You know, re-watching "The Socratic Method" after having dubbed "Cursed," so much more makes sense regarding Chase. His insistence on the alcohol cause? The look on his face when Lucy got back to normal and got custody of her son again? Poor guy.
That's it for the blather.
The obvious: Like you all haven't seen it by now, but if the Serenity trailer hasn't graced your screen yet, why are you still reading this?