Chapter 5

Mulder and Scully had talked to the Van De Kamps for what seemed like forever when they realized that Doggett and Reyes were still missing. They also knew of the boy's abilities, which had frightened them. "Don't get me wrong, we loved and still love him so much…but that night he came to live with us, we saw things we couldn't explain."

Scully looked down and folded her hands, tears welling in her eyes. She must have made a huge mistake, sending her son to these people who had no idea, endangering William and mostly for not trying to do more to protect him. She felt Mulder's reassuring touch on her back.

"When social services told us how the mother had a difficult time letting him go, we knew that this visit would come someday," Mr. Van De Kamp continued. He looked over at his wife who also had tears in her eyes. "He's such a good boy and we thank God each day for giving him to us; we never thought we'd be able to have children." Scully couldn't look up at them; she knew she would break if she did. She couldn't take William back from these people and that thought hurt her so much even though she was glad someone loved him as their own. "I was once barren and I wanted too much to have children," Scully whispered. "I never imagined having to give him up, but I thought it was the best way to protect him…I just wanted him to understand that someday…that I loved him so much…he was everything to me."

Her hand drifted to her stomach and she finally managed to look up at them, tears welling in her eyes. "Can I see him, please?" her voice broke. Scully's gesture was evident and they couldn't believe they didn't notice before. Her eyes pleaded with them and Mrs. Van De Kamp nodded. "Of course." She got up and showed Scully up the stairs. Mulder watched her leave…afraid of what this might do to her. It had been so long since he'd seen his son and the thought that he may never see him again terrified him. "She's pregnant, isn't she?"

Mulder nodded. "Mr. Van De Kamp…has anyone tried to hurt William?" He shook his head. "No, although he's done things I cannot explain, no one has ever harmed him as far as I'm aware of. He's asked about both of you before and this may sound crazy, but he remembers Dana."

When they reached the entrance to William's room, she looked over at Mrs. Van De Kamp. "Is it okay if I had a few minutes?" she nodded reluctantly. "Of course," she said and slipped back down the stairs. As Scully stepped into the room and saw the little boy on the ground playing, she tried to contain herself. The walls were decorated with blue and buffalo animals and she could tell that William was well taken care of. She wanted so much to have this when she was pregnant…if she knew she would have had to give up her baby, she wasn't sure she could have lived with herself. "William?" she whispered.

He slowly turned to face her and the tears she fought so hard to hold back finally slipped free. "Hi."

His eyes had darkened slightly and he had reddish brown hair. "Oh my god…hi." She kneeled down beside him, trying to collect herself. He managed a small smile at her. "My name is Dana."

"I know, I've seen you before."

Scully was amazed he could remember that far back, but she decided to go along with it. "From where, William?"

"You were the lady with red hair in my dreams; you used to sing to me."

Scully managed a small laugh. "Oh yeah?"

"Yeah, you're my birth mom. I knew you'd come for me."

Before she could register what he said, she heard a crash and scream come from down stairs. "Scully!"

She pulled him towards her protectively. A moment later, he screamed. "No, don't hurt her! Please!"

As she turned, she felt her head connect with something hard. "William! No!" and everything suddenly went black.

To be continued…please R&R!