A family in a small town in New Mexico appears to be suffering the ill effects of an encounter with Black Eyed Children. While in the desert to search out the truth, Mulder and Scully find themselves confronting more than they bargained for, both in the investigation and in their personal relationship. Early Season 11, turns AU after "This." Past and eventual present MSR.

After his brother dies in a car accident, Edward returns to his hometown to raise the little boy that was left behind. But raising a baby alone isn't easy, especially for a man who has spent the last few years partying and avoiding responsibilities. Can his beautiful bookworm neighbor be his saving grace? Daddyward. Tattooward. Lemons.

Bella is new in town, a self-imposed loner and sees Edward Cullen when no one else seems to be paying attention. Both have their reasons for keeping to themselves. But they find themselves drawn together inexplicably, will they be able to work through the chaos or will it destroy them both? All characters are OOC, drug use, minor abuse and mental illness. Rated M for future ref.

Follow Bella as she tries to survive a madman's abduction and keep a stranger's child from succumbing to his wild fantasies, and follow Edward as he tries to stay sane searching for his daughter taken right before his eyes.