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: NC17

Pairings: Kaylee/Simon

DINING ROOM

EVENING

The plates have been cleared and everyone is discussing the next day’s plan.

MAL: We've talked this through as much as we can. Go do what you need to prepare, but I want everyone to try to get some sleep tonight. (Pointed look at Simon and Kaylee)

Simon gets up from the table, clearly eager to be gone, and looks down at Kaylee.

SIMON: (Quietly) Kaylee, can I get your help with that lab work we talked about earlier?

KAYLEE: (A little puzzled, then sweetly) Lab...Oh, right, lab work. I think I can lend you a hand...

They exit. Mal looks after them a bit puzzled. Wash and Zoë look at each other and at Inara. They all smirk. Mal looks at them all with a "WHAT" expression on his face.

MAL: I hope those two plan to get some sleep tonight. I know Jenny's pregnant, but what lab work does he need to do can't wait 'til this is over?

INARA: Mal, I think this has more to do with Kaylee not getting pregnant.

MAL: Oh. I see. How like the doctor. Clinical.

INARA: (Giggling, enjoying Mal’s uncomfortable reactions) Somehow I think they’ll find a way to make it fun. It’s still early, but you can see they are both exhausted. I'm sure they’ll fall asleep whether they want to or not.

MAL: (Matter-of-fact) You have that little talk with Simon?

INARA: (Smiling) Yes, but it seems Wash beat me to it.

ZOE: (Playfully) Sure didn’t sound like he needed any advice.

MAL: Only about not disturbin’ the neighbors. Good thing Book ain’t on board no more. He’d probably insist on a shotgun wedding.

WASH: Well, we certainly have enough of those lying around...

INFIRMIRY

Kaylee is sitting on the table, swinging her legs. Simon is prepping