Forgive how short this chapter is, but it introduces a new character!
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After calling Chloe and explaining the situation, Mulder heads back to his girlfriend's hospital room. Seeing she is asleep, the agent puts on a mask and goes to sit by her bed. Holding her hand, Mulder lets any anger he has slip away.
"How are you feeling?" He asks her as he smoothes her hair once she is awake.
"Fine," She answers. Seeing her boyfriend give his own rarely seen eyebrow raise, Scully admits, "Scared. The baby is fine, they just want to keep me here for a week for observation."
Mulder nods processing her words before gently declaring how foolish she was.
"Like you haven't done the same thing multiple times before?" Scully replies. A mix of regret and sorrow crosses Mulder's face before he answers, "It's not just you you have to worry about now."
"It never was with you either," His girlfriend volleys. Knowing he is caught, Mulder simply states, "I'm glad you're safe."
A week later, Mulder takes Scully home much to the relief of Skinner who is not sure how much the budget has to cover any more hospital visits from the two agents.
"I think we need to look for another partner," Mulder brings up gently as they sit in their plane seats. Receiving a glare from his girlfriend, the man reassures, "Not to replace you! I just don't think it's safe for you to go out in the field."
Knowing he is right, Scully sighs. After landing in the hospital, she has too much time to think. Their children come first, and as much as she wants to be out in the field, the red head knows their work is too dangerous. However Scully is quick to add, "But I can help with cases closer to home."
"Deal," Mulder agrees knowing he cannot keep Scully away from a case for too long.
Entering Mulder's apartment late that night, the agents quickly make their way to bed before drifting off to sleep. However, Mulder soon wakes up to Scully screaming. Waking her, Mulder watches his girlfriend reorient herself. Scully immediately holds on to her boyfriend as she lets him stroke her hair. His calm reassurance that she is only dreaming prompts Scully to officially apologize for her actions.
"Hey, it's alright."
Shaking her head, Scully states, "It's not. I could have died there, Mulder. If I hadn't been stubborn and listened to you, none of this wouldn't have happened."
After a moment, the red head whispers, "I had this dream that some men took our son."
"Yeah?" He asks knowing bizarre dreams are sometimes associated with pregnancy. Scully nods as a tear streams down her cheek, "And then I gave him up. Mulder, I gave up our son!"
"No, you haven't done anything yet. It was a dream," Mulder whispers and eventually lulls the red head back to sleep.
Waking up the next morning, Mulder heads to the kitchen to make coffee when he hears a voice from behind him.
"Dad?" Chloe asks not expecting her father home.
"Hey, you just get up?" He asks noticing his daughter's bed head. Chloe nods before walking over to the coffee machine.
"Who said you could have that?" Mulder teases as his daughter takes a mug from the cabinet. Sticking her tongue out at him, Chloe happily fills her coffee mug before rooting for the creamer she buys while they are gone. Pouring the creamer into her coffee, Chloe asks where Scully is. Nodding toward the bedroom, Mulder answers, "She's asleep."
"No I'm not," Scully mumbles as she pads into the kitchen. Kissing Chloe on the forehead, Scully asks how she is. Shrugging, Chloe answers that she is fine before asking how Scully is.
"I'm fine, and so is the baby," The red head automatically responds. Her daughter smiles before asking if she can get her permit. Rubbing his neck, Mulder answers positively but adds, "You'll need to study though."
With a smile, Chloe states, "I got the book from the DMV while you two were gone. I've been studying for a week!"
Impressed by his daughter's initiative, Mulder answers, "Sure, just set up a time for next weekend and we'll go."
Hugging her father, Chloe happily runs off to take a shower.
The next week Mulder and Scully consult Skinner about adding a new member to their team, to which he agrees.
"I'll send you the file once we've chosen someone," The A.D. states before dismissing the pair. Heading back to their office, Mulder punches the button to head to the basement as he asks Scully who they think they will get.
"Hopefully a good agent," Scully answers swallowing. Studying his girlfriend, Mulder asks if she is okay. Nodding, the red head answers that she is just dizzy.
"It'll pass," She states as the elevator door opens. Changing the subject, Scully asks, "How do you feel about Chloe having her permit?"
Rubbing his neck, Mulder answers, "It makes me feel so old!"
"And a baby doesn't?" She asks with a wry smile. Smirking, Mulder asks, "Agent Scully, are you flirting with me?"
Days after their conversation with Skinner, the pair receives a case file. Both reading over it, Scully asks when they leave.
"Scully, you can't go out in the field," Mulder reminds her from his desk. Hands on her hips, Scully answers, "No, but I can perform interviews. You said if it's in the area."
With a strong feeling that this suspect is not one of their tamer ones, Mulder sighs. Finally he states, "Yes, it's in the area, but that area is not good for you."
"Mulder," Scully whines. Mimicking her, Mulder retorts, "Scully."
As the couple continues in a staring contest, there is a knock on the door. Not looking away, the agents call out in unison, "Come in!"
Soon the door opens and shuts and a person clears their throat. Looking over, the agents find a tall woman with brown hair standing awkwardly. Holding out her hand, the woman introduces herself.
"Monica Reyes. I've just been assigned to your department," She states handing over her file while silently observing the pair as rumors about the pair swirl through her mind.
Being first to shake her hand, Mulder introduces himself and Scully.
"I take it Agent Skinner told you the reason you were assigned to us?" Scully questions. Nodding, Monica replies, "He did. Congratulations, by the way."
Nodding, Scully thanks the woman before showing her around the office. Just as Monica is about to be briefed about their most recent case, the agents receive a phone call. Closest to the phone, Mulder picks up the receiver. After a moment, he hangs up the phone.
"The school called and said that Chloe is sick. I'm going to go pick her up," Mulder states. He almost leans in to kiss Scully when he remembers Monica is in the room. Instead, the couple exchanges small smiles before Mulder grabs his suit jacket and walks out the door.
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