Same old "not my characters, no copyright infringements intended"

Series description: A post BDM fic exploring the crew's new life. River begins to have violent flashbacks, but are they her memories? Will post Miranda life be easier or will the Alliance strike back even harder? Can Kaylee and Simon last? How will Zoe react? Will Inara and Mal ever get together?

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“Doncha look spiffy! We’re just going to go get mucked up lookin’ bout the junk for what we need. I’ll make you into a great mechanic just you watch.” Kaylee said as she skipped up to Simon who was waiting near the door to the shuttle.

“I guess you’re right,” Simon sighed and looked down at his pristine outfit and shiny shoes in regret.

Kaylee, in a multicolored shirt and overalls, grabbed his hand and dragged him towards the shuttle.

“Nuthin’ to do but to fix you up right and proper. First stop will be the shops to get you some right proper muckin’ about clothes. That’s the first rule of mechanicking.”

As they enterred the shuttle, Mal interjected “now when we land, me and Jayne go first. You head on over to the junkyard. We meet back at the ship in three hours. Now Doc, don’ go gettin’ yourself kidnapped again…cuz I ain’t comin’ to get ya if you do.” He winked toward Kaylee as he couldn’t resist letting that last little bit out.

Mal pilotted the shuttle away from Serenity and through Beaumont’s atmosphere. They landed outside of the town and prepared to depart on their missions.

With Simon following, Kaylee skipped into the second hand shop.

Simon doubted he’ll find anything that fits as he glanced around. He jumped back as Kaylee held up a pair of workboots and overalls against him. “Perfect! Now all you need is a raggedy ole’ hat and goggles and we’ll be set. Go put these on and I’ll settle us up.”

Kaylee haggled with the vendor to include gloves and some other sundries for herself, and Simon did as directed by slipping on the coveralls and newly acqui