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On Monday, Scully heads into the office to find only Monica in the office. Talking to Mulder the night before, Scully knows he is in before her. Confused, the red head asks the other agent where Mulder is.
Shrugging, Monica answers, "He muttered something about Skinner and left."
"Monica said you had to talk to Skinner?" Scully asks when her boyfriend returns to the office. Monica is picking up autopsy results, so Scully is left doing paperwork until Mulder comes back.
"Yeah," Mulder nods, "He was adamant I explain our latest findings. I tried to wait for you."
"So I could be the buffer?" Scully teases.
"Who's a buffer?" Monica asks. Rolling her eyes, Scully answers, "I am to Mulder."
"So the foot in mouth routine is him normally?" Monica asks thinking back to how many times she has to keep him from saying or doing something stupid since she works there.
"Yep," Scully replies before launching into one of their first cases. Mulder watches in horror as the two women trade stories about him before deciding it is best to leave the office. Once he shuts the door, he can hear a peel of laughter erupt from the room. Coming back in a few minutes later, Mulder asks the women to take over for him for the rest of the day.
"Is everything okay?" Scully asks wondering if Chloe is okay. Nodding, her boyfriend answers, "I'm going home and taking Chloe to get her permit."
An 'oh' forms over Scully's lips as Monica wishes her boss luck.
"Thanks," Mulder mumbles
Four hours later, Chloe and Mulder walk out of the DMV with Chloe grinning and asking if she can drive home. Nodding, Mulder hands her the keys.
"Chloe? What do you want to do for your birthday?" Mulder asks his daughter on the way home. Chloe shrugs and tells her father she will let him know. Later in the day, the teen enters the kitchen where her dad is cooking dinner, "I want to know what the baby is."
"We'll see," Mulder answers pretty sure Scully wants to keep it a secret. When she comes over half an hour later, Mulder broaches the topic with her.
"Chloe wants to know what the baby is?" The red head questions. Nodding, Mulder states, "I told her we'd see, but I was pretty sure you want to keep it a secret."
Nodding, Scully states, "I just thought it would be nice. I'd hate to dissapoint her."
Both parents are surprised when Chloe does not give much input for her birthday. Mulder remembers never saying anything, but his home life was vastly different than his daughter's. Finally needing information, Mulder finally asks his daughter in late July, "Who all do you want to invite for your birthday?"
"Well, Kyle and Anna. Then, Paige, Jessica, and Tori from the softball team and maybe their boyfriends so Kyle won't be left out," Chloe answers.
"You're not inviting Amanda?" Mulder questions once he writes down the names. Raising an eyebrow at her dad, the teen replies, "I haven't talked to her since Freshman year, Dad."
"Sorry," Her father mutters to himself.
As the weeks progress toward Chloe's sixteenth birthday, Mulder and Scully still debate whether or not to let her know. Laying in bed one night, Mulder asks, "What if we let her know, but not find out for ourselves?"
Scully thinks over the idea before agreeing. Turning over, Scully stares at Mulder easily noting the mischief in his eyes. She can tell he is excited about the prospect, and tells him softly, "You're a really good dad, Mulder."
"And you're a good mom," He answers as he kisses her.
"Mulder, what did you wish for?" Scully asks unable to sleep knowing how much they will surprise their daughter. After a moment, Mulder answers, "I wished for you to have a normal life. Well, you and Jenn."
Curious, Scully props herself on her elbow and asks, "You set her free?"
Mulder nods.
"I just didn't want to see her suffer anymore. Or you for that matter. I wanted to see you happy with all you ever wanted."
"Well, it looks like it's coming true," Scully replies as she takes Mulder's hand and shows him where the baby kicks. He smiles at her.
"What?" She asks as her boyfriend continues to smile. Shaking his head, Mulder answers, "I just never thought you'd get this chance. Let alone with me."
"You are the only one I'd ever choose," Scully mumbles truthfully. Mulder can tell she is officially falling asleep and whispers a thank you after she starts to snore softly.
On Monday, the couple officially finds out the sex of their baby. At least, Chloe will. When the agents finish the exam, Mulder lets go of his girlfriend's hand and leans back in his seat as the technician cleans off her stomach.
"Would you do us a favor? Could you call our daughter with the results? She's been begging us, but we don't want to know," Scully asks as she repositions her top.
"I can!" The tech says. "I'll pass it on to your doctor."
"Thank you," Scully answers as Mulder quickly adds, "But can you wait to tell her on Thursday? That's her birthday."
Nodding, the tech writes down the information and says, "How about I give you an envelope with the sex?"
Glancing at each other, the agents wonder why they cannot think of the obvious solution. Smiling, Scully answers, "That would be great."
Leaving the office, Mulder and Scully are keenly aware of what is in Mulder's jacket pocket. Once in the car, Mulder admits, "I'm trusting this with Monica. I don't know if I can keep from looking."
Shaking her head, Scully agrees adding, "I don't think I can either."
Nodding, Mulder puts the results back in his jacket pocket before putting the car in reverse.
Mulder and Scully watch their daughter open her presents and spend time with her friends on Saturday all the while noting the shock on her face when she opens their present. In an envelope, they have a pair of concert tickets.
"Is this to Hanson?" Chloe asks in disbelief and nearly shrieks, "For a week from now?"
Nodding, Scully answers, "We know you didn't get to see them before, and figured it would be nice if you got to see them now."
Standing from her seat, the teen rushes to her parents and hugs them.
"Thank you!" She exclaims before asking, "Did you want to still go with me, Mom?"
Shaking her head, Scully answers, "The other ticket is for whoever."
Eyes lighting up even more, Chloe hugs her mom tighter.
Tired from the party when they get home, Chloe tells her parents she is going to her room. Taking off his jacket, Mulder tells her to hold on. Confused, the teen stays in the dining area and watches her parents share a glance with each other.
"Monica gave me something this afternoon that you may want," Mulder states as Scully takes an envelope from her purse. Knowing she cannot be getting anymore concert tickets, the teen figures the envelope has money. Mulder and Scully watch their daughter open the envelope and relish the surprise that crosses her face. Almost speechless, Chloe looks up at her parents and asks, "I thought you didn't want to know?"
"We don't, but you get to keep the secret," Mulder answers with a grin. Dropping the envelope, Chloe hugs both her parents tight. Letting go after a minute, the teen asks, "Do you have names picked out? I may have a few suggestions."
Laughing, Mulder teases, "You already know what it is! Now you want to name it?"
"Yeah, leave that to us," Scully adds before kissing her daughter on the forehead and letting her go through her presents.
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