Disclaimer: Not mine, just writing for fun.

A/N: Okay, sorry, I lied. This is going to be a four parter, with a possible epilogue, we’ll see how you guys feel by the end!!! I really did have more to write than I thought I would!!! All the positive feedback just makes me so happy to write, thank you all!!! Hope you guys like this installment and PLEASE COMMENT!!!

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Kaylee slammed the door to her and Simon's room behind her, fearing she may have broken it in her rage. She moved Molly further back along her hip, shifting her child to the side as she locked the door.

Molly's tiny hands reached out to touch Kaylee's tear stained face, tilting her head to look at her mother.

"Mama sad?"

Kaylee's lip trembled as she nodded and answered her daughter truthfully, "Yes, Molly. Mama's sad."

New tears sprang forth as she stared down into the sweet face of her baby girl that looked and acted so much like Simon. She had his soft, dark hair, pale skin, and that silly grin that made Kaylee's heart flip. She was a quiet child unless she wanted something or somebody made her laugh. Same reserved, contemplative nature that her father had. Molly's eyes mirrored the same look that crept across Simon's face whenever he was concerned, that sweet, yearning need to make things better, causing Kaylee to stifle another sob. She didn’t want to upset her little girl any further.

Molly rested her head against Kaylee’s shoulder and slipped her hands back down to grasp behind her neck. Kaylee sat down on the bed, shifting Molly around her pregnant belly as the toddler let out a sigh, snuggling closer to her mother.

“No more sad, Mama.”

Kaylee kissed the top of her head, petting her soft curls, praying that the ache in her heart would just disappear.

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“Mei mei? It’s me, I’ve brought you both some food.”

Inara held the tray of protein mash with one hand, lod