Pained Hearts

Chapter 3

Authors Note: Just wanted to remind people this story takes place after the movie… But Wash didn’t die just hurt his shoulder and River is saner than before and speaks with I and myself instead of her and she. Well most of the time. --- This one is kinda weird, it is just more of a pull through till they get to Mattie and to establish thing between certain characters…. ENJOY!

Zoe sat nervously in the infirmary. She had answered Simon’s questions, and it appeared they were both thinking the same thing. The pregnancy test would take a half-an-hour.

“You know we should just ask River.” Simon joked, trying to break the tension that hung heavily in the room. “It wouldn’t take as long.”

They both laughed making Zoe feel a little better. “You think so Doc.” Simon nodded. “She may be young, but since the whole Miranda thing, she has been better. She only needs a shot every few days. And she seems to be able to read people and herself a lot better…” Simon said with a smile. “Though, I still worry about her. She is still a child, but at times she seems older than all of us. It almost scares me.” He confessed. Zoe nodded in agreement.

“She is growing up Doc. And she seems to be attached to Jayne this morning.” She pointed out. Simon sighed. “Oh, I noticed. I can’t say I am pleased with that. I found Jayne asleep in her room, this morning. Though I understand he is going through something rough right now. I kind of know how he feels. The fear of loosing someone you love…” Simon stopped and swallowed hard, trying not to think about loosing River. Zoe smiled knowingly at the doctor. She too almost lost a dear one.

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Meanwhile in Inara’s shuttle Kaylee and River giggled as Inara showed them the dresses she had.

“How about we do both of your hair, make-up and you two can each pick out a dress to wear for the day?” Inara asked with a smile. Kaylee couldn’t help but squeal in excitement. “So we get to look all shiny and proper wearin’ your pretties.” Inara laughed and sat down beh