1) Mal, Jayne, and Simon meet with a shady contact in a dirty bar to negotiate the sale of medical supplies. Simon is nervous about being there as he is wanted by the Alliance. 2) The contact provides Mal with a list of drugs needed by his clients. Simon recognizes the drugs and their uses but is concerned about one being a paralytic. 3) At the bar, Simon accidentally spills a drink on a patron and is attacked. Mal and Jayne intervene, with Jayne intimidating the attacker into releasing Simon. Mal reminds Simon to follow orders next time.