Part 27
Mulder spins around with his gun drawn at the sound of the shot. Secret Service and security are everywhere. They immediately push the President to the ground. Everyone is out of their seats and women are screaming. Mulder zooms in on a figure. "He's on the catwalk he yells", as he fires one round at the would be assassin hitting him in the shoulder. Security immediately rush to that area and he is captured.
After a couple of minutes Skinner approaches the microphone. "I would ask that everyone please take their seats. This is an unfortunate incident and I can reassure you that you are all safe. The assailant has been apprehended. So please lets try to get on with the evening and everyone can sit back and enjoy themselves."
Mulder replaces his gun and turns back toward the stage facing Scully. Green eyes meet blue and time seems to stand still. She holds the edge of the podium for support as he makes his way to the stage and ascends. He walks to her side where she hugs him and then pulls away. He gives her a smile which she returns with tears brimming in her eyes.
"Welcome back", says Skinner shaking Mulder's hand.
"Thank you Sir." His attention focused on Scully as his eyes wander to check out her attire. She looks gorgeous and thats when he sees the ring, his ring around her neck.
"Its good to be back, but I'm going to take this opportunity to make a couple of announcements. I was kidnapped by a group consisting of men from government that are in the process of working on a project - a conspiracy against the American people." He glances to the back of the room. CSM is gone.
Skinner steps up. "Mulder, this is not the time or the place to do this."
"You're right Sir. I've been searching and I'm tired. Tired of looking for something that I will never find and ignoring what is the most important thing thats in front of me. Something that I had to discover about myself."
In the audience Lisa jabs her husband in the ribs with her elbow, "Start thinking what we can buy! He's coming out of the closet", she exclaims.
"While I was tied up in a cellar I had time to think about my life and Sir," he turns to Skinner. "This may come as a shock to you, but I have spent the past ten years of my life chasing aliens, ghosts and monsters. I loved every minute of it, especially the last seven, but I'm ready to move on and I am announcing my official resignation from the FBI tonight.
Skinner stands with his mouth hanging open and finally composes himself. "If you love it so much why are you giving it all up?", he asks Mulder.
Mulder pushes Scully in front of him at the podium unfastening her necklace as he speaks. "I do still love my work as I said before the last seven years have been the best. If I had never been assigned to the X-Files I would never have met my partner, best friend and future wife. If she'll be willing to have me. Will you please marry me Special Agent Dana Katherine Scully?
"Yes Special Agent Spooky Fox William Mulder." She smiles as he slides the ring on her finger. They kiss each other and embrace."
"This is why you are quitting", asks Skinner looking amazed.
"Yes, I've struggled for seven years in trying to decide how and when I would give up my career, but I'm making that choice tonight."
The Director steps up to Mulder. "You don't have to resign Agent Mulder. You are the best profiler that the FBI has. I'm going to give special consideration to you and Agent Scully. Your investigations into the X-Files is based on the paranormal. How can anyone expect a partnership in that field to be anything but abnormal. Go ahead and get hitched. Just don't claim that honeymoon trip to Stonehenge as a travel expense"
Everyone applauds as Mulder pulls Scully into a huge kiss. The band conveniently starts a slow romantic song and Mulder leads her to the dance floor.
"I thought you were dead" she says her forehead pressed against his.
"Scully you still have no faith in me", smiles Mulder.
"I have faith in you. Its just Cancer Man that I have no faith in", says Scully. She sees Craig Willmore dancing nearby with Mary Astradorian. Craig gives her a little wave.
"So when and where do you want to get married? The Director gave me an idea. Maybe Stonehenge would be a good place to get married."
"Mulder!", scolds Scully
Just then AD Skinner approaches the microphone. "All winners in the two way bet will please see me to arrange the collection of their winnings."
THE END
Mulder spins around with his gun drawn at the sound of the shot. Secret Service and security are everywhere. They immediately push the President to the ground. Everyone is out of their seats and women are screaming. Mulder zooms in on a figure. "He's on the catwalk he yells", as he fires one round at the would be assassin hitting him in the shoulder. Security immediately rush to that area and he is captured.
After a couple of minutes Skinner approaches the microphone. "I would ask that everyone please take their seats. This is an unfortunate incident and I can reassure you that you are all safe. The assailant has been apprehended. So please lets try to get on with the evening and everyone can sit back and enjoy themselves."
Mulder replaces his gun and turns back toward the stage facing Scully. Green eyes meet blue and time seems to stand still. She holds the edge of the podium for support as he makes his way to the stage and ascends. He walks to her side where she hugs him and then pulls away. He gives her a smile which she returns with tears brimming in her eyes.
"Welcome back", says Skinner shaking Mulder's hand.
"Thank you Sir." His attention focused on Scully as his eyes wander to check out her attire. She looks gorgeous and thats when he sees the ring, his ring around her neck.
"Its good to be back, but I'm going to take this opportunity to make a couple of announcements. I was kidnapped by a group consisting of men from government that are in the process of working on a project - a conspiracy against the American people." He glances to the back of the room. CSM is gone.
Skinner steps up. "Mulder, this is not the time or the place to do this."
"You're right Sir. I've been searching and I'm tired. Tired of looking for something that I will never find and ignoring what is the most important thing thats in front of me. Something that I had to discover about myself."
In the audience Lisa jabs her husband in the ribs with her elbow, "Start thinking what we can buy! He's coming out of the closet", she exclaims.
"While I was tied up in a cellar I had time to think about my life and Sir," he turns to Skinner. "This may come as a shock to you, but I have spent the past ten years of my life chasing aliens, ghosts and monsters. I loved every minute of it, especially the last seven, but I'm ready to move on and I am announcing my official resignation from the FBI tonight.
Skinner stands with his mouth hanging open and finally composes himself. "If you love it so much why are you giving it all up?", he asks Mulder.
Mulder pushes Scully in front of him at the podium unfastening her necklace as he speaks. "I do still love my work as I said before the last seven years have been the best. If I had never been assigned to the X-Files I would never have met my partner, best friend and future wife. If she'll be willing to have me. Will you please marry me Special Agent Dana Katherine Scully?
"Yes Special Agent Spooky Fox William Mulder." She smiles as he slides the ring on her finger. They kiss each other and embrace."
"This is why you are quitting", asks Skinner looking amazed.
"Yes, I've struggled for seven years in trying to decide how and when I would give up my career, but I'm making that choice tonight."
The Director steps up to Mulder. "You don't have to resign Agent Mulder. You are the best profiler that the FBI has. I'm going to give special consideration to you and Agent Scully. Your investigations into the X-Files is based on the paranormal. How can anyone expect a partnership in that field to be anything but abnormal. Go ahead and get hitched. Just don't claim that honeymoon trip to Stonehenge as a travel expense"
Everyone applauds as Mulder pulls Scully into a huge kiss. The band conveniently starts a slow romantic song and Mulder leads her to the dance floor.
"I thought you were dead" she says her forehead pressed against his.
"Scully you still have no faith in me", smiles Mulder.
"I have faith in you. Its just Cancer Man that I have no faith in", says Scully. She sees Craig Willmore dancing nearby with Mary Astradorian. Craig gives her a little wave.
"So when and where do you want to get married? The Director gave me an idea. Maybe Stonehenge would be a good place to get married."
"Mulder!", scolds Scully
Just then AD Skinner approaches the microphone. "All winners in the two way bet will please see me to arrange the collection of their winnings."
THE END