TITLE: "THE RIGHT THING"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: No specific pairing.

RATING: G.

STATUS: New. SEQUEL to "FRIEND OR FOE"

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: http://carlajane.50megs.com/Ali00.html

SUMMARY: "The Captain tells the crew what the Sheriff has

confided in him. Alarmed they are even more concerned by

his proposed solution."

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.

"THE RIGHT THING"

A "Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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"Captain, this is all kinds of wrong!" Said Zoe. Her expression as tight lipped as he had ever seen it. Concern self evident in her dark eyes.

They were in the dining area of the commons room. Some seated around the big old table others too keyed up to settle. Jayne was scowling at him, leaning on one wall with his arms folded across his chest in open disapproval. Zoe was pacing. River sat next to Simon. Kaylee and Inara flanked Yen Mah almost protectively but she did not seem to notice, her eyes glued to the Captain's still face. Shepherd Book stood a few paces from the Captain, positioned so he could see all their faces. Wash wanted to calm his wife but he knew that look too well. Best let her get it out of her system. For all their sakes.

The mercenary spoke as if grinding marbles between his teeth. "You can't trust him, Cap. He's a lawman and I'm findin' a whole mess of things creepifying about this whole business."

The Captain nodded slowly at Jayne then glanced meaningfully at Zoe, acknowledging their concerns. His expression was grave. "More at stake than just Yen Mah." He said carefully, voice soft, eyes almost apologetic as they rested briefly on the girl.

She wriggled to free herself of Inara's hand but the Companion wrapped her fre