Wash, Kaylee and Zoe took one of the shuttles to fly where hopefully they would find the parts necessary to repair Serenity in a more permanent way.
Simon left the ship to explore with River now that Mal and Jayne were back for a little while. Inara walked along with the doctor and River and then took off on her own.
Suna had been in the cockpit since Savi left. The view was not much, but she was taking it in as something precious. Pretty soon she would be back on Mobul and that would be the end of her travels..
Jayne and Mal walked into the cockpit and found Suna asleep in Wash's seat, her hands on the commands. The men looked at one another and walked out quietly.
Once in the cargo bay Jayne scratched his head and mumbled, barely audible to Mal "Thanks Captain, for you know, lettin' me stay and all". Mal looked over at the man that was not making eye contact with him "You are part of my crew; don't make me regret that Jayne".
Jayne nodded and the two started getting the Mule ready.

Simon and River returned shortly because the doctor was struggling to control his sister's behavior. Something about this planet was setting off the girl; fortunately the area they visited, near the academy, was almost deserted and no one had taken notice of them.

Wash, Zoe and Kaylee found the parts yard almost immediately and scored everything they needed plus some extras for a pittance; one of the advantages of wealthy central planets where junk was not considered valuable. The three returned to Serenity quicker than anyone had anticipated and got right to work. Mal and Jayne's outing with the Mule did not turn out as successful. The failed attempt at finding work, coupled with Inara's announcement that she had engagements for the next couple of days, put Mal in a foul mood, which affected everyone at dinner. Simon and River stayed in their bunk and did not join the others. Zoe and Wash left the table first " We best get working on repairs Captain". Mal nodded at them, wondering if that was indeed where the two were going. Kaylee asked Jayne to help her carry the heavy coils to the engine room.
Suna got up and started clearing the table; Inara asked Mal about what all had happened during her absence.
The Captain, more relaxed and glad to have this time with Inara, told her some of the incidents making her laugh more than once. Suna was quietly working, hoping to make herself almost invisible.
" It was one thing after the other,either Jayne and Savi or Suna..." Mal trailed off shaking his head. " Mal. They are young; in the old planets we used to talk about seasons, that's how we got the way we tell time even now. Spring was a season when young people were restless, seeking romance, or trouble. Maybe we are cycling through that season now. And they are on a ship, with nothing much to do, nowhere to put that energy" Inara said smiling at the Captain.
"That energy..they ain't the only ones to have it Inara. I'm not old...not like I get much.."
"...release..Captain?" Inara interrupted speaking very slowly.
Mal stared at Inara as he was now visibly uncomfortable. He cleared his throat " Inara. Do not say... that..."
" what, Mal, RELEASE?" Inara repeated even slower, quite aware of what she was doing. Suna turned to look at the two, not sure of what was going on at this point.
Mal got up and walked out slightly hunched over, after giving Inara a slight glare.
Suna knew she was missing something but she took notice of what just happened.

The entire crew got busy getting Serenity repaired and ready to fly again. They would be leaving Makura and making a stop on a nearby moon to see about any work they could combine with returning to Mobul. The earnings from this last job were good and would last a while, but Mal thought they ought to make the most out of such a long journey.
Serenity was ready to go before Inara was. Mal tried to convince the Companion to skip out on her last engagement and leave with the ship, but Inara declined and agreed to join them in a day.

The moment the ship took off Simon noticed a change in his sister's behavior and sighed in relief.
Suna was very excited to be in the cockpit with Wash and watch the planet get smaller under them. Once the planet was barely visible she left the cockpit to go see River. Mal, Jayne and Zoe were playing a sort of basket ball in the cargo deck and Suna sat down to watch. After a few minutes, with Jayne twisting an ankle, the game was over and Mal sat down next to Suna.
" Suna. I have something to show you. It's about your planet and your family" the Captain said while reaching for his coat to get the device. Suna looked alarmed.
" I think everyone is fine, Suna. You should just hear the details for yourself" . Mal had thought about the message, particularly the part where Savi's father remarks on the unlikely possibility of her joining her family but he decided that she deserved the truth.
Suna held the device in front of her and knew how to operate it, having seen others do it on her planet.
Once the message was over Suna stood up and walked a few feet away. She lifted the device over her shoulder with her arm. " Girl. Do not!" Mal stood up wishing Suna were looking at him. Suna turned around and pitched the device high and hard toward the stairs, where it shattered into pieces.
" Shit! Do I really have to?" Mal almost yelled as he started toward Suna.
"NO YOU DON'T" Suna yelled out and stood with her back to the wall. Mal stopped a few feet from the girl and looked at her trying to figure out what to do.
" you don't have to, Captain" Suna said in a softer voice, her eyes filled with tears and a determination not to make them spill over. " I'll go clean it up right now" she continued while looking into Mal's eyes and moving along the wall, past the Captain. Mal watched as she started cleaning up. Zoe had gone to get a broom and handed it to the girl. Suna did a thorough job, using the time to get control of her pain and anger.

Mal stood and watched Suna and he understood why she did what she did. When the girl was done and turned to look at him and Zoe, Mal said " need to talk about the message?" Suna shook her head and said " No Captain."
At that she walked out to her bunk while Mal turned to Zoe " Think she'll be ok?" Zoe shrugged her shoulders " Hard to say Sir. She is strong, but this can't be easy".