Hi, my name is Tara Skinner. I guess you're wondering who I am. It's complicated but I will try to tell my story.
It all began almost 20 years ago when I met my first husband William, you may know him as Bill Jr. We got married two years before I gave birth to our beautiful son, Matthew... Have you guessed as to where this is all heading? Bill and I were happily married for a good decade. Then I met Walter by coincidence. My sister-in-law was very sick and the whole family came together to pray for hope and strength.
Bill drove his mother to church, praying always helped Maggie find balance in the midst of chaos. I found myself sitting alone in the hospital's cafeteria while Dana was receiving treatment. I glanced up to follow the gruff voice that boomed from down the hall and there he stood.. talking to a doctor. I shook my head as an internal flush took over my senses.. I was unsure as to why this man had such an affect on me? And that is when it hit me.. I had a bad case of a school girl crush. This bald , spectacle of a man with his deep voice captured me in ways that made me blush. I like men in uniforms, my husband was a captain with the Navy so I was use to men like this. Tall, serious and commanding. He must have felt me staring because he turned towards my intent gaze and found that my mouth was open.
I quickly close my mouth and run a hand through my unruly hair. I hear him excuse himself from the doctor and is now purposely walking towards me. Our eyes meet once again...his intense gaze makes me look away first. I can't even begin to explain what it means. Cup of coffee in hand, he asks if he can join me. All of the others tables were taken by families. I was only able to nod and smile. Feeling my cheeks flush... wishing away those ungodly thoughts of a married woman.
We didn't really talk... just small talk, I was very nervous and he seemed frozen with awkwardness. I asked about Dana and what her job entails but he wasn't really able to give me specifics only that she was very good at it. We seem to find a common ground regarding our wishes and thoughts for Dana. After an awkward farewell, my eyes followed him until he disappeared around the corner. Years had passed and I didn't hear or see this man again. I was not sure what was happening with Dana and her partner. Every time I asked Bill how she was, he would make a face of disgust and say he didn't know or he didn't want to talk about it.
It wasn't until Christmas 2000 when Matthew's biggest wish came true. His auntie Dana came to visit... She use to come every year until a Christmas a few years ago when she was investigating a case and came across a little girl named Emily. During her investigation, Dana discovered that Emily was her daughter, born to another woman without her knowledge. Bill was concerned for Dana and behaved as any older brother would.. protective but suspicious. Dana was told she was unable to conceive, so imagine my surprise when I saw her last...she was very much pregnant. There she stood, carrying a miracle baby under her heart. Bill never asked who the father was but I feel that he had an idea and to voice it , it will become true. It was clear to me that Fox was the father. You would have to be blind not to see Mulder's adoration when it came to Dana. I don't think he was even aware of it. When Mulder disappeared we wouldn't dare bring it up because of the pain that was visible in Dana's eyes and heart. At times her sadness would over shadow her happiness. There were times when she would see Bill play with Kat and Matt, Dana would get misty eyed and leave the room. I told her to call me if she ever needed someone to talk to. She thanked me and she never called.