From: "Erin M. Blair" Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 19:40:20 -0800 Subject: NEW: Scully's Birthday 1/1 by Erin M. Blair Source: direct Reply To: "Erin M. Blair" Title: Scully's Birthday Author: Erin M. Blair E-Mail: eblair@sonic.net Classification: VR--Vignette, Romance. Content: Mulder/Scully Romance. Time Span/Spoilers: Set in Season Seven but features a small spoiler from Tempus Fugit and Closure. Rating: PG. Distribution/Archive Statement: OK to Gossamer, Xemplary, EP, Fanfic for Shippers, FanficX, Legacy, and Basement Office Archives. Other achivists, ask me first. Disclaimer: Mulder and Scully aren't mine - they belong to Chris Carter. Summary: What will Mulder give Scully for her birthday? One hint - it's NOT a key chain! ------------------------------------ SCULLY'S BIRTHDAY Written by: Erin M. Blair ------------------------------------ X-Files Basement Office February 23, 2000 Scully entered the basement office to see Mulder with a small blue box. "I hope this isn't another key chain." Mulder laughed. "I promise you - it's not a key chain. It's better than a key chain." Mulder watched Scully's luscious lips form a quick smile as he handed her the blue, velvety box and a card entitled, "Dana" "Dana? You always call me 'Scully' - is there something wrong, Mulder?" "No." "You're not dying - are you?" inquired Scully, as her face quickly formed a look of concern for Mulder. "Absolutely not. Come on, Scully, open the package. I'm waiting." Scully opened the box to reveal a diamond ring and then she looked up at Mulder, rendered speechless. "Scully, will you marry me?" Scully nodded. "Of course I will!" She watched as Mulder slipped the ring on her finger as she watched the ring shone brightly under the lights. "How did you know my ring size?" "I asked your mother," said Mulder with a smile. He took her in his arms for a warm, tender embrace. "Do you love the ring?" Scully's lips form into a quick smile. "Yes, I do. It must have cost a fortune." "You're worth it, Scully." Mulder gave a short pause. "Read the card." They broke the embrace as she opened the card to reveal a handwritten letter inside. Scully turned to face Mulder as he read the letter out loud. "Scully, you're my everything. My soul-mate. Now you're my family. I love you, Dana Katherine Scully. Mulder." A short pause. "It's true, Scully. You're my family." "And this has got to be the best birthday I ever had," said Scully. "And I love you, Mulder." End of Vignette. Feedback: Much appreciated. Send to: eblair@sonic.net Author's Notes: Today is Dana Scully's birthday, and I wanted to write another "Scully's Birthday" story. In "A Special Birthday Present," Mulder gave her a desk. I wondered what he could possibly give her this year? That's when the idea of an engagement story and a tie-in to "Closure" would be more appropriate this year. After everything's said and done, Scully's the only one left as far as Mulder's concerned. I know they love each other (yes, I'm a Shipper) and after watching "Closure", the most logical thing in their relationship is a marriage between Mulder and Scully. Of course, I've been thinking *that* for years! =) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- - Erin Blair - eblair@sonic.net - "And if I quit now, they win." - from the X-Files: Fight the Future Movie