GETTING CLOSER Chapter 10: This time it's forever (1/?) by Deisy erness@indo.net.id Disclaimer: Original character borrowed (w/o permission) from The X Files. Rating : PG Category : S - R Keyword : Mulder/Scully - romance (c'mon, guys.. Do you see anything else ?) Summary : After finishing all his job in London, Mulder returns to Scully with the intention of marrying her. Will he succeed? xxxxx February 27 Quantico, USA Scully closed her laptop computer and packed the unit in the bag. She cleared up her desk and grabbed a paper to write a message to her officemate, Jason Williams. She was going to take a three weeks leave starting tomorrow. She had lots of things to prepare for the big day. A smiled danced on her lips when the thought struck her. She didn't really want to make a fuss about it, but her mother insisted that this once-in-a-lifetime occassion deserved to be celebrated. And she meant it. Mulder was scheduled to arrive at March 1. Once he would recover, they were going to go ring-shopping. They still had to visit his mother. Of course Mrs Mulder knew that there was going to be a `Mrs Mulder junior', but still they had to visit her to meet her future daughter-in-law, before the D-Day. And Scully wanted to go to the sea where his father rested. And to Melissa's grave. And they still have to prepare Mulder's suit. And the guest list, which was done by Mrs Scully. They did have a lot of things to do before the D-day, which they had decided to be on March 3. In the last two weeks Scully had begun to receive parcels and packages of Mulder's stuffs from London. She had arranged them in her apartment as his was no longer exist. It was special for her to do that. Now, looking at her apartment, anyone would think that they had been living together for a long time. They have agreed to stay in Dana's apartment after the marriage, and would then think if they would find another space more suitable. As she walked out to the carpark, she eyed her left hand and saw the red string lingered her little finger. A secret smile came to her lips. Mulder had called her for hours on her birthday last week. She couldn't imagine how much money he spent on it, but he refused to hang up everytime she mentioned it. He had ordered a bunch of white and pink tulips from a distance. He really knew how to be romantic. xxx February 27 London, UK Mulder stuffed his new books in a box. This would be the last package heading to Annapolis. He taped the box carefully and wrapped it with thick brown paper. He stood up and look around him. He had finished clearing up. His trunks and suitcases were ready. He meant to pass by the post office and send the package on the way to the Airport. He was going to make a surprise to Scully. He was due to arrive at March 1. But with all his works done and everything set up, he would have landed there on February 28. Not much different. But for Mulder and Scully, every second was meaningful. This was going to be the first time they meet as lovers. Mulder glanced at his watch and decided that it was time to go. He hailed a taxi and stuffed everything in the trunk. He passed by a post office and deliver the package, then he continued his way to the airport. As his plane gained altitude, he closed his eyes and though about a lot of things. All feelings were mixed up in his mind. Happiness. He was getting married ! To his true love, Dana Katherine Scully ! Sadness. He worried about her. Her cancer. Nobody knew how she would survive. He exhaled. he swore. xxx February 28 Baltimore, USA Scully watched her mother in agreat amusement. The elder woman was sweeping through her addressbook, ticking some names, and rewrite them in a piece of paper beside her. She looked so busy, deciding if he should be invited or if she shouldn't be. Scully glanced at her watch. It was almost dinner. They have spent the whole day shopping. They had gone to the church in the afternoon and met the priest. The white gown was ready. And Mulder was coming tomorrow. Coming home. Coming home to stay. "Mom, shall we eat something, or not ?" "Huh? What, Honey ?" Margaret looked up from her address list. "It's dinner time, Mom. Do we have to eat ? If we do, let's make it quick. I need to go home tonight." "Why, Honey, you can stay here." "I will come here again tomorrow, Mom, and I'll sleep here the night before the D-Day. But I need to get lots of things from my place." Mrs Scully pushed her papers aside. "Okay then, let's eat." Scully smiled. They had a quick dinner and Scully left afterwards. "I'll be back here tomorrow after lunch, Mom, with Mulder. We'll go get the rings in the morning." "Fox, Dana." "What ?" Scully watched her mother through the window. "Fox, Dear. Not Mulder." Scully smiled. "Mom.." "Goodnight, Honey. Be careful. I'll see you tomorrow afternoon !" "Bye Mom." xxx Scully pushed her apartment door open. She went in and leaned on her door with a sigh of relief. It was late, almost midnight. She was very sleepy. She locked her door and took off her coat. She passed her livingroom without bother to glance and made her way to her bedroom to change to her blue silk pajamas. She went to the bathroom and started cleaning her face from the cosmetic cover. Suddenly she heard a crack from the livingroom. It was her couch. A crack ? She stiffened. Eversince she left the fieldwork and taught in Quantico, she didn't have a right for gun-posession. She went to the livingroom, and turned on the lamp in quick movement. And she froze. "Hi, Dana." Mulder was sitting comfortably on her couch. He looked so relaxed with his grey T-shirt. So feel-like-home appearance. But it was Mulder. Her love of her life, Fox William Mulder. Smiling widely at her. "Mulder ?" "I thought you've learnt to call me Fox more fluently." Tears sprang up to her eyes, but she managed to feel her legs to bring her to him. She walked towards him and reached out doubtfully, afraid that he might disappear in a touch. She ran her fingers down his cheek. He didn't disappear. He was real. "Oh Fox.. ?" Mulder opened his arms to her and she dropped her body into his embrace. They hugged each other so tightly that Mulder thought he would break her bones. The feelings they were feeling were unexplainable. Mulder caressed her hair and kissed her head lovingly. He inhaled the sweet smell of her hair. Scully burrowed her face in his shoulder, her arms were tight around his neck. She sobbed, those happy tears. Finally. At last. She was in his arms again. She felt him kissing the top of her head, and she snuggled closer to his neck, shutting her eyes. He settled her position in his lap, enveloping her body completely. He touched her chin and lifted her face as he lowered his face to hers. Their lips met. Soft, tender. Mulder had never kissed any woman this way before. With Scully, the kisses were never based on passion. They were reflections of their pure love and need to be with each other. As they broke away, they gazed each other lovingly and Scully laid her head back to where it belonged, on his shoulder. God knew how long they spent in silence, in tight embrace. Until finally Scully opened her mouth and said,"You're supposed to arrive tomorrow, right ?" "Yeah," he replied,"but I missed you so, Dana. So I work hard to finish all my business there, and begged for the Scotland Yard to ..`release' me. I haven't even reported to Skinner that I'm back. I don't know where he's going to post me, if he still wants me with the Bureau." "Fox, you are a great asset for the Bureau, they're not going to kick you out so easily, even if you beg them to." "I take that as a compliment," he kissed her forehead. "How are you doing lately?" "I'm fine." "Not that word again !" he gripped her shoulder. She looked up at him and he watched her in despair. "Do you want me to tell you ?" she asked. "Yes, Dana. Please. We are going to get married, in three days time !" Scully released his neck but rested her hands on his shoulders. "You can still cancel it out," she avoided eye-contact. She didn't need one. She knew that he was staring at her in horror. "What are you talking about ?!" She exhaled deeply. "I think, it's.. it's getting worse." "What do you mean ?" Scully glanced away. "The headache is becoming routine right now. And so is the nosebleeding. Mulder, my condition is growing worse every day. I.." "Dana, you can't give up. You have to fight it, you've promised." "I know, Mulder. I just.. ," she watched him with tearful eyes,"I didn't ask you to fight it with me." "Dana !" She was sitting upright now, her hands on her lap. "I'm sorry Mulder.. Fox.. I'm just.." Mulder cupped her small face in his hands. He pressed her head against his chest and rested his chin on her head. A few minutes passed in peace, but then suddenly Scully struggled from his arms and scrambled to her feet. She ran to the bathroom. Mulder was stunned. He could figure out what was going now. She must be pressing a bunch of paper handkerchief to her nose right now. He stood up and went after her. She had left her bathroom door opened. He went behind her and put his hand on her back. Then he realized that her bleeding had stopped. She was sobbing. "Dana.." Scully didn't reply. She couldn't stop her tears. She was afraid. Afraid of the fact that she was dying. Afraid that she might loose him. And she hated herself. She would just make him sad seeing her going through this every day in their future. "Dana, it's alright," he put his arms around her waist and hugged her. Scully buried her face in her hands. "Let's just forget it, Mulder. It's not going to work." "What are you talking about ?" he asked softly. "What are we getting married for ? With this thing in me, how would we live ? I might not survive for long, Mulder. This thing is growing everyday, and it's pushing my brain." She pulled away from his arms and faced him. "Mulder, if you love me because of my existance, because you need me beside you, let's just cancel it out. I'll have to leave you.. soon." "Then let me be with you til the time comes." "Mulder, are you strong enough to face it ?" "It's too late, Dana." "No, Fox.." "Dana, marrying you is just a symbol. I love you. If you tell me to leave now, I'm going to die, Dana, I mean it." "But what if I leave you," she stressed the word `I'. "That's what's going to happen, Fox." "Dana, I promise I'm not going to suicide when you go. I believe that if we can't be together in this life, we'll meet again in the next life, and then we can reunite. Dana, I believe that we have another chance to correct our mistakes in the past lives." "Or to repeat the same mistake." "If you're not wise, yes. But in our case, oh Dana, just stop it. Cancer or no cancer, I'm going to marry you. We are meant to each other !" he gripped her shoulders and looked straightly into her eyes. Scully returned his look. She sighed and walked out of the bathroom. Mulder followed her, sitting on the couch beside her. Her hands were intertwined on her lap. He spotted the red string around her left little finger. He put his hand over hers, showing that he also still had the red string around his right little finger. He brought her pale hand to his lips and kissed it tenderly. "How are you feeling ?" "A little dizzy." He caressed her auburn head. "Do you need any pain killer ?" "No," she answered quickly. "No, it's just.. Just like anemia. I just need to lie down." Mulder glanced at the watch. It was over midnight anyway. He watched her standing up slowly, trying to find her balance point. He took her hand,"Do you need my help ?" She shutted her eyes. "Fox, I'm not paralyzed.. yet." She managed to walked. One.. two.. three.. At the fourth step she stumbled. Mulder was fast. He grabbed her small waist and steady her. Scully shutted her eyes and leaned on his chest. She was feeling very dizzy. She could feel the earth turning under her feet. She gave up. "Fox, take me to bed." Mulder smiled. He brought her into his arms and carried her like a baby. Scully wrapped her arms around his neck and she sticked her face with his. He settled her on her bed and covered her with her warm blanket. He sat at the edge of her bed, his hand caressed her hair and face. She leaned into his palm and shutted her eyes comfortably. "Stay here, Fox," she whispered. Mulder took it as an order, not a request. He crawled beside her and slipped under the blanket. She shifted into his embrace. "I'm sorry, Fox, I.." "Sleep, Dana," he kissed the top of her head,"We'll talk in the morning. Now, just take a rest." xxx End of part 1 xxxxx I know it almost reaches the end, but I always long for feedbacks and comments !! I need them to inspire me for my next fics ! But if you don't expect anything else from me.. Well, it's up to you. My fics process depends on your response ! I need an answer on this; when is Fox Mulder's birthday, the 11th or 13th October ?? I saw two opinions on this. I WANT THE TRUTH !!! xxxxx GETTING CLOSER Chapter 10: When the Redline reunites (2/?) by Deisy erness@indo.net.id Disclaimer: Original character borrowed (w/o permission) from The X Files. Rating : PG (not any adult themes, that's not my type, but I must admit that it's quite stronger than the formers...) Category : S - R Keyword : Mulder/Scully - romance (c'mon, guys.. Do you see anything else ?) Summary : After finishing all his job in London, Mulder returns to Scully with the intention of marrying her. Will he succeed? xxxxx March 1 Scully's residence Scully blinked to wipe the sand from her eyes. The morning sun pierced through her window, shining on her like a stagelamp. She sighed and shifted slightly. She heard the soft steady thumping sound very close to her ear. Mulder's heartbeat. Scully felt his arms around her, not only holding her, but also protecting her. Scully closed her eyes and remember the his words. << I have lost Samantha. I lost her because I couldn't protect her. Now I don't want to loose you, Dana.>> Those words was written in the letter he had thrown with a peeble through her window in her mother's house. And he had stayed outside in the cold, the whole night. She watched his hand holding hers. His right hand and her left hand. He also still had the red string around his little finger. Scully smiled and got up carefully. She tried not to shake the bed to much as she got out. Mulder kept sleeping peacefully. Scully went out of the bedroom and went to the kitchen. As she was preparing some pancakes, she smiled to herself. How many times have they done this, sleeping and waking up in each other's arms, having breakfast together.. Now they officially lived together. Not officially, not before they were married. But practically. Scully smiled. Yes, they practically lived together. Where else would he live ? His apartment had already been rented by someone else, and all his stuffs were in her place. She gasped in shock when Mulder pulled her waist and kissed her head. "Morning, Sweetie.." "Fox, you surprised me. Wait, don't let this one get overcooked," she lifted the pan and saved the pankake to the plate. Mulder stood behind her, hugging her, as she poured another portion of the mixture into the pan. He kissed the spot behind her ear. Scully's heart missed a pulse. Mulder had never really touched her sensitive areas before. She didn't really like where this was heading to. Mulder watched her expression. His kiss on her ear was actually a proposal, and he has got his answer. She didn't want it. But why ? He decided to try again. He put his hand on her chin and turned her face towards his. He lowered his head and captured her lips with his. She didn't refuse at first. But when he tried to deepen the kiss, her objection was clear. He didn't understand why. But as he didn't want to break the contact, he obeyed her. Suddenly a smell strucked their noses and Scully broke away at once. "Oh my God ! The pancake !" she turned off the fire and they both stared at the black thing sticked in the pan. Mulder burst to laughter at once. Scully buried her face in her hands, and laughed in embarassement. "This is your fault !" she pushed him aside. Mulder kept laughing. He didn't take his hands off her. Instead, he attempted to kiss her again. He succeeded, but as he held her closer, she pulled away and broke the kiss. Mulder watched her in confusion but she refused eye-contact. "Come on, we have a lot of things to do today," she muttered and left to the bathroom. After breakfast they left Scully's apartment. They went ring-shopping. It didn't take long. They both knew exactly what kind of rings they prefer to wear forever. Simple gold plates. They ordered the writings inside the plate, , then of course, Dana's name in Fox's ring and vice versa. The man said that they should come back and recollect the rings the next day. They told him that the wedding would be on the day after, and he congratulated them. They walked hand in hand, so deeply in love that they seemed to forget they were not alone in the universe. They arrived at Mrs Scully's place just right on lunch time. Margaret Scully was so delighted to see his son-in-law-to-be. They had a nice lunch all three, and Mulder said that they planned to visit his mother that afternoon. After clearing up the table, they sat there talking about suits and flowers. Mrs Scully insisted that Mulder should wear a black tuxedo suit with silver buttons. When Mulder asked her why silver instead of gold, the older woman replied,"Because that's what you were wearing in my dream." "In your dream ?" Scully and Mulder said at the same time, raising their brows to the hairlines. "Yes, in the dream I had about two months ago. You two running down the prairie, hand in hand, with small violets blooming under your feet. Dana was wearing her white gown and you Fox, were wearing the black tux with silver buttons. That's why I also insisted that your white gown should be modified a little, that the top should be lowered to the shoulder line, exposing yourcollar bones. Because that's what I saw in my dream. You two were beautiful. And the violets in the grass were perfect," Mrs Scully's eyes weren't focused on them anymore. Mulder and Scully looked at each other in great amazement. Then Scully spoke up,"Two months ago ? But Mom, that's even before.." she paused, feeling suddenly embarass to say `he proposed to me'. "Yes, before Fox came back to propose to you," Mrs Scully said it straightly. Scully turned bright red, Mulder smiled and squeezed her hand. "That's why when you two had that silly fight I wasn't too concerned, because I believed in my dream. I knew everything would get better in the end." She smiled broadly at the lovers. When they finally finished talking about the flowers and decorations, it was almost tea time. Mulder exused themselves and said that if they didn't leave at that time they would arrive too late at his mother's place. Eventhough they left now, they would arrive there after dinner, so they would pass by a drive-through to get their dinner. "Bye Mom, I'll see you tomorrow, after we get the rings," Scully kissed her mother's cheek before slipping into the passenger's seat. Mulder put the car in gear and they left. "Aren't you tired, Fox ? Don't you want me to drive ?" "It's okay, Sweetie, you need more rest than I do," he replied, running his fingers down her smooth cheek. He was right. She had easily got tired lately. She said nothing and fixed her attention to the road before her. At the time they pulled over in Mrs Mulder's residence she was asleep. Mulder went out of the car and went to her side. He opened her door and knelt beside her. Thumping his cheek softly with his fingers, he whispered,"Dana.." Scully gasped and woke up. "Oh my God," she blinked," I fell asleep." "You sure did," he stood up, offering a hand to help her out. "Come on." Scully hadn't really had much contact with Mulder's mother. All she knew was that Mrs Mulder wasn't like her own mother. She was more restricted, calm, and stiff. But that evening, she didn't get what she had expected. Mrs Mulder wasn't as opened as her own mother. If there was a hiding-feeling competition, that old woman must have been the winner. Mrs Mulder received their arrival with a warm smile. And she had kissed Dana's cheek sincerely as Mulder introduced her as his wife-to-be. They had a drink in the lounge and talked for quite a long time. Mrs Mulder was just checking if the wedding preparation was set up. She said that she would come to Margaret Scully's house in the morning of their wedding day. The wedding itself will be held around noon. Fox had told her on the phone that they might have to spend a night there. Mrs Mulder had prepared a room for Scully. The warm conversation of the three ended abruptly with Scully's nosebleeding. Mulder told her to go to bed and take a rest immediately. He accompanied her upstairs. She was doing fine when they reached the room, but then suddenly she felt so nauseated, and she vomitted as soon as she reached the bathroom. The vomit consisted only of clear liquid, presumably saliva with sputum, but there was blood as well. Then the headache attacked her. It was so intense that she had to grip the door and called for Fox who was making her bed. Mulder ran and caught her immediately and brought her to the bed. She closed her eyes. The pain was like her eyes and forehead were pierced by a thousand needles. Mulder ran downstairs and asked for some analgesic to his mother. Scully took it without any protest. Mulder sat at the edge of her bed, holding her hand. When the pain reduced, Mrs Mulder knocked on the door and went on with a bowl of hot cream soup. Scully was so grateful because the salty taste of the soup helped to remove the nausea taste in her mouth. After finishing her soup, she laid back and relaxed. Mulder sat still on the edge of her bed, watching her as she drifted off to sleep. When her heartbeating had become steady, he stood up and went out of the bedroom silently. He brought the empty bowl with him. He was surprised when he saw his mother sitting in the dark livingroom. "Mom ? What are you doing here, I thought you've gone to bed." "Is she okay, Fox ?" she asked with a concerned tone. "She's asleep," he replied,"Why don't you go and catch some sleep too, Mom." "I will," she said, standing up,"Fox, I didn't know that her condition was that bad." Mulder said nothing. His throat was tight. Hi mother went to her and touched his shoulder. "You'd better get some rest too, Son," she said as she left for her room, leaving his son in the dark livingroom. Mulder sank down in the couch, burying his head in his hands. He sobbed silently. Scully opened her eyes and found herself in alone in a dark strange room. It was stupid to feel afraid, but at that time, the darkness seemed to swallow her. "Fox ?" she whispered. No answer. Her tension grew, her heartbeat paced, and she felt tears in her eyes. She tried to get up but her body was so weak. She could only stir a bit and sank back. "Fox ?!" she tried to call louder, but her throat was tight. Now she was very afraid. Mulder fell asleep on the couch in the livingroom. But as he slept, his subconscious mind traveled to Dana's room. That was when he jolted awake. She was calling him. He didn't hear it, but he could feel it. He ran upstairs and stormed into her room. Turning on the bedside lamp, he saw her reaching out for him, crying. He fell to her side and brought her small body into his embrace. "Where were you, Fox ?" she whispered against his neck,"I was looking for you. I was so afraid. You were here when I fell asleep, but then you left me. Fox, I don't want to be left alone in the dark. You've promised you wouldn't leave me.." "Sshh.. Dana, calm down," he kissed her head,"I'm sorry, Sweetie, I'm sorry. I went down and I fell asleep. I'm sorry." "You've promised you'd never leave me," she sobbed. "I'm sorry, Sweetie. I'll stay here with you, I won't leave you again. I'm sorry," he soothed her back and kissed her forehead. "Now sleep, Dana." "No," she shook her head,"You'll leave me again if I sleep." "I won't, Dana, I promise ! I'll always be here. I promise. You'll find me beside you anytime you wake up. I promise." "Fox, I'm scared," she snuggled closer to him,"The darkness seems to swallow me, and I'm all alone." "You're not. I'm here with you. Always," he lifted her chin to face him,"Dana, we're meant to always be together. In the past live, in the future life, we're soulmates, Dana. We're meant for each other. In whatever form we're born, we'd always meet again, and we'd fall in love with each other again. You believe it, don't you ?" Tears ran down from her eyes,"I want to believe, Fox." Mulder wiped her tears away and kissed her forehead. He slipped under her blanket and held her tightly. Scully shifted in his arms. She closed her eyes and felt him enveloping her whole body. The sensation was so familiar. This was the place where she belonged. The place where she felt secured and loved. How many times had she been in his arms, in this life, in the past lives.. Maybe they were soulmates after all.. xxx Mulder kept his promise. When she woke up, she was still laying on his chest, with his arms wrapped around her. He was already awake when she did. She smiled and snuggled closer to him. She felt him kissing her head. She shifted and looked up at him. Smiling. "Hi," she whispered. "Hi," he replied, and plant a kiss on her forehead. "What are we going to do today ?" "Well, you said you want to see your sister and your father," he caressed her auburn hair,"and we have to pick up the rings. And see Skinner, tell him the big news." "Ehhmm.. He's going to go up in a smoke," she kissed his cheek and got up, rubbing her eyes. Mulder sat beside her and stroked her back. "How are you feeling ?" "I love you," she laid her head on his shoulder. Mulder laughed,"That's not exactly what I was asking." "I'm fine now," she smiled,"and I still love you." Mulder lowered his head and their lips met. This time she allowed him to slightly deepen his kiss. He broke the kiss and kissed the tip of her nose, and her forehead. He felt her giggling. "What ?" he watched her face. "No, it's just.. I love when you do that." "Do what ?" "Kiss me on the glabella," she traced his nose with her fingertip. "What's that ?" he wrinkled his nose. "This part," she pointed the point between his eyebrows,"between the superciliary arc." "Can't you just say it in daily English ?" "No," she smiled. Her pale green eyes twinkled. "The English vocabulary isn't as complete as you think. But you see.." Mulder shutted her off by a kiss. She laughed and broke away. "Come on, Fox, we have lots of things to do." She got out of the bed and stretched out. Mulder went to the door. "Get dressed, Dana. I'm going to see my mother. See you downstairs." "Okay." Scully went to the bathroom. Her reflection looked back at her through the mirror. Pale face, thin, swollen eyes, she looked terible. she sighed and went under the shower. Mulder went back to the room and heard the water running. He made up the bed and sat on the edge of it. Then he noticed that Scully had left her clothes on the chair in the corner of the room. He went to the door and listened. The water had stopped running. He knocked. "Dana ?" "What ?" he heard her replied. "Do you want me to get your clothes ?" Scully froze. She was drying her body with a with thick towel and just realized than she had left her clothes outside. "Mmhh.. yes, please. Thanks," she replied reluctantly. She wrapped her body with the towel carefully, and made sure that she was well-covered, and went to the door. She pressed her chest to the door while opening it wide enough for Mulder's hand to slip in with her clothes. She grabbed them from his hands and quickly closed the door again. "Thanks," she said and got dressed quickly. When she opened the door, Mulder was standing right outside, welcoming her into his arms. Scully smiled and burrowed her face in his chest, inhaling the fresh smell of his aftershave. Mulder laid his cheek on her head. "What would I do without you, Dana.." Scully loosened herself and took his cheeks in her palms. They gazed at each other with so many questions in their eyes. Questions which were left unanswered. "Come on, we have to go see Skinner," she tiptoed and brushed his lips with hers. "And pick up the rings," he lowered his face and kissed her back. "You said you want to see your father?" Scully nodded,"Your mother's downstairs?" "No, she left early to my father's cemetary. She said she'd catch up to your mother's place tomorrow morning." "Then let's get out of here.." she broke away from his embrace. xxx End of part 2 xxxxx I know I know I proceed slowly! Just be patient okay? Please... Anyway most of you have already seen Season 5 while I haven't!! (great jealousy flame). See you in part 3!! xxxxx GETTING CLOSER Chapter 10: This time it's forever (3/?) by Deisy erness@indo.net.id Disclaimer: Original character borrowed (w/o permission) from The X Files. Rating : PG (not any adult themes, that's not my type, but I must admit that it's quite stronger than the formers...) Category : S - R Keyword : Mulder/Scully - romance (c'mon, guys.. Do you see anything else ?) Summary : After finishing all his job in London, Mulder returns to Scully with the intention of marrying her. Will he succeed? xxxxx They left Mrs Mulder's house after grabbing breakfast. First they took the rings. Scully felt a little awkward when Mulder took her right hand and slipped the ring into her finger. "I'll move it to the left tomorrow," he smiled. Scully returned the smile and did the same with his ring. He wrapped her small hand with his as they walked out the store back to the carpark. They stopped by a flower shop. Scully bought a bouquet of gladiols for her sister, and a bag of rose petals which she meant to throw to the sea. They knelt beside Melissa's stone and talked to her in silence. Mulder put his arm around Scully's shoulder and kissed her hair. He took the bouquet from her hand and placed it on Melissa's stone. Scully said nothing as she stood up and smoothed her pantalon. Mulder led her away. She glanced back to her grave again and whispered,"Bye Sis, see you later." Scully was quiet when they continued their journey towards the sea, and Mulder didn't press her to speak. They kept their silence until they arrived. Scully walked to the shore. Mulder didn't follow her. He knew she wanted to talk with his father alone. He watched her as she started spreading the petals to the blue water. Then she turned around and called him. Mulder went beside her. "I think Dad would love to see you," she said, clutching his jacket sleeve,"He never had a chance to meet you in person, I think." her eyes told him, as tears started to spring up. Mulder pulled her into his arms and soothed her back lovingly. Scully sobbed,"I told him that I have found the real Ahab.. And that I.. I'm glad I left my carrier in medicine for being an FBI agent.. ortherwise I would never meet you.." Mulder kissed the top of her head and tightened his embrace. "Throw the rest of petals, Fox.. I'm sure he'd like to see you," she lifted her face. Mulder looked into her eyes deeply and did as told. He went to the edge and took the last handful of the rose petals and threw it into the deep blue water. The little petals floated gently with the waves. Then he turned at her. "I told him that I would take care of you with all my life, Dana. I swear." Scully smiled, her tears fell down her cheek. She sank into his embrace again. They headed back to Washington, D.C. at noon. They stopped by a fastfood and grabbed their lunch on the way. Mulder parked the car and they walked awkwardly into the FBI Headquarters building. Mulder placed his hand on the small of her back and held the door for her. They went straight to Skinner's office. The journey to the A.D.'s office wasn't smooth. They met some agents and spent sometime to chat. Since Scully was transfered to Quantico, she seldom visited the Headquarters anymore. They tried their best not to mention their wedding to anyone. "Agent Scully! Uh.. ehmm, and Agent Mulder.." Mulder and Scully turned at the direction of the voice, thinking that it might be tea time when they finally could reach Skinner's office. Agent Pendrell rushed to them with a bunch of papers in his hands. "Always busy as usual, Pendrell?" asked Mulder, offering his hand. With a little difficulties, Pendrell shook the hand and grabbed his papers again. "As I told you, the lab never runs out jobs." He grinned and smiled nervously at Scully. "Nice to see you again, Agent Scully." "You too, Agent Pendrell." She glanced at Mulder and caught his look, . Mulder pursued his lips and inhaled deeply. "So, what's the occassion that you two come here, all together?" Mulder and Scully traded looks again. "We're on our way to see Skinner," said Mulder finally. "What for ?" Mulder licked his upper lip. "See.. ehmm.. Dana and I are getting married," he watched Pendrell's eyes cautiously,"and we want Skinner to be my bestman." Pendrell was speechless. , thought Mulder,. Pendrell finally nodded. Scully saw him swallow a lump. "Congratulations, you two.." he smiled, bitter smile,"Well, I'd better deliver this papers to Agents White and Jeffers, they've been waiting all morning." He walked away quickly and wished that he could vanished into the earth. Mulder and Scully looked at each other for a second. Then Mulder held her elbow,"Come on," he led her down the hall. A.D. Skinner was in his inner office, reading some field reports he had just received from his agents. He just took a quick glance and signed his approval on one paper then moved to another. Eversince The X Files division was closed, he received no more challenging and confrontable reports. He glanced up at the knock on his door. His secretary peeped in. "Excuse me, Sir, Agents Mulder and Scully are here." Skinner stopped his jaw from falling. "Send them in." He sat back in his comfortable chair and took off his glass. Mulder and Scully entered the familiar office. "Good afternoon, Sir," said Mulder and Scully simultaneously. Skinner stood up and shook their hands. "Agent Scully," he smiled, and turned to Mulder,"Agent Mulder," he gestured them to sit down. After they were all seated, Skinner started. "When did you arrived here, Agent Mulder?" "Yesterday, Sir, early morning." Scully bent her head to hide her smile. . "I've received the fax from the Scotland Yard about your assintance there. You've done a good job." "Thank you, Sir." "Now I believe that you're here to ask about your new post?" "That's one of the reason." Skinner pulled out a drawer and drew up a folder. He opened it and took a quick glance to the two agents, who were looking at each other fondly. "I don't know wy Agent Scully is here as well, but I have to let you know that the Bureau won't reopen the X-Files Division for you two to work together as partners anymore. You're going to be posted in Quantico, Agent Mulder. I'll let you know the Department in a few weeks time, but I believe they'll take you as a forensic psychologist." "A few weeks time?" "Three," he said quickly, and smiled. "You need some rest and you still have to adapt back to the American way of life, Mulder. Get a vacation." "Why, thank you Sir," Mulder smiled back and glanced at Scully. Again they fought. "So, what's the other reason that you two come down here ? Did you expect that the X-Files division will be reopened again?" "No," said Scully almost immediately,"I mean, it would be nice if it's reopened, but actually Agent Mulder and I have no intention to work as partners anymore." Skinner raised his brows. . Scully turned at Mulder, Mulder sighed. . "Sir,.. err.. Agent Scully and I are.. ehmm.. we've decided to.. uhh.. get married." As he succeeded in letting out the word, he felt that the weight was suddenly lifted and his heart was so light. "Oh.." From Skinner's response, it was clear that he was shocked as well. His jaw fell. Scully bent her head to hide her blushing face. Mulder looked at her nervously. "I see," the A.D. had slowly recovered. "That's.. a good news. Congratulations," he smiled. "When is the big day?" "It's ehhmm.. tomorrow, Sir." "Tomorrow?" "And Sir, we would appreciate if you would be.." Mulder stopped. "Mulder's bestman," Scully continued. "And who would be yours, Scully?" "My brother, Bill, Sir." "Then, I'll be honoured." Mulder and Scully smiled at each other. "Thank you Sir," said Scully. Mulder handed out the invitation they have prepared. Skinner took the piece of peach hard paper. He nodded. "We would appreciate that your wife would be there too, Sir." Skinner nodded. "She will." Mulder stood up. "If you excuse us, Sir.." Skinner placed the peach invitation on his desk and stood up. He walked them to the door. "I'll see you two tomorrow," he smiled,"in different looks, I hope." Scully smiled. "Thank you Sir." Skinner shook their hands again, he squeezed Scully's shoulder. "I feel old." Mulder squeezed Scully's hand. She looked up at Skinner,"We always consider you as our father, Sir." Skinner nodded, thinking how sentimental life could be in certain moments. Mulder and Scully went out of the office and spent a few moment talking with Kim. After they left, Skinner went out and talked to Kim who stared at him in great surprise. Then they were busy with the computer. They made a great deal of printouts. Then he went inside his office again, reading one of the papers, smiling and he closed the door behind him. "So, they finally decided." Skinner looked up sharply, and saw the old man sitting in front of his desk. The cigarette smoke polluted his office. Skinner went to his desk, never taking his eyes off the wrinkled face. "What do you want?" "Congratulate them," he blew out the smoke out of his mouth. Skinner watched disgustedly as the smoke filled the air like the vapour-engine worked. "Don't look at me like that, Mr Skinner. I'd like to give them a wedding present too." "Stay away from them," Skinner said sternly. "Believe me, Mr Skinner, they would be grateful," he pressed his cigarette in the ashtray and stood up. He took the piece of paper from the desk. "So, it's tomorrow. I'll certainly pass by to give my best wishes." He left the room and disappeared like always. Skinner pursued his lips together. Silently he prayed that the man wouldn't broke the peace and serenity Mulder and Scully had built in them. xxx Mulder and Scully went out of the building, trying so hard not to linger their hands. Mulder held the car door for her. She entered and he went to his place behind the wheels. Before he inserted the key to the keyhole, Scully threw her arms around his neck and embraced him tightly. Mulder laughed and hugged her back. The keys dropped between his feet. They loosened their embrace and looked into each other's eyes lovingly. Mulder put two fingers under her chin and lifted her face. Their consciousness were brought away once their lips met. He deepened the kiss and she allowed him to. Scully didn't know how many minutes had passed, but none of them had the intention of breaking away. But if there was one which has to be rational, it had to be Scully. So she put her hands on his head sides and pushed him away gently. Mulder obeyed her, he pulled away, but before she realized it, he leaned forward again and burrowed his face in her neck and kissed the spot when her neck met her shoulder. Scully choked and pushed his head away. "Fox, you're nuts! We're in the FBI territory!" "So what?! They can't punish us anymore!" Scully smoothed her blouse. "Of course not." Mulder's arm was still around her shoulders. "So, what's stopping us?" he whispered into her ear, kissing her earlobe. Scully tilted her head to prevent him from doing any other things. "Fox, the wedding's tomorrow, in less than twenty-four hours. Can't we just.. wait?" she looked at him, widened her eyes to make sure Mulder understand that she meant it. Mulder returned her look, he was rather taken aback of it. He remembered the way she rejected him silently the morning before when he wanted to deepen his kiss. The look in Mulder's eyes made Scully felt awkward. She broke their eye contact and wanted to turned away her face, but Mulder's hand held her cheek. "Is there any.. particular reason?" he asked carefully. Scully closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. "No," she replied. She looked at him desperately. "No, Mulder, there's no particular reason. It's just... It's just.. We've waited for such a long time already, what will another twenty hours make?" Mulder smiled at his wife-to-be. "Okay," he whispered and settled back to his seat behind the wheel. "I think it's pretty decent of Skinner to support us so quickly." "Fox, have you ever known any single moment that he didn't support us?" "You're right." He started the engine,"Let's get out of here. Your mother must be waiting for us right now." They left the Headquarters, heading straight to Baltimore. xxx End of part 3 xxxxx I promise I'll finish this story before New Year.. if anyone would just support me.. :D I wish I were in US too.. I want to see Season 5. It will be ages until it finally comes here.... :( xxxxx GETTING CLOSER Chapter 10: This time it's forever (4/?) by Deisy erness@indo.net.id Disclaimer: Original characters borrowed (w/o permission) from The X Files. Rating : PG (not any adult themes, that's not my type, but I must admit that it's quite stronger than the formers...) Category : S - R Keyword : Mulder/Scully - romance (c'mon, guys.. Do you see anything else ?) Summary : After finishing all his job in London, Mulder returns to Scully with the intention of marrying her. Will he succeed? (4/?) The wedding eve xxxxx It was almost 4 o'clock in the afternoon as Mulder pulled over in the drive in front of Mrs Scully's terrace. Scully stepped out of the car. The front door of the house was sprang opened, a little girl stormed out. "Mulder!!!" she screamed in delight. Mulder opened her arms and brought the little girl up on his shoulder. "Hi Kat munchkin! You're bigger everytime I get to see you!!" Kat hugged his neck and kissed him fondly. "Granny Maggie said that I'd have to call you Uncle starting tomorrow." Mulder and Scully traded looks, amused. "Well, you can start it right now," he smiled. "Really?" "Ehhmm.. You can call me Uncle Fox. Here, don't you want to give your Aunt Day a kiss?" he lowered her, low enough for her to reach and kissed Scully's cheek. Kat tugged Scully's shirt and whispered into her ear. Scully smiled. "Don't tell Uncle Fox!" Kat forced her to promise. Mulder lowered her to the ground and she ran back into the house. By that time, Margaret Scully went out, followed by Bill Jr. "What did she tell you?" Mulder turned at her. "She'll be the flower girl tomorrow. She's so excited because her white gown's made from lots of tulle and it looks like a ballet costume," Scully answered as she walked towards the house. Mulder followed her. "Mom," she smiled. Margaret hugged her daughter and kissed her. Scully turned at Bill and the bigger man squeezed him in his wide arms. "I'm glad you can come, Big Brother." "I wouldn't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event, and especially my beautiful little sister will play the main part!" He gave his hand to Mulder and shook his hand whole-heartedly. "Guess you're the lucky man." Mulder nodded. Bill continued talking as they entered the house. "Eversince that Christmas party in Dana's place, Mulder?" Margaret tapped his back,"No Bill, long before that.." Scully widened her eyes,"Mom! It's not true!" "Shut up, Baby Girl, look who's here for you and Fox," Margaret led them into the livingroom. Scully widened her eyes evenmore. Mulder watched her in confusion. An old man dressed in black was sitting in front of a cup of tea, smiling at them. "Father McCue!" she walked quickly and fell onto her knees in front of the old man as the old priest hugged her. "Dana, child, it's been years.. Look at you," the priest cupped her face and smiled. "My God, the little Dana Katherine, now a beautiful, strong young woman." Scully turned at her mother,"Mom, you made Father McCue came all the way just to.. do this?" "To marry you to this strong, caring gentleman?" Father McCue answered her,"It is not a `just', Baby Girl, it's something very important. I did the same thing for Bill Jr, and for little Charlie. Now, I'm not going to miss yours, my Sweet Child." Scully felt like fifteen years old again. The days she spent with her family, Ahab, Mom, Bill, Missy, and little Charlie. The forgotten memories were all streaming into her mind. She wiped a single tear that managed to escape her clear green eyes. Her mother touched her shoulder, inviting her to stand up. "Come on Honey. Father McCue wants to have a word with Fox. Why don't you talk with your brothers at the backyard?" "Charlie's here?" Scully stood up. "Right in front of your eyes, Sis!" Charles called out. He was leaning onto the kitchen door. Scully went to hug him, and with Bill the three of them went out to the backyard, leaving Mulder, Mrs Scully, and Father McCue in the livingroom. They sat on the bench talking, watching the children played. Bill's and Charles' wives came and joined their conversations. "Your kids are growing fast, Bill," Charles replied. "I know," his older brother answered. "I feel the same way too everytime I got back from the sea." He turned at his little brother and punched his shoulder,"What about you yourself," he nudged Cheryl,"Any plans for new Scully production?" Everybody laughed. "We're trying, don't worry!" replied Cheryl. Tara turned at Dana, who was a little quiet during the conversation. "Do you and Mulder plan to have any children, Dana?" Dana wiped a strand of her hair from her face. She hesitated,"I don't know," she finally replied,"We've never talked about it." "No, Sis?" Charles eyed her carefully. "But you, Dana, do *you* want to have a child of your own?" Bill asked softly. "Of course," Dana cursed herself from replying to fast. "I mean, yes, I want to have my own child, but.. from the medical lens, for women in my age, there's a higher risk for being pregnant, for the child's health and intelligence I mean." "Really?" Tara widened her eyes. "Dana, it's not a reason you make up, is it?" Bill snapped. "No, of course not," Dana leaned back. "It's the quality of the ovum, and the sperms. See, a woman produces ovum every month. Imagine a factory working without any pause, using the same tools, the products' quality will decrease right? They have to change the old tools to the new ones. In human body, it's impossible. It's also the same case for sperms." Scully paused her lecture, amused to see the looks in her brothers and sisters-in-laws' faces. "But of course the advanced medical technology can alter it." "So? Why bother?" Cheryl shrugged. "You can always have children." "Yeah, sure," replied Scully with an unconvincing tone. The idea of having children of her own had passed her mind several times. But she still wanted Mulder for her own. She had never thought to share him with their children so soon. But, she also had always dremed of them as parents. Parents to a child who stood as a symbol of their pure love, the proof of their existance on earth. xxx "Dana, be careful with that egg!" "What egg, Mom?" And she felt her elbow touched something, and the something dropped beside her foot. "The one you've just elbowed, Baby Girl. Now clean that mess!" Scully blushed and dropped to her knees to clean the floor. She glanced up at the clock. It was almost 7. "Mom, are Father McCue and Mulder still talking? It's been hours." "Be patient, Dana. Father McCue wouldn't waste time to babble," Margaret closed the cupboard. "Be patient, Sweetheart, you'll have him forever now." Scully blushed. She pressed her cheek on the table and sighed. Sixteen more hours to go, and their new life would begin. "Anyway, Ann called this afternoon. She said she'd take the first flight tomorrow," said Margaret. "Ann??" Scully raised one brow. "Fox's mother, Dana, don't you know?" "I only knew her as Mrs Mulder." "Well, as there'll be Mrs Mulder junior in a very short time.." Margaret grinned, teasing her daughter. "Mom, please..." Dana whined. By the time, Mulder showed up, leaning his tall figure on the door frame. Scully went to him. Margaret smiled and tried to pay her attention more to the salad she was preparing. "What were you guys talking about?" she pouted her lips. Mulder took her hands and squeezed them. "You don't want to know," he brought her hand to his lips and kissed it. "As a matter of fact, a fact that you have kept me waiting for hours, I do want to know." "Hours? Dana, it was only an hour, plus several minutes, Sweetie," he wiped a strand of auburn hair from her lips. "Have you tried your gown?" Scully nodded. Mulder placed a kiss on her hairline,"I can't wait to see you in it." "I'm afraid you'd have to," she tilted her face, prepared to receive another kiss. The back door was swung open, and the Scully male generation trooped in. Bill and Charles froze as they saw Scully and Mulder, stood so close to each other, with their fingers entwined, and were about to kiss. "What's going on here?!" he almost shouted. "Don't you two know that Bride and Groom aren't supposed to meet at least 24 hours before the wedding?!" continued Charles, with the same tone. Scully and Mulder looked at each other and turned at the Scully men in amazement. The look in Scully's face even reflected `Are you two alright, Bros?' Charles turned to their mother,"Mom, you were here all the time, witnessing all these, and you didn't do anything to stop them?" Margaret could only smile. "Even a compy of Navy couldn't." Bill glared at her. "Oh yeah? Let's see!" He marched towards the lovers, and too a hold on Mulder. "You will come with us, Mister." Scully gave a look at her elder brother,"Come on, Bill, stop it." Charles put his hand on her shoulder,"No Dana, we mean it. It's a very serious thing. We have to keep you two away from each other. There won't be any further contact between you two until tomorrow, in front of Father McCue." "But, guys.." Mulder reached to Scully, but Bill interrupted him with a snap. "Put your hands where I can see them!!" Mulder raised his hands at once. Bill brought Mulder's arms behind his back and started to recite his rights. Scully burrowed her face into her hands, while her mother and the other two women couldn't hold their laughters anymore. The children laughed even none of them really understood what was going on. "Okay Dana, we're taking your Groom out this evening. Don't wait for us. You're not going to see him until tomorrow at the church, in front of Father McCue," Bill dragged Mulder to the door, followed by Charles. "But Bill, Charles! It's not.. " Scully whined helplessly. Her brothers ignored her. "Can't you guys just let him give me a goodnight kiss?" she pleaded. "No!" shouted Bill and Charles successively. Charles opened his mouth to continue,"I said there wouldn't be any further contact between you until tomorrow, Sis, especially physical contact!" Scully frowned. Mulder smiled at her reassuringly. "I'll kiss you tomorrow," he said calmly, in spite of the shoutings around them. "Promise?" she replied meekly. Mulder's smile broke to a wider one. "I swear I will. I love you!" he managed to add the word as Bill already dragged him out. "I love you too!" she shouted in reply. The back door was slammed. Then they heard a car engine being started, and left. "Where the hell do they go?" Dana sighed. "Anywhere," answered Tara. "They're grown-ups, Dana, don't worry about them," Cheryl patted her sister-in-law's shoulder. "And besides, Mulder's an FBI agent," Tara said from her other side. Dana gave up. They set up dinner after that. xxx Her mother tucked her to bed early. She sat on the bedside of her daughter's bed and carresed her hair lovingly. "Dana, you're not a baby girl anymore.." Scully squeezed her mother's hand,"Mom, I'll always be your Baby Girl. I love you." "I love you, Sweetheart," she leaned over and kissed her cheek. She adjusted her blanket and turned off her bedside lamp. Before closing the door she whispered,"Goodnight, Sweetheart." "Goodnight Mom," Scully muttered in respons. xxx End of part 4 xxxxx I wonder if I can finish before New Year. Maybe not. Forgive me... I'm waiting for Melissa to give me infos on the American Catholic Wedding. Without that, I can't write anything! Merry (late) Christmas and Happy (early) New Year everyone!! -DayC- xxxxx GETTING CLOSER Chapter 10: This time it's forever (5/5) by Deisy erness@indo.net.id Disclaimer: Original characters borrowed (w/o permission) from The X Files. Rating : PG (not any adult themes, that's not my type, but I must admit that it's quite stronger than the formers...) Category : S - R Keyword : Mulder/Scully - romance (c'mon, guys.. Do you see anything else ?) Summary : After finishing all his job in London, Mulder returns to Scully with the intention of marrying her. Will he succeed? (5/5) It's the day xxx Mulder woke up. He glanced at his watch, surprised to see that it was still 5:25 am. , he stood up and rubbed his eyes. Looking around the room, he saw Bill sleeping so soundly in the couch, but Charles was nowhere to be seen. Mulder went to the bathroom to wash himself. He remembered last night Charles and Bill had took him to a cafe but didn't allow him to take a single alcoholic drink. "If you're knocked out on the D-day, Dana would sure kill both of us," Bill had grinned. Mulder had grinned back, swallowing his orange squash. Later that night, Bill had called his wife, informing that they had decided to stay at Charles's hotel room that night. "But don't tell Dana," he had said, winking at his brother. Mulder splashed his face with cold fresh water. He didn't really know what exactly would happen that day. All he knew that this morning they would sneak him back to Mrs Scully's place, and dress him, and bring him to the church before Scully got there. Both of them would get a quick separated briefing about the ceremony as they hadn't got any chance to do any rehearsal. xxx Scully stepped out of the shower, drying her hair with the towel. She smiled at her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was longer now, longer than Mulder had ever seen her with. She wondered if Mulder prefer her like this. Mulder never made any remarks of her physical appearances. She tightened her bathrobe and went outside. Her mother was waiting, ready to set her hair up. A few moments later, Cheryl joined them and polished Dana's nails with soft transparent pink colour. "Maggie, Mrs Mulder's here," Tara peeked into Dana's room. "Oh okay," Mrs Scully put down the comb,"I'll be right downstairs. Dana's almost ready. Will you help Cheryl with her make-up and the gown?" "Sure, a minute," Tara disappeared. She went downstairs, letting Mrs Mulder to her son's room. Mulder was being dressed up by Ellen, Scully's bestfriend. She was tidying his suit when his mother went in. "Fox," she smiled and went to hug her son. Ellen smiled and went out of the room to leave the mother and son in privacy. "How's Dana?" Ellen asked Tara. "Almost ready. Maggie does her hair, Cheryl with the make-up. I'm going upstairs to help them. Why don't you go first to the church and check everything there? I'll send Bill and the kids after this." "My husband and the kids are already there," Ellen nodded. "I'll catch up with them. Call us when Mulder is ready to go." Ellen left. Tara went upstairs as Mrs Scully went the opposite way. xxx Mulder was ready. Mrs Scully and Mrs Mulder took the last check on the children. Kat was calmer once she was dressed. Bill drove them to the church. Mrs Scully stayed to accompany her daughter. When Mulder arrived at the church, he was directly isolated in a chamber. Ellen came a few minutes later, with some papers. "You have to know this by heart, Mulder, this is the step-by-step. This is where you have to stand.." Ellen explained. "Where the hell is Skinner? He's supposed to be here right now!" "Relax, he'll come," said Mulder, smoothing his suit. He tried to remain calm, but reading all he had to know, it was very hard. If only they had gone through the rehearsal.. xxx Scully was ready. Her snow white gown swept the floor. She walked down the stairs very carefully. Charles helped her to get into the car. And once she arrived at the church, she was also hurriedly isolated in another chamber. Ellen came with papers she had to memorize too. "And don't forget the vow," she reminded. "Vow?" Scully raised her brows. "Yes, Dana, the vow! Don't say you haven't prepared anything!" Ellen was furious. Scully bit her lips,"I'll think of something," was all she said to calm her down. Ellen rolled her eyes and left to the door. As she left, Skinner stepped in. Scully smiled at him. "Dana," he came to her and brought her into his arms. He pulled away to have a good look at her. "You are beautiful," he smiled. "Thank you, Sir." Skinner squeezed her shoulders firmly. "I'll get Mulder ready for you," he leaned down and kissed her head. xxx Scully took a deep breath and put the papers away. She had memorized all the steps by heart. Now the vow.. she bit her lips, . The door was opened, and a woman went in, closing the door behind her. Scully gasped, and widened her eyes when she saw who it was. "Dana! My brother's bride!" Samantha threw her arms around her and kissed her cheeks. Scully was startled. She stood there motionless, as Samantha pulled away from her and stared at her fondly. She pursued her lips and sighed. "I know, you're shocked. But it's really me, Samantha, Fox's sister. It's a long story." "It sure is. Do you know how long your brother has been searching for you?" Scully whispered. "All my memories were deleted, Dana. I don't remember anything what happened twenty-five years ago. But I was raised up somehow, by a man that you and my brother must know very well as an enemy. But I know him as my father," Samantha touched the flowers in Scully's head. "I have my own family now, I'm happily married with two children, the past is not so important to me now." "It *is* to Fox." Samantha inhaled deeply. "My father gave me this," she pulled out a disk. "He said everything Fox wants to know is in here." She handed it to Dana. Dana squeezed Sam's hands and pushed the disk back to her. "Give it to Fox. He's the one who needs it." She looked deeply into Sam's clear brown eyes. Sam shut them firmly. "Do you think I should see him now?" Scully nodded. Sam smiled at her and hugged her again. "Thanks, Dana." She went to the door, and paused. She turned at her with another smile,"How do you feel to be an aunt to another two boys?" Scully grinned,"Sounds like a crowd plus my other three, but it sounds great." Sam laughed and left. Scully shut her eyes firmly. She knew exactly what to say in her vow to Fox right now. She felt tears welling up in her eyes. . xxx Bill peeped into her chamber. "Dana," he smiled and held out his arm to her,"It's time, Sis. Are you ready?" Scully stood up and slipped her hand into his borther's arm. She smiled. She was nervous, but never she felt more ready than today. xxx End of Chapter 10 xxxxx The wedding, the vows, the end.. Still interested? Check them out in Getting Closer Chapter 11: The End. Everything's going to be wrapped up nicely. Is there any other dentistry x-philes out there????? xxxxx