Morton's Gap is just less than a square mile in size. Zoe and Wash don't have to look for long before they find the general store, the largest building in town by far - three stories, almost takes up an entire city block. It's also the cleanest looking facility in town - which isn't saying much for the dusty little community. Zoe and Wash enter the building side by side and are met by an older, white-haired gentleman with a slightly slumped back and a friendly, inviting face.

Greeter: "Travelers! Welcome to Morton's Outpost. Whatcha need?"

Zoe: "Whatcha got?"

As the greeter rattles off a list of the store's wares and their locations, Wash spots a small section of toys near the entrance. Immediately, he spots a T-Rex and Brontosaurus, both in slightly better repair than the ones littering his space on the bridge of Serenity.

Wash (in movie narrator voice): "… though their appearance drove fear into the hearts of all mortals they encountered, they had been unscarred by the horrors of battle. They were untrained, almost unable to defend themselves." Wash reaches to a high shelf and retrieves another toy. "They were no match for the Pterodactyl. It moved quickly through the air, flying circles around his prey. As he swooped in to … " (interrupted)

Zoe: "Need some new toys, dear?" Wash was startled by her sudden appearance.

Wash: "Whoa! What are we … um, do we know where everything …" Wash almost morphs into a child. "Can I have 'em?"

Zoe (puts an arm around Wash and guides him toward a lift at the near side of the room): "Later. We need to go get our big boy toys first."

Wash (eyes flittering, big smile, he sets the toys down): "Don't go anywhere, guys. I'll be right back."

On the way to the lift, Zoe stops and grabs two large carts to hold their purchases. As they head for the top floor …

Wash: "Zo, you sure about Mal's idea of leaving Simon alone with River and Kaylee on the ship? I mean, River's the only one of them we know has ever shot someone. I'm just not sure how capable he'll be as the one in