Location: Travelers' Inn Guest House, Beaufort, SC
07:35pm
Mulder stretched himself on the comfortable bed for a minute before reaching out for the files scattered on the bed. His laptop was still on as he left before heading to the shower. He was finally ready to accept the findings and was eagerly waiting for Scully to share the autopsy results. The day had been busy and hectic, and he needed a break and to clear his mind. He reached for the remote and turned on the TV, hoping to find something interesting and just then there was a faint knock on the door.
Who is it? He shouted still lying in bed and muting the TV
Mulder it's me – open the door! There she was. He chuckled as he jumped out of the bed to open the door.
Oh..Hey.. how was it..His voice was full of enthusiasm as he closed the door behind her.
She sighed as she sat on the foot of his bed, handing him the brown envelop as he sat on the bed where he was before.
You were correct Mulder, The two wounds were identical and both directly piercing the heart of the victims, which may have killed them slowly but painfully. And the burn marks, they are rather a branding, same dimension and clearly the murderer has used a seal or something – She was clearly tired.
He was listening to her while concentrating on the reports and the printouts she gave him
You know what.. – She started again with a much-broken voice, which was shaky enough to draw his attention towards her.
Yea, tell me – what is it – He closed the file looking at her
I found that, Mrs. Goffman was nearly 3-5 weeks pregnant when she was killed – Her tone was broken but she still continued - And she carried twins Mulder! Her own hands were tangled with each other as she spilled out the words.
Why would someone do this..I mean four innocent lives! She looked at him with teary eyes. She knew that the consequences of her own life had already made her emotional and personally affected after the autopsy of Mrs. Goffman. She was shocked to find out the tiny lifeless selves within the victim. She might have done so many autopsies, in much worse and disturbing cases, but found herself shaken tonight more than any time of her life.
He sighed and reached for her. I'm sorry – I'm surprised he hear this even..I..I had no idea that.. – Mulder was looking for words to console her.
It's ok – I will be ok – It's just stupid that I get so emotional after seeing this - She faked a smile, wiping her eyes, avoiding his gaze.
Come on – let me make you feel better – He whispered right in her ear, as he hugged her from the back. I owe you that tonight... He held her tightly feeling the warmth of her awakening himself as a long-awaited craving.
She let herself melt away within his embrace. She loved the feeling of safety and warmth of this newly-found dimension of their relationship. His gentleness made her hold her urge to reject his intimateness and for some reason, his stubbornness kept her longing for his love furthermore.
Thank you...She smiled softly, kissing the side of his face. I'm already a mess, I need to clean up..and I'm hungry!
I'm hungry too! I'm gonna call in for a pizza. How about BBQ chicken with double cheese? Do you need anything else?
Yea – a light coke please – she responded swiftly as she stood up, reaching for her keys in her pocket.
Hey.. I thought you are gonna stay here, you can use my bathroom, it's all ready for you.. And I can lend you something for tonight.. He has already reached his bag looking for a t-shirt.
Here – he handed over the old gray t-shirt which was his favorite, as he took off the keys from her hand carefully. She sighed and smiled at him.
Okay..So this sounds like a plan now – She looked at him to meet his gaze. She breathed deeply into his t-shirt and his familiar scent was made herself weak inside.
Not really..he responded with a gentle smile, his hands cupping her face with gentle strokes blushing her cheeks.
I will be back in a few minutes – She whispered as she broke up from his touch and headed for the bathroom.