John looked from Daniel to Monica. She was crying into his shoulder. She was in a state of shock. Janet came and knelt beside them on the floor.

Monica look at me, she instructed. Monica lifted her head. Janet shined a small pen light into her eyes. You need to get some sleep. She turned to John. Can you carry her to the infirmary? She asked. John nodded and lift Monica into his arms. Everyone followed as he carried her and then placed her one of the empty beds. She was already unconscious. It may be a while before she regains consciousness. Janet informed them. Everyone went about their normal business. John went to his daughters room and found her drawing a picture with some crayons. He watched her and couldn't help but smile. He had missed so much of her life and yet she had accepted him instantly as a Father. From now on he was going to be there for her, for her and her Mother. He had desperately wanted to find Monica throughout the years but never did out of fear of being found and captured. He didn't want to endanger her life. Missy felt his eyes watching her and looked up at him.

She exclaimed excitedly as she ran up to him. He lift her into his arms and hugged her tightly as she wrapped her small arms around his neck.

Hey sweaty. What are you up to? He asked as he carried her over to her drawing.

I drew a picture. She told him excitedly. SHe reached down and held it up for him to see. It was a drawing of her, Monica and John. Under the drawing of she had written Me', under Monica she had written Mommy' and under her drawing of John she had written Daddy'.

That is a master piece. He told her. And to him, he had never seen a more beautiful picture. He looked at his watch and saw how late it was. I think it's way past your bedtime.

Will you tuck me in and read me a story? She asked.

Any story you want. But first we better get you changed into your PJs. He helped her changed into her nightwear and tucked her into her bed. He laid down next to her as she handed him a book. Little red riding hood. He started reading and by the time he had finished she was asleep in his arms. He carefully placed the book on the floor and then gently moved Missy so she was lying with her head against the pillow. He placed the cover over her and kissed her on the temple before closing the door quietly behind him.

He smiled a big grin as he walked to the infirmary and found Monica stirring from sleep. He went and sat at the edge of her bed and gently ran his fingers through her soft hair. Even before she opened her eyes she smiled at the sensation.

A girl could get used to waking up like this. She commented her and John shared a soft and loving kiss.

Well you better get used to it. Because I have something to ask you. Monica watched as he took something out of his jeans pocket. Monica Reyes. I love you with everything that I am. And I know I wont be able to spend a single night away from you. Will you do me the greatest honour of becoming my wife? Monica gasped as he held out a beautiful ring box which contained the most stunning engagement ring she had ever laid her eyes on. Monica, will you marry me?

She exclaimed happily as she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. He placed the ring on her wedding finger and kissed her even more deeply. They were pulled apart when they hard someone clear their throat. They turned to see Jack, Sam, Jonas, Daniel, Skinner, Dana and Mulder standing around the door.

Oh no, please don't mind us. Continue. Jack told them. They couldn't help but laugh. Janet came in the room and went up to Monica.

So Monica, how are you feeling now? She asked she she shone the penlight in her eyes.

A lot better than I was. Monica told Janet.

Well everything is back to normal so you can change into comfortable clothes and head on out of here.

Thank you. Monica said as she began to step out of bed. John had his arm around her incase she fell. John I'm fine. But if you guys wouldn't mind leaving so I can change. She looked at everyone in the doorway.

No please, we don't mind. Go right ahead. Jack told her. Sam practically dragged him out of the room and closed the door behind them.