Chapter 22: I'm right beside you
Scully holds his hand smiling, he turns to look at her and smiles too, he understands her expression, so he puts his phone away paying her attention, she lays her shoulder on his rocking both chairs, they remain quiet for a while feeling each others presence, the last hours has been crazy, but they learned the lesson, no more self-service restaurants, he turns to kiss her forehead and both stand up thanking the waitress again.
They take a taxi and Scully asks Mulder to go to her house, after the living room blew up, they must already be working on the damages, when they get there, he checks his car to make sure it's okay. Then they walk holding hands towards the house and see two men checking the damage, Scully talks to them while he goes in and looks at the house. The door and the main window were already replaced, and the house is safe again, in the next few days they will have to fix the whole living room.
After talking to both men, she goes to look for Mulder and finds him lying in his bed, he looks her up and down as soon as she enters - This house is a mansion Scully, but I must say that it doesn't have much of you, although the bed is comfortable - she smiles and lies next to him over his arm, putting her head on his shoulder.
She sighs with force and closes her eyes - I haven't lived in this house Mulder, when I bought it I thought about renting it, someone told me that I should rent it for days and I have done it for several years now, I have lived in the hospital or in nearby hotels almost all the time, I've never felt comfortable here, since we go back to work again in the FBI I've been living here, but it has not been a home - she says quietly sighing again.
He strokes her hair and kisses her forehead, after a while she got up and goes to the bathroom, he takes the opportunity to go to look at the destroyed room, she looks at herself in the mirror and feels dizzy, her hands sweat, something she has been feeling for some weeks, she will have to go to the gynecologist and start a hormonal therapy to reduce the symptoms of menopause, she has also gained weight and appetite It has increased, the truth does not mind wearing loose and more comfortable clothes, but aging is not easy, she thinks looking herself again in the mirror and wetting her face, when she comes out, she sees that Mulder is no longer in bed and goes to look for him, she finds him in the kitchen watching the refrigerator - hey Scully, who is Scott? - he asks her casually, she smiles and crosses her arms
He raises his eyebrows and waits for an answer - it's my psychiatrist Mulder, we usually do the therapies here, when I'm here - he nods and stares at her
She swallows and looks at the floor - You want us to go to my house Scully, I don't think it's a good idea for you to stay here while doing the repairs - she looks at him again with surprise - of course if you don't want to, it's fine -
She closes her eyes and when she opens them again she looks at him sweetly - I'd like that Mulder, thank you, I don't think I can stay here while there are men walking around -
He smiles pleased - and I don't want you to be alone with several men here, too much temptation - she laughs denying - I don't think they can resist you Scully - she smiles at him bitterly - What's the matter? -
She looks around trying to find the words - I'm no longer a temptation for anyone Mulder, it's over, now I only take pills, my back hurts, I sweat too much, in just a few words, the charm is over - he looks at her sullenly and approaches her holding her neck and waist
- Well you're still a temptation for me, and the man who doesn't see you for what you are, is an idiot, in addition, we can share the pains and measure them together - she smiles and he approaches to kiss her, she puts her hands on his sides and tiptoes a bit corresponding to his kiss.
He accompanies her to make a suitcase for a couple of weeks and realizes the clothes she chooses, almost everything is sweaters and sweatshirts, some suits for work, but everything seems very loose, she sees the way he looks at the sets and smiles - yes, I've also gained a couple of pounds, thanks to menopause, funny right? -
He laughs denying - You are very thin right now Scully, a couple of pounds won't do anything to you, I think you are overreacting - she keeps packing while he watches some television, she feels dizzy again and sits down slowly not to alarm him, she doesn't want him to suspect something or worry about her, when it's a completely normal process, he nevertheless manages to worry - you're fine Scully? -
She nods, turning to look at him - Yes, why? -
He approaches and sits on the edge of the bed next to her - You don't look very well, you're a little pale - she smiles
- The menopause Mulder, don't worry... the suitcase is ready, I'll just get some things from the bathroom and we can leave -
He nods and takes the suitcase - I'll go to store it in the car and wait for you, is that okay? -
She nods and walks to the bathroom, while she puts some creams, shampoo, and other personal items into the bag, she sees that she has many tampons stored, which indicates that she hasn't had her period in a long time, it's not the first time, but it seems to be definitive, that saddens her a little, her fertile times are over.