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Mulder's POV

Last night was a lot to take in. Did Scully really think those things of me? I didn't think so, but I have been wrong before. I am heading up to Scully's hospital room right now. I almost make it to her door, that is slightly ajar and I hear my name. I stop for a moment, and eavesdrop. I know it isn't very polite, but I am desperate right now for answers. I stop breathing, as if they can hear me.

"Mom, I feel so ridiculous." Scully is laying a guilt trip on herself. Something I am all too familiar with. "Sweetheart, Fox will forgive you." Mrs. Scully is right. Scully could do anything, and I will always forgive her. Love will do that to a person. "I know, Mom, but how could I honestly believe he would betray me? Mulder would never hurt me, and I know that. As far as him killing Missy and putting this thing in my neck, I don't believe that. I don't believe that for a second." I hear her falter for a bit and I know she is tearing up at sound of her sister's name.

"I know you don't believe that, Dana. Fox knows better. You may have hurt him, but I know he will understand." I was feeling hurt last night, but I do understand. I have done a few crazy, unexplainable things to Scully. It wouldn't be fair if I held this against her. "Why do you think I directed my anger towards him, Mom?" The room goes silent. I think they may have busted me, but then Mrs. Scully starts to say something.

"Dana, I think your anger was triggered by fear. I think that your biggest fears have to do with Fox. You are always striving for his trust and approval. Let's not forget how you feel about one another." I hear Scully take a gasp. Scully has nothing to prove to me. And what does Mrs. Scully mean, 'feel about one another.' Is it that obvious?

"Mom, please don't start with that. Mulder and I are just really close friends." I hear Scully whine. It was a cute little whine. I take this as my cue to walk in, but not before I hear Mrs. Scully say, "for now!"

Is she right? Will there be more between Scully and me? Only time will tell. I think that Scully and I have a lot to work out before then though. For right now, I am content with a healthy Scully. I walk in with my hands up in a surrender movement. I get a smile out of Scully. I turn the tv off and sit next to her bed. Mrs. Scully silently leaves the room. I give her a grateful smile. I owe her so very much.

"How are you feeling?" I have to ask her. "Ashamed," she pauses for a second. "I was so sure you were going to kill me. It felt like the whole world was out to get me." I laugh at her statement. "Well, now you know how I feel most of the time." I make a joke to lighten the mood.

"Mulder, I want you to know that I never thought for one second you killed my sister or put this chip in my neck. And I know for certain you didn't abduct me." I am glad she finally reveals this to me. I know I heard it eavesdropping, and she probably knows I was, but it good to hear her tell it directly towards me. "I can only hope that you can forgive me, Mulder." I nod my head. "You know I already have." She smiles at me, and I know we are okay.

"What do you think caused my little outburst?" She asks me and I have to tell her. "Well, I think it is fear that gets to people." She thinks about it for a second. "You mean, like my fear that you would betray me?" This comment hurts me for a second, but I quickly shake it off. I nod my head and she grabs my hand.

"Mulder, as long as we are together, I promise I will never doubt you or our trust in one another again." She looks into my eyes. It was probably one of the sweetest things she has ever said to me. "I will always trust you, Scully." I leaned down and kissed her forehead. I promise that I would come back and see her later. She shook her hand in agreement, and I walked out the door. I look at her through the window and watched her close her eyes. She really was all I had left in this lifetime.

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