards Mac for the answer.

“Boys, all your talkin’ ain’t helpin’ the rest of us think.” Cole gave his boys a stern look implying keep quiet.

“I ain’t got a clue who Kaylee would owe a debt to.” Mal said. “It ain’t her way.”

“Anyone we’ve come across might have problems with the Captain or me, but not Kaylee.” Zoe added.

“Whoever she owes knows where she is. It ain’t safe for her to stay.” Ryan folded his arms across his chest. “It just ain’t safe.”

“As long as she’s here I can protect her.” Mac said aggressively. “I’m not letting her leave.”

“No one’s leaving. Not right now anyways.” Mal said forcefully, hoping to outweigh the Frye brother’s conversation.

“What if we…” Ryan started to interject.

“Boys, why don’t you keep and eye on your sisters.” Cole pointed towards the door. Mac didn’t look like he was moving. “That includes you too, Mac.”

* * * *

“We found the girl.” He was a rather large man wearing black pants, a black shirt, black gloves, and a long black trench coat. His hair was jet black and his eyes were as dark as the night’s sky.

“So you brought her, yes?” A smile formed on the other man’s face.

“There are a lot of people around. It won’t be easy getting her.” His eyes looked towards the ground. He knew his boss wouldn’t be happy.

“Easy no, but possible yes?” He stared at the man intently. His voice was powerful. “Bring her to me by morning, or else.”

* * * *

The den in the Frye’s house was large. It is where the family did most of their living. It was always the place for games, homework, reading, naps, or just talking. It was Kaylee’s favorite room of the house.