1 00:00:04,356 --> 00:00:06,233 Over here. 2 00:00:07,860 --> 00:00:09,653 Bull's-eye. 3 00:00:11,822 --> 00:00:13,741 - Yes! - Too tall, too tall. 4 00:00:13,949 --> 00:00:15,784 - Jayne! - Little man! 5 00:00:23,459 --> 00:00:24,543 Yes! 6 00:00:25,127 --> 00:00:27,421 Come on, old man. 7 00:00:36,096 --> 00:00:37,890 - Right behind you. - Yeah! 8 00:00:41,101 --> 00:00:42,811 Hello. 9 00:00:42,978 --> 00:00:44,939 - Who's winning? - I can't really tell. 10 00:00:45,105 --> 00:00:49,360 They don't seem to be playing by any civilized rules that I know. 11 00:00:49,526 --> 00:00:52,863 Well, we're pretty far from civilization. 12 00:00:54,114 --> 00:00:57,618 - How's your sister? - She's good. Better. 13 00:00:58,911 --> 00:01:02,164 She has her days. And she still won't talk about... 14 00:01:02,373 --> 00:01:04,416 ...what they did to her at the academy. 15 00:01:04,583 --> 00:01:06,752 Perhaps she's not sure herself. 16 00:01:07,253 --> 00:01:09,004 Open. 17 00:01:09,171 --> 00:01:10,839 Good eye. Good eye! 18 00:01:11,090 --> 00:01:14,551 She dreams about it. I know that much. 19 00:01:15,302 --> 00:01:17,096 Nightmares. 20 00:01:17,304 --> 00:01:19,765 And now on the run, on this ship... 21 00:01:19,974 --> 00:01:23,769 ...I don't know if I'll be able to help her here, and I need to help her. 22 00:01:24,144 --> 00:01:27,856 Simon, you are. Leaving your whole world behind? 23 00:01:28,607 --> 00:01:30,609 It's incredibly selfless. 24 00:01:31,026 --> 00:01:32,194 Yeah. 25 00:01:32,361 --> 00:01:35,990 I selflessly turned us both into wanted fugitives. 26 00:01:36,323 --> 00:01:39,743 We're all running from something, I suppose. 27 00:01:44,331 --> 00:01:45,666 Proximity alert. 28 00:01:45,833 --> 00:01:48,127 - We must be coming up on something. - Oh, my God. 29 00:01:48,294 --> 00:01:52,172 What can it be? We're all doomed. Who's flying this thing? 30 00:01:52,756 --> 00:01:54,466 Oh, right, that would be me. 31 00:01:54,633 --> 00:01:56,802 Back to work. 32 00:01:57,011 --> 00:01:59,179 So I guess it makes us one man short. 33 00:01:59,346 --> 00:02:02,182 Yeah, little Kaylee's always one man short. 34 00:02:03,225 --> 00:02:05,102 Say, doc, why don't you come on down... 35 00:02:05,644 --> 00:02:09,106 ...and play for our side. Inara won't mind. 36 00:02:29,668 --> 00:02:32,171 - Wash, you have a stroke or something? - Near enough. 37 00:02:32,338 --> 00:02:33,964 What happened? 38 00:02:40,137 --> 00:02:41,722 - Anybody home? - Been hailing her. 39 00:02:41,889 --> 00:02:45,392 But if whoever's there is as healthy as the guy we just ran over... 40 00:02:45,559 --> 00:02:48,270 ...can't imagine anybody's gonna be picking up. 41 00:02:48,437 --> 00:02:49,522 Bring us in closer. 42 00:02:49,730 --> 00:02:52,316 Get you close enough to ring the doorbell. 43 00:02:52,483 --> 00:02:54,401 What is it? 44 00:02:59,532 --> 00:03:02,159 It's a ghost. 45 00:03:57,006 --> 00:03:59,717 So, what do we figure, transport ship? 46 00:03:59,884 --> 00:04:04,847 Converted cargo hauler. Maybe a short-range scow. 47 00:04:05,014 --> 00:04:07,892 You can see she don't wanna be parked like that. 48 00:04:08,058 --> 00:04:11,520 The port thrust's gone and that's what's making her spin the way she is. 49 00:04:11,729 --> 00:04:14,106 A short-range vessel this far out into space? 50 00:04:14,315 --> 00:04:16,108 Retrofitted to carry passengers. 51 00:04:16,275 --> 00:04:20,070 Travelers pick them up at government auction. A few modifications... 52 00:04:20,237 --> 00:04:23,157 ...and they serve well enough for a one-way push to the outer planets. 53 00:04:23,324 --> 00:04:24,742 Settlers. 54 00:04:24,909 --> 00:04:28,579 Cram 15 or 20 families on a boat that size, you pack them in tight enough. 55 00:04:28,788 --> 00:04:29,872 Families? 56 00:04:30,039 --> 00:04:31,290 Tell you what I think. 57 00:04:31,540 --> 00:04:36,712 I figure that fella we run into did everyone onboard. Killed them all. 58 00:04:36,921 --> 00:04:40,174 Then he took a swim, see how fast his blood would boiI out his ears. 59 00:04:40,382 --> 00:04:42,885 You're a very up person. 60 00:04:43,093 --> 00:04:46,639 - Shouldn't we report this? - To who? Alliance? 61 00:04:47,473 --> 00:04:49,683 Right. They're gonna run here lickety-split... 62 00:04:49,850 --> 00:04:52,978 - ... make sure these tax-payers are okay. - Then we'll have to. 63 00:04:53,187 --> 00:04:56,440 If they're in need of help, why aren't they beaming a distress call? 64 00:04:56,607 --> 00:04:58,359 It's true. There's no beacon. 65 00:04:58,526 --> 00:05:00,444 Which means no one's looking to find her. 66 00:05:00,611 --> 00:05:02,947 All the more reason for us to do the right thing. 67 00:05:03,155 --> 00:05:06,367 How's about you just say a prayer when we slide on by? 68 00:05:06,534 --> 00:05:09,161 Shall I remind you of the story of the Good Samaritan? 69 00:05:09,411 --> 00:05:11,789 I'd rather you didn't. But we'll check it out. 70 00:05:12,331 --> 00:05:15,126 Could be survivors. And if not, well, then... 71 00:05:15,292 --> 00:05:17,461 ...no one's gonna mind if we take a look... 72 00:05:17,670 --> 00:05:19,672 ...see if they left something behind. 73 00:05:20,047 --> 00:05:23,008 Yeah- No, someone could be hurt. 74 00:05:43,654 --> 00:05:45,990 Where do you think you're headed? 75 00:05:48,033 --> 00:05:50,494 I thought I'd offer my services... 76 00:05:50,786 --> 00:05:54,707 ...in case anyone onboard required medical attention. 77 00:05:55,583 --> 00:05:58,502 Well, cap and Zoe are going in first. 78 00:05:58,711 --> 00:06:00,963 We'll holler if we need you. 79 00:06:01,964 --> 00:06:05,134 - Something wrong? - Hm? 80 00:06:05,801 --> 00:06:08,929 Oh, no. No, I... 81 00:06:09,096 --> 00:06:13,017 Well, I suppose it's just the thought of a little Mylar and glass... 82 00:06:13,225 --> 00:06:17,646 ...being the only thing separating a person from nothing. 83 00:06:17,813 --> 00:06:20,024 It's impressive what nothing can do to a man. 84 00:06:20,357 --> 00:06:22,151 Like that fella we bumped into. 85 00:06:22,401 --> 00:06:24,862 He likely stuck up under our belly about now. 86 00:06:25,071 --> 00:06:26,947 That's what space trash does, you know... 87 00:06:27,114 --> 00:06:30,326 ...kind of latches on to the first big something stops long enough. 88 00:06:31,786 --> 00:06:37,666 Hey, now, that'd be a bit like you and your sister, wouldn't it? 89 00:07:04,777 --> 00:07:07,446 Entering adjoining air lock now. 90 00:07:12,410 --> 00:07:15,579 Okay, Wash, ask Serenity to knock for us. 91 00:07:28,718 --> 00:07:30,970 Emergency power's up. 92 00:07:31,137 --> 00:07:32,680 Dashboard light. 93 00:07:58,789 --> 00:08:01,625 Whatever happened here happened quick. 94 00:08:18,184 --> 00:08:20,561 Everything was left on. 95 00:08:21,729 --> 00:08:24,273 Ship powered down on its own. 96 00:08:25,483 --> 00:08:27,735 No sign of a struggle. 97 00:08:30,071 --> 00:08:31,697 - They're just- - Gone. 98 00:08:39,872 --> 00:08:41,707 Sir. 99 00:08:43,709 --> 00:08:45,419 Personal log. 100 00:08:45,586 --> 00:08:48,255 Someone was in the middle of an entry. 101 00:09:04,271 --> 00:09:06,107 It's okay. 102 00:09:06,273 --> 00:09:08,442 It's okay, I'm here. 103 00:09:10,361 --> 00:09:12,279 Bad dreams again? 104 00:09:12,446 --> 00:09:16,617 No, I can't sleep. There's too much screaming. 105 00:09:20,955 --> 00:09:25,668 River, there is no screaming. 106 00:09:26,627 --> 00:09:28,754 There was. 107 00:09:30,131 --> 00:09:32,842 Hey, grab your med kit, let's hoof it. 108 00:09:33,009 --> 00:09:35,803 Mal wants us both over there on the double. 109 00:09:36,762 --> 00:09:40,182 - They found survivors? - Didn't say. 110 00:09:40,349 --> 00:09:42,101 Right. 111 00:09:42,893 --> 00:09:45,271 I'll ask Inara to look in on River. 112 00:09:45,438 --> 00:09:47,148 Whatever. I ain't waiting. 113 00:09:47,315 --> 00:09:49,483 I'll meet you there. But don't take forever. 114 00:09:49,692 --> 00:09:52,069 Still gotta get suited up. 115 00:10:36,906 --> 00:10:38,950 Hi. 116 00:10:52,046 --> 00:10:54,882 What are you doing here, and what's with the suit? 117 00:10:57,301 --> 00:10:59,178 You're hilarious. 118 00:10:59,345 --> 00:11:01,847 Sadist. - All right, enough. 119 00:11:02,098 --> 00:11:03,266 Ain't got time for games. 120 00:11:03,599 --> 00:11:07,270 As long as you're here, you might as well lend a hand. You roll with Kaylee. 121 00:11:07,436 --> 00:11:09,480 Let's be quick about this, all right? 122 00:11:09,647 --> 00:11:11,315 A few loads each. Don't be greedy. 123 00:11:11,691 --> 00:11:14,777 - Where are the people? - Ship says lifeboat launched a week ago. 124 00:11:14,944 --> 00:11:16,862 We're gonna assume everyone got off okay. 125 00:11:17,029 --> 00:11:19,657 We're here to pick the bones. Start in the engine room. 126 00:11:19,824 --> 00:11:22,159 Jayne, you take the galley. 127 00:11:22,910 --> 00:11:26,247 You had this on wrong. 128 00:11:32,503 --> 00:11:34,297 Sir... 129 00:11:34,463 --> 00:11:36,632 ...I count 16 families signed on. 130 00:11:36,799 --> 00:11:39,260 - Lifeboat wouldn't hold a third of that. - I know. 131 00:11:39,427 --> 00:11:40,553 Wash, any luck? 132 00:11:40,761 --> 00:11:44,390 Think I found something that matches that class. Layout looks about right. 133 00:11:44,807 --> 00:11:47,685 Seems to me any valuables, if there are any... 134 00:11:47,894 --> 00:11:52,356 ...likely be stored somewhere C-deck aft. 135 00:11:52,523 --> 00:11:54,734 Good work. Keep the engine running. 136 00:11:58,529 --> 00:12:02,200 River? It's Inara. 137 00:12:03,868 --> 00:12:06,204 Are you hungry, sweetie? 138 00:12:09,916 --> 00:12:10,958 River? 139 00:12:24,972 --> 00:12:28,518 Aren't you the least bit curious? - About what? 140 00:12:29,560 --> 00:12:32,313 Well, what happened here. 141 00:12:32,522 --> 00:12:36,317 Why would anybody abandon their ship in the middle of nowhere like this? 142 00:12:36,484 --> 00:12:40,279 For all sorts of reasons. Just not mechanical. 143 00:12:40,821 --> 00:12:42,406 What? 144 00:12:42,573 --> 00:12:46,035 There ain't nothing wrong with this. Not that I can see, anyhow. 145 00:12:47,787 --> 00:12:49,247 Whew! 146 00:12:49,914 --> 00:12:52,041 Well, here's a good one. 147 00:12:52,875 --> 00:12:55,086 Hold the bag open. 148 00:13:18,151 --> 00:13:20,444 This looks to be it. 149 00:13:25,616 --> 00:13:28,244 - Locked. - Well, now... 150 00:13:28,411 --> 00:13:31,706 ...I'd say that's like to be a very good sign. 151 00:14:39,273 --> 00:14:41,025 Here. 152 00:14:43,236 --> 00:14:45,696 Gen-seed, protein, crop supplements. 153 00:14:46,239 --> 00:14:50,243 Everything a growing family needs to make a fresh start on a new world. 154 00:14:50,409 --> 00:14:53,663 Hard subsidies for 14-plus families. 155 00:14:53,830 --> 00:14:56,624 - That's- - About a fortune. 156 00:14:56,958 --> 00:14:58,876 Forget the rest. We just take this stuff. 157 00:14:59,335 --> 00:15:02,004 We're gonna need a hand hauling it out of here. 158 00:15:06,259 --> 00:15:08,094 Sir... 159 00:15:08,261 --> 00:15:09,429 ...even on a lifeboat... 160 00:15:10,138 --> 00:15:14,183 ...you'd think those who escaped would find room for some of this. 161 00:15:16,436 --> 00:15:19,439 - Nobody escaped. - Sir? 162 00:15:23,025 --> 00:15:24,944 Nobody. 163 00:15:30,366 --> 00:15:31,743 My God. 164 00:15:35,496 --> 00:15:37,623 I know what did this. 165 00:15:37,790 --> 00:15:38,875 Get her out of here. 166 00:15:39,041 --> 00:15:42,879 Jayne? Jayne, drop what you're doing and get to the engine room. 167 00:15:43,087 --> 00:15:47,216 I want you to take Kaylee and the doctor off this boat. Don't ask questions. 168 00:15:49,343 --> 00:15:50,887 Jayne. 169 00:15:56,434 --> 00:15:58,269 Captain? 170 00:15:58,561 --> 00:16:00,480 Captain. 171 00:16:01,314 --> 00:16:02,356 Zoe! 172 00:16:02,774 --> 00:16:04,984 Came from above, sir. 173 00:16:05,151 --> 00:16:07,195 The galley. 174 00:16:08,696 --> 00:16:11,699 We heard shooting. - River, what are you-? 175 00:16:11,908 --> 00:16:15,119 - I followed the voices. - Don't ever leave the ship. Not ever. 176 00:16:15,286 --> 00:16:16,829 Okay, handle her, will you, son? 177 00:16:16,996 --> 00:16:19,832 What in- Is going on in there? - Not now, dear. 178 00:16:36,641 --> 00:16:37,850 What'd you see? 179 00:16:38,059 --> 00:16:41,437 Didn't. It came at me from behind. 180 00:16:41,604 --> 00:16:44,690 Big, though. Strong. 181 00:16:44,899 --> 00:16:47,151 - I think I might've hit him. - You did. 182 00:17:07,380 --> 00:17:10,299 No. No, no- Easy, now. 183 00:17:13,302 --> 00:17:14,554 No one's gonna hurt you. 184 00:17:14,762 --> 00:17:16,764 No. No mercy. No. 185 00:17:16,931 --> 00:17:19,058 - Any more than we already did. - No mercy. 186 00:17:19,225 --> 00:17:22,562 Well, we got lots of mercy. We got lots and lots of- 187 00:17:35,575 --> 00:17:37,285 Oh, yes... 188 00:17:37,452 --> 00:17:40,163 ...he's a real beast. 189 00:17:40,872 --> 00:17:43,458 It's a wonder you're still alive. 190 00:17:43,624 --> 00:17:46,210 Looked bigger when I couldn't see him. 191 00:17:48,921 --> 00:17:52,800 - I wonder how long he lived like that. - I know. 192 00:17:53,009 --> 00:17:56,471 He must be real brave to survive like that when nobody else did. 193 00:17:57,430 --> 00:17:59,974 Yeah, real hero, killing all them people. 194 00:18:00,641 --> 00:18:04,145 What? No, we don't believe that. 195 00:18:06,564 --> 00:18:08,358 We don't, do we? 196 00:18:08,691 --> 00:18:11,944 Captain wouldn't have brought him onboard were that the case. 197 00:18:12,111 --> 00:18:13,905 Pulse is rapid. 198 00:18:14,072 --> 00:18:16,574 Blood pressure's high side of normal, to be expected. 199 00:18:16,741 --> 00:18:20,578 Weak. They were all weak. 200 00:18:20,745 --> 00:18:23,831 Other than the bullet wound, there isn't any exterior trauma. 201 00:18:23,998 --> 00:18:26,834 Though that crack to the head probably didn't do him any good. 202 00:18:27,543 --> 00:18:29,379 Cattle. 203 00:18:30,046 --> 00:18:32,465 Cattle for the slaughter. 204 00:18:34,175 --> 00:18:36,094 Dope him. 205 00:18:36,552 --> 00:18:38,680 - I don't think that- - Just do it. 206 00:18:38,888 --> 00:18:42,892 No mercy. No resistance. 207 00:18:51,943 --> 00:18:56,072 Open up. See what's inside. 208 00:19:04,247 --> 00:19:05,957 No mercy. 209 00:19:11,462 --> 00:19:14,173 So how's our patient? 210 00:19:14,590 --> 00:19:18,678 Aside from borderline malnutrition, he's in remarkably good health. 211 00:19:18,886 --> 00:19:20,471 So he'll live then. 212 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:23,099 Which, to my mind, is unfortunate. 213 00:19:23,308 --> 00:19:25,268 Not a very charitable attitude, captain. 214 00:19:25,476 --> 00:19:28,229 - Charity'd be putting a bullet in his brain. - Mal. 215 00:19:29,689 --> 00:19:32,150 We'd save him the suffering. 216 00:19:33,985 --> 00:19:35,820 All right, no one goes in here. 217 00:19:36,404 --> 00:19:38,615 Nothing more we can do, not after what he's seen. 218 00:19:38,865 --> 00:19:40,658 What do you mean? 219 00:19:40,825 --> 00:19:43,369 The ship was hit by Reavers. 220 00:19:45,330 --> 00:19:46,372 Reavers? 221 00:19:53,087 --> 00:19:55,381 Mal, how can you know? He don't. 222 00:19:55,548 --> 00:19:58,426 That's how. No way. 223 00:19:58,801 --> 00:20:00,929 It was that other fella, the one we run into. 224 00:20:01,095 --> 00:20:03,473 Like I said before, he went stir-crazy... 225 00:20:03,681 --> 00:20:06,059 ...killed the rest, then took a walk in space. 226 00:20:06,267 --> 00:20:10,313 - Just a second ago you said that- - Don't matter. Wasn't Reavers. 227 00:20:10,521 --> 00:20:12,440 Reavers don't leave no survivors. 228 00:20:12,607 --> 00:20:15,860 - Strictly speaking, wouldn't say they did. - What are you suggesting? 229 00:20:17,278 --> 00:20:21,074 Don't matter we took him off that boat. It's the place he's gonna live now. 230 00:20:21,240 --> 00:20:22,951 I don't accept that. 231 00:20:24,118 --> 00:20:25,620 Whatever horror he witnessed... 232 00:20:25,787 --> 00:20:29,832 ...whatever acts of barbarism, it was done by men. Nothing more. 233 00:20:30,166 --> 00:20:31,918 Reavers ain't men. 234 00:20:32,085 --> 00:20:33,544 Of course they are. 235 00:20:33,711 --> 00:20:37,799 Too long removed from civilization, perhaps, but men. 236 00:20:38,174 --> 00:20:41,010 And I believe there's a power greater than man. 237 00:20:41,552 --> 00:20:43,805 A power that heals. 238 00:20:43,972 --> 00:20:46,224 Reavers might take issue with that philosophy. 239 00:20:46,641 --> 00:20:48,643 If they had a philosophy. 240 00:20:48,810 --> 00:20:52,021 And if they weren't too busy gnawing on your insides. 241 00:20:52,605 --> 00:20:56,109 Jayne's right. Reavers ain't men. 242 00:20:56,276 --> 00:20:59,821 Or they forgot how to be. Now they're just nothing. 243 00:20:59,988 --> 00:21:02,824 They got to the edge of the galaxy, that place of nothing... 244 00:21:02,991 --> 00:21:05,743 - ... and that's what they became. - Why are we sitting here? 245 00:21:05,910 --> 00:21:09,205 - If it was Reavers, we should be gone. - Work ain't done. 246 00:21:09,372 --> 00:21:12,417 Still substantial money value sitting over there. 247 00:21:12,584 --> 00:21:15,878 I ain't going over there with them bodies, no rutting way. 248 00:21:16,045 --> 00:21:19,424 - Not if Reavers messed with them. - Jayne, you'll scare the women. 249 00:21:20,633 --> 00:21:22,260 I'll go. 250 00:21:23,636 --> 00:21:26,639 - I've dealt with bodies. - I'd like to go with him. 251 00:21:27,432 --> 00:21:30,560 Maybe see what I can do about putting those folks to rest. 252 00:21:30,768 --> 00:21:33,688 Those folks are already resting. Reavers saw to that. 253 00:21:33,897 --> 00:21:37,233 How we treat our dead is part of what makes us different... 254 00:21:37,400 --> 00:21:40,236 ...than those did the slaughtering. 255 00:21:44,157 --> 00:21:45,700 All right. 256 00:21:45,867 --> 00:21:47,243 You go say your words. 257 00:21:47,410 --> 00:21:50,163 Jayne, help the doctor and Shepherd Book cut down those people... 258 00:21:50,371 --> 00:21:53,166 - ... then you'll load up the cargo. - I don't believe this. 259 00:21:53,333 --> 00:21:55,919 - We're sitting put for a funeral? - Yes, Jayne. 260 00:21:56,127 --> 00:21:58,379 That is exactly what we're gonna do. 261 00:21:58,546 --> 00:22:00,965 I won't have these people looking over my shoulder. 262 00:22:01,257 --> 00:22:06,054 I ain't saying there's any peace to be had, but on the off-chance there is... 263 00:22:06,221 --> 00:22:08,681 ...those folks deserve a little of it. 264 00:22:14,437 --> 00:22:16,648 Just when I think I've got you figured out. 265 00:22:23,530 --> 00:22:26,741 That was real pretty, captain, what you just said. 266 00:22:26,908 --> 00:22:29,953 Didn't think you were one for rituals and such. 267 00:22:30,119 --> 00:22:32,872 I'm not. I figure it'll keep the others busy for a while. 268 00:22:33,039 --> 00:22:35,041 No need to concern them with what's to be done. 269 00:22:35,208 --> 00:22:36,251 Sir? 270 00:22:39,337 --> 00:22:41,548 It's a real burden being right so often. 271 00:22:41,756 --> 00:22:43,842 - What is that? - Booby trap. 272 00:22:44,008 --> 00:22:47,387 Reavers leave them for rescue ships. Triggered it when we latched on. 273 00:22:47,554 --> 00:22:49,973 - And when we detach? - It blows. 274 00:22:50,139 --> 00:22:52,267 Okay, so we don't detach. We just- 275 00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:56,729 - I don't know, sit tight untiI- - What, Reavers come back? 276 00:22:57,021 --> 00:23:00,024 Looks like they jerry-rigged it with a pressure catch. 277 00:23:00,233 --> 00:23:02,861 It's the only thing that'd work with these spare parts. 278 00:23:03,027 --> 00:23:06,239 We could probably bypass that easy, we get to the DC line. 279 00:23:06,447 --> 00:23:09,033 Tell me right now, Kaylee. You think you can do this? 280 00:23:09,367 --> 00:23:10,827 Sure. Yeah. 281 00:23:13,288 --> 00:23:14,330 I think so. 282 00:23:14,789 --> 00:23:19,002 Besides, if I mess up, it's not like you'll be able to yell at me. 283 00:24:06,382 --> 00:24:09,010 No. No. 284 00:25:19,038 --> 00:25:20,248 What's going on? 285 00:25:20,415 --> 00:25:25,211 Well, right at this particular moment, I'd have to say, not a thing. Right? 286 00:25:25,378 --> 00:25:28,590 - Not a gorram thing. - Looked like a thing to me. 287 00:25:28,757 --> 00:25:32,010 Thought we had a situation, but it looks to be taken care of. 288 00:25:32,177 --> 00:25:34,929 Let's get that merchandise put away. 289 00:25:46,649 --> 00:25:48,610 Everyone's home, Wash. Let's go. 290 00:25:51,738 --> 00:25:54,783 No, no, no. Don't you say that. It's the Reavers. 291 00:25:54,949 --> 00:25:58,119 - The gorram Reavers come back. - Get that stuff stored. 292 00:25:58,328 --> 00:26:01,456 - Like it's gonna matter! Just do it! 293 00:26:04,459 --> 00:26:06,294 Reavers? 294 00:26:07,545 --> 00:26:11,424 Firefly-class transport, you are ordered to release control of your helm. 295 00:26:11,591 --> 00:26:14,469 Prepare to dock and be boarded. 296 00:26:21,476 --> 00:26:24,437 Looks like civilization finally caught up with us. 297 00:26:37,450 --> 00:26:39,619 No mandatory registration markings on the bow. 298 00:26:39,786 --> 00:26:41,329 Make sure we cite them for that. 299 00:26:41,705 --> 00:26:44,874 Sir, we've identified the transport ship they were attached to. 300 00:26:45,333 --> 00:26:48,044 It was licensed to a group of families out of Bernadette. 301 00:26:48,211 --> 00:26:51,673 They were due to touch down in Newhall three weeks ago. Never made it. 302 00:26:52,090 --> 00:26:54,634 Once we secure these vultures, we'll send a team over. 303 00:26:54,843 --> 00:26:57,262 Didn't we have a flag on a Firefly a while back? 304 00:26:57,429 --> 00:26:59,305 Check. 305 00:27:02,225 --> 00:27:06,146 Here it is. An alert issued on an unidentified Firefly-class... 306 00:27:06,312 --> 00:27:09,649 ...believed to be carrying two fugitives. A brother and sister. 307 00:27:09,858 --> 00:27:12,110 What are they wanted for? 308 00:27:12,277 --> 00:27:14,863 It's not available. It's classified. 309 00:27:15,030 --> 00:27:17,824 40,000 of these in the air, and that's all they give us. 310 00:27:18,116 --> 00:27:21,077 Well, I'm not about to have any surprises on a routine check. 311 00:27:21,286 --> 00:27:23,830 We run into these two, we shoot first. 312 00:27:23,997 --> 00:27:26,833 The brass can sort it out later. 313 00:27:29,085 --> 00:27:31,504 - What was it? - Open the stash, pull out the goods. 314 00:27:31,713 --> 00:27:35,175 - Just got done putting it in. - I'm telling you to take it all out again. 315 00:27:35,383 --> 00:27:37,344 - Why for? - I got no notion to argue this. 316 00:27:37,552 --> 00:27:41,181 In about two minutes' time, this boat's gonna be crawling with Alliance. 317 00:27:42,140 --> 00:27:43,516 No. 318 00:27:45,643 --> 00:27:48,021 - We've gotta run. - Can't. They're pulling us in. 319 00:27:48,229 --> 00:27:50,857 If they find us, they'll send River back to that place. 320 00:27:51,441 --> 00:27:53,651 To be tortured. I'd never see her again. 321 00:27:53,860 --> 00:27:55,695 Stack everything here in plain sight. 322 00:27:55,904 --> 00:27:58,198 Don't want to seem like we got anything to hide. 323 00:27:58,406 --> 00:28:00,533 Might give them boys the wrong impression. 324 00:28:00,700 --> 00:28:03,912 - Or the right one. - That too. Go run and fetch your sister. 325 00:28:05,538 --> 00:28:07,707 What? 326 00:28:10,251 --> 00:28:12,212 Are you gonna put her in plain sight too? 327 00:28:12,837 --> 00:28:16,132 - Don't get touchy. Just do as I say. - Is that why you let us stay? 328 00:28:16,341 --> 00:28:19,052 - To use us as bargaining chips? - Knew there was a reason. 329 00:28:19,219 --> 00:28:21,554 They're not taking her. You're not giving her to them. 330 00:28:21,805 --> 00:28:24,557 Don't be a fooI, son. 331 00:28:25,141 --> 00:28:27,018 Do as the man says. 332 00:28:47,539 --> 00:28:50,000 Well, quite a lot of fuss. 333 00:28:50,166 --> 00:28:53,837 If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous. 334 00:28:56,006 --> 00:28:58,133 - Is this your vessel? - Bought and paid for. 335 00:28:58,300 --> 00:28:59,884 I'm Capt. Malcolm Reynolds. 336 00:29:00,343 --> 00:29:02,971 - And is this everyone, captain? - By way of crew, it is. 337 00:29:03,179 --> 00:29:06,558 Though, in our infirmary, you're gonna find a fella we rescued. 338 00:29:06,766 --> 00:29:09,352 Saved him, guess you could say. 339 00:29:11,062 --> 00:29:13,565 Straight through the back, next to the common area. 340 00:29:14,733 --> 00:29:17,694 And these items, I take it you rescued them as well. 341 00:29:32,542 --> 00:29:34,586 Looks like an illegal salvage operation. 342 00:29:34,794 --> 00:29:37,213 It does? That's discouraging. 343 00:29:37,422 --> 00:29:39,924 Alliance property too. You could lose your ship. 344 00:29:40,091 --> 00:29:43,345 That's a wrist-slap compared to the penalty for harboring fugitives. 345 00:29:43,929 --> 00:29:47,140 A brother and sister. When I search this vessel, I won't find them? 346 00:29:47,682 --> 00:29:50,060 No children on this boat. 347 00:29:50,310 --> 00:29:52,062 I didn't say children. 348 00:29:52,228 --> 00:29:55,357 Siblings. Adult siblings. 349 00:29:55,899 --> 00:29:58,026 I misunderstood. 350 00:30:00,820 --> 00:30:03,657 No chance they could've stowed away? 351 00:30:03,823 --> 00:30:05,116 No one would blame you. 352 00:30:05,325 --> 00:30:07,410 I know how these older-model Fireflys... 353 00:30:07,577 --> 00:30:09,788 ...tend to have those troublesome little nooks. 354 00:30:09,955 --> 00:30:10,997 Do they? 355 00:30:11,665 --> 00:30:15,502 Smugglers and the like tend to prefer them just for that reason. 356 00:30:26,304 --> 00:30:30,225 We will continue this conversation in a more official capacity. 357 00:30:30,433 --> 00:30:33,645 - I want every inch of this junker tossed. - Junker? 358 00:30:33,853 --> 00:30:35,313 Settle down, Kaylee. 359 00:30:35,480 --> 00:30:38,400 But did you hear what that purple-belly called Serenity? 360 00:30:38,567 --> 00:30:40,443 Shut up. 361 00:30:58,753 --> 00:31:01,715 You are a companion. Yes. 362 00:31:01,923 --> 00:31:04,009 And you were based for years on Sihnon. 363 00:31:04,175 --> 00:31:07,470 It's only in the last year that you've been with The Serenity? 364 00:31:07,679 --> 00:31:11,516 It's just "Serenity. " And that's correct. In a few weeks, it will be a year. 365 00:31:13,184 --> 00:31:14,269 Why is this important? 366 00:31:14,477 --> 00:31:17,397 I'm just trying to put the pieces together. 367 00:31:17,981 --> 00:31:20,817 It's a curiosity, a woman of stature such as yourself... 368 00:31:20,984 --> 00:31:23,653 ...falling in with these types. 369 00:31:24,112 --> 00:31:25,238 Not in the least. 370 00:31:25,864 --> 00:31:28,241 It's a mutually beneficial business arrangement. 371 00:31:28,450 --> 00:31:32,162 I rent the shuttle from Capt. Reynolds, allowing me to expand my client base. 372 00:31:32,579 --> 00:31:35,916 And the captain finds that having a companion onboard... 373 00:31:36,082 --> 00:31:39,127 ...opens certain doors that might otherwise be closed to him. 374 00:31:39,628 --> 00:31:41,213 And you love him? 375 00:31:41,421 --> 00:31:44,174 - I don't see how that's relevant. - He is your husband. 376 00:31:44,382 --> 00:31:45,425 Yes. 377 00:31:46,801 --> 00:31:48,762 You met through Capt. Reynolds. 378 00:31:48,929 --> 00:31:52,098 Captain was looking for a pilot. I found a husband. 379 00:31:52,265 --> 00:31:53,475 Seemed to work out. 380 00:31:53,642 --> 00:31:56,561 - You fought with Reynolds in the war. - Fought with a lot of people. 381 00:31:56,728 --> 00:32:00,065 - And your husband. - Fight with him sometimes too. 382 00:32:00,732 --> 00:32:04,110 Is there any particular reason you don't wish to discuss your marriage? 383 00:32:04,694 --> 00:32:08,073 Don't see that it's any of your business, is all. 384 00:32:08,240 --> 00:32:09,866 We're very private people. 385 00:32:10,075 --> 00:32:14,538 The legs. Oh, yeah. I'd definitely have to say it was her legs. 386 00:32:14,788 --> 00:32:17,123 You can put that down. 387 00:32:17,332 --> 00:32:20,168 Her legs and right where her legs meet her back. 388 00:32:20,335 --> 00:32:24,256 Actually, that whole area. That and above it. 389 00:32:25,465 --> 00:32:28,677 Six gerstlers crammed right under every cooling drive... 390 00:32:28,885 --> 00:32:31,263 ...so you strain your primary artery function... 391 00:32:31,429 --> 00:32:34,808 ...and you have to recycle secondary exhaust through a bypass system... 392 00:32:34,975 --> 00:32:37,727 ...just so you don't pump it through the main atmo feed... 393 00:32:37,894 --> 00:32:40,105 ...and asphyxiate the entire crew. 394 00:32:40,313 --> 00:32:41,898 Now, that's junk. 395 00:32:42,190 --> 00:32:44,568 Have you seen what she wears? Forget about it. 396 00:32:44,776 --> 00:32:47,988 Have you ever been with a warrior woman? 397 00:33:02,169 --> 00:33:05,380 Pirates. Pirates with their own chaplain. 398 00:33:07,007 --> 00:33:08,091 There's an oddity. 399 00:33:08,300 --> 00:33:10,927 Not the only oddity this end of space, commander. 400 00:33:11,761 --> 00:33:14,723 We have things not always so plain as on the central planets. 401 00:33:14,890 --> 00:33:17,392 Rules can be a mite fuzzier. 402 00:33:17,976 --> 00:33:21,313 These fugitives that we're looking for, the brother and the sister... 403 00:33:21,688 --> 00:33:23,648 ...they were last seen on Persephone. 404 00:33:23,857 --> 00:33:25,150 That a fact? 405 00:33:25,358 --> 00:33:28,487 They also left port aboard a Firefly-class transport. 406 00:33:28,653 --> 00:33:31,364 About the same time that you shipped out with Serenity. 407 00:33:31,781 --> 00:33:34,868 Well, Persephone's a big place. 408 00:33:35,076 --> 00:33:36,453 Yes. 409 00:33:36,620 --> 00:33:38,622 Yes, it is, and that Firefly isn't. 410 00:33:39,122 --> 00:33:43,752 And if anyone's hiding anywhere on it, we will find them. 411 00:35:05,959 --> 00:35:09,755 So I figure by now you've been over to the derelict, seen for yourself. 412 00:35:09,963 --> 00:35:12,090 Yes. Terrible thing. 413 00:35:14,009 --> 00:35:16,887 If you want my advice, you won't tow it back. 414 00:35:17,137 --> 00:35:20,348 Just fire the whole gorram thing from space, be done with it. 415 00:35:20,515 --> 00:35:24,060 That ship is evidence. I'm not in the habit of destroying evidence. 416 00:35:24,394 --> 00:35:27,898 Of course not. It'd be against the rules. 417 00:35:28,148 --> 00:35:30,192 I'm gonna make a leap here... 418 00:35:30,358 --> 00:35:34,112 ...and figure this is your first tour out here on the border. 419 00:35:36,281 --> 00:35:38,950 It's a very loyal crew you have there. 420 00:35:39,117 --> 00:35:42,162 But then, I can tell by your record you have... 421 00:35:42,329 --> 00:35:46,416 ...a tendency to inspire that quality in people, sergeant. 422 00:35:48,001 --> 00:35:51,338 It's not sergeant. Not anymore. War's over. 423 00:35:51,546 --> 00:35:54,049 For some, the war will never be over. 424 00:35:54,341 --> 00:35:56,718 I notice your ship's called Serenity. 425 00:35:56,885 --> 00:36:02,182 You were stationed on Hara. Battle of Serenity Valley took place there. 426 00:36:02,599 --> 00:36:04,518 You know, I believe you might be right. 427 00:36:04,684 --> 00:36:06,853 Independents suffered a crushing defeat there. 428 00:36:07,062 --> 00:36:09,648 Some say after Serenity, the browncoats were through. 429 00:36:09,856 --> 00:36:12,692 The war ended in that valley. 430 00:36:13,819 --> 00:36:17,364 Seems odd you'd name your ship after a battle you're on the wrong side of. 431 00:36:17,572 --> 00:36:19,866 May have been the losing side. 432 00:36:20,033 --> 00:36:22,744 Still not convinced it was the wrong one. 433 00:36:25,455 --> 00:36:28,375 - Is that why you attacked that transport? - What? 434 00:36:28,542 --> 00:36:30,502 You're still fighting the same battle. 435 00:36:30,711 --> 00:36:33,880 Only those weren't soldiers you murdered, they were civilians. 436 00:36:34,047 --> 00:36:37,718 Citizens trying to make a new life, and you just can't stand that, can you? 437 00:36:37,884 --> 00:36:42,389 So we attacked that ship, then brought the only living survivor to our infirmary. 438 00:36:42,556 --> 00:36:45,434 - Is that what we did? - I'd ask him. 439 00:36:45,600 --> 00:36:48,729 Only I'm not sure he can speak with his tongue split down the middle. 440 00:36:51,148 --> 00:36:54,443 I haven't seen that kind of torture since... 441 00:36:55,027 --> 00:36:57,195 Well, since the war. 442 00:36:57,404 --> 00:36:58,447 I should've known. 443 00:36:58,613 --> 00:36:59,990 You are bound by law. 444 00:37:00,198 --> 00:37:02,159 Formal charges will be transmitted. 445 00:37:02,367 --> 00:37:05,912 Commander, I'm not what you need to be concerned about right now. 446 00:37:06,288 --> 00:37:09,541 If things go the way they are, there's gonna be blood. 447 00:37:10,417 --> 00:37:12,461 - Let's start compression. - All right. 448 00:37:12,878 --> 00:37:13,920 Get a line in. 449 00:37:26,725 --> 00:37:28,727 Reavers? 450 00:37:29,061 --> 00:37:30,687 That is what I said. 451 00:37:30,854 --> 00:37:35,025 You can't imagine how many times men in my position hear that excuse. 452 00:37:35,192 --> 00:37:37,194 - "Reavers did it. " - It's the truth. 453 00:37:38,278 --> 00:37:39,404 You saw them, did you? 454 00:37:39,613 --> 00:37:42,699 - Wouldn't be sitting here if I had. - No, of course not. 455 00:37:42,991 --> 00:37:46,995 I'll tell you who did. That poor bastard you took off my ship. 456 00:37:47,204 --> 00:37:49,623 He looked into the face of it, was made to stare. 457 00:37:49,873 --> 00:37:52,876 - It? - The darkness. 458 00:37:53,210 --> 00:37:56,296 Kind of darkness you can't even imagine. 459 00:37:56,838 --> 00:37:58,882 Blacker than the space it moves through. 460 00:37:59,091 --> 00:38:00,342 Very poetic. 461 00:38:02,302 --> 00:38:03,720 They made him watch. 462 00:38:04,137 --> 00:38:06,682 He probably tried to turn away. They wouldn't let him. 463 00:38:07,182 --> 00:38:10,268 You call him a survivor. He's not. 464 00:38:12,896 --> 00:38:16,400 A man comes up against that kind of will, the only way to deal with it... 465 00:38:16,566 --> 00:38:18,777 ...I suspect, is to become it. 466 00:38:19,778 --> 00:38:23,657 He's following the only course left to him. 467 00:38:24,658 --> 00:38:27,703 First, he'll try to make himself look like one. 468 00:38:28,078 --> 00:38:31,289 Cut on himself, desecrate his flesh. And then... 469 00:38:31,456 --> 00:38:34,126 ...he'll start acting like one. 470 00:38:38,880 --> 00:38:42,968 Let's have two MPs up here to escort Sgt. Reynolds to the brig. 471 00:38:54,855 --> 00:38:57,024 Let's go again. 472 00:38:57,816 --> 00:38:59,568 Later. 473 00:38:59,735 --> 00:39:03,071 Maybe. Captain said once the coast is clear... 474 00:39:03,739 --> 00:39:06,074 ...we should lay low in the shuttle. Come on. 475 00:39:06,241 --> 00:39:08,493 Coming back? 476 00:39:09,369 --> 00:39:13,373 Yes. Yes, of course he is. They all are. 477 00:39:14,499 --> 00:39:16,251 Your ship will be auctioned. 478 00:39:16,460 --> 00:39:19,046 The proceeds will be applied to the cost of your defense. 479 00:39:23,008 --> 00:39:24,676 Get him out of here! 480 00:39:24,885 --> 00:39:27,304 Go to full lockdown. I want guards on the nursery. 481 00:39:27,512 --> 00:39:29,431 It won't matter. You won't find him. 482 00:39:30,265 --> 00:39:32,017 But I know where he'll go. 483 00:39:37,439 --> 00:39:39,274 Wait! No. Don't. Don't. 484 00:39:39,483 --> 00:39:41,026 River, it's okay. 485 00:39:41,234 --> 00:39:45,781 - Wait. Wait. - They've gone. Come on. 486 00:39:46,615 --> 00:39:49,534 - Don't. - River, it's okay. 487 00:39:50,285 --> 00:39:52,996 - Come on. - No. Don't- 488 00:39:54,706 --> 00:39:57,417 River, you don't have to be afraid. 489 00:40:00,963 --> 00:40:02,881 Why would he come back here? 490 00:40:03,048 --> 00:40:04,967 Looking for familiar ground. 491 00:40:05,133 --> 00:40:07,386 He's on the hunt. 492 00:40:07,552 --> 00:40:10,097 All right. Let's get him to the brig. 493 00:40:10,305 --> 00:40:13,392 - No, no, no. I should go with you. - It's out of the question. 494 00:40:13,600 --> 00:40:15,519 How many men you feel like losing today? 495 00:40:16,061 --> 00:40:18,939 Nobody knows Serenity like I do. I can help you. 496 00:40:22,317 --> 00:40:24,736 We let him go first. 497 00:40:24,945 --> 00:40:26,780 Right. 498 00:40:27,072 --> 00:40:29,199 You want to... 499 00:40:44,131 --> 00:40:48,010 Thanks. Now I'll really have the advantage. 500 00:41:03,025 --> 00:41:04,902 We don't know how long it's going to be. 501 00:41:05,235 --> 00:41:07,404 Once we're settled, we shouldn't move much. 502 00:41:07,613 --> 00:41:09,364 I'm just gonna grab some food. 503 00:41:12,910 --> 00:41:14,494 Someone's coming. 504 00:42:47,588 --> 00:42:50,299 You save his gorram life, he still takes the cargo. 505 00:42:52,926 --> 00:42:54,595 He had to. 506 00:42:54,761 --> 00:42:56,889 Couldn't let us profit. 507 00:42:57,055 --> 00:42:58,682 Wouldn't be civilized.