A/N: So sorry for the very delayed update. I have been very busy with school and a new job that just sucks the life out of me. Also my dad just had open heart surgery so I'm away from work and school and had a little bit of free time to upload. I do apologize for the shortness of this chapter it was one of those weird ones like okay what do I say to get to the next point. Also just a reminder, not that the issue has arised yet, I am not a doctor. Without any further ado, here is Chapter 9!
Beta: MadamRebel, the true ride or die. She literally is a godsend.
"Ms. Scully I'm so sorry to tell you this but…"
"It's alright doctor, whatever you have to say you can tell them too."
"You have Nasopharyngeal Cancer."
"What stage?" The doctor hesitated for a moment thinking about his answer carefully.
"You just entered stage four." There was a pregnant silence in the air. "I would like to discuss our course of treatment."
"No. I'm forgoing treatment. I mean it's already this bad. Why spend my final days withering away in a hospital being pumped full of toxins when I can spend my days living?" There was another moment of silence before the doctor spoke again.
"I hate to leave you but I have other patients."
"Thanks doc." Mulder said. "Scully you don't seemed shocked at the fact that you have cancer and a deadly one."
"How can I be surprised by something I already knew?" Liv spoke up this time.
"You knew you had cancer?" Liv's voice broke.
"I've known for a couple months, I didn't think it was going to be this bad already. That's why I'm forgoing treatment because obviously it isn't working."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Her voice was barely above a whisper. Dana knew she should've told Liv.
"I was going to, I-I just didn't know how." Dana burst into tears. They all got into her bed and held her tightly.
"When we get outta here, we're finishing your bucket list. Starting with what we talked about the other night. You know which thing."
"I know we talked about that but, I- I mean would… can they come too?"
"Of course they can. I wouldn't separate you from them. They're your friends as well as mine too. I think it would be great for all of us."
"I don't mean to break up the party here but can you guys give me a minute. I need to call my mother, she'll be worried sick." They didn't even question it or say a word.
Dana picked up the phone and dialed her mother. "This is Margaret."
"Mom it's me."
"Dana my darling! Where are you calling from?"
"The-the hospital."
"Dana…"
"It's really bad mom. Stage four." She sobbed into the phone and her mother just let her. She expected her mother to break down on the phone with her but she didn't. She said the oddest yet saddest thing that Dana had ever heard from her.
"Well you'd be with your sister and your father."
"Mom that wasn't what I want to hear." She chuckled through tears.
"I know darling, I'm just trying to process all of this. I didn't mean to say that it just slipped out. Would you like to talk to Scarlett or Jeremy?"
"No that's alright. I'll stop by in a few days okay?"
"Alright Dana. So…"
Dana rolled her eyes, "Ask me."
"What did they suggest for treatment? Are you seeing anyone? I would love some more grandchildren."
"My god mom…I'm skipping treatment because it isn't working and I don't want to die in a hospital. I'd rather die at home. Yes I am seeing someone. His name is Fox."
"Bill Mulder's son?"
"Okay what the fuck. How do you know him?!"
"Language young lady. Just because you're an adult does not mean you swear like a sailor. I swear you are the spitting image of your father, even down to the profanity. Your father had him over a few times for dinner, they had some government issues to discuss. Fox's mother is a sweet lady."
"Well I guess that takes care of the parents meeting parents. Lemme guess, a man by the name of Water was also at this meeting."
"The Bishop fellow? Yes, great man and his son is the nicest kid you'd ever meet. Isn't he engaged to Olivia now?"
"WHAT THE FUCK THEY'RE ENGAGED?! I AM SO OUT OF THE LOOP!"
"Dana Katherine, I am not going to say this again. Language!"
"Sorry, I swear you know more about my friends than I do."
"Well dear if you ever left your dorm room or you know visited-"
"I know mom I'm sorry. I've been so busy with work, dance and school-"
"DANA KATHERINE WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE DANCING!?" There was silence. "Never mind, we'll discuss this when you get home. Get some rest. I will talk to you later. I love you"
"I love you too mom." She placed the phone back on the receiver and called for all of them. They all walked back in and Dana's expression soured a little bit.
"You look like you've just put an entire package of warheads in your mouth. What's up?"
"Why didn't you tell me you were engaged?!"
"Dana you're the only person I'm seeing."
"Not you Mulder. Liv why didn't you tell me?"
"We were all so busy, it just slipped my mind. I'm sorry Dana."
"Just slipped your mind? Never mind, there's no point in arguing over this. Here's a question for all of you? How does my mother know more about you guys than I do?"
"What do you mean?" Peter asked.
"I mean that she knew who all of you were and who your parents are. Apparently they're all working together? Or were. My father no longer works with them, I mean unless he works from the grave."
"I had no idea they worked together. I just went to the one dinner at your house with my father some years back but I didn't think your mother would have remembered that." Peter was shocked.
"My mother has an amazing memory. Anyways, can you guys bust me outta here. I want to leave."
"Of course!"
A few weeks had passed since receiving the diagnosis and it was finals week. They were all stressing except for Dana. Her mindset of not caring ultimately scared Mulder and relieved him at the same time.
"I can't wait for finals week to be done and over with." Peter sighed. They all groaned in agreement.
"Dana have you figured out where our road trip is going to end?"
"Gold Beach, Oregon."
"Holy crap, kid. Why there?"
"Because no one knows us there and it's so pretty out there. I already booked the beach house for the summer."
"Where did you get the money for that? That cannot be cheap." Liv stated.
"I'm using part of my trust fund." Dana said calmly.
"Some hefty trust fund I guess."
"Yeah, but most of it will be going to my children."
"Children? You got kids we don't know about?" The three of them laughed while Dana remained quiet. "Wait you're serious."
"Yeah, I have twins."
Did anyone happen to catch their names? They've been mentioned already. Gold Beach is absolutely gorgeous and I highly recommend you all go there sometime in your lives.