Fiona Raydor watched the tall bounty hunter drag off the doctor and his sister. Suited her just fine, as she was more than a little afraid of River Tam. She ordered the rest of the crew to pick up the wounded and retreat.

She did not see Wash pick up her own discarded pistol and level it at her.

"Not so fast Fiona. Do you know what's going on around here?"

Fiona only goggled at Wash, but kept the presence of mind to silently direct the rest of the crew to leave. In the infirmary, Book and Kaylee were doing what they could for Inara. There wasn't much they could do. One of her wrists were broken, she obviously had at least three broken ribs, and her face was swollen and bloody. As Book moved her shawl, he cursed loudly in Mandarin, something Kaylee had only seen him do once before. Inara had been stabbed twice. Not too deep, but enough to be life threatening, if nothing was done for her. They administered what first aid they could, and Kaylee doped her, trying to be strong, and failing in some points.

"Wash" Fiona purred "You're not going to shoot me. You're not the type."

"Obviously, I've changed. Regardless, my wife is missing, and I can't help but think you might know where she is."

"You'd shoot me for your wife?"

Wash didn't even blink. "Yes."

Fiona sighed deeply, "I'm sorry you feel that way."

She made a quick move towards Wash. Wash flinched and pulled the trigger. Nothing happened.

"I don't keep one in the chamber, Wash. I told you you couldn't do it. That's why I was always number one, and you'll always be behind me."

She high kicked the gun from his hand, grabbed it, and ran for the door. Wash started to pursue, but Kaylee called back for him.

"Wash, we have to get Simon back, or Inara might not make it. Let her go."

Wash considered going anyway, but Kaylee was right.

Wash helped Kaylee and Book out of the broken window. All three armed themselves with the guns that had been left by the Contessa'