SUper long wait, but I was going through a writer's block on this one. My apologies. But, tried to lighten the mood towards the end. Mulder and Scully deserve it. Now, I didn't proof read or anything, so beware of grammar mistakes. I'm gonna edit the grammar on this chapter later... I just wanted to get this posted so you wouldn't think I forgot.

There's a series of court hearings, so I didn't really elaborate much on this one. Mrs. Lea and Ms. Quinn... those two ladies from the first chapter were the only ones who took the stand that day.

Court pt2

They all walked in together in silence. Mulder's arm was around Scully's waist while he held onto his son. Mrs. Scully and Skinner followed behind. It was a normal court room, huge and frightening to William of course.

Olivia Modell, their lawyer, was waiting patiently at the desk preparing her papers for her case. Dr. Brown, and the medical examiner, Dr. Luigi, sat in the benches along with two people who had flown down from Montana. They were William's teacher, Mrs. Lea, and the guidance counselor, Ms. Quinn.

William reached for his Mommy. Scully took one look at her little boys face when she took him into her arms. She studied his face, ignoring the fact that Anna and Tom were already seated with their lawyer. She saw so much fear.

"Baby, it's going to be fine."

"Mommy... it's all so big." He whimpered. Scully could understand. He probably felt like an ant, seeing the huge podium like thing the judge sits behind. "I don't wanna leave you or daddy or grandma or Ashlynn or any of my friends."

"We're going to give everything to make sure that doesn't happen okay, buddy?" Mulder said, soothingly, joining in the conversation, and smoothing William's hair. "You're going to have to go sit with grandma now, okay?" William nodded.

"William, come sit by me. I miss my handsome grandson." William gave a slight smile and walked over to his grandmother once Scully released him.

Scully stood as still as she could as she watched William walk off, going behind the gate, to get to his grandmother. Mulder took Scully in his arms, and she didn't move. She just looked after him. He kissed her forehead, and that's finally when she turned to face him. Their foreheads pressed together.

"You ready," he whispered.

"Of course, not, but I'll be fine."

"Sure?"

"Mhmm." He took her hand and led her to sit by their lawyer. Soon enough, court was called to order. Lawyers, Ms. Modell, and Mr. Harlequin made their first opening statements, both with much audacity and then were seated. Ms. Quinn was called to the stand first.

At the start, the case was leaning toward Mulder and Scully. Hopefully, it would remain that way. She spoke about how rude and appalling Anna was in the office that one day in November. Majoring in psychology, she was able to evaluate a person. She saw Anna as a potentially abusive parent and Tom as the pushover father who harvested feelings for his boy, but yet was also a potential abuser. She commented that it was sad because William is such a nice young boy and that he didn't deserve that for a family.

"He deserves an actual family. I have seen those three together and whenever I looked at young William's face I saw fear, sadness, and hopelessness. You don't need to be have a major in psychology like I have to know that is not right."

Mrs. Lea said almost the same thing, but described William's behaviors in the classroom, describing him as a nice young boy who cared for others, but rarely had his parents involved with anything.

"It's not healthy. That is not the way to succeed. Now, he is a bright young boy, but he needs to be enriched at home. He can't grow in any way if he is not loved. William does not in any way deserve neglectful parents nor does any child for that matter."

The whole 2 hours dragged on and William felt like he was going to sleep. He was leaning on his grandmother's arms, eyes almost closed.

After what seemed like forever, court was adjourned to next week. The judge had said that Mulder and Scully would receive visits at unexpectant times from a social worker, just to observe William's home life.

Scully stood up and breathed a sigh of relief once she realized that she nor Mulder had given the prosecuting side a chance to rip away at their character. This first day didn't make it any easier. There was no way she would ever be able to prepare for court. William ran over to her quick as lightening, despite his tired state.

"Mommy, can we go home now. Please?" Scully chuckled at how tired William looked. His mouth formed a perfect circle as he yawned.

"Of course baby," She sighed and scooped him up into her arms. He rested his head on her shoulder. His eyes closed.

"Mr. and Mrs. Mulder," Mrs. Lea called across the hallway, catching the small family before they left the court building. William was already sleeping. Scully handed him over to Skinner, since her mother had already gone.

"Hi, Mrs. Lea," Scully greeted with a tired smile.

"Please, call me Gillian," Gillian said, with a smile. She truly admired these people for the love they seemed to be giving William. He looked so much happier and healthier now that his living arrangements hand changed. She didn't understand or questions the reasons behind them giving up their little boy, nor did she want to. She was sure she would learn soon enough in court. But honestly, it didn't really bother her. Mulder and Scully seemed like kindhearted people with good intentions. She could trust it was at the time, for the best.

"Gillian," Scully amended.

"I want to thank you for flying all the way out here to come help William." Mulder's words struck her. He said, 'help William,' rather than 'help us.' They deserved William more than anyone on the planet (and outside for that matter) and that was clear. She pushed her dark auburn hair back.

"William, like I said was my favorite student. I want you to know that I wouldn't be doing this unless I knew for certain that you both are suitable parents. He loves you both; I can see that. He's so much happier, healthier." Scully fought her hardest to remain untouched by her words, but she couldn't help it. The tears burned her eyes. She had to wipe them away. Gillian would understand. "I'm sorry."

"No, no... it's fine." Scully smiled. "Actually Gillian, William told Mulder and I both how much he enjoyed your class."

"He was always a Gillian to have."

"How long are you in town for?"

"As long as this trial takes... the school's fine with it. They've found a sub and everything." Scully's hand flew to her mouth.

"Are you sure?"

"It's fine." She smiled back, looking down at Scully. She was towering.

"Well, then you should really have dinner over our house, shouldn't she, Mulder?"

"Of course, that would be wonderful."

"I wouldn't want to impose."

"It's not imposing when you're invited." Scully said, grabbing Mulder's hand, and smiling at William's former teacher. "Besides, I'm sure it would make William happy."

"Well, that would be nice. Did you mean tonight?"

"Yeah, sure... tonight. I have your number. I'll text you the address." Scully said, pulling Mulder away to where Skinner stood.

When the small family of three got home, Mulder carried William upstairs to his bed, while Scully went to go change. After Mulder was in a pair of sweat pants and a T-shirt he came downstairs. He found Scully laying on the loveseat with GSN on the TV. Chain Reaction was on, but it held little interest to Scully, who was trying to get some sleep.

"Need some company?" Mulder whispered, pushing her hair out of her eyes. She smiled.

"I'd love some."

They got situated so that Mulder was lying down, his feet hanging off the side, and his head resting on the very comfy and squishy arm rest. It was a good pillow. Scully was tucked beside him on the inside, her head resting on his chest, enjoying the rhythm of his even heart beat. Mulder pulled up her white Henley long sleeve shirt a bit and began tracing circles on her hips.

"I can't sleep." She whispered, tracing her fingers along his tanned arm, causing goosebumps to appear.

"Want me to lull you?"

"Lull me?"

"To sleep," He chuckled, and she felt the vibration in his chest. Instead of waiting for her answer he began humming a random tune and continued the circled on her hips. She smiled, closing her eyes.

"I'm in love." She murmured, kissing his chest through his grey t-shirt.

"As am I."

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"Mommy, can you read me this book?" William asked as he sat on his regular stool at the island. He waved 'The Giving Tree' up in the air, a book Scully had bought him.

"We read that so much Will. Don't you ever grow tire of it?" Scully laughed as she continued to stir her special marinara sauce she had gotten out of a dust-collector cook book Mulder had received from Scully's mom.

"But Mommy it's my favorite!" William almost yelled. He was really excited for that book. Scully smiled. A mother's dream, her son excited about reading.

"Of course I'll read it to you baby. Just give me one more minute," She threw in one more dash of pepper. Mulder snuck up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and pressing one firm, innocent enough for William to see, kiss on her neck. She giggled; her weak spot was always his target. William was giggling just as hard as his mother. "Here, taste," Scully said, picking up the wooden spoon with red sauce on it. She blew it and held her hand under it as she fed it to Mulder.

"Mmm, delicious," He commented and pecked her on the lips very quickly.

"Does that mean you get to read now?" William piped up.

"I guess it does," Scully said, turning the burner down low. She kept her white 'Something smells MMM good' apron on and took a seat next to William.

"Ohh, story time," Mulder said, rushing over to the two. William had crawled into Scully's lap and she had her arm around him, with the book in front.

"Daddy, you can listen too! Mommy, can I read the first line? I remember how!"

"Okay honey, show me and Daddy how smart you are."

"Once there was a tree.... and she loved a little boy." He looked up at his parents with a wide smile, awaiting his congratulations.

"Good job, Will!" Mulder said, sounding truly amazed.

"You're so smart, baby! But you know who that tree reminds me of?"

"You!"

"Why is that?"

"Because you love your little boy, me," William cheered, pressing a kiss to his mother's cheek.

"Hey, what about me? Doesn't mommy love her big boy.... me?" Mulder faked his hurt and pouted. Scully and William giggled in perfect harmony.

"I love you too big boy," She said while laughing. "Moving on... And every day the boy would come-"

"Mommy, I know this one too!"

This whole thing went on until William nearly finished the book by himself. His mother and father helped with a few words he stumbled over, but he knew them for the most part. There was no doubt in Scully's mind that he would've finished if it weren't for their company arriving. Mulder went to open the front door. Gillian walked into the kitchen.

"Mrs. Lea!" William cheered, waving at his old teacher. Her smile brightened at seeing how happy he was. He was sitting in his mother's lap with a book in front of him.

"Hey, Will! Hello, Dana," Mrs. Lea said with her bright smile revealing her teeth.

"Hi, Gillian," Scully said, getting up from the stool, William still in her arms. "Dinner's ready." She tried removing William from her arms but William only wrapped his legs around her legs even tighter, refusing to let go.

"Mommy, I want to finish the book, please!" William begged, not letting go still. Scully readjusted him in her arms and walked over to the book to see how much they had left, not that much.

"Go ahead Scully. I'll serve dinner," Mulder said, kissing Scully's cheek and ruffling his son's hair. Of course William ended up finishing the book all by himself, but he still wouldn't let his mother go.

"William, you have to let go so you can eat your dinner. Okay, baby?" William pouted.

"Okay, Mommy." William let go of Scully and went to sit by his father for dinner.

When dinner ended William asked if he could go over Ashlynn's and Mulder and Scully both let him. OF course, they had to bundle him up like an Eskimo first. It was around 23 degrees out. Scully, Mulder, and Gillian drank their coffee at the island.

"Those are really nice pictures he drew," Gillian said, point towards the pictures on the fridge. "He seems happy. But I couldn't help notice how clingy he is." Scully looked down, saddened that it was so obvious.

"We consulted with a doctor, a friend of our two friends. He believes that William is like that because he was been neglected and now he needs as much love as he can get."

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Mulder and Scully both tucked William in. Scully sat on the side of the bed, while Mulder knelt by William's face. William was holding his mommy and his daddy's hands. It was dark in the room, but in the far corner, William's blue night light glowed.

"Mommy, Daddy," William said, closing his eyes as he yawned. "How come it doesn't seem like Ashlynn's parents love each other as much as you guys love each other." William joined Mulder's hand with Scully's. They exchanged a glance.

"No one can love any one the way your mommy and I love each other." Scully smiled.

"William, different people express their love in different ways. They might not be very open about their love in front of guests."

"I'm sure they love each other, William. It's nice that you're worrying about her."

"I don't have a crush on her." William said stubbornly, crossing his arms. He knew what both of his parents were getting at. The corners of Scully's lips turned up, and she bent down to lay a firm kiss on William's cheek. Mulder did the same.

"Sweet dreams, honey." Scully said as her and Mulder both got up.

"Night, bud."

"Honey, we'll leave your door open."

Scully waited for Mulder buy the door as her shut the blinds on William's windows and French doors, first making sure they were locked.

"Night, Mommy. Night, Daddy. I love you."

"Love you too." They both said simultaneously, taking each other into their arms as they walked into their room.

Mulder and Scully climbed into their bed, under the comforter and blankets. Scully was tucked into Mulder's side, and her hand rested above his heart, feeling the beat.

"Want me to lull you?" Mulder said as he did before. Scully giggled.

"I didn't exactly have that in mind," She angled her head to look at him. He smirked, catching her drift.

She maneuvered out of the place on his side to straddle his hips. Her silk button down sleep shirt easily slid off of her shoulders, leaving just her camisole. Mulder was beaming. The minimal light that seeped in through the closed blinds hit Scully perfectly, heightening her beauty. She licked her lips and intertwined her fingers with Mulder's before her lips slowly lowered their selves to his. Slowly they parted and their tongues came into play. Mulder flipped Scully over so that he was on top. He kissed her so hard that she knew her lips would be somewhat swollen. His lips moved along her jaw to her throat where he had fun. His kissed, licked, and sucked, while she squirmed beneath him. She had red mulberry marks all over. He chuckled as he began kissing her collar bone.

"Mulder," She whispered as low as she could. William probably just fell asleep. "We have to be quiet." She warned.

In one swift movement he tugged off her pants. She wrapped her legs around his waist and arched her bag to press herself hard into him. He groaned in satisfaction. She bit her lip and pushed herself against him instead.

Mulder's hands found her back and he pulled her up to his naked chest. Her fingers tangled in his hair as their lips crashed onto one another in a fast rough kiss. She rocked her hips, causing a moan to escape her lips.

Scully forgot about everything, all of her nagging concerns, court, Anna and Tom, and the ticking of her biological clock. She only focused on what was happening that moment. She only focused on Mulder. It was like they were playing baseball again, but this time in was more of a contact sport.

BED TIME! :D Yeah, I'm really tired. I might proof read this tomorrow so.... the grammar wont be that bad for long. SOrry for that and the wait. Reviews make my day. :D
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