CHAPTER NINE

A/N: Oops, sorry for lack of updates but I've been really busy lately…now that's almost the weekend, I'll have a bit more time to devote to writing. So, enjoy reading this chapter and leave a review on your way out. Ta!

" Are you well enough to go for a drive to my mom's house?" Dana asked Hannah after they had some lunch.

" I'm fine," Hannah insisted and thought, if I had a dollar every time I say I'm fine…

" Make sure you take your medication." Scully reminded her, " If you're ready, let's go."

They took the drive to Dana's mother's house. Hannah knew Dana's father and sister died and had two remaining brothers.

Dana didn't talk much during the trip and Hannah guessed she was probably just nervous.

She put a hand on Dana's, " It'll be fine honey." Hannah soothed, " Your mother will accept the news. She's your mother."

Dana nodded, " I know she will. But when it comes to my older brother…"

" We'll all get along, you'll see." Hannah assured her, stroking her arm. Dana pulled into the driveway and they headed to the front door.

Margaret Scully was surprised but pleased to see her only daughter. With her was a petite, slender brunette…who didn't look very well. She was pale and had bruises on her face that were slowly fading.

"Dana! This is a lovely surprise." Margaret exclaimed, reaching over to hug her, " Why didn't you call?"

" I wanted to surprise you." Dana explained as they followed her inside, " Mom, this is Hannah."

Margaret didn't shook hands with Hannah, " It's nice to meet you Hannah. Would the two of you like a drink?" she lead them into the kitchen.

Hannah exchanged a look with Dana and Dana mouthed; " I'll tell her in a minute." They accepted a cup of tea from the older woman and went into the living room. Mother and daughter caught up with things before Margaret asked, " If you don't mind me asking dear, what happened to your face?"

Hannah flushed, damn these bruises.

" Mom. She's sensitive about them." Dana said reproachfully.

" It's okay Dana. We should tell her everything." She emphasised on the word everything.

" Mom…this might come as a shock to you, but Hannah and I are well…close." Dana paused and took a deep breath.

Margaret waited expectantly and her eyes went wide when Dana took Hannah's hand in her own.

" She's my girlfriend."