STOLEN MOMENTS: 20. "Family Ties"
Monday, May 9, 2005
"Simon learns to relax, Inara discovers something she already knew and the crew get another job."
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 4352 RATING: 10.0 (G) SERIES: FIREFLY
TITLE: "FAMILY TIES"
AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL
FANDOM: "FIREFLY"
PAIRING: Kaylee/Simon.
RATING: PG-13.
STATUS: SEQUEL to "TRUE THINGS"
ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.
FEEDBACK: Welcomed.
EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com
WEBSITE: http://carlajane.50megs.com/Ali00.html
SUMMARY: "Simon learns to relax, Inara discovers
something she already knew and the crew get another job."
The usual disclaimers apply. The characters and 'Firefly'
are the property and gift of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy.
No infringement of copyright is intended.
"FAMILY TIES"
A "Firefly" story
Written by Alison M. DOBELL
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The air suddenly solidified around him and Simon Tam could not breathe. Horror reflected in his eyes as the realisation percolated through his mind that the Captain knew. Pain flooded his senses but none so keen or sharp as shame. "*Wo yuanliang*!" The doctor cried, looking stricken. All the while Simon had been questioning Mal's loyalty and his reasons for sheltering them the Captain had known the doctor had drugged him. It burned Simon and made him feel *goushi buru*. "*Wode ma* Mal, I never intended for you to know."
Something in the Captain's look hardened at this confession. That hadn't come out quite as the doctor intended but it was of little consequence now. It was too late to snatch the words back and time to be truthful. Simon stood slowly, stunned by the fact that the Captain had known but said nothing. His manner giving no indication of the knowledge he carried, a knowing that had to have cut the man deep. Yet there had been no outpouring of anger, no volatile retribution at the point of a gun or through the unfeeling maw of an airlock. It was almost beyond his understanding that the Captain could have that much control and still not seek to end him. And then there was River.
"Let me explain!" Simon paused to swallow and tried to contain the tremor in his voice and the f
I really loved River's "I'm a genious". That line is typical River. As always, your River/Simon banter was well done. Very playful.
And I loved the ending. I can so imagine the look on the Shepherd's face. Hmm... do I forsee a lecture may be taking place later?
As always Ali, you've wrote something great. I can't wait to read what's coming up next.
lol and then "Im a genius"
She's so funny :)
Then River's words sank in. River was going to watch? That horrified and disturbed him on so many levels.
OMG. This is just so amusing!! I love it!
And Lacey is such a good friend to Inara. Will the house mistress discover her lie...? Hmmmmmmmmm. Can't wait for more
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