Chapter 6
A new compromise
Hospital Washington Memorial
10:02 am
NURSE: Dana Scully
She stands up and Mulder follows her putting his right hand in her lower back, the nurse indicates one room and tell them to wait for the doctor.
She sits on the stretcher and he stands by her side, he notices that she is nervous and takes her hand
MULDER: What's wrong, Scully?
SCULLY: (distracted) Uh ... what ... nothing
MULDER: Do you feel bad?
She looks at him and caresses his cheek
SCULLY: we're fine
MULDER: You're nervous, right?
SCULLY: A little
MULDER: (kissing her hand) Everything will be fine honey
At that moment the door opens and the doctor enters
DR. MOORE: Dana, Fox, it's good to see you again
SCULLY: Hi!
MULDER: Hey Doc!
DR. MOORE: Ok, what's happening here, something bad?
SCULLY: Nothing bad
DR. MOORE: Doesn't look like it Dana, you seem tense, something new?
MULDER: Nothing, she always stresses before coming, nothing bad has happened, the truth is that everything has been very good, (excited) even more, this morning we feel the baby for the first time
DR. MOORE: Those are wonderful news, Then let's check that baby, please lie down Dana.
The doctor watch the two with a smile and then took a tube of gel off a warming pad before squeezing some onto Scully's tummy. Then she picks up the scanner and within seconds they all hear that familiar noise. Scully sighs in relief and Mulder smiles widely, their baby's heartbeat always amuse them.
DR. MOORE: That's one strong heartbeat, let's see… there's the little feet and hands... the baby is measuring approximately 24 centimeters, it is a good size, the organs are developing well, I don't see anything bad, everything is perfect Dana, you don't have to worry.
Mulder kiss her hand and smile at her, she smiles too looking into his eyes, he whispers an inaudible I love you and she does the same.
DR. MOORE: From now on you should take care of yourself, you need start to gain more weight and your belly will grow more quickly now.
She does not look very happy about that but Mulder is enthusiastic.
When finishes, everyone says goodbye and they start their short walk to the car
MULDER: Scully we need to talk
SCULLY: mmm? What about?
MULDER: About our future
SCULLY: Ok… What about it?
He stops and looks at her
MULDER: What are we gonna do when the baby is born?
SCULLY: Well we'll see
She walks ahead and get in the car, he remain quiet without turning on the car
SCULLY: Mulder we must have this conversation now?
MULDER: I think is a good time Scully, you're in the middle of the pregnancy, I think it's good enough to do it now.
She sighs and look down to her belly, he is right, they must think about their future
SCULLY: Alright let's talk about this tonight, I need some time to think this through properly
MULDER: Ok, That's good for me.
Scully's Apartment
8:12 pm
He is washing the dishes while she goes to the bathroom, she knows he will ask again so she must keep her word, but she is concern, she doesn't know what he wants, they are having a good relationship, is stable but, she has many questions and isn't sure about wanting to know the answers.
When she comes out he is already waiting for her sitting on the sofa, that makes her nervous, when he feels that she is walking towards him, he stands up, that surprises her.
SCULLY: Mulder? What is it?
MULDER: Well Scully, I have been thinking about it and… I know you don't like surprises… that makes you nervous so… I uh… Well this isn't as I planned it but I think is the right time
He kneels in front of her and pulls out a small box from his pocket, she gasps and covers her mouth with both her hands.
MULDER: Scully, will you marry me?
SCULLY: Oh my god! Oh god!
MULDER: Is that your answer?
SCULLY: Mulder, are you sure?
MULDER: What? Scully come on!
SCULLY: I.. I uh… I will… I mean, Yes!
He removes the ring from the box and puts it on her finger, tears fall down her cheeks, he smiles brightly, her hand is shaking so he stands up and she hugs him with all her strength, he wraps her in his arms and kisses her forehead, she raises her head and he kisses her hard, a kiss full of happiness and love.
MULDER: I love you Scully, you are making me very happy
SCULLY: I love you too Mulder
MULDER: We will be the best couple ever
SCULLY: (laughing) I think we already are
He kisses her again smiling
MULDER: We can tell this to everybody now
SCULLY: I think everybody already know thanks to your indiscretion Mulder
He laughs kissing her forehead
MULDER: Well, there's one person you haven't speak with
She sighs and close her eyes
MULDER: Don't worry Scully, I'm coming with you, I'm sure she will be happy.
Margaret's Scully House
A week later
11:20 am
Mulder gets out of the car and then helps Scully, she is very nervous, many times since she found out about her pregnancy had tried to talk to her mother but she has always found the answering machine, Mulder puts her hand on her lower back and feels her tense, so he crosses his arm over her shoulder and whispers in her ear
MULDER: Everything will be fine
She breathes heavily and swallows before Mulder rings the bell, footsteps are heard inside and Scully stands behind Mulder, he smiles but doesn't move away, maybe it's best not to surprise the woman too much.
MARGARET: Fox? What a surprise?
Scully pokes her head a little and greets her mother
MARGARET: Dana? What are you doing behind him?
MULDER: She is a little nervous
MARGARET: What? Nonsense
MULDER: She has been trying to call you
Margaret remain silent for a while so Scully decides to come out, her mother gasps watching her and her eyes fill with tears
MARGARET: Oh my god Dana, I'm so sorry!
Scully frowns trying to control the tears without success, then takes a step and hugs her mother
SCULLY: I'm sorry too mom
they remain embraced for a while until at last he interrupts them
MULDER: are we going to stay outside?
Both women laugh and everyone enters the house, Margaret invites them to sit down and brings them fresh juice.
Scully moves nervously on the couch and Mulder looks at her worried
MULDER: Are you okay?
SCULLY: Yes
That's when Margaret notices the ring on her finger and smiles
MARGARET: I think you bring more than one news
Scully looks between surprised and nervous, Mulder laughs
MULDER: Wonderful appreciation, Mrs. Scully
MARGARET: Oh Fox, call me Margaret, you're already family
SCULLY: Mom!
MARGARET: Oh Dana, I'm very happy for you both, I always knew Mulder was the one
MULDER: Thanks for the faith
MARGARET: How far are you dear?
SCULLY: 21 weeks
MARGARET: This is a true miracle Dana
SCULLY: It is
MARGARET: Well you deserve to be happy
MULDER: She does
Margaret smiles watching the way he looks at her
MARGARET: and when is the wedding? I imagine it will be before the baby is born
Both look a little confused
SCULLY: We don't know yet
MULDER: There are a lot of things to do before
MARGARET: Well I wanna be the first to know
SCULLY: You will