Author's note: This is a continuation of a story I wrote called "The Church that Time Forgot." Jayne was such a fun character that I wanted to give her a little more story time. Also, it gives me a break from my other current story, "Tales from the Cretaceous." This story fits somewhere in Series 3 in a slightly altered universe. If you want to see more of Jayne, please review.

Chapter 1 – She's back

Abby woke up slowly wondering why her bedroom was so bright. She rolled over and stretched, then immediately winced in pain as she remembered she had been shot. She wasn't in her bedroom, she was in the hospital, but thankfully she was being released today. She carefully sat up as she heard familiar voices out in the hall.

"Danny, get out of the wheelchair. That's for Abby," Connor complained.

"You pushed Sarah. Now its my turn," Danny replied with a laugh.

Danny bolted out of the chair as Connor pushed it into Abby's room. Sarah and Becker crowded into the room after them. They all smiled happily at Abby.

Sarah moved to the bedside, "Ready to get out of here?"

"Oh yes! Connor is picking up curry for dinner and I can't wait," Abby sighed.

"All right boys… everybody out while Abby gets into her street clothes," Sarah ordered.

The three men filed out of the room as Becker said, "Danny, I think that nurse just winked at you."

"Of course she did. I'm a prime catch."

Sarah closed the door on their banter and turned to help Abby get dressed. "This button up blouse will be the easiest for you to manage."

"Thanks, Sarah," Abby said as she eased into the blouse.

As Sarah buttoned up the shirt, she frowned. "Abby, I need to warn you about something."

"O.K., what?"

"Jayne is back at the ARC," Sarah said with a sympathetic grimace.

"What? Why?" Abby asked in surprise.

"Lester talked her into staying. He said she's the best assistant he's had in years."

"Why didn't Connor tell me?" Abby wondered out loud.

"Maybe he doesn't know it matters… Abby, have you ever told him how you feel?"

Abby looked uncomfortable, "What do you mean? I don't feel…"

"Oh stop it," Sarah interrupted, "You know there's something between you and Connor."

"No. I don't know that at all," Abby stormed. "I wish everyone would stop acting like we're a couple!"

"All right. Fine. Sorry I brought it up, but if you're not a couple, then there's no reason for Connor to stay away from Jayne," Sarah said matter-of-factly.

Abby frowned, not wanting to think about the beautiful, red-headed geek-girl. She was about to say something more, when there was a knock on her door. It opened a tiny bit and Abby heard Connor's voice say, "You ready yet? The nurse wants to get you out of here."

"Yeah, I'm ready," Abby answered grumpily.

Sarah watched Connor wheel Abby carefully toward the exit and shook her head unhappily. She had seen the way Jayne looked at Connor. Abby was going to lose the boy if she didn't express her feelings for him soon.