Title: Adopted Consequences

Author: Noisemaker

Rating: Pg-13

ICh. 5

May 10, 2005   11:00 PM

Washington D.C./I

"Yes sir, I'll be on the first flight out there… No problem, sir… Thank you so much," said Mulder. He put down his cell phone and plopped down onto the couch to think.

I'What am I going to do? I can't just walk into her hospital room, as if we haven't been apart, can I?' /I

"Why not?" asked the voice inside his head. "She's your soul mate, the mother of your child. You're meant to be together."

I'What if she doesn't want me there? It's been four years, why should, would she take me back after this long?' /I

"Because she loves you," replied the voice. "She always has, always will. No matter how long you've been apart. There is no separating you two."

i 'But that doesn't mean she has to take me back. She might not want me anymore. This time it might have been too long.' /I

"You'll never know until you go to her. Now order the plane ticket and go to her."

"Why the hell do you always have to be right," he asked aloud before picking up his phone.

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 I9:30 PM

Telluride Co. /I

"Agent Doggett," said AD Skinner entering the waiting room. "I have your and Agent Reyes' tickets back to DC."

"With all due respect sir," replied Doggett. "I'm not leaving Scully, at least not with her still in the condition."

"As your director, I'm ordering you and Reyes to be on this flight and to return to Washington," replied Skinner sternly.

"Skinner, sir," interrupted Doggett. "You can't do this…"

"But as your friend," he continued. "I can promise you that I will stay with her until she is able to return. Now, I suggest you find Agent Reyes and start packing," he said handing Doggett the tickets. "And I expect a case report to be waiting for me when I get back."

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IMay 11, 2005

8:00 AM/I

"Thanks for watching Will for me on such short notice, Janice," said Mulder.

"It's no problem at all, Thomas loves it when Will comes over," she replied. "Now go, before you miss your flight."

Mulder kissed Will on the forehead," Be good for Mrs. Carlyle. I'll see you when I get back."

"Bye Daddy," said Will hugging his leg before running off to play.

"I'll call before I leave so you know when to expect me."

"Don't worry about it, take as much time as you need. Now get out of here," she said pushing him out the door.

To Be Continued