"This is the captain. Everyone to the dining area pronto." Mal said through the comm before walking out of the bridge. "Where is my gorram crew?" Mal asked as Zoe entered with Wash.

"They'll be here soon, sir." She said, sitting down with her husband. When the entire crew was accounted for, Mal said, "I received a WAV from Mrs. Frye." Everyone turned to look a Kaylee who was bubbling with excitement.

"Ya talked to ma?" She asked with a grin.

"That I did, lil' Kaylee. As you all know, It's Kaylee's birthday in 6 days and her mama invited us to spend the holiday with the Frye family." Kaylee smiled and the whole crew began talking at once.

"Cap'n are we goin'?" Kaylee asked.

"How could I say no? We made more money than ever on the last trip I figure we all deserve a break."

"Finally, Zoe!" Wash said. "A vacation!" he turned to Kaylee. "You got a naked beach near you?"

"We got a beach. No naked ones, though. Sorry, Wash." Kaylee laughed.

"Better than nothing!" Wash kissed Zoe.

"Meet the parents." River looked at Simon.

"Yes, we will meet Kaylee's parents." Simon said.

"This is great!" Kaylee said and kissed Mal's cheek. "I love my captain."

"When we landin'?" Jayne asked.

"Tomorrow afternoon." Wash answered, calculating the time it would take to get there in his head.

"'Nara, you ain't gonna have any plans on my birthday are ya?" Kaylee asked.

"No, meimei, I'm taking the week off for you." Kaylee squealed and hugged her.

"Simon, we gotta celebrate!" Kaylee grabbed his arm and pulled him into her bunk.

"They've been ruttin' like animals for months. Don't they ever get tired?" Jayne grumbled as he left the room.

"Zoe, we gotta go find our beach stuff!" Wash tugged at her arm. "Let's go!" Zoe laughed.

"I haven't gone swimmin' in years, Wash. I hardly think my suite will still fit."

"Well we better go try it!" He kissed her before dragging her laughing into their bunk. River was mumbling unintelligible words under her breath.

"River, let's get you to bed shall we?" Shepard Book said and guided the g