:D Thanks for such detailed comments!

The fact that we don't actually get to witness what went down in Mal's bunk is forgiven with that comment! *g*

I completely wussed-out when it came to the sex scenes, lol. I think i would have to work up to that slowly for some crazy reason that I can't quite put my finger on.

I love Wash and Zoe as a canon couple too. But this thing kind of snuck up on me (I'm not complaining - I'm just still a little dazed, lol).

I'm delighted you enjoyed it!