Chapter 2

The worst thing about hospitals is how clean they are. The floors are squeaky clean, the walls pure white, the beds pure white, every thing white. Scully's hair stood out in the small room.

She groaned a few times then sat up slowly. She was indeed in another hospital room. She scratched her head and looked around slowly. It was quiet, except for of course that annoying beep coming from a machine behind her.

She continued to look around the room, it wasn't too bad, but she wanted out. She was trying to get up when Mulder came in.

"You're up," Mulder smiled, holding a tray of food. Scully nodded, sliding her feet back into the bed.

"I brought you some grub," he placed the tray on a stand, and slid it in front of her.

"Oh yum, Jello," Scully's sarcastic tone vibrated through the room.

"How you doing? Are you in any pain?" Mulder asked concerned. Scully shook her head, "no, I'm fine."

Scully ate a few scoops of the Jello then pushed it away, she wasn't hungry, "What does the doctor say?" she asked.

"You're going to be fine. You lost some blood, but other then that you're healthy as a horse."

"Thanks," Scully said with a scrunched face, "I've always wanted to be referred to as a horse."

Mulder smiled at her joke when Maggie stepped into the room, "Dana."

"Hi mom." Maggie walked around side her bed and kissed her forehead gently.

"Dana you're coming home with me tomorrow, you need someone to take care of you-"

"Oh that's alright, the doctor already informed me about how to take care of her," Mulder reassured Maggie.

"Are you sure Fox? Dana can be pretty whiny when she's sick," Maggie smiled.

"Believe me, I know."

Scully had to interrupt, "Excuse me! I am right here." Maggie smiled again, and kissed Dana once more, "I'll come by Fox's in a couple days to check on you."

"Thanks mom."

Maggie left the room, but not without pulling Mulder aside. She whispered something to him and hugged him tightly.

"You and mom seem to be closer then I remember," Scully said.

"We had a chance to finally talk. I'll be right back-" Mulder hurried out of the room. Scully shrugged her shoulders and rested her eyes once more, the drugs they were giving her put her out constantly.

TBC