Title: We're A Happy Family
Prompt by: jedibuttercup
Rating: PG/K+
Setting: unknown
Originally posted: 4th July 2018
Notes: for the Drabble Exchange 2018.

Love keeps a boat in the air, but it also keeps a family afloat. Blood doesn't matter much, Mal always knew that, but if he ever needed proof, it was right there at his table.

"Did I miss all the good stuff?"

"If you mean the food, husband, then no, you most did not."

"I love my wife."

"Missed a heck of a cute story from the Shepherd though. It had bunnies."

"They go real nice with potatoes and gravy."

"Jayne, that's appalling! Have you no self-control?"

"You can try'n take control of me any time you want, 'Nara."

"I think we're better off going no further down that road."

"Circle of life."

"Say what now, Moonbrain?"

"Rabbit stew for the soul. Don't put their tails in."

"Perhaps we could have a change of subject now. I'm already regretting telling the tale... story."

"Absolutely. Simon, what'd'ya do today?"

"Me? Er, I alphabetised the medication cabinet."

"'S a wild life, huh, Doc?"

"Mal?"

He came out of a daze at the feel of her hand on his arm.

"Inara?"

"Are you alright?"

"Never better," he promised, smiling as he looked around the table. "Just thinking, 's always good to be home."