Wash: "Didn't want you taking off without me. In fact, didn't want you
taking off at all. Thought I might take this run instead. Me and the
Captain." 

Mal: "The Captain who's standing right here telling you that's not gonna
happen?" 

Wash: "Well, it's a dangerous mission, sir. I can't stand the thought of
something happening that might cause you two to come back with another
thrilling tale of bonding and adventure. I just can't take that right now." 
				--Episode #10, "War Stories"