Mulder and Scully were pleased to arrive home. Scully reached to grab the food from the back seat and then she waited for Mulder as he walked around to the car to join her.

He put his hand low on her hip as she walked to open the gate. Scully looked up and smiled at him, "Can't you even wait till we're in the house?"

Mulder chuckled and dipped the to whisper in her ear, "Scully I've been waiting all day, that is more than long enough…" He suddenly grabbed her around the waist, lifted her slightly off the ground and ran down the path.

Scully screamed, "Ahhhhhhh…the food!" Somehow she managed to hold on to the bag and he dropped her gently back to her feet.

"Mmmmmm baby I luuuurve it when I make you scream…" he murmured as he kissed her neck.

Scully laughed and leaned back against his chest as she searched her pockets for the house keys.

They both jumped when the heard a cough behind them.

"I really hate to interrupted the lovers…"

Scully smiled, "You're not interrupting anything Peggy. I'm just trying to teach David about what is appropriate public behaviour."

Peggy laughed, "Well if that's your idea of a lesson Claire then I think it's a good job that David is the teacher!"

Scully smiled, "Well…I'm only human…"

Peggy joined them as they entered the house and walked through the kitchen. Mulder put three glasses on the counter and waved a bottle of red wine at Peggy.

Peggy sat at the kitchen counter, "A small one please David. I'm not staying long…I think Claire wants you to herself."

Scully sat next to her and reached for her glass own as Mulder filled it; "I think I can keep my hands to myself for a little while…" she winked at Peggy.

Mulder sat down opposite, "So, what's the plan ladies?"

"I was thinking that you could join Frankie and I for a drink at about 4pm and then we could all walk into town?" Peggy suggested.

Scully nodded, "What time does the fair open?"

"About 3pm…but it'll be open till late so don't worry there'll be loads of time for you to get David on the Tunnel of Love!"

Scully laughed, "I can't help being excited, I haven't been to the fair since I was a little girl…I want some Cotton Candy!"

Peggy and Mulder both shook their heads and smiled at her childlike enthusiasm.

"Claire and I need to present some awards to the kids at about 6pm but otherwise we're off duty."

Scully looked up, "You didn't mention that, I have to get up on the stage in front of the whole town?"

Mulder shrugged, "You don't have to...but I'd like you to present them with me. The kids would love to meet you and it would be nice to do it together."

He hid it well but Scully could see this was important to Mulder. His job was starting to mean a lot to him…maybe it was an honour to be asked…or maybe he did just want to do something together. For whatever reason Scully didn't even need to think about it, she reached across the table and put her hand over his, "I'd love to present the awards with you. I'm always happy to show you off in public David…"

Mulder looked up quickly, he almost looked surprised at her words. "Good…that's really great," he said happily.

Peggy threw back the last of her wine and hopped down from her chair, "You know if you two weren't so goddamn adorable…and if I hadn't grown to love you both so much…you'd be throughly nauseating!" She put her arm around Scully and then as she walked by Mulder she pulled him down and kissed his cheek, "Have a lovely evening and we'll see you tomorrow afternoon."

Scully laughed, "We love you as well Peggy...looking forward to seeing you both tomorrow."

"...And we promise, no unnecessary public displays of affection." Mulder added.

Peggy waved as she left, "Oh please, don't make promises you know you can't keep sweetie!"


Little author's note - I've just realised, in my head Peggy and Frank are definitely being played by Lily Tomlin and Sam Waterston!