Standard disclaimers apply. Firefly, Serenity, and the original characters are not mine. This was written for fun, not profit. Two new characters are mine, but Joss can have them if he wants because they really want to come out and play.

Archiving: Just let me know where.

Rating: PG13 for language and adult discussion.

Pairings: Kaylee/Simon; Mal/Serenity implied

INFIRMARY

Jenny is on the table, hooked to all the monitors. Her knee has been disinfected and masked off for surgery. The surgical tray is by the table with an array of instruments and supplies. River is at her side, talking to her. Simon walks in and stops abruptly.

SIMON: (Confused) Jenny, River, what...how…?

RIVER: I thought I'd save you some time and get Jenny prepped. I'm going to be your nurse.

SIMON: (Checking the monitors, observing that they are all hooked up correctly, and that the tray contains all the right instruments) River, thank you. You did everything right, but you shouldn’t stay. It’s going to be a little bloody.

RIVER: (Rolling her eyes) Simon, you don't have three hands. I can operate the scope, move it where you need it so you don’t have to stop. I promise I'll be okay.

JENNY: Simon, she was very professional. I assumed she'd done this before, and she has an excellent bedside manner.

SIMON: (Resigned) Okay, but if you get nauseous it's your problem. You can start by doping her. Use…

RIVER: Can't use anesthesia, it will hurt the babies.

SIMON: WHAT? What babies? Jenny, why didn't tell me...?

JENNY: I'm not pregnant, I can't be. At least I don't think I am. What, how.... How could you know from the monitors?

RIVER: (Placing a hand gently on Jenny's belly) (Serene) Only five weeks, twin girls, healthy.

Jenny is completely weirded out by this.

SIMON: (Professional, grabbing a paddle attached to a cable) Jenny, the Alliance did something to her brain, made her able to sense things. I can't explain it, but she's usually right. I'll be able to tell for sure with this.