Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me, just writing for fun.

Here's another installment for you guys. It's a little funny, a little angsty and a big bunch of mushy ( I can't seem to escape it!). There is more to come. Hope you all like it and please comment!:D

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Inara climbed the stairs and entered the galley where upon she encountered Mal, fully dressed now, pacing in front of the hatch. They practically slammed into each other.

"Oh, I'm sor-"

"Yeah, I 'm ...yeah, so ?"

Zoe and Jayne looked up from the dining table, anxious for some news.

Inara turned from Mal to face them and announced, "It's a girl!"

Inara noticed Jayne's face seemed a bit crestfallen as she continued.

"She's healthy and Kaylee is doing well."

Zoe smiled back at Inara, "So, what's her name?"

"I didn't -"

Thundering footsteps racing up the stairs greeted everyone as River bounded into the dining room.

"It's a girl!"

Jayne snorted to himself and rolled his eyes at River.

"Yeah, moonbrain, we know. What kinda fung la witch are ya?"

River stuck her tongue out at him, then taunted, "I know her name."

Everyone stared at River, waiting for her to respond, but she just sauntered over to the fruit on the kitchen table and picked up an apple.

Zoe held back a smirk but Inara and Mal were still staring fixedly at the girl.

"Gorram it, what's her name?" Jayne questioned her, more irritated than before.

River finished her bite of the fruit and smiled at Inara, "Sara."

Inara blushed in uncompanion -like behavior as she realized who they were naming the baby after. Mal reached out to Inara, grazing her hand, trying to grasp it. Inara's back stiffened and slipped by him in one fluid motion, entering the kitchenette.

"How about some tea for everyone? It's been something of a trying morning."

The odd smile that graced her face and her reaction to his touch sent Mal immediately into a black mood.

"If Kaylee and the baby are fine then I've go