Chapter Two
Margaret Scully, Dana's mother was thrilled to find out that she had a granddaughter. She was so pleased when the judge granted her daughter full custody of sweet little Emily. Dana took her daughter home and got her settled in with Mulder's help. Once Emily's room was all set up with furniture and filled with toys, Dana read her a story and tucked her into bed. Emily was holding the little cross that she wore on a chain around her neck ever so tight. Finally, feeling calm and relaxed, the little girl fell asleep. Very quietly, Scully and Mulder left Emily's bedroom.
"She's adjusting so nicely, despite what happened to her adoptive parents," Scully stated when they entered the living room and rested upon the couch.
"Yeah, she is. I know she's going to have a happy life with you as her mother," Mulder replied.
"Mom said she'll care for Emily whenever we are working on a case. She's so thrilled to be a grandmother. Emily's her first granddaughter," Scully said happily.
"I am glad your mom can be there for Emily as our work often leads us into danger," Mulder said. "I'm also glad that the judge gave you full custody of that little girl. She belongs with you, Scully."
"It all wouldn't have happened without you," she said as she gazed into his amazing eyes.
"Me?"
"Yeah, you were there with me through ALL of it... the murder of Emily's adoptive parents, the DNA tests, the court hearing. And you were there for Emily, too. She thinks the world of you."
Mulder's heart contracted. He wished he had a greater role in Scully's life. And he was still longing to be Emily's dad.
"It was so cute when she asked if you could be her daddy," Scully said with a smile.
There was a long moment of silence as Scully stared into Mulder's eyes. For a moment, he was wondering if she was wishing, too, that he was Emily's father.
"Mulder, someday I want to find out how she was created in that lab... and who- who is her father," Scully said. "I need to know, but not now. Deep down, I am afraid..."
"Afraid of what, Scully?"
"Who he might be. I'm afraid he might try to take her away from me."
"I'd never let anyone take her from you," Mulder said as he took her hand in his and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Everything is gonna be fine, Scully. I promise. You and Emily- you're both going to be fine."
"I believe you, Mulder," she said softly. "You've never let me down."
"And I never will," he promised.
