chapter10:

Monica and John both fixed supper that night then afterwards they both put Madison to bed. Monica smiled as she ran her fingers through her daughter's hair. Madison looked so peaceful when she slept. Monica had hoped that by the time they had children that she wasn't working full time as an Federal Agent. But, it hadn't worked out that way. Monica enjoyed being a Federal Agent and helping people. When she wasn't working, her main focus was her own family. She made sure that Madison would grow up in a stable, safe home.

Monica kissed Madison on the forehead and went downstairs to join John. The two made out an hour on the couch before settling down to watch tv. As she watched another Mad about You episode with John, Monica thought about how strange Brad had acted during their encounter today. Monica hoped Brad wasn't planning something up his sleeve. If he did, Monica would have to kick his butt. Many times, Brad had tried to get in between John and Mon's relationship to split them up. And each time, he failed because Mon was too devoted and lovesick over John to ever betray his love and trust.

The next day at work was at a steady pace. They mostly had a lot of paperwork to do, go over some X-files cases they missed and reopen them, and they had a meeting shortly after Lunch time with Skinner and other Federal Agents. Around 1:00, both Monica and Doggett arrived in time for the meeting. Brad, Scully, and Mulder were at the meeting. And so were other agents. The meeting lasted for an hour, with Skinner telling them things that needed to be done in office.

When they were dismissed, Monica excused herself to go outside. She had to smoke. As she pulled out yet another cigarette, Monica began to think to herself. When am I going to quit smoking? I keep telling John and the others that I'm going to, and I never do. What kind of person am I? I need to quit for Madison's sake.

Monica hadn't heard anyone step outside to follow her. So when Brad spoke, you could imagine why Monica would literally jump out of her skin. "Lovely afternoon, isn't it?" asked Brad as he stepped beside her. He flashed her his grin. The grin that made her fall in love with him in the first place.

"Yes, it is a lovely afternoon". Monica lit the cigarette wondering what Brad had come out here to talk about.

Brad walked closer to her "I think you know what I want to talk about, Agent Reyes. I want to talk about us. Here's what I think, you don't really love John Doggett. You married him because your trying to hide those hidden feelings you still have for me".

Monica started laughing "Your full of bullcrap Brad. I have no feelings for you at all. Your the one who cheated on me and left me alone one night. My feelings for you vanished that night. All that's left is nothing for you Brad".

Brad snickered "You expect me to believe you don't have feelings for me? I don't believe that Monica. The spark that used to be between us? it's still there.I know it is. I know your secret Monica", Brad said looking at her.

Monica glared at Brad "My Secret? What are you talking about?"

Brad "I know that your Superwoman. The disguise was really cute by the way, and it wasn't hard to figure out you were her. You both had the same voice, same hair. I saw the whole thing, heard the entire conversation".

Monica froze. Brad knew she was Superwoman? Dang! Couldn't she keep anything private? then Monica's expression turned into a sneer "You don't know for sure that it was even me, Brad. Superwoman could be any woman. And besides, why on earth would I want to be a Superhero?"

Brad shrugged smirking back "You tell me, Agent Reyes. Oh and by the way, I have proof that your her. When I saw you go into the bathroom, I followed you in and took these pictures.

Monica stared in horror as Brad took out some photos. It showed her unbuttoning her work outfit, and revealing her costume underneath. "You Jerk", she muttered and reached for the photos to take them away from his hand.

Brad laughed and put them away back into his folder. "I don't think so, Monica. You see, the thing is, I don't have to show these to anyone not even John, if you could just do something for me".

Monica glared at him, wanting to beat the crap out of Brad right then. "Name it, Brad".

Brad grinned "I would like for you to Divorce John and leave him, and then come date me. We could have everything together that John could never give you."

Monica glared at him even more "I don't think so Brad. You can't force me to be with you".

Brad lowered his eyes and stared at the photos "Then I guess by next week, everyone will know who Superwoman really is. And her whole family, even little Madison will be in terrible danger".

Monica swallowed hard. She didn't want John or even Madison to be put in danger. And she would do anything to save them. Even if it meant abandoning them which she didn't want to do.

"Okay, You win Brad. I'm all yours". she said giving in to the blackmail.

Brad grinned "Good, I knew you'd see things my way Agent Reyes. If I know you as well as I do, you'd do anything to keep your family safe. Now, go tell Doggett it's over and pack your things".