Keys: Hey, if you finish those TLW stories (or even just one of them), I'll read them/it. However, unfortunately, I only read a few chapters of the first Harry Potter book. And I've never seen the movies. Yet, I'm sure that your story is great. Also, thank you so much for the kind words. Sometimes it does get difficult writing 7 or 8 stories at once, but I have fun doing it.
DDstalker: Hold onto that hate for just a moment. You'll like this chapter better (I think). And what do you mean I won't like your next update? What are you planning to do? Please, I beg of you, leave Mulder and Scully alone! Don't let them suffer!
Epilogue
The television was on mute as Mulder slumped on his leather couch and chewed absently on his lower lip. Scully was seated beside him. She had arrived just moments before.
"Mulder, I think you should take a few days off. It's been a stressful week." She folded her hands in her lap and glanced over at her weary partner. "Take a vacation. God knows you need and deserve one."
Mulder shrugged. "No where for me to go. What would I do?" He gave her a sideways glance. "Besides, who would keep you out of trouble, G-woman?"
Scully chuckled and shook her head, thankful that he was back to his good old self. "Look who's talking!" She sighed and placed a hand on his forearm. "Seriously, you need to have a break. Just sit around here for all I care. Just take a few days off."
"Yes, mother," he mocked. "What about you? I think this is just an excuse for you to have a break." He ran his thumb along her hand. Moments passed and things started to get tense. "Thank you, Scully, for being there. You have no idea how much you mean to me."
"Yes, I do."
"No, you don't. How could you? I love you and that makes my gratitude so much greater. I need you like I've never needed anyone." He brushed her hand gently away. "And it's ok that you don't feel the same. I know earlier I was acting like a jerk, but it was just the stress. I'm fine now and I understand completely. So, don't ask for a resignation over this. I won't hold it against you if you want to go, but don't make this the reason why."
"Mulder." She scooted closer, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I'm not leaving. When are you going to accept that? Now kiss me before I get impatient."
Mulder smiled. "I don't know, you look awfully sexy when you get angry."
"Fox Mulder, you're impossible!"
Mulder chuckled and then leaned over and captured her mouth in a kiss.
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