Scully exited the courtroom and walked quickly down the corridor towards the outside doors. She dashed through them and down the steps. She found a bench a few yards along from them and sat down on it, placing her head in her hands. Mulder had been right; that defense lawyer was a bastard. How could he think that she'd make all this up? She shook her head and closed her eyes against the tidal wave of tears that threatened to fall.
"This seat taken?" A voice jolted her back to reality. She looked up to see Mulder stood by the bench. She shook her head no and he sat down next to her.
"I can't believe the nerve of that guy!" She could tell Mulder was fuming, although he tried to keep it hidden. "He's even more of a prick than I first gave him credit for." She smiled slightly, leaning back against the bench.
Mulder brushed some hair gently away from her face and she turned her head slightly to look at him.
"You ok?"
"Yea. I just want to get the hell out of here." She stood up and began to walk away. Mulder followed suit and caught up with her quickly. His hand found its place in the small of her back and they walked away together. After a few moments Scully stopped suddenly and turned to Mulder.
"I do have some good news though." He gave her a quizzical look, so she continued.
"I got the results of my HIV test. It was negative." Mulder smiled broadly and gave her a small hug.
"That's fantastic Scully. You must be so relieved." She nodded, returning his smile.
"Come on," she spoke up again, tugging on his jacket sleeve for emphasis. "I want to go home."
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Short I know, but it's rapidly approaching the end of the story sniff
But that doesn't mean that you don't have to review anymore lol. They still make me happy.
Lily
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