July 21st.
Scully sat nervously outside the courtroom, wringing her hands in her lap. There were a million other places she would rather be, but she knew that if she didn't give evidence there was a chance he would get away with what he'd done to her. She felt a hand reach into her lap and grasp her own. She started and turned her head to see Mulder sat next to her. He was just back from giving evidence.
"How was it?"
"The defense lawyer's a bastard," he replied and Scully couldn't help but smile a little at his bluntness. "Skinner's in there now. Then I think it's you." He watched as she bit her lip fretfully.
"You'll be ok," he reassured her, gently placing an arm round her shoulders. "You just have to tell them what happened."
"Is he in there?" She asked, her eyes betraying her fear at the prospect of having to face him again. .
"Yes. But just ignore him. Focus on something or someone else." There was a moment of silence before Mulder stood up.
"I'm going to go back in there." He touched her face lightly. "You'll do fine." He smiled at her, and then walked away and back into the courtroom.
A few minutes of silence passed before the door to the court swung open again and a bailiff poked his head out.
"Agent Scully? You're up."
Taking a deep breath, Scully stood and walked silently into the courtroom, the door clicking shut behind her.
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I know it's short, but the next post is kinda long. Enjoy and don't forget to review!
Lily
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