From: XAngel89@aol.com Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 16:41:43 EST Subject: story :) Source: direct Title- A Smile From Heaven Author- Kristen Moody Rated- PG Classification- Spoliers- none Keywords- Mulder/Scully romance Summary- Scully's mothers dies in a car accident and Mulder is there to comfort her. But it could come out with a happy ending! Disclaimer- I do not own Mulder, Scully, or any other character in the X-Files, they belong to the talented writer Chris Carter, FOX and 1013 productions. Please so not sure me. Feedback- It's my first story!! Please send me feedback to XAngel89@aol.com!! I need to know if I should keep writing more stories or not!!! Please!!! :) _______________________________ A Smile From Heaven By Kristen Moody XAngel89@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- Scully walked into the office slowly, unbuttoning her jacket and placing it on the back of her chair. She was in a trance. Her eyes were red and swollen and her face was flushed a light shade of red. Mulder looked at her concerned and immediately walked up to her desk. She didn't even notice him standing next to her. "Scully?" he questioned softly. She looked up surprised, coming back to realization. He knelt down next to her. "Dana, whats wrong?" She stared at him as her eyes clouded over with tears. "Oh Mulder!" she cried throwing herself on to his shoulder. Mulder was surprised at her quick actions but wrapped his arms around her, stroking her back and whispering its ok in her ear. What was wrong? It broke his heart to see her crying, and he didn't know what to do about it. She pulled of of his and wiped her eyes. "Oh Mulder, I'm sorry. Last night.." she swallowed before continuing, " Last night I received a phone call. My mother died in a car accident." Tears fell from her eyes as she talked. "Scully, I'm so sorry. I know you two were very close." he whispered calmly. Tears began to well up in his eyes as well. He too was very fond of Margaret Scully. She had always treated him like part of the family, almost like another son. Scully looked back up at him and nodded, "Mulder, I'm sorry too. You know she liked you very much." He smiled slightly and hugged her again. "Im driving back for the funeral today. I've already made the arrangements." She swallowed hard. "Mulder, I'd like you to come." He nodded in response and brought his hand up to her cheek lovingly. She closed her eyes and leaned into it. --------- Later at the church, Mulder held Scully's hand and walked through the doors. She was trying to stay brave and strong he noticed giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Are you ready for this?" She took in a deep breath and nodded. They walked up the isle toward Bill. Scully released Mulder's hand and gave her brother a hug. Bill wrapped his arms around his sister and looked up at Mulder. "Mr. Mulder." he said, pulling himself of of Scully. *oh no..*she thought *please dont start anything Bill, not here, not today* she pleaded with her eyes. Mulder shifted his position nervously. "Thank you for coming." he said extending his hand for Mulder to shake. Mulder took ahold of it and shook it lightly. "I'm sorry for your loss Bill" he whispered. Scully looked at Bill gratefully for accepting Mulder. She took back ahold of Mulder's hand. "Where's Charlie?" Bill looked down. "He's on assignment, he couldnt make it." She nodded, upset that the whole family couldnt be there. They took their seats as the priest began to speak. Scully could hear the words, but she didnt comprehend...all she could do was stare at the white coffin in the front of the church. There was a boquet of red roses on the top that she has sent, tears began to fill her eyes again. The priest finished his sermon. " And now, Margaret Scully's daughter, Dana, will read something she wrote." Scully stood up and walked up to the stand. She scanned the crowd nervously and caught Mulder's eye, as he gave her a reassuring nod. Drawing in her breath she began. " There are no words to tell everyone what my mother meant to me.She was the most amazing person I had known. She took each day with such spirit and grace that it was inspiring. She wasnt just my mother, she was my teacher, my guide in life. She was my shoulder to cry on, and an ear that would listen to anything you had on your mind. Most of all, she was my best friend. After my father died, she stood strong, and held on for all of us. Anyone who knew her was lucky, for she truely was an inspirational woman who was loved by all that knew her. I'll miss her." Scully walked to the white casket and kissed it lightly on the top. She sniffed as a single tear fell from her eye splashing onto a rose petal. " I love you mom, and I'll miss you." she whispered. She backed away from the coffin and took her seat nest to Mulder. He was touched, she had written an amazing statement that had said it all. He placed his arm around her as she placed her head on his shoulder. At the gravesite, Scully looked so distant that it started to worry Mulder. She didnt start to cry when they lowered the coffin, she just stared. The procession line of people came by and said there good-byes and sorry's, and all she could do was nod. She sat an watched them fill the hole with dirt. Everyone had left by now, leaving her and Mulder standing by her grave. Mulder looked at her with concern. She hadnt said anything since the church. Should he ask her if she was ready to leave? *no* he though *its best to wait until she is ready.* She walked slowly to the dirt, knowing her mother was under there. She couldnt help herself anymore. She sank to her knees sobbing. "Oh Mom" she wailed crying out from the pain and placing her hands on the soft dirt. Mulder was there instantly at her side, holding her, cradling her, trying to comfort her. It started to pour and she sank helplessly into his arms, crying so hard that she was gasping for air. Mulder cringed, feeling his insides shatter, watching her in this much pain was too unbearable for him. Water began dripping down his face as he stood, bringing her along with him. "Scully" he whispered "Dana, lets go." She nodded as he helped her back to the car. He drove her back to his apartment, he didnt want her to be alone tonight. He helped her out of the car and up the steps to his building. She was shivering from the cold rain pelting down on them. He unlocked the door and led her to the couch. She sat down hesitantly as he fetched her a blanket and placed it on her shoulders. She tugged it closely. "Thank you" she said. Mulder nodded as he sat down next to her. "Do you want anything to eat or drink? I can make some coffee." he said rising up. "No." She said grabbing his arm. "Just stay with me." He sat back down as she fell back onto his shoulder. He gently put an arm around her and stroked her wet hair. They sat like that, until her heard her breathe heavily and he realized she was asleep. *good, she needs to rest* he though. Mulder attempted to get up, but the position would wake her if he moved. So instead he moved so they could lie down. He soon followed as his eyes became heavy and he drifted off into sleep. -------------- Mulder woke up the next morning and sat up. Scully wasnt there. He immediately stood and walked around the apartment. "Scully?!" he called out. No answer. There wasnt a note either and Mulder was worried. It wasnt like her. Picking up the phone and called her house, and slammed it down in frustration when he got her machine. He dialed the Bureau. "Hello?" "Assistant Director Skinner please" Mulder asked impatiently. "One moment." the voice on the other line said. Mulder paced up and down his living room with a hand on his hip, tapping a finger furiously against his leg. "Skinner." a familar voice said. "Yeah its Mulder." "What can I do for you Agent Mulder?" "Did Agent Scully come into work today?" he asked biting his lower lip for the response he was hoping for. "No, I thought she had taken off." Skinner said moderately concerned. "Why, dont you know where she is?" He fidgeted before answering. " No, I dont" "Well, I suggest you find her. Call me when you do." With that Mulder placed the phown down. Damn it, where was she?? Then it hit him. He grabbed his keys and ran out of his apartment. ----------------- As he pulled into the cemetery gates, Mulder thought about Scully. He loved her, he had realized it a long time ago, he just couldnt tell her. He was going to ask her to marry him that day, the day she had come in crying. Of course, he didnt after that. Mulder turned off the engine and stepped out of the car. He approached Margrat Scully's coffin and saw Scully kneeling down in front of it. " Scully." He asked, putting his hand on her shoulder. She jumped. "Mulder, what are you doing here?" She asked looking up at him. She had been crying again. Mulder knelt down beside her. " I was worried, I didnt know where you were this morning." he said softly. "Oh, Im sorry, I just..I just had to come and see her again." She said looking over at the headstone. She placed her hand on it and moved it slowly across the smooth lettering. Mulder watched her and stood up. Scully stood up with him and wiped her eyes. He pulled her in for a hug and she gratefully accepted. She closed her eyes and rested her forehead on his shoulder. Mulder carefully let her go and cradled her face with his hands. "Dana, I love you." he said calmly. Scully looked at him for a moment as tears came to her eyes once more. "Oh Mulder, I love you too. I always have." Mulder smiled and wiped the fallen tear on her cheek. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. " I realize this isnt the most romantic place, but I wanted to ask you in front of your mother. Dana Katherine Scully, would you do me the great honor of becoming my wife?" he asked kneeling down. The small velvet box snapped open and revealed the gold ring with the sparkling diamond on it. She gasped, staring at it. Her eyes traveled from the box, to his eyes. They showed nothing but love and compassion. His face drew nervous lines af anticipation and his eyes searched despertly for an answer. " Yes, Fox, I will." she smiled brightly as Mulder grinned and stood to his feet. He placed the ring on her fingered as she admired it. Mulder leaned down his head to hers as their lips lightly touched, their first kiss. The taste and feeling sent shivers down her spine and she put her arms around his neck and kissed him more passionately, running her fingers through his hair as he rubbed her back. He pulled away and hugged her. " I love you" he whispered in her ear. She smiled " I love you too" Above them in heaven, Margaret Scully was grinning broadly as she watched with her husband and daughter. " I knew it all along. " she said with a smile. ~END~ Well thats it! What did you think, I need to know!! Please!! :) XAngel89@aol.com