Title- Tough Love
Author- Jessie
Rating- PG
Summary- Mulder messed up. Scully gives him a choice.
Disclamer- I don't own Mulder or Scully, they're just great characters to write about.
" Scully come on, you can't stay mad at me forever."
Mulder and Scully were at home from the hospital. Scully walked straight to their bedroom, threw Mulder's pillow and blanket on the hallway floor and locked the door. Mulder took a deep breath and picked up his stuff and went to the couch. He knew it was late and she needed her space.
Morning came and Mulder woke up to the smell of fresh coffee. He got up and walked into the kitchen finding Scully making her coffee and waiting for her toast. Mulder came up behind her and put his hands on her waist.
" I'm sorry Scully. I really am."
Scully took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She really wanted to yell at him some more but knew it wouldn't work.
" I know Mulder but you promised. Things are different now that we're married. You can't ditch me like that, you could have been killed. Damnit Mulder I don't want to lose you."
Scully hung her head and tears started to run down her cheeks. Mulder kissed the top of her head. Scully took her toast and sat at the table. Mulder got his coffee and sat down next to her.
" I know but I didn't want to put you in any danger. You know I love you and I don't want to see you get hurt especially when it's my fault."
" Mulder if this is how you feel then I can't be your partner. I'll still be married to you because I love you but I can't work with you."
"No no no no That's not what I mean and you know it."
" Then what do you mean?"
Mulder took a deep breath and winced when he moved his arm. Scully saw his reaction and put her arms up to help him.
" Mulder you shouldn't move your arm."
" Being married to you is a lot more complicated than I thought."
Scully smiled.
" Yeah and you have to keep up. You ditch me one more time and I will not be on the X Files. Got It?"
Mulder smiled.
" Loud and clear."
Scully cupped his face and kissed him.
" God Scully I want to show you how sorry I am."
" I know but we don't want to put any strain on your arm."
Mulder started to pout and Scully chuckled and ran her hand through her hair. Mulder laid his head on her shoulder.
" Scully don't we have to meet Skinner?"
" No I called and said we need today off and that we will be back on Monday."
" Then can we move this party to the bedroom that is if I'm allowed there."
" Yes and Yes."
Mulder and Scully walked into their bedroom and got into bed. Mulder laid on his back and Scully snuggled to his side making sure not to hurt his arm.
"Does this mean I'm forgiving?"
" Yes."
Scully settled back to Mulder's side and they both fell into a light slumber.