OUR NEXT PATH
Continuation of Our kind of love and Our new life
Chapter 2: Granny
The Unremarkable House
One week later
Saturday 11:32 pm
Mulder is outside playing with William, their anniversary is in two weeks and soon after that the little guy will be four years old, so Mulder decided to teach him baseball, Scully isn't very happy about it but he knows what he's doing.
She is making lunch, her mom is coming to visit his grandson and is the perfect time to tell her about the new baby.
MULDER: Ok buddy, are you ready to hit the ball?
WILLIAM: Yes daddy
MULDER: All right here it goes
Mulder throws the ball and William tries to hit it but fails
MULDER: It doesn't matter, here it goes again
William hits the ball this time and Mulder goes for it while William takes a run to the other base
MULDER: Well done son, now go for the other ball
WILLIAM: Yes daddy
The boy runs for the first ball while Mulder looks at him
...
William begins to cry and Scully runs outside, Mulder is carrying him inside.
MULDER: Don't cry buddy that's a war bound, nothing serious, you are a brave boy.
The kid look at him with teary eyes and nods.
SCULLY: (opening the door) What happened?
MULDER: He was running for the ball and fall.
He takes him inside and she closes the door following them to the bathroom.
SCULLY: Are you alright baby?
WILLIAM: (sobbing) I'm bleeding mommy
SCULLY: I know baby, I will fix that right now
She takes cotton and disinfectant from the medical kit, first washing the wound in the knee with water and then doing the healing, the child calms down while watching her do her job.
MULDER: Hey Buddy, why do you look at Mommy like that?
WILLIAM: Mommy is the best doctor in the world
SCULLY: Am I?
WILLIAM: Yes mommy
Scully gives him a kiss on the forehead and finish her work, then Mulder puts him on the floor
MULDER: Are you ok buddy?
WILLIAM: Yes daddy
MULDER: Will you play baseball again?
WILLIAM: Not today daddy
The boy runs to the living room to watch television leaving his parents in the bathroom. Mulder hugs Scully from behind and kisses her cheek while she stores the medical equipment again.
MULDER: Mommy is the best doctor
SCULLY: I hope this does not become a daily dish Mulder, I don't want Will to be full of scars
MULDER: It was just a scratch on the knee, plus he need learn to play
SCULLY: He doesn't look very sure about it
MULDER: You think he will quit after this?
SCULLY: I don't know and I'm not going to discuss that right now, Mom is coming soon and I still need to finish the salad
MULDER: Ok, but first, a kiss
He turns her and takes her by the waist, she looks at him with a serious face and he kiss her forehead
MULDER: Ok, I'm sorry, happy?
SCULLY: (sighs) I know you do
MULDER: Kiss me woman
She crosses her arms over his neck smiling and they kiss passionately.
SCULLY: (still kissing him) Alright Mulder, Let me go
MULDER: (in her lips) I can't
SCULLY: Honey!
MULDER: Umm
SCULLY: (pushing him slowly away) I'm sorry Mulder, please!
MUlDER: (sighs) Ok
There's a knock on the door and William runs to open
SCULLY: Will, what did I tell you about opening without asking who it is honey?
WILLIAM: I know mom ... who is it?
MARGARET: Grandma
WILLIAM: (opening the door) Granny!
MARGARET: (hugging him) How is my little boy?
WILLIAM: I'm fine granny, (showing him the wound) look at my war wound
MARGARET: (smiling) And how did that happen?
WILLIAM: Playing baseball
SCULLY: (approaching both) Something that I hope will not happen again
MARGARET: (hugging his daughter) It's just a scare dear, he has to learn to be strong
MULDER: (entering the room) That's what I said
Scully raises a displeased eyebrow and goes to the kitchen, Margaret looks at Mulder with concern and he denies with his head smiling
MULDER: Don't worry about her mom, everything is fine
MARGARET: And how are you Fox?
MULDER: Very good, and you?
MARGARET: Wonderfully (to Will) Are you liking to play baseball?
WILLIAM:Yes granny, we will play again tomorrow
Mulder invites her to sit next to Will on the couch while looking at Scully, she knows what he is thinking,
SCULLY: Fine, you win this one
He laughs and sits in the chair next to the couch, the boy immediately leans on his grandmother and she hugs him.
MARGARET: And how is work Fox?
MULDER: Very good, I have six classes this semester, so I have some free time with Will
MARGARET: That's great (to Will) Are you having fun with your dad?
MULDER: Yeah, he teach me a lot of fun games and history with Lego
MARGARET: That's a smart and fun dad
Mulder smiles to her and then goes to the kitchen to help Scully with the dishes, Scully serves the table and takes a sit looking at Mulder so that he is the one who speaks
MULDER: Mom, we have something to say, well, to Will too
WILLIAM: To me daddy?
MULDER: Yes buddy
MARGARET: What happens?
MULDER: Well… We… We're expecting another child
MARGARET: Oh my God!, those are wonderful news
Maggie stands up and goes to hug Scully, she smiles a little blushed
MARGARET: How far are you?
SCULLY: 8 weeks
William looks at everyone confused
WILLIAM: When is the other baby coming?
Everyone laughs to hear him, Scully crouches down next to his chair and takes his hand
SCULLY: You're going to have a brother or sister in a few months, right now it's growing here
She puts his hand on her belly
WILLIAM: Really? and I can choose what I want?
SCULLY: I'm afraid not love, in a few weeks we'll know what will be
MARGARET: (surprised) This time the sex will not be a surprise? What joy!
WILLIAM: And what if I don't like it?
Mulder looks at Scully frowning, she turns to look at her son and take his hands on hers looking him tenderly
SCULLY: I think you will love it Will, a sibling is a great deal, you will be the older brother so you must teach everything to him or her
WILLIAM: A big brother?
MULDER:That's a very important task buddy, are you ready for it?
The boy thinks for a few second watching at her mom and dad
WILLIAM: Yes I can, I will be a great big brother
SCULLY: (hugging him) That's my boy
Margaret looks at them smiling, William hugs her too and kiss her cheek, she smiles and kiss him
WILLIAM: Mommy?
SCULLY: Yes baby?
WILLIAM: You will still love me right?
SCULLY: Oh my! I will always love you honey, you are my miracle, my perfect little boy, you don't have to be jealous, we will love you both very much, always! Ok?
WILLIAM: Yes mommy, I love you!
SCULLY: I love you more
Margaret looks at them in tears, Mulder gets closer to them and holds Will on his arm helping Scully to stand
MULDER: I'm very proud of you buddy, I'm sure you Will be the greatest brother
WILLIAM: thank you daddy, I love you
MULDER: I love you too buddy!