Day 1- Monday
Everything started out as a normal day. Well as normal as things can be with Mulder as a partner. I had gotten up this morning hoping it would just be a regular day at the office. I soon found that wouldn't be the case. AD Skinner, in a hope to steer us away from the Paranormal if only for a few days, gave us the case of a missing woman in L.A. We were to be on a plane at noon. It was now 10:30. Leaving Skinners office, I told Mulder I'd be at his place no later than 11:30 .then I headed home to pack my things. I'm packed and ready by 11:15 giving me 15 minuets to make the 20 minuet drive to Mulder's place. Once I got there, I walked up to his apartment and knocked receiving absolutely no answer. So after standing there knocking for at least 5 minuets without an answer I decided to get out my keys and go in. When I entered his apartment, I saw him laying sound asleep on his couch with no bags in sight. Not feeling like fighting with him to hurry and pack once get him awake I decided to pack for him. Once I got everything packed and ready I went over to the couch and pushed him off successfully waking him up.
Mulder: Scully? What the hell are you doing here?
Scully: Mulder what are you talking about? We have to be the airport in ½ an hour.
Mulder: Oh yeah… I forgot…oh shit I didn't pack anything… just give me 5 minuets Scully and I swear I will be ready
Scully: I already packed for you lets just go.
Mulder: what would I do without you?
Scully: Never make it anywhere. Come on or we're going to miss our flight.
So we left his apartment and headed for the airport. Knowing Mulder the way I do I know I shouldn't let his carelessness get to me. However, for some reason unknown to me, I can't help but feel like I'm some kind of personal assistant to him. He always seems to take me for granted. This never really seemed to bother me much before, that is until today. I'm pulled out of my thought when we arrive at the airport. We are running so late that with a flash of our badges we have to have security rush us to our plane and I can't help but think that this would never have happened if Mulder had actually packed and been ready when I got there instead of falling asleep. So we board the plane and I take my seat by the window hoping he would just let me sleep. Unfortunately, he had the same idea. Normally it would be wonderful when he would sleep on the plane. Today however, was not one of those days. He settled down into his seat leaning his head on my shoulder, but when I tried to tell him to stay in his chair he was already sound asleep. Knowing as I do I know it would be a huge mistake waking him up now so instead I decided to look over the case notes. I'm sitting here looking over everything and I notice our returning flight isn't for two weeks. This is really weird because we've never had a case that took us more than like 3 or 4 days to solve, paranormal or otherwise. I thought about waking Mulder to see if he knew anything about it when I notice hesitating there with a goofy grin on his face practically snoring. So instead of worrying about it to much I just lie backing my seat and fell asleep. A few hours later, I'm being woken up by the flight attendant announcing our arrival. The first thing I noticed was that Mulder was gone. I instantly reached for my gun and looked around. I was about to get up and go look for him when he all of a sudden showed upright beside me.
Mulder: Hey, you're finally awake…. Are you feeling ok Scully?
Scully: I'm fine Mulder, why?
Mulder: Well you were talking in your sleep.
Scully: I was? What was I saying?
Mulder: Oh just something about feeling used and wanting to leave him behind… who were you talking about?
Scully: I have no idea what you're talking about, I was probably just dreaming. Come on lets go check in.
By this time, the plane had landed and everyone was unloading. Mulder and I grabbed our carry on bags and headed off the plane. I was starting to feel better and decided to chalk my earlier annoyance to stress. I was even planning on apologizing Mulder forewings irritable earlier when I was him not so subtly check out some woman walking past then turn to me.
Mulder: You get the bags, I'll get a car.
That was it! 'Get the bags' then he just left. I was furious, but we were an assignment so what could I do? So I picked up our bags and met Mulder out front already waiting in the car with the trunk open. So I threw the bags in, slamming the trunk shut and got into the car.
Mulder: you all right Scully?
Scully: (God he could be clueless) Yes Mulder I'm fine.
Then we drove away. Instead of going to the hotel like we normally do we went straight to the local P.D. only to find that when we got there the missing woman had been found, dead, and her captor in custody. This just added to my frustration. So I decided that I would go shopping. As I was planning the rest of my day out Mulder broke the much-appreciated silence.
Mulder: So Scully since we apparently are unneeded here today you wanna go sight seeing?
Scully: Actually Mulder I have plans of my own.
Mulder: Oh… (did I detect a hint of disappointment in his voice?) Well what time is our flight home tomorrow?
Scully: Actually we're here for 2 weeks.
Mulder: What are you sure?
Scully: Yes Mulder, I actually looked at the flight information Skinner handed you.
Mulder: Why would Skinner keep us here so long for such a simple case?
Scully: (Becoming thoroughly annoyed) Look Mulder I don't know why, so if you really want to know pick up the damn phone and find out yourself
By this time we had arrived at the hotel. So I got out of the car checked in and went to my room. wanting to just spend the next two weeks relaxing and enjoying myself I decided to take a long hot bath, put on something comfy and go shopping. When I got out of the bath I put on a pair of skinny jeans, a cami and my heels. I grabbed my purse and opened the door just as Mulder was about to knock. Successfully scaring the shit out of me.
Scully: Oh my God! Mulder! What is it?
Mulder: Oh I was just getting ready to go get something for lunch and wanted to know if you wanted to come with me? Then maybe we can drive around or something…
Scully: I'll get something to eat but then I have plans.
Mulder: What plans?
Scully: If you must know I'm going shopping.
Mulder: Oh… do you want me to come with you?
Scully: Ok well let's go get lunch then there's a great steak house down stairs.
So we had lunch then went our separate ways. I went straight to the mall. By the time 8 rolled around I was loaded down with packages. I was heading towards the exit when someone ran into me causing me to drop all of my bags. When I saw who it was I was nearly breathless. Standing in front of me was the most gorgeous man I have ever seen.
Ryan: Oh I am so sorry miss. I should have been paying more attention… I didn't see you.
Scully: No it's ok. I'm used to being overlooked.
Ryan: I'm sorry?
Scully: It's nothing, I'm Dana Scully
Ryan: Nice to meet you Miss Scully, I'm Ryan Jacobs.
Scully: Please Mr. Jacobs its just Dana.
Ryan: Please it's just Ryan. Can I help you to you car?
Scully: No I Was just going to get a cab.
Ryan: In that case why don't you let me drive you home?
Scully: Well I'm staying at a hotel in Anaheim…..
Ryan: Not a problem here let me get your bags.
Ryan then took my bags from me and led me to his car. The drive was entirely too short for my liking and ended with him asking me to dinner the following night. I was in an extremely good mood as he helped me with my bags up to my room. Then promised to pick me up at 7 the next night. As Ryan turned to leave Mulder appeared at my open door starring at Ryan.
Scully: Ryan, Id like you to meet my partner; Special Agent Mulder.
Ryan: Nice to meet you Agent Mulder. I'll see you tomorrow Dana.
Scully: Of course see you tomorrow Ryan (He leaned in and kissed me on the cheek then turned and sent Mulder an evil glare (that I missed at the time) and left the room leaving Mulder standing there starring at me in shock.) so how was the rest of your day Mulder?
Mulder: Don't try and divert me Scully what the hell was all of that?
Scully: What? You mean Ryan (he just nodded) well if you must know I met him thermal today and he offered to drive me back here so I didn't have to get a cab.
Mulder: You could have called me, and what did he mean 'He'd see you tomorrow'?
Scully: Mulder wasn't going to wait outside in the dark in an empty parking lot with lots of bags for an hour for you to get there. And Ryan asked me to dinner tomorrow and I accepted.
Mulder: Scully what were you thinking? You don't even know this guy! For all you know he could be a murderer or a rapist who's trying to make you his next victim
Scully: Mulder, not every man that shows an interest in me wants me dead. And I don't know him, true, but isn't that the whole point of the date; to get to know each other? If I'm never willing to take a chance I would never have a date would never be able to enjoy myself in the presence of others…
Mulder: Ok…… so what am I supposed to do while you're out on the town with Mr. Perfect?
Scully: Why, Fox Mulder if I didn't know any better I would think you were jealous.
Mulder: Not at all Scully I just think you should find out more about this guy before you do out with him. Besides what am I gonna do?
Scully: Mulder, contrary to popular belief, I am not your secretary. You can do stuff for yourself. I am going to go enjoy myself, which is something I haven't been able to do in quite a while.
Mulder: Scully, come on, talk to me. You have been acting weird ever since you picked me up this morning. What's going on? Have I done something to make you mad… more so than usual?
Scully: Mulder… I'm a girl.
Mulder: Yes, Scully, I am very aware of the fact that you are indeed a girl.
Scully: Are you really? Because half the time you ignore me and the other half you completely take me for granted.
Mulder: Scully……
Scully: Listen, Mulder, I'm tired so I'm going to get some sleep I'll see you in the morning.
After he left I changed into my new sleep set I just purchased from Vicky's today. Then I crawled into bed cried myself to sleep.