A week had passed since the last incident involving Jeremy and Scully. There had been no event since the rape and the apartment had remained calm. Scully had been in the hospital recovering and had finally been deemed fit to return home. And in about another week, she had been told she would be ready to return to work as well. The case originally planned in regards to Scully's rape was dropped due to insufficient evidence and was never brought to trial. At that time, Mulder was certainly glad to have so many people willing to vouch for him. Margaret Scully had put her reputation on the line for a written testimony and he would never forget it as long as he lived. He knew that Scully's mother liked him but he truly didn't know how much until that very day. And as for Scully? Well, she also proved her loyalty to Mulder in her written testimony as well. Mulder hated to see her put through such a thing, considering everything else she had been through but she was a trooper. Isabelle had even told Mulder that she would be willing to testify for him in regards to what she had observed in Scully's apartment if need be. Luckily, it had never come to that and Mulder was glad. Something told him that entity rape and hauntings would not float well in a court of law and he might have ended up in a hospital too… with padded walls!

Scully's recovery that week had been a slow one but Mulder had never been more proud of her and was with her every step of the way. Her facial scars were completely healed thanks to treatments. After hours of physical therapy, Scully had finally been able to walk without the use of a cane and Mulder cried when he saw the happy look on her face as she took her first steps. It was an emotional roller coaster for both of them but they had made it through. And that week, he and Margaret had split up the duties of taking care of Scully at the hospital. He and Margaret had grown a lot closer during that time and he had a new respect for her. They had also both agreed that Scully could go stay with her mother for some time before returning to work. It was the least that Mulder could do to show his appreciation for what Margaret had done for him. And now he was taking Scully home.

Mulder tapped on the bathroom door. "Doing ok in there?"

"Yes, I'm doing fine, thank you." Scully's muffled voice replied through the door. "I think I remember how to put on a shirt and pants!"

Mulder smirked. "Sure you don't need me to refresh your memory?"

"I heard that!" She called back.

"Hey, I was just asking." He replied in an innocent voice.

"Uh-huh." Scully opened the door, standing in a white t-shirt and blue jeans. "Well?"

"Let's just hope it isn't raining outside or you might give everyone a show."

Scully playfully hit him. "Remember, I saved your ass from that trial."

"And I saved your ass so we're even." Mulder chided back as he grabbed her plastic bag.

Scully gave him a look before walking out of the room. "God, I can't wait to get home and take a nice, long bath in my own bath tub."

Mulder caught up with her. "Actually, Scully you may not get a chance to do that, tonight."

Scully looked at him. "What do you mean?" She noticed Mulder avoiding her eyes. "Mulder, what could possibly take the place of me taking a bath in my own apartment after a week?"

"Well, it's like this, Scully." He sighed as he looked at her. "See, I knew you were getting out so I wanted to make your homecoming special. You know…celebrate how you are physically well again etc?"

"And?"

"Well, my friend is having this 'Oldies Party' and well….I want to take you to it." He pushed the button on the elevator.

"An 'Oldies Party'?" Scully asked as she raised an eyebrow. "Mulder, are you crazy?"

"What? Oh come on, Scully! It would be fun! Me dressing up like a greaser and you…dressed up in a cute poodle skirt with your hair in a pony tail?"

"A greaser, Mulder?" Scully shook her head. "Mulder, I can't dance."

"I'll show you. And..and I promise to be gentle with you." He gave her a pleading look complete with puppy-dog eyes. "Please, Scully?"

Scully sighed. "Well…"

"Come on, Scully. It will give us both the chance to have some fun! You…do remember what fun is, right?"

Scully gave him a look. "Yes, I am capable of that!" She paused. "All right, I'll go with you. But if you embarrass me, it's going to be a LONG night for you, got it?"

Mulder saluted her as the elevator door opened. "Scouts honor." He walked her into the elevator. "Come on, let's go pick up our costumes."

"Costumes?" Scully asked as the door closed on them.

Scully stood next to Mulder wearing a blue poodle skirt complete with crinoline and a black belt as well as a white top. Her hair was done up in a ponytail and tied with a ribbon. On her feet were saddle shoes, which she was shuffling. "This is SO humiliating!"

Mulder glanced at her. He was wearing a white shirt underneath a black leather jacket along with a pair of blue jeans. His hair was all greased and came to a crest, which dangled in strands on his forehead. "Oh come on baby. A hot little chick like you with a cool biker like me?" He placed his arm around her. "Stick with me baby and everything will be just fine." He then led her through the door and into the building. The entire room was filled with people dressed in costumes from the 50's and 60's who were dancing and sitting at tables. In the front, a band could be seen playing music for the dancers on the floor. He glanced around until he saw who he was looking for. "Hey, Marty!"

A man wearing a preppy outfit turned. "Mulder!" He walked over to him. "Hey man, glad you could make it! Came dressed as your alter ego huh?"

Mulder shrugged his shoulders. "What can I say?"

Marty turned to Scully. "And just who might be this…pretty little thing with you?"

"Dana Scully." Scully answered.

"Dana?" Marty took Scully's hand and kissed it. "What a beautiful name. So tell me why a girl like you is hanging with a rebel like him?"

Mulder took Scully's hand away from Marty. "All right, all right. Hands off, SQUARE, the chick is with me."

Marty looked at Scully. "When he rips your heart and stomps on it, you know where to find me."

Mulder watched Marty walk away. "Can you believe the nerve of that guy? Trying to steal my chick away from me?"

"Oh, I don't know. I think he was kind of cute." Scully answered.

Mulder turned to look at her. "Please tell me you are kidding? I mean the guy was wearing a cardigan around his shoulders for god sakes!" He then noticed her trying not to laugh. "Why I outta…" He then placed his arm around her again. "Come on hip chick, let's go get a table."

"So, anyway Marty stepped into the back room in nothing but his boxers. And then this spotlight came on and he found himself on this stage for a Ladies Guild Fashion Show!" Mulder replied as he took a sip of beer.

Scully laughed as she held a bottle of beer in her hand. "Oh my god, Mulder that's terrible!"

"Yeah, he was pretty pissed off."Mulder chuckled before taking another sip. "But…he was a good sport. See, he stood there for a few seconds and then he started to do this strip tease bit. Boy, I'm telling you I think some of those women saw more of a man that night then they had in years!"

"It's no wonder you make so many enemies, Mulder."

"Yeah, well that's why I made it through Quantico and he didn't." Mulder replied with a triumphant smile before taking another drink.

"Oh my god, the Bureau found out about that?"

Mulder nodded. "That's why they kicked him out."

Scully gave him a look. "They kicked him out of Quantico because of a prank you pulled? Mulder, that's not right! You should have taken the blame!"

Mulder held up his hand. "Now, just hold on. I said that was what got him kicked out. That was the FINAL thing that got him kicked out. Marty was responsible for more pranks at the Academy then our whole class combined! Everyone was glad to see him kicked out. He had no discipline." He took another drink.

"And you did?" Scully asked as she raised an eyebrow. "Mr. Refusing to Follow Protocol?"

Mulder shrugged his shoulders. "Guess I had better points in other places than Marty did." He then heard the band starting up the song Rock Around The Clock. He grabbed Scully's hand. "Come on cool chick, let's dance!"

"I already told you that I don't…" Before Scully could finish, Mulder had yanked her out of her chair and was pulling her toward the floor. "Now, wait a second! You said you wouldn't make me do something I didn't want to!"

"Come on Scully! Let's shake those legs of yours!" He then moved her arms back and forth as he helped her step with her feet. "That's it. You're doing great! Now, I want you to pull back from me and I'll pull you back in." He watched as Scully stepped back from him and then he pulled her back. "Good. Now let's try a twirl. I'm going to spin you out and then back to me."

Scully gasped as Mulder spun her out and then brought him back to her. After doing it a few more times, she found herself giggling as she continued to dance with him.

"That's it! You got it hip chick!" Mulder replied as he continued to dance with her and manipulated the twirls. He couldn't help but smile as he watched Scully laugh. It had seemed like forever since he had seen her acting this way. As the song came to an end, he brought her back to him and then picked her up and spun her around. He smiled and laughed as they came to a stop. He saw Scully looking back at him as she held her arm up with a huge grin on her face. He then realized how close their faces were to one another. He could feel his breathing becoming heavy as their lips almost touched. "We…we should sit down."

Scully nodded. "Yes, I…I think that's a good idea."

Mulder let her down and then walked back toward the table. "Oh, I forgot I need to…talk to Marty about something. Why don't you have a seat and I'll be right back ok?"

She took a seat." You won't be leaving me alone that long, will you?"

"Are you kidding? I leave you too long and someone else will try and grab you from me!" He reached down and kissed her forehead. "I'll be back."

Scully smiled as she watched Mulder walk away. She had to admit she was truly enjoying herself tonight. It had been forever since she had laughed and gone out like this. She never knew he could dance like that! She was seeing an entirely different side of Fox Mulder tonight that's for sure! And the thing was, she liked it! She took another sip of her beer.

"Ladies and gentleman can I have your attention please?" Asked the lead singer from the stage. "Thank you. At this time, we have a very special dedication going out to a very special lady." He pulled out an index card and started to read. "To my very special hip chick and terrific dancing partner. Thank you for agreeing to party with me. I hope I showed you how a greaser can be better than a square. You are my cool chick and always will be. Love Foxy." The band then started to play and a spotlight came on the stage revealing Mulder with a microphone.

Scully nearly choked on her beer. "Mulder?"

Mulder began to sing:

Wise men say, only fools rush in. For I can't help falling in love with you.

Shall I stay? Would it be a sin?

If I can't help falling in love with you.

Mulder stepped off the stage and made his way toward Scully as he continued to sing.

Like a river flows, surely to the sea.

Darling so it goes, some things are meant to be.

Mulder squatted down in front of her as he continued the song and took her hand.

Take my hand, take my whole life too.

For I can't help falling in love with you.

Mulder moved his face until it was in front of hers.

For I can't help falling in love with you.

"I love you, Scully."

"You're…you're crazy." Scully whispered back.

"What can I say? Love makes me do crazy things." Mulder then put down the microphone and reached forward, kissing her gently.

The entire room bust into applause and cheering as Scully returned the kiss and placed her arms around his neck. She then pulled back. "You make me feel like a teenager again."

"Thank you. Thank you very much." Mulder replied with an Elvis smirk. "So, does this mean you're having a good time?"

Scully put her forehead to his. "The best time of my life."

Mulder smiled as he kissed her again. He then pulled back as heard the band start to play Earth Angel. "Would you dance with me, my angel?" He whispered in her ear.

"I'd love to, Foxy." She replied back as she took his hand.

Mulder rose from his position on the floor and led her to the dance floor. He rocked with her slowly as he placed his hands around her waist. A smile crept across his face as Scully placed her head on his shoulder. He was really glad that this evening was going so well for them. "Earth Angel, earth angel, please be mine." He sang in her ear. "My darling dear, love you all the time. I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you."

Scully picked up her head from his shoulder and placed her arms around his neck. She then rocked with him before leaning forward and kissing him tenderly.

Mulder returned her kiss and deepened it slightly as his hands played with her ponytail. His hands then ran slowly down her back. He started to rub her back gently as he continued to kiss her.

Scully moaned as she felt his hands moving slowly down her bare arms. She could feel her heart beat quickening and her skin tingling as she deepened the kiss even more, placing her tongue in his mouth. More moans escaped her as she felt their tongues connect. This was the most relaxed she had felt in a long time and she wasn't afraid of being intimate like this.

Mulder found himself moaning as their kissing intensified. Such a change from a little over a week ago when they had been in this situation and she had pulled away. He pulled back from her lips to catch his breath. "Scully?"

"Yes, Mulder?"

"What…what do you say we skip out of this joint and go back to my place." He sighed. "I mean YOUR place. Sorry force of habit."

Scully gave him a tender smile. "I think that sounds like a wonderful idea, Foxy."

"So, a hip chick like you doesn't mind being with a greaser like me?"

Scully reached up her hand and pulled gently on a strand of Mulder's greased hair. "Not in the least. I like bad boys." She whispered.

Mulder's eyes widened. "Really?"

"Uh-huh. So, you want to corrupt the innocent little school girl?" She asked tilting her head.

"I've been responsible for the corruptions of many girls." Mulder answered as he touched her cheek.

"Then take me for a ride on your motorcycle." Scully grinned.

"Oooh…you'll definitely get a ride baby." Mulder grinned back. "I've got a special seat just for you." He rubbed noses with her. "Come on let's make like a tree and leaf." He then took her hand and led her off the dance floor and to the exit.