Five short vignettes, sequenced out of chronological order, depict excerpts of counseling sessions between River Tam, played by Summer Glau, and her unnamed therapist, played by Whedon, while she is held at the Alliance Academy.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joss Whedon | Actor | Therapist | |
| Summer Glau | Actor | River Tam |