From: Erin Buchanan <fluter2001@geocities.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 21:53:29 -0600
Subject: Leaving on a Jet Plane by SoldierGirl

Ok I finally saw Amrageddon yesterday and wow....i was impressed. It was
a very touching movie. Listening to the soundtrack  (which i bought
before I saw the movie=)) I was listening to "Leaving on a jet plane".
And poof an idea came to me.  Of course I drove everyone nuts listening
to it tryingto figure out the words.

Rating PG13 for potty mouths.
Type MSR and Angst but it goes away....
Setting after "The End"
Disclaimer:  I don't own them.  Dang!  Who reads these things anyways?
Do you?  If you do wow! I'm impressed!  So don't sue.  Just read.

Scully residence
Scully is typing on her laptop.

After our office burned to a crisp, Mulder and I were reassigned to the
Violent Crimes Division.  I was surprised that we weren't seperated.
Till now.  I am bording a plane and leaving in 2 days. Possibly
forever.  Never to see him agian.  I know I care for him and love him,
but does he love me? I am not sure.  What a horrible day.  It all
started with a phone call.

8 am New office of Mulder and Scully.

As Scully enters the room Mulder's face lights up and he grins as she
walks to the instant coffee maker.  "Hey Scully long weekend?"
"You just hit the nail on the head Mulder.  After visiting my mom, which
left me very tired might I add, I went to see my brothers.  Then..."
"What?  You mean you still persist in this fantasy that you have
brothers?  I mean I've never seen them.
"Yes Mulder I have brothers. And they are very annoying. Very."

<Ring>

"Mulder."
"Agent Mulder," Skinner's voice boomed, "I need to see Agent Scully in
my office. Now."
Mulders frown increased worrying Scully.
"Just Agent Scully?"
"Yes please."
"Ok no problem."

<click>

"Scully, Skinner wants you in his office."
"What is this about?"
"I don't know."

8:45 Skinner's Office

"Yes? You asked to see me?"
"Yes Agent Scully I hate to tell you this be you have been reassigned."
"What?  Where?"
"In Boston.  In an area where you are needed more.  The order came from
higher up Agent Scully. I had nothing to do with this.  You leave in two
days.  Here is your ticket.  You are excused."
Scully sat there with a surprised look on her face as Skinner handed her
the ticket.  As she got up to leave Skinner said,"  And Agent Scully?"
"Yes?"
"I'm sorry."
She nodded and left.

9:30  M&S Office.

"Hey Scully what happened up there?  You like pale.  Are you sure you're
ok?"
"I'm fine Mulder sit down."
Mulder plopped into his chair and almost fell over backwards when she
plopped the plane ticket on his desk.
"What is this?"
"Transfer. Boston.  Two days."
"Skinner?"
"No. Higher up.  They are seperating us.  Mulder...."
"NO. This isn't fair!!! Damnit Scully is there in way...."
"NO mulder calm down.  Smashing things will not help." She bent down and
picked the papers that he had thrown around.  "I know what you are
thinking.  I'm sorry there is no way.  I'm going home now. Call me
around 5:30.  Then we'll talk. ok?" Her pleading eyes told Mulder to
drop it.  They would talk about it later.  "Ok.  Sure you'll be
alright?"
"Yes, I'm fine."

Scully Residence 5:15

Scully finished typing in her journal.  She sighed.  She had packed all
day.  Not that she had much here. Mulder was going to call soon.
Hopefully they would get everything out in the open.  She hoped to tell
him that she was crazy about him and the last thing she wanted to do was
move.  If only he felt the same way...

Mulder Apartment. 5ish

He had gone home early.  Scully was transfered.  To Boston.  Damn!  Why
hadn't he told her how much he cared. He loved her with ever ounce of
him.  But he was afraid to tell her.  Did she feel the same way?  She
had said
to call her.  What did that mean?  Mulder picked up the phone and
dailed.

<ring>

"Scully."
"hey Scully.  What's up?"
"Hey Mulder.  Not much I've been packing all day.  I want to get out of
here.  Do you want to go eat somewhere?"
"Sure.  How about the little Chinese place on the corner?"
"Ok sounds good be there in an hour."

<click>


Part Two

Mulder got there first.  He grabbed a table in the back and looked at
the menu.  Scully walked in a few  minutes later looking tired and
upset.  Mulder jumped up and pulled out her chair for her.  She smiled
at him and sat down.
"So Scully..."
"Mulder, look I know ok?  I'm tired and you know I don't want to leave.
Last thing that ever crossed my mind so let's just eat ok?
Sighing he grinned and said," Well let's order something we can't
pronounce!"
"Good."
They ate their meal quietly.  Soon they were done and it was past 7:30.
Scully finished first then sat there enjoying the pleasure of watching
him eat.  Damn whoever ordered that transfer. Why!?  That old saying was
true.  "You never know what you have till it's gone."  She'd had  Mulder
all this time and never did anything about it.  Why?  Mulder, now
finished eating looked up at Scully's clear blue eyes and wondered, <Why
is she giving up so easily?>  After they had  payed Scully insisted she
go home because she was tired.
"We'll do something tomorrow," she promised squeezing his hand.

Next Day....Saturday. 10 ish.
Mulder sat in his office wondering when Scully would call, why was he
here?  It was Saturday! Because you have no life that's why, his brain
told him.   Because Scully is your life.  He was going to have to get
this little problem fixed.  But how?  He leaned back remembering some of
the good times they had had together.

<ring>

Scully!!

"Mulder."
"Hey Mulder, this is John at the Crime Lab."
"Oh hey."
"Don't sound so excited alright?"
"Sorry I'm just tired I guess."
"Ok, just called to tell you that the stuff you sent in was
unidentifiable.  I'm sending it for more tests.  Is that ok?
"Sure thanks."
"Ok gotta go later."
"Bye."

<click>

No Scully.  Ring dangit!  He stared at the phone for quite some time.
Hoping it would ring.  Willing it to ring. Ring!  He paced like a caged
tiger.  IT was 1:30 already.

<Ring>

"Mulder."
"Hey."
"Scully, hey you ok?"
"I'm fine. Listen I want to do something with you on my last day here
ok?"
His heart soared. With me?  Just me?
"Sure what do you want to do?"
"How about an early dinner and then go see that new movie Armageddon?"
"Sounds great.  I'll be done in about two hours.  Is the fine?"
"Yeah, pick me up at 4:30."
"Sure and Scully?"
"Hmm?"
"Thanks."
"For what?"
"Everything."
"Anytime Mulder."

<click>

Mulder continued to search for a way that they could stay together.  He
looked through everything FBI handbooks, on the Internet, and through
the phone book.  He wasn't sure about the last but hey. He found his
answer quickly enough.  He went to act on it.  Then he went to take a
shower.  Scully swore to herself she would tell Mulder how she felt
before this day was over.

4:30 at Scully's Apartment

<knock>

"Come in Mulder."
She finished putting tissues in her purse and shouted she was coming.
Mulder's muffled reply told her he was still standing by the door.  Why
did he never come in and sit on the couch?  Because he sleeps on one.
They were both wearing t-shirt and jeans, very relaxed despite the fact
this is the last time that they could see one another.

5:15 small quiet Italian place

"So Scully, what are all the tissues for?"
"I've heard it's sad."
"The movie?"
"Of course the movie Mulder, what else would I be talking about?"
"Nothing."
It's funny how people as talkative as Mulder and Scully with a billion
things to say to each other could go through a whole meal without
talking.  They finished quietly and went to the movie.
"so Scully think I'll like this?"
"Yeah they blow shit up in space."
"Like?"
"An Identified Flying Object."
"Funny."
After the movie and many tissues later, Mulder and Scully went back to
her apartment.  Seeing Mulder hovering in the doorway Scully said, "Come
in Mulder we have to talk."
"Ok."
Plopping down on the couch and Scully started.
"Mulder you know I care for you and you're the only one I trust.
But........did you know that..." She swallowed trying to finish.
"Scully?"
"No let me finish.  That I love you?  That I always have?  That this is
the hardest thing I have ever done?" Mulder sat there shocked.  Eyes
wide and mouth open.  What had she said?  Oh my!
"Scully I....."
"If you don't feel the same way...I'm sorry but I couldn't leave without
telling you."
"Let ME finish! I feel the same way.  I've loved you forever and just
didn't know how to tell you." He looked at her warm blue eyes and
sighed.  Leaning over he closed the gap between them and kissed her
lightly.  Electric chills went through both of them.
"That would have worked.  So would have this."
She pulled him on his feet, yanked him close, and  slid her arms around
his neck.  Shocked he  grinned as she kissed him harder.
"Scully?"
"Hmmm?"
"I found a way you might be able to stay."
Reacting violently she pulled out of his arms and glared at him.
"What? What the hell do you think you're going to do?  Hide me?  Tell
them I'm dead?"
"Scully."
"NO! I HAVE to go.  There is no way.  I looked.  Higher up Mulder.  No
way!  No more crazy theories."
"Scully what about us? this?"  he said in his small boy voice eyes
pleading with her to listen. Sighing she rubbed her temples.
"Root Beer Mulder.  Fate."
Now he was mad.  Raging even.
"Now you're giving up!  Why?  Was this just one last trick to tease
Spooky Mulder? Dammit why are you giving up so easily?  Huh? Cause it's
the easiest way out?  Best theory, best way, no  pain.  Well for your
info.  I FOUND a way, but since you don't feel the same way....Go!  I
don't care."  While he was digging in his pocket she sat there to
stupefied to move.  Tossing a small
wrapped package at her he said,"Here, take it." and stormed out the door
slamming it on the way out.  She picked up the package trying not to
cry.  She slowing unwrapping it she saw it was the Armageddon sound
track with a note.

S,
     When I found we were going to see this movie, I figured this would
be a good "remember me" by type thing.
     Love,
          M

All walls down she broke down and cried for a long time.

Mulder's Apt. 4 A.M.
After staring at his ceiling forever he wondered if she was ok. He was
kinda mean.  But she was giving up.  That just was too much. <She
wouldn't even listen to my idea> he thought bitterly.  He flipped over
and saw the green velvet box that held the small ring with two
intertwined hearts on it.  He struggled not to cry but ended up losing
that battle.

Scully at Mulder's Apt. 8:30
She listened and heard no movement. <He must be sleeping.  No need to
wake him.  But I need to say goodbye.  He'll never forgive me if I
don't.  Wait too late.> So she left a note.

M
     I'm sorry.
               S

Then her new number on the back.  Just in case.  She left.  After
getting in the car she popped in the cd.  Pulling into a airport parking
space, the twelfth song came on.  To this day she doesn't know why she
stopped to listen.  Ice tea.


All my bags are packed
I'm ready to go
I'm standing here outside you're door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
But the dawn is breaking it's early morn
The taxi's waiting he's blowing his horn
I'm ready I'm so lonesome I could die.

She remembered standing by his door afraid to knock and wake him up.

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go

Damn!  This was ringing way to true.  Holding back tears she punched
eject and placed the cd in her bag. Mulder woke up and saw the note
under the door.  He picked up and thought <I've missed her!  I at least
wanted to drive her to the airport.  Now all I have is this.  I'm
sorry.  Damn.  He flipped it over and saw her number.  He was some what
relieved.  He stuck in a tape and began to listen.  He cleaned and
worked as he listened to HIS copy of the  rmageddon cd. He got to
twelfth song and it shocked him.

All my bags are packed
I'm ready to go
I'm standing here outside you're door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
But the dawn is breaking it's early morn
The taxi's waiting he's blowing his horn
I'm ready I'm so lonesome I could die.

She obviously didn't want to wake me up.

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go

This is getting scary.

There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I'll tell you now they don't mean a thing.
Every place I go I'll think of you
Every song I sing I'll sing for you
When I come back I'll wear your wedding ring.

That hurt.  Really bad.  Did it ever.  Holding back tears was really
hard.

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go

Now the time has come to leave you
One more time oh let me kiss you
And close your eyes and I'll be on my way.
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times that I won't have to say

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go.........

He sat there numb from shock.  How too perfect this song described
them.  He almost lost it right there, but instead he remembered when he
bought the ring.

{Two days ago }
"Come on Frohike help me!"
"No.  I refuse to help you pick out a ring."
"Come on she'll be forever grateful."
Giving up he said," Ok ok if this will get you to leave me alone.  Are
you sure this is the only way she can stay?"
"Yeah"
"ok"
He tossed the box across the room and busted out into tears.

{one month later }

Scully's New Apt.
It's been a month.  Why hadn't she heard from Mulder? Because you told
him no way no how.  Root Beer.  She already hated herself.  Calling up
her e-mail she out she had new mail from Frohike.  Why had Mulder ever
given him it?

Scully,
     Hey just checking up on you.  How are you?  Have you talked to
Mulder?  Did he ever tell you his idea?  I hope so.  Hope you feel well.

          Love always,
               Frohike.

Scully curiosity was very aroused.  Frohike knew Mulder's idea?  She had
to know.  She turned down her cd player and typed:

Frohike,
     Hey I'm fine thanks.  What was his idea?  No I haven't.
          Scully.

She turned her Armageddon cd back up as she waited.  She had been
listening to that cd ever since she had moved in.  It hurt her to, but
she always felt compelled to listen any ways.

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go

New Mail!  Good it was from Frohike.  She was finally going to know.

There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I'll tell you now they don't mean a thing.
Every place I go I'll think of you
Every song I sing I'll sing for you

This song kept getting truer and truer.

Scully,
     He was going to ask you to marry him.  I helped pick out the ring.
          Frohike

When I come back I'll wear your wedding ring.

Scully thought she was going to die.  This was no fair.  She had fucked
up royally.  This is all my fault.  If I hadn't opened my big mouth.
She then decide screw the job, she had to see him.

Next day
She hadn't slept.  She got in her car and started driving.  She had
cussed out the airline employee because they didn't have any flights
soon enough.  Thinking made her brain hurt.  No.....I have to
go......you can't hide me.......  She was going way to fast but didn't
care.  She had to get there.  She thought back to the e-mail she had
sent to Mulder moments before she left.

Mulder,
     I love you.  When I come back I'll wear your wedding ring. #12.
          Scully

_Mulder_
For a month he had debated about calling her.  Why?  She told him no
way.  She never called. Probably to busy.  With her new partner.  Plus
every time he had tried to call his hands shook so bad he had to hang
up.  She didn't care so why should he?  He wanted to dull the pain.  But
how?  Spotting his gun he walked over to grab it.  Picking it up he
walked back over to the couch.  He
played with the safety finally unlocking it.

Scully was almost there.  She pulled into a parking spot quickly and
raced to the elevator.  She sensed she had to run but didn't know why.

Mulder put the gun to his head and paused.  He heard the annoying
"You've Got Mail!" of his computer.  Debating on weather to answer it or
not he put the gun down.  But then decided it didn't matter anyways and
got ready to pull the trigger.  Scully got to the door and kicked it
in.  She didn't care anyways.  Seeing Mulder on the couch with the gun
to his head she screamed NO!!! and whipped out her gun.
"Mulder no."
"Scully what the hell?"
"Put the gun down."
"Why should I?  Since when do you care?"
"I do.  Put it down now dammit!"
"No."
"What do you mean no?  NOW before I have to shot you."
"You would like that wouldn't you?  This time please hit me in the
heart, for you have already crushed it.  Might as well finish the job."
He had brought the gun down to his lap, clicking the safety.  Relief
flooded Scully.  She also felt horrible for hurting him.
"Mulder I was wrong.  I should have listened.  Called.  Something.  But
I didn't. I figured you didn't want to here form me."
"Why Scully?  You know how much I love you."
"I know."
"Then.....?"
"Mulder, Frohike told me your idea.  Did you get my email?"
<That's who's e-mail it was!>"Yeah I just didn't check it."
"You should have."
"Yeah well......."
"I love you."  Then she started singing.  Mulder soon remembered it was
the Jet plane song.  She sang it until the end of the second verse.
<When I come back I'll wear your wedding ring.>
"Really?"
Laughing she threw the gun down and ran into his arms, smiled and said,
"So spooky, what is the date going to be?"