Monica was allowed out of the infirmary a couple of hours later. She was given strict instructions to stop working out non-stop and to relax more often. John and Monica were sitting in there room talking about the past, about the X Files and old cases, when Jack walked in.

You know what I just remembered Monica. We had a bet and I lost miserably. Beer and pizza is on me. We have been given permission to go out and have fun, he told them with a smile on his face.

What about Missy? John asked. Monica was so releieaved when she knew John had accepted the fact that he had a daughter and he had instantly fallen in love with her.

She's being a little helper with Janet in the infirmary, she's having the time of her life. Old Doc Fraiser said she would look after her for the night while we go out and par-tay.

Can you give us a few minutes to get changed? John asked.

No problem. I have to go and tell the others to put on their part hats anyway. He turned and left, closing the door behind him.

John changed into a pair of dark denim jeans, grey t-shirt and a jacket. Monica changed into black jeans, a red polo neck jumper and her black leather jacket. They walked out the room and towards the elevator where they found Mulder, Dana, Skinner, Jack, Daniel, Sam, Jonas, Teal'c and surprisingly Brad waiting for them.

Everybody set? Jack asked. Daniel wasn't paying attention; he was trying to clean his glasses.





Half went into the elevator first and the others went afterwards. Everyone piled into two cars. The drivers made there way to a local bar and restaurant. As they all entered the bar, they all smiled. It was nice to be back in the real world, even if it was only for a couple of hours. They sat down at a table and ordered a couple of large, stuffed crust pizzas with everything on top and ordered drinks as well. Most of them had beer, except for Dana who had a coke and Daniel who also had a coke. They had been voted the designated drivers for the evening.

A toast. Jack raised his bottle of beer and everyone else followed, raising their drinks in the air. To government conspiracies, and the hope that they all fall flat on their asses.

To falling on their asses. Everyone repeated and clinked their drinks together. The pizzas came and everyone started eating. They did small talk for a while.

Okay I have to ask. Monica was telling us about this case you guys investigated with a human fly and the dumass show. Is that true? Or do I have to beat her butt for lying? Jack suddenly asked.

Oh God not that case. John exclaimed.

So its true? Sam asked.

Unfortunately. Hey Scully remember Rocky? Doggett asked and Dana started to choke a little on her drink.

Who's Rocky? Mulder asked.

Just someone who was always trying to get with Dana. Monica said with a flirtish tone.

Mulder yelled out in mock horror.

He came onto me and we didn't do anything anyway! He was kinda creepy always comparing me with bug Pheromones and stuff.

Did you ever hear from him after the mouth to mouth incident? Monica asked casually as she took a sip of her beer.

Mouth to mouth?! Mulder exclaimed, this time in real horror.

Not what you're thinking. She turned to Monica And no thank God.

They again went into small talk as they continued to eat their large pizzas and drink more. Music started playing. It was a fast track.

Monica would you care to dance? Jack asked as he held his hand out to her.

Monica gave John's hand a squeeze, letting him know that she was still his no matter what. John followed as they went out on the dance floor and started dancing to the music. Soon Sam, Jonas, and Daniel followed. They danced for a few songs and then a slow song came on. Jonas and Sam danced together and Jack and Monica danced with one another. Daniel came and sat down. John, not liking someone else being so close to Monica, stood up and made his way over to where she and Jack were slow dancing. He tapped Jack on the shoulder.

Mind if I cut in?

Not at all. Jack answered and let go of Monica, John instantly took his place. Have fun kiddies. Jack said and then made his way back over to their table.

Monica instantly placed her head in the crook of his neck. Her arms going around his shoulders to the back of his neck. His arms around her waist, to the small of her back.

I've missed this. Monica whispered.

We've never danced to a slow song before. John said confused.

Not that. Being this close to you, I've missed it, this feels nice.

I've missed it to. John placed his hand under her chin and lifted her head up to look into her eyes. He wasn't surprised to see tears in her eyes. I promise you that I'm not going anywhere, after this is all over we're going to be a real family. Monica leant forward and captured his lips with her own. He responded immediately by opening his mouth up to her. The kiss became more and more passionate as they continued. When they finally broke they smiled at each other. They had both definatley missed that as well. All of a sudden the door to the bar was smashed open. It flew off its hinges and onto the ground. Once the dust had settled a figure came in through the hole where the door had once been.

Oh my god. John whispered.

Oh no. Monica exclaimed. Standing in the doorway was Shannon McMahon.