CHAPTER TEN

There was a few minutes of silence before Dana said, " Mom, say something."

Margaret glanced at her daughter then at Hannah. What was she supposed to say? Dana has finally found someone and that someone turns out to be a woman?

" Dana…are you sure about this?"

" I've never been more sure." Scully said as Hannah put an arm around Scully's waist.

" Mrs Scully…I know this has come as a shock to you…but Dana needs me…more than she thinks. I love her and I know she loves me. We're happy together." Hannah wondered if she was out of line saying this.

Margaret smiled then, " I'm not shocked…just a little surprised. Dana does need someone in her life."

" Mom." Dana groaned.

" Let's go and get a snack." Margaret changed the subject completely and went into the kitchen.

Dana glanced at Hannah, " That went… well."

" I'm not surprised. She's your mother after all and no matter what, she has to support you on whatever you do. And she seems to be the kind of person who isn't prejudiced against this kind of thing." She got up and followed Margaret into the kitchen.

Margaret watched Dana and Hannah. It was a total surprise to learn Dana was in love with a woman…and Dana had not once taken her eyes off Hannah. She had gotten to know Hannah a little bit and found her to be caring, warm, friendly and even a little bit mischievous.

Yes, Margaret decided, she will do wonders for Dana.

That night Scully and Hannah headed back to Scully's apartment. Hannah had her arm wrapped around Scully's waist and wouldn't even let go when Scully tried to unlock the door.

" Hannah…I need to unlock the door."

Hannah grinned and dropped her arm. Scully barely took two steps inside when Hannah pulled her into an embrace and kissed her deeply. Scully dropped her handbag and lost herself in Hannah's kisses. Neither of them noticed they had left the door open…

Mulder walked towards Scully's apartment, stuffing a handful of sunflower seeds into his mouth. Even though it was Saturday night, he wanted Scully join him on a stakeout. She'd most likely be at home. It might take some cajoling but she'll agree.

He took the elevator up her floor and said hello to her neighbour as he walked past. Mulder neared her apartment and noticed she had left her door open. He peered in and got the shock of his life.

Scully was kissing another woman! Hannah?

Mulder stared at them. Scully's arms were wrapped around Hannah's waist and Hannah's hands were buried in her hair. They were kissing passionately, too lost in each other to realise they had just got caught.

Mulder was dumfounded. How long have they been together? Why hasn't Scully told him?

Mulder didn't know what to think or do…he was about to back out of the room when Scully looked up and saw him.

Her face turned white.

" Uh…Mulder." She stepped away from Hannah, " What are you doing here?"

" I came to see you…but you're busy." Mulder glanced at Hannah, then back at his partner again.

" Mulder…"

" When were you planning on telling me?"

" Soon…when I was ready…"

Mulder glared at them, feeling angry now. Scully was his best friend, and yet she still didn't trust him! This just proved it.

" Mulder…sit down and we'll talk about this." Scully said as Hannah gripped her hand protectively. Mulder couldn't look at them. Instead he turned and stalked out.