Set during BDM. Conversation between Jayne and Simon.
"You need ta' tell her, Doc..."
"What?"
"Look I want to get outta here alive as much as everyone else, and maybe if Kaylee knows has somethin' to fight for it'll keep her from being so scared..."
Simon looked at him before nodding slightly.
"Thank you, Jayne."
As he walked away Jayne heard Simon muttering under his breath. "I wish someone could do the same sort of thing for me..."
At this Jayne turned and gritted his teeth before speaking.
"Oh, and Doc."
"Yes?"
"I've been datin' your sister for about four months, and I wanna marry her. I know this ain't the time, but I figure that once we make it out of here alive, you and me can have ourselves a talk."
Simon surveyed Jayne's facial expression, stance, and general demeanor, and merely nodded once he'd determined that he wasn't joking.
Although he didn't say it out loud, as Jayne walked away Simon whispered as much to make himself feel better as anything.
"Thank you, Jayne."