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OMG, this took me forever( took some inspration from Serenity novelization ). I wrote myself into a corner, but I think I’ve kicked the corner’s ass. There’s more to come. I hope to post soon and appreciate all the wonderful comments I have received. Please comment and Happy Holidays!!!!

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They had left the infirmary after determining the results of her pregnancy test. Kaylee led an emotionally worn out Simon back to their room. She had just slipped off her shoes and was about to undress when he turned her around to face him. This was usually a playful move on his part but tonight his eyes were filled with trepidation.

“Marry me.”

It was more of a statement than a question. Kaylee looked at him, stunned. Her mouth refused to answer.

“Kaylee, I just asked you to marry me.”

Kaylee glanced down at the floor and muttered, “I know.”

Simon was completely mystified.

“And?”

“Are ya askin’ ‘cause I’m gonna have a baby, or do ya really wanna marry me?”

Simon had a feeling that she would respond to him this way. He had been going over in his head what he would say.

“Kaylee, do you know why I chose Serenity?”

Kaylee tilted her head and waited for him to continue.

“You. I could’ve chosen any number of ships, all just as...” he smiled a little as he chose his words carefully, “disreputable as Serenity, but you drew me in. I think I began to fall in love with you that very day and-”

Kaylee interrupted Simon by kissing him full on the lips. She pressed herself against him, deepening the kiss and Simon lost all thoughts of his orchestrated speech.

“Say it again,” Kaylee whispered as their lips parted.

“Marry me?”

“No.”

“No?”

She gave him a quick kiss and smiled at him encouragingly.

“No. The other one.”

It finally dawned on him and his eyes lit up.

“Oh...I love you.”

“Okay, now ask.”

Instead Simon kissed Kaylee thoroughly as he directed her t