From: "Dream Cole" Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 12:30:11 CST Subject: xfc: NEW: Suspicion (1 of 1), PG, MSR Source: xfc From: "Dream Cole" Title: Suspicion Author: Dream Cole E-mail: dreamcole@hotmail.com Rating: PGish. Classifications: V, MSR (Okay, MSM), S Spoilers: None. But I'm ignoring any episode that said Scully could not have children. This is kind of a continuation of the Dream Series, although it is quite obvious what happened. The order in which their lives would go (in timeline order, dates are when written) is as follows: Suspicion-8th Feb. 2000 Serenity- 1st Feb. 2000 Miracle- 3rd Feb. 2000 Misery- 3rd Feb. 2000 Bliss- 2nd Feb. 2000 Dream- 1st Feb. 2000 Love- 1st Feb. 2000 Wonder- 6th Feb. 2000 Joy- 5th Feb. 2000 If you are missing a piece, let me know and I'd be happy to get it to you. Summary: Something's up with Scully. Disclaimer: I don't own em. I'd like to, but I don't. Notes: If you are one of those who complained I explained too much detail, run away! This is all Mulder's thoughts and he notices a lot and says very little. By the way, I call Scully... Scully, among other pet names, sometimes Dana. But Mulder is still Mulder. Suspicion She'd been acting quiet all day. Now, it's not like my wife is the most open person, but still, I could tell she was ignoring me. At first I though maybe she was sick, ya know? I couldn't figure out why she spent more time in the bathroom than in the office- It's not like the FBI restrooms are that appealing. Then she said she had "somewhere to be" halfway through the day and then she just left. Short of having someoen follow her, there was nothing I could do to solve the mystery that is Scully. I just hoped she would come to me eventually and let me help her. She still wasn't back by 5 and since she had made me promise to work only as much as necessary (practically part of the wedding vows), I figured she would've gone straight home. So I left right at 5. She would've been so proud of me- had she been with me. Now, I know I've done the same thing to her many times in the past but I had thought we had overcome that. I mean, isn't that a long time to hold a grudge? I know I can't erase the past (Oh, how I wish I could), but... this isn't my Scully. So I arrived home and the apartment was dark. First reaction: reach for the gun. It's not like I ever use the thing anymore, Scully makes sure we don't go running off on adventures that aren't really there, but it's a habit. Luckily I didn't have to panic very long- once my eyes were adjusted to the low light I discovered the love of my life lying on the couch, her eyes closed. Walking over, her eyelids began to flutter and she had a sickly, worried look on her face. When I asked her what was wrong it looked as if she had to think about it for a while. But then I guess she remembered because her eyes closed in frustration. Finally she spoke and what she told me ripped my heart apart. "I'm pregnant." Those two words changed my life. At first I was thrilled: a baby! A baby of my own to love and cherish and take care of. But then I remembered: how could this be? And how would we cope? And what would become of us or the baby? Our past was coming back to haunt me, giving me a major migraine. But then I saw the hopeful look on my wife's face and all the worries just fell out of my mind. She's pregnant. A miracle has happened and we are soon going to be blessed with a child. I gave her a hug and kiss, and I guess that was what she needed because she grew limp with relief. So that's where we stayed for the rest of the night, on the couch just holding each other. For the moment it was just the three of us and I think that was one of the most happiest moments of my life. So little baby, this journal is for you. Today I found out you were coming into my life and although my mind was full of dread and doubt, the good that was *you* overcame that all. Besides your mother (!) and I will love you and take care of you and that's all that matters. Only 7 months until we see you. I can hardly wait. Love, Dad Author's notes: I keep falling back to Mulder and Scully, ignoring the baby. But I keep remembering all the important parts of pregancy and I feel the need to record it all. I really someone out there still enjoys this!! Please let me know if you do! Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome and invited.