Well, that went well. My heart was beating a hundred miles a minute but I'd survived the phone call, and Mulder hadn't shot my idea to hell. He really sounded quite pleased once he realised the invite was extended to him. He was really rather suggestive too. He seemed to think snuggling would be okay, I guess after waking up in his bed with him wrapped around me I shouldn't be surprised. Mulder had never slept in that bed before he slept in it with me. He seemed to enjoy the opportunity. As embarrassed as I was at the time I'll admit to enjoying it just as much. I haven't woken up in a man's arms in a long, long time.

What am I even thinking? I can't let mum see us that way. We aren't together like that. We aren't lovers. Yet, five minutes ago I was discussing snuggling with Mulder under the pretence of the Boogie man; if anything I was encouraging him. I wouldn't lie to myself though. If Mulder boldly decided to keep me company in the night I wasn't going to reject it. Perhaps this vacation time would allow us to explore the possibility of a relationship. We clearly don't see anyone else as far as I know on his part. I am the only woman who has slept in Mulder's bed. The only time he has ever slept in that bed was with me.

I sighed. God this was going to be hard. My mother prodding from one corner and my mind agreeing with her, self control is almost out the window.

She answered after the fifth ring.

"Hello?" Maggie Scully was still cheery.

"Hi mum" I spoke softly.

"Well? What did Fox say?" she demanded.

"How did you know I was calling about that?" I asked annoyed that she would just assume.

"Well dear, a phone call from you so soon after our morning chat, I figured you'd asked Fox and you were calling back to confirm your visit?" she said very matter of fact.

"Well I guess you hit the nail on the head. I was talking to Mulder just now and he seemed eager to come and visit, like you said" I was loath to admit my mother was correct.

"This is great dear! I will get the spare room ready for the two of you, when will you get here?" her excitement was clear.

"Mum, you really need to stop making assumptions where Mulder and I are concerned, we have a complicated relationship and I can already tell you are going to make our situation that much more awkward" I sighed irritated already.

"Oh well, I can have both rooms done up, no harm, I'll just let the two of you figure out your own sleeping arrangements, I know it's none of my business" she said clearly annoyed.

"Look, I'm sorry mum; I know you're just trying to help. Really though, Mulder and I are not stupid we get your hints, it's just more difficult than you think". I explained.

"Is it really Dana? You both just need to relax and forget about the FBI for two seconds. You'd get along great even without the x files" she prompted.

"Mum the x files is all we have in common apart from the fact that I'm the only partner in the FBI who has stayed with him for more than a week" I said sadly.

"Six years is a long time to work together Dana, and you're getting older, your biological clock is ticking!" Maggie was over-excited now with the illusion of grandchildren.

I couldn't bare to explain to her that I didn't think I was able to have a child, that I was barren. That Mulder blames himself for my misfortune. I longed to have a child, Mulder's child if I was being honest. I knew that it wouldn't happen and now that I was to spend a week with him outside of work I knew it would be something that I would think about and I didn't want to let it bother me.

"Yes, it is a long time to work together. Mulder and I are the best of friends, but mum we aren't in a relationship and never have been. We've never crossed that professional line and so much time has passed that I don't think either of us want to upset the applecart" I sighed dejectedly, it was a truth I didn't really want to acknowledge.

"Don't be silly dear. That man loves you. Not as a friend, and not as a partner. He loves you like a man loves a woman. Don't even try to deny it, because you love him that way too. I'm sure you're both scared to upset the balance after so long a time. However, I am firm in my belief that if Fox thought you were comfortable with it he would make a move you just have to give him a sign Dana, not be so reserved and unreadable. I'm sure you trouble that man like no other!" she exclaimed in one big go.

I didn't really know what to say, and I didn't want to get into this with my mother.

"We'll see you sometime on Monday Mum" I sighed.

"Great, I will see you on Monday then Dana. Just remember what I've said, Mother's are always right" she lectured.

"Bye Mum" I placed the phone back in its cradle.

What Have I gotten myself into?