While some of the crew was working on a job for Badger, Wash and Kaylee were working on their own project. “Do you think this will work?” Kaylee asked. “It better, Mal is counting on it.” Marcus walked in on the two. “What are you two working on?” “Nothing,” both said pretty quickly. They hid as much as they could from Marcus. Marcus quickly picked up an object. “It looks like an old fashion watch.” Wash took it from his hand. “Hmm, that’s very interesting.” “What’s up Marcus?” Kaylee asked changing the subject. “I was wondering if maybe you would want to go for a walk.” “Um,” Kaylee looked at Wash. Wash took a tool from Kaylee. “Go ahead. I need to check some stuff on the bridge.” “Sheh-sheh Wash.” Marcus smiled and the two set off.

“Why do you have to be so careless? Simon asked Jayne. “Not my fault, he pulled the gun first.” “I swear you are just a,” River stopped Simon before he could finish. “Bizui please everyone.” “What is it mei-mei?” “Something is wrong, I can feel it.” Mal and Jayne rolled their eyes. “Where’s Kaylee?” River asked. “With Wash,” Zoe replied. ‘I don’t feel her.” “What’s going on?” Wash asked coming down the stairs. River ran to Wash, “Kaylee?” “Marcus and Kaylee went for a walk an hour ago. I’m sure they will be back soon.” River couldn’t relax until she saw Kaylee walk back into Serenity. Once Kaylee came in, River jumped up startling Simon who was starting to fall asleep next to her. Personally he was also worried about Kaylee, but claimed he was keeping River company.

Marcus was getting bored by the crew so when everyone was busy doing whatever, he decided to explore Serenity. He had to figure out the best escape routes. He figured he could get Kaylee to help him out with that. Marcus felt bad for getting Kaylee involved, but Marcus would do whatever he had to do. Kaylee was also starting to grow on Marcus. She was definitely different from the normal girls he dates, but he was up for a challenge. He could easily get Kaylee to fall in love with him usually with the new mind tricks the Alliance taught him. He saw the connection Simon had with her though. He was going to have to find a way to get those two apart. Kidnapping River was going to be a challenge with this boat. Marcus came across the shuttles and he thought to himself that he could use the second one. But how, he had no clue. Marcus was about to enter the second shuttle when River came up behind him. “What are you doing?” “Don’t come up on someone like that River.” “What’s your story?” River started to corner Marcus where he couldn’t move anymore. “I don’t have one. I’m just a normal guy looking to travel.” “I don’t believe you.” River crossed her arms and focused as hard as she could on Marcus. “Well that’s my story.” River backed away, “just know I’m keeping my eye on you.” “I’ll remember that.” Marcus rolled his eyes and headed back to his room. “Kaylee I was thinking maybe you and I could do a picnic tomorrow. What do you say?” Kaylee looked up at Simon who was sitting against the couch’s arm rest with her legs on Simon’s lap. Kaylee loved it when they did this although it had stopped after Jubal Early’s visit. “I think that would be a great idea Simon. But I promised Cap’n I help him with Badger tomorrow.” Simon face turned to disappointment. “Do you really think that’s a good idea?” “Aww, are you worried?” Simon blushed and looked away. “It’s just, I don’t know. I guess I don’t want to see you hurt.” “Ain’t that sweet, I’ll be fine. I’ll be in the background working on stuff if that makes you feel better.” “Kinda.” Simon smiled at Kaylee.

Marcus came across Simon and Kaylee as he made it back to his room. Marcus wanted to gag at the two of them. When he overheard Kaylee talk to Simon about some project going on tomorrow, he came up with a plan. Now the question remains. Will it work? While Marcus was watching the two, Mal came up to Marcus. “Is everything okay son?” “Yeah, fine. Just didn’t want to walk by the two lovebirds over there and ruin their moment.” “Moment, what moment are they having?” Mal looked over at Simon and Kaylee. Oh, this was so not happening. “Excuse me Marcus.” Marcus smiled and went to his room. “Kaylee, Simon; what are you two doing?” Simon got up really fast. “Hi Mal. We were just talking.” Kaylee was having déjà vu. “What’s up Cap’n?” “I really think you should be getting some rest for tomorrow and start setting things up. And you.” Mal turned to Simon. “Don’t you have doctor things to do?” “Unless someone is injured, I don’t think so.” “Well, let’s call it a night people. Kaylee let’s go.” Kaylee frowned. She loved her captain, but this being a big brother to her was starting to drive her crazy. Everytime she would get close to Simon, Mal got in the way. Kaylee was going to have a chat with Mal, to stop what he was doing.

Simon noticed River wasn’t in her room and was about to look for her when he came across Marcus. “Hello Simon.” “I thought you went to bed.” “I couldn’t sleep, so I walked around Serenity for awhile. Kaylee is right. This boat is magnificent. I was hoping to find her though to join me.” “Well she was busy.” “So are you two an item or not?” “We are just really good friends.” “Good, I can make my move.” Simon wanted to punch Marcus all of a sudden. “I don’t think so.” “I’m sorry?” “She is never going to date you.” “We’ll see about that.” Marcus left Simon standing there and went into his room. Tomorrow he would start his plan.

Sheh-sheh: Thanks Bizui: Shut up