By Caitlin "Jinx" Wasson
Chapter Six
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Fox didn't want to leave for work, he wanted to stay with Dana but she insisted upon his going. His clients needed him more that she did. His first client of the day was Walter Skinner, Assistant Director from the FBI.
"The counselors at the Bureau are backed up so they're sending a lot of us to you, as I'm sure the director told you," Walter explained.
Fox nodded. "Why don't we get started? Tell me a little about what you do at The FBI."
"A lot of paperwork," he said. "I'm an AD so I'm out of the field. I order the other field agents."
"What division do you direct?"
"The Violent Crimes Unit," Walter answered. "I used to direct the X-files but they were shut down from lack of interest."
"How well do you feel you do at your job?" he asked.
"Pretty damn good," Walter told him. "I'm up for a promotion next week."
"Do you think you're ready for the job?" Fox questioned.
"Yes," Walter told him. "I've been preparing for this for years. I'm ready."
"Excuse me, Dr. Mulder," his secretary, Vanessa interrupted. "You have a call on line one. They said it was urgent."
"Do you mind?" Fox asked Walter.
"No, go right ahead."
He picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Hello wife-stealer," Rob said. "You won't have her for long."
"Stay away from me and my wife," he said.
"You're going to stop me? I doubt it. "I'll see you later, Mr. Mulder," Rob said.
"Stay away from us!" he shouted. The line cut off and all he heard was dial tone.
"Dr. Mulder?" Skinner said. "I couldn't help but overhear. Is that man harassing you?"
"Yes," Fox replied. "He's my wife's ex-fiance. He just got out of prison for nearly beating her to death. I'm just scared he'll do it again. Dana's pregnant with quads now so she's in the hospital."
"I can help you, if you like," Walter offered. "I could make a few calls and get an agent or two to guard her hospital room."
"Really?" Fox asked hopefully.
Walter nodded. "You are doing the Bureau one hell of a favor by doing this for us, I think we can return the gesture."
"Thank you," Fox said, relief washing over him. "I would feel so much better knowing she's safe and watched over."
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Short, I know but you'll live. There'll be another chapter soon anyway.
