Chapter 33: Working hard to please you
Wednesday 9:35 am, August 1st, 7 weeks later
Scully has been feeling tired lately, she can't sleep very well, she changes her mood constantly and has been clumsy, something that makes her furious, se can't breathe properly because the baby is up high near her rib cage, and everything seems to be too much for her right now, but Mulder is patient, he has proven to be a wonderful husband attending to all her whims and doing all the labors a father to be has to do.
The baby's room is full and the crib is armed, he decided to paint it in white with clouds and a moon, something that fascinated Scully, the crib is made of light wood, matching the furniture, the perfect bedroom for a little princess. Most of the mess in the living room has disappeared, newspaper and magazine clippings, movies on DVD and VHS, books off the shelves, everything is perfectly hidden and organized.
Scully has controls every two weeks, the doctor ordered rest and a diet with high iron content, in addition they have scheduled a c-section for October 10th and avoid complications. Mulder is collecting the baby pictures and putting them on little pink frames on the baby's room. They still don't know how are they going to call her, it's a difficult task find the right name for the baby girl.
William comes to visit them every 15 or 20 days, he decided to be called William, and so he wants everyone to call him from now on, he is finishing school and Mulder is already encouraging him to study a career at the University, something that the boy is still unclear about. Scully has learned to communicate with him through her mind, and so the boy feels that he knows them completely.
- Scully? Can you come to see this? - Mulder says from the baby's room, Scully is sitting on a loveseat in the master bedroom reading, she puts the book on the seat rolling her eyes and stands up helping herself with her hands, then walks towards the baby's room to find Mulder in the door waiting for her
He looks at her smiling and stops her before she can see inside - What is it Mulder? - she says impatiently putting her hand in her back, he leans forward and kiss her forehead, then he covers her eyes with one of his hands, and guides her into the room, taking her by the shoulder - Come on Mulder, I've seen everything here - she says lazily
He smiles stroking his head - Shhh, it's a surprise - he takes her to the center of the room, and separates his hand from her face so she can look around. When she opens her eyes she is open-mouthed and tears fill her eyes, she frowns and covers her mouth with one hand, he smiles pleased and hugs her from behind putting his hands on her belly and caressing it softly - Do you like it? - he whispers in her ear
She tilts her head to the side to look at him and kisses him gently - I love it, it's perfect Mulder - she says in the middle of sobs - Thank you - he smiles and kisses her forehead, the baby kicks under his hands with strength surprise them both - Ouch, that hurts - she says caressing the spot with putting her hand under his.
- I guess she likes it - he says like a joke
- She can't see it, but I can feel her - she frowns and sighs - The braxton's are not helping either, my belly is like a soccer ground right now - he laughs kissing her cheek
- I'm sorry honey, I really hope this room makes you feel better - she turns around and rests her head on his chest
- I can't be happier Mulder - she says crying again
The room is finished, in the center a lamp with stars illuminates the entire room, spinning as if they were in outer space, the mobile of the crib is of planets and stars, a wooden rocking horse adorns one of the sides of the room and a large white and pink bear and rests on the chest of drawers of the baby's clothes. It's absolutely perfect and combines with the rustic atmosphere of the rest of the house.
Downstairs they hear footsteps and both know who is it, William has keys now, downstairs he already has a room, in what used to be Mulder's studio, so he can get to when he pleases, he climbs the stairs two at a time almost running and find them in the room, when he see it, he smiles widely - Nice job Mulder, this looks great - he says looking at him - And I really hope that's tears of joy Dana - she smiles putting her hands on Mulder's arms that are now around her neck and shoulders
- I'm crying because our life is complete, because we are finally a family, a happy one - she says with a sigh, Mulder kisses her temple and winks to his son
- Well, I have a little present for you too - he says pulling a hand from behind his back, in it, a small gift wrapped in white and pink paper, she smiles while he walks closer to them and put the gift in her hands, she open it carefully so as not to tear the paper, when she opens it, she pouts and looks at him sweetly giving him a hug, then she walks to a small night stand next to the crib and puts the little snow globe with a dancer inside smiling - It's appropriate right? - he asks looking to both his parents
- It's perfect… thank you - she says in a trembling voice - I'm sorry, I can't help myself, damn it - she says wiping her tears away, both men smile without her seeing them.
- Come on honey, you can't be on your feet for long - Mulder says kissing her forehead and wrapping an arm around her - I'm gonna make dinner, meanwhile you can see a movie with William - the boy nods and follows them downstairs.
Mulder helps Scully sit on the couch while William looks for a movie on Netflix - Hey, don't you want to look through your old man's movies? - asks Mulder with a smirk, Scully giggles resting both her hands on her belly and looking at her son
- Not really - the boys says at the Tv, Scully laughs and Mulder frowns
- Oh Mulder, I think you can get rid of all those movies, everything is online or in streams nowadays - she says pouting, feeling his disappointment
- Never! - both William and Scully laugh while he walks towards the kitchen to prepare the food.
They eat in the couch watching a relatively new movie that Mulder enjoy like a child, Scully smiles pleased watching her man happy, he will always be her baby, William is finally getting comfortable with both of them, the house and they really feel like home.
After eight o'clock, Scully decides it's time to go to bed, she kisses William on the forehead and climbs the stairs to go to change, while Mulder washes the dishes, William organizes the room and the kitchen, they talk about school and the girls, Mulder advises his son not to have two girlfriends again, the boy agrees, having two girlfriends only attracted him problems. Mulder says goodbye to his son with a hug and the boy stays up watching television.
When Mulder goes up Scully is putting on her pajamas, she is sitting on the edge of the bed buttoning her nightgown - Hey beautiful - he says walking towards her and sitting next to her - How are you feeling? - he asks smiling
Scully sighs and looks at him with half a smile - We are fine, just tired - she moves more towards the center of the bed, helping herself with her hands - I think it was not a good idea to be sitting so long on the couch, my back is killing me - she says frowning and lying on her side on the bed.
- Oh honey, let me bring an oil to get you a massage, ok? - She nods and he walks to the bathroom to bring the oil and help her feel better, he sits cross-legged behind her and pulls her shirt up to her breasts, he begins to massage her waist and lower back in small circles, exerting pressure with the tips of his fingers, she moans at times of pain and sometimes of pleasure, Mulder knows how to do his job - You are enjoying this huh? - he says with a smirk whispering in her ear
She looks up behind her smiling - Oh yeah Mister - he smiles kissing her cheek, when he finishes he puts the oil on the table and removes his shirt by throwing it on the floor, she turns around, face up and smiles at him - Thank you Mulder, I feel much better - she says with a tired look that makes him smile with sadness, he lies down beside her, leaning on his side and looking at her with tenderness
- Don't thank me Scully, I wish I could carry that baby for you, that way I won't have to see you so tired and sore all the time - he says putting his hand on her belly, she caresses his cheek smiling
- I'm carrying our baby, I think it's worth it - he leans forward and peck her lips, then pull her shirt up again leaving her belly exposed
He moves a little down to stay at the height of the belly - hey there my little princess - he begins to talk to the baby, who begins to move gently inside her mother's womb - I want you to behave well with mommy, she loves you very much, just like me, but she is tired and sore from your pirouettes in there, I know it is very comfortable, but you should think about her too, okay? - Scully laughs caressing Mulder's hair with her fingers, he puts his ear on her belly and smiles
Scully sighs grateful, feeling as her eyes fill with tears again, but this time, as so many lately, they are tears of happiness, he looks at her and goes back to lie next to her, she turns towards him joining their foreheads and putting their hands in her belly - We are lucky Mulder, at last our life is complete - she says in a whisper, he nods smiling - How are we going to call her? I think we're getting late to think in a name - she says caressing her belly
He looks at her thoughtfully - What name do you like? - he asks pulling her closer to him, taking her by the waist
She looks at her belly and smiles - I like Grace, because she is a God's favor - she says turning to look at him in the eyes, he smiles and nods kissing her forehead
- I think it's the perfect name Scully, but can I add the middle name? - he asks raising his eyebrows
She looks surprised - of course you can, but please, anything strange, mythological or fantastic Mulder - she says giggling
He looks at her tenderly and rests his forehead on hers. "Very well, I think Margaret is the perfect complement for Grace." Scully separates her face from his by frowning and pouting, new tears filling her eyes. He brings his face to hers and kisses her gently - And she will be as wonderful as your mother -
She starts to sob and clings to him tightly - I think my mother would have liked that Mulder, her first and only granddaughter - he hugs her hard caressing her back understanding her sadness, but that sadness is being replaced by a joy - I love you Mulder - she whispers on his neck
- I love you too, both of you - he says smiling, feeling a warm in his heart.