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Title: Our Miracle Summary: Scully is pregnant but who is the father? St. John's Hospital Mrs. Scully rushed into the hospital to see her injured daughter. Her partner had called her about half an hour ago to tell her that Dana had received a bullet wound to her arm. She entered room 1013 and found that her daughter was conscious and speaking to her partner. She rushed to her side and kissed her forehead. "Mom, I'm okay. Really!" "Oh honey, I was so worried" "Don't worry Mrs. Scully they are sending her home this evening" Fox Mulder included himself in the conversation and then a young looking doctor came in the room carrying Scully's file. "If you are not family I'll have to ask you to wait outside," he said looking at Mrs. Scully and Mulder. "I'm her mother." "And you?" asked the doctor looking at Mulder. "I'd like him to stay." Scully didn't let Mulder answer knowing he would probably feel out of place and just exit the room, but she wanted him there, she needed him by her side. "Okay then. I have the results of the tests we ran. The wound looks good, the bullet went right through the muscle tissue and there is no infection or complications but Agent Scully I thought that as a doctor you'd know that it is very important to tell us of any condition you may be in." "Condition? What do you mean? I'm not in a any condition." "Then you don't know?" "Know what?" Mulder was getting really scared hearing this. He had to know what was going on and he had to know now. "Miss. Scully is 6 weeks pregnant." All three jaws fell. This was something they never expected. It was impossible, Scully had said so herself a while ago. "But that's, that's impossible. She can't have any children." The doctor was surprised to see that Mulder knew so much about his partner plus he was getting pretty nervous that he started wondering if the were something more than a simple partnership between them. "Well Mr. Mulder it seems to me that it is pretty possible. There is no doubt we double checked. She is definitely pregnant." "Is that all, Doctor?" Scully was, needless to say, shocked and need to handle this without the doctor's presence. He nodded and left the room. As he left Mulder and Scully shared one of those looks and her mother noticed there was something she didn't know. Soon she realized what it was. "Why didn't you tell me? "Mom I didn't know. I found out just now, at the same time you did." "That is not what I meant. Why didn't you tell me you and Fox were involved?" "How? How did you know?" "I'm your mother and I know those looks. You haven't answered me yet: Why didn't you tell me? You knew I would understand. I've wanted you to get together since I met Fox. Why didn't you trust me with it?" "Mom, we are sorry but we couldn't tell anyone, not even you. There was too much at stake." "Mrs. Scully I'm sorry we kept this from you but no one was supposed to know. Dana wanted to tell you and so did I but we didn't have a choice if we wanted to keep working together and we never expected this, we never expected Dana to get pregnant." "What are you going to do now? You won't be able to keep it a secret for much longer." "We are going to have to figure something out, until then I think it would be better if you didn't tell anyone, not even your Bill or Charlie." 3 days later Scully's Apartment Mulder helped Scully to her sofa. She had just been released from the hospital and they were trying to get used to the idea of becoming parents. He carried her stuff inside, not letting her touch a thing. He was already protective with her and now he had a reason so there was no stopping him. "Mulder, I'm fully recovered from the bullet wound. I can do my own stuff, you know?" "I know, I just don't want you to do anything unless you have to. You don't know how good it feels to take care of you. Please let me baby you, at least until you get back to work." His voice sounded like a child asking for a new toy plus he had that sad puppy face Scully couldn't resist. "Okay, but only until I get back to work. We don't want people getting suspicious." "Deal!" "I'm gonna go take a shower." "You go do that. I'll order us some dinner." "Fine." Mulder held the phone in his hand and as he started dialing the number he heard the water running. Suddenly he decided against dinner. He decided he wanted his desert first. He went in the bathroom and quietly undressed himself. Then with his most innocent voice he asked Scully if she needed any help. "Could you please do my back. My arm is still a little sore." "I'd love to." With that he went closer to the shower and moving the curtain he stepped in. "Um Scully, Would you mind if I did a little more than just your back?" "I wouldn't mind at all." She smiled and kissed him. They were about to make love for the first time after knowing they would become parents. Scully's apartment The next morning The sun came up and its rays woke the lovers entangled in each other's arms. "Good morning," he said kissing her slips softly. "Morning" she answered after he broke the kiss. Mulder rested his head on Scully's tummy and heard something that made her heart skip. He heard a heartbeat; he heard the beating of their baby's heart. "Scully, I can hear him, his heart. I can hear our baby' heart." This was one of the few times she had seen Mulder almost break into tears. "Why don't you talk to him? He can hear you. Tell him you are his daddy." Speaking to Scully's tummy: "Hi kid! I'm your daddy! I can't wait to see you. You know your mommy is really great. I'm sure the three of us will be great together." "I think so too Mulder. I love you both so much!" "I love you too. Hey Scully, how come you said he? How do you know its going to be a boy?" "I don't know and to be honest I don't care if it is a boy or a girl. He or she will be our very own miracle. I can't wait to hold him in my arms and to be able to tell people he is ours." "Yeah, I mean I still can't believe it. Just a few months ago we were just friends and now we are having a baby together. It's almost too good to be true." He kissed once more before getting out of bed. She had a few days off but he had to report to work as usual. It was not easy leaving her and going to work but they didn't people to start getting even more suspicious, besides he was going to be with him the whole day, in his thoughts just as she had been every second they had spent apart during the last 7 years. Four Weeks Later "Mom, what is he doing here?" Bill Jr. was not very pleased with a certain guest at his family's thanksgiving dinner and he was not doing well hiding it, in fact he was not even trying. "Bill, honey please calm down. He is a friend of you sister. I recommend that you try to make peace with him." "Never!" "You are going to regret that decision." "What makes you so sure?" Her tone made him wonder whether she knew something he didn't. "Mothers know best." She was not going to spoil the dinner surprise. "Dinner is ready. Everyone take a seat at the table." Everyone did as told. Mulder and Scully sat next to each other and as far away from Bill as possible. They knew this was not going to be easy on him. They still hadn't gathered enough courage to do what they had planned when Charlie spoke. "Hey Day, It seems like you have putted on a little weigh. It must be because of the days off." She glanced at Mulder and they had one of those unique unspoken conversations. "Actually Charlie you are right I have and I will keep gaining some more over the next months." Mrs. Scully knew it was time to reveal the secret and it scared her a little but she knew it had to be done. "Why? How many days did they give you?" asked Charlie innocently. "That's not why I'm gaining weight. Actually I started working again last week." Bill didn't like this. He knew there was something she was not saying. With a very serious tone said: "If you are trying to say something I suggest you come right out and say it." "If that is really what you want, here it is: Bill I'm getting married." "What does it have to do with you putting on weight?" "All in due time. Don't you want to know who I'm marrying?" During the whole conversation Mulder stayed unaffected like he didn't have anything to so with the whole thing. He was letting her do all the talking and would only get in if it were completely necessary. "Who is it?" he asked not having a clue as to who it may be. (This proves my theory that only women show intelligence in the Scully family.) Almost expecting Bill to flip out after hearing the name Dana simply said, "Mulder" and he grabbed her hand while a little smile formed in his lips. Bill totally lost it now. He stood up and walked towards them. Then he grabbed Mulder by his shirt and pinned him against the wall. "You are one sorry son of a Bitch. Not only do you endanger her but you also want to marry her. Who do you think you are? You don't deserve her one bit. I'll do everything in my power to prevent you from ever touching her again." "Billie, could you please put me down? Maybe then I can explain a few things you might want to hear." "I'm not putting you down, just say whatever it is you want to." "I can't breath too well and I don't think you'd like your nice or nephew to be born without a father." "What?" He was getting angrier by the minute, now he was punching him and blood started coming out of Mulder's nose, as he did nothing to defend himself. Scully wanted to get between them and stop her brother but decided against it when she remembered that she was now carrying their baby, their miracle. "Please Bill, stop it. You have no right to decide what I do with my life of who I spend it with for that matter." Scully's voice seemed to be breaking but she did her best to control it. "For God's sake Bill, put him down now." Mrs. Scully was angry and even as an adult Bill felt intimidated by his mother's voice. "Mom, I can't believe you are allowing this. This man is a threat to Dana. Did you forget that he is the one that got Melissa killed." "Shut up. Leave Melissa out of this. This man you hate so much is the only one that can make Dana happy. If Melissa had to die so young at least one of my daughters is going to live a happy life with a man that loves her as much as she loves him and with whom she will have a child! She deserves it and if Melissa was here she'd agree too." "I can't take this right now. I'm going out" With that Bill let go of Mulder and stormed out of the house. Three Months Later The telephone rang. The room was so quiet and she was so into the work she was doing that the simple sound of the phone made her jump. "Scully" "Agent Scully, this is Assistant Director Skinner's secretary. I'm calling to inform you that he requests your presence and Agent Mulder's in his office as soon as possible." "We'll be right there." Scully hanged the phone with a look of wonder in her face. "Who was it?" "That was Skinner's secretary. He wants us in his office ASAP." "Any thoughts on what he may want?" "I don't know but I'm getting a weird feeling about this." "There is only one way to find out. Let's go." With that both agents exited the room and headed towards Skinner's office. Half an hour later Skinner's office Mulder and Scully sat outside Skinner's office waiting for him to let them in. "Agent Mulder, you can go in now." Both agents stood up when Skinner's secretary said this. "Assistant Director Skinner would like to interview you separately. I'll have to ask Agent Scully to wait here." The hands of the partners graced as signal that it was okay and Mulder went inside the office having no idea as to what to expect from this meeting. They had been called in for no apparent reason. Once inside Mulder sat in one of the two chairs directly in front of Skinner's desk. "Do you have any idea as of why you were called to this meeting, Agent Mulder?" "No Sir, I have no idea. What have I done this time?" "For once Agent Mulder you haven't done anything. At least I'm not sure yet." "Then what is this about?" "It's because of Agent Scully's apparent state." "I don't understand." Skinner knew this man too well by now and he could tell that he was being elusive, now he had to find out the reason. "You know what I'm talking about! She seems to be pregnant and there are rumors going around." "What kind of rumors?" "That she may be carrying your child." "I see." "Do you have anything to say about that?" "I think you should be speaking to her. I'm in no position to talk about her personal life." This man should have been an actor. He is better at it than he is at Alien hunting! "Okay, Ask her to come in." Mulder stood up and went to the door. "Scully, he wants to speak to you." While she passed him, he said something without Skinner hearing and she nodded in response. "Agent Scully, I asked for this meeting to discuss certain aspects of you apparent pregnancy, if you would like Mulder to wait outside just say so." "That won't be necessary, and it is not apparent Sir, I am pregnant. What exactly is it that you want to know?" "I know this shouldn't be of my business but people are talking and I have to know who the father is, specifically if he works for the FBI." While he said this he looked suspiciously at Mulder who stood there as if nothing was happening. He should be nominated for an Oscar. He was definitely giving the performance of his life. "I'll tell you but you have to promise not to say anything until I decide to go public on it. Can I trust you with that?" "Of course." "Let's just say that the father is exactly who people think." Skinner looked at Mulder, now with a questioning look and his only answer was to smile. "Is that all?" "Yes, that'll be all." "Thanks for keeping this secret for the time being. I promise you, it won't be too long until we go public on it but there are some things we need to take care of before people find out." "You are welcome Agent Mulder, take good care of them." "I will sir." Three Weeks Later Scully's pregnancy was evident by now. No one knew who the father was, but everyone had a pretty good idea. One day Scully was at the FBI Lab and one of the technicians did what everyone wanted to do but no one dared: He asked Scully about her pregnancy. "So Agent Scully, who is the owner of your heart? Who got you pregnant?" "Wow! James I must tell you that you are one brave man, not a very subtle man but brave nonetheless. I bet everyone wants to know and yet you are the only one that dared ask, besides Skinner, that is." "Skinner knows?" "Yeah but don't even try it. He won't tell you." "Come on, tell me. I really want to win the contest!" The guy was more than curious. Scully was sure he would start begging any time now. "Contest? What contest?" "The one about finding out who the father is." "You'll know soon enough. I'm marrying him." "There is no way for me to get it out of you. Huh?" "Nope, not a single one." "Maybe I should try asking Mulder." "Yeah, you do that. I don't think you'll have much luck there either." A few days passed and everyone knew Scully was getting married but no one was able to get a name out of her. Everyone thought it was Mulder but there was nothing that would suggest that. They were acting like they always had and everyone was very confused. Mulder's Office "So spooky, you partner is getting married. Huh?" "Yes, she is." "Who is she marrying? Do you know him?" "You know I can't tell you who he is but I do know him and he is a great guy, pretty lucky too." "I'll say. Half the male agents got their hearts broken when they heard she was getting married. How are You taking it?" the emphasis in that "you" made Mulder realize what he was trying to do. "Me? I'm very happy for them. Why wouldn't I be?" "I don't know, maybe because everyone knows you love her." "You know what? I think I've said enough. Goodbye Agent Thomas, you are not going to get anything out of me. You'll find out along with the rest of the Bureau." Same day Scully's apartment The couple was sitting together in the couch. Actually Scully was more like lying there. Resting her head in Mulder's lap as he played with her hair. "It's getting harder and harder keeping this underground. Isn't it?" "Yeah! Did you know there is a contest?" "Oh yeah! Let them have their fun. They are just jealous and they'll be even more jealous when we announce the wedding. It will be the social event of the decade. You know I believe by know we are the most famous pair of Agents in the Bureau." "We may be but for all the wrong reasons. Isn't that ironic?" "Speaking about that: How are we going to let them know?" "I don't know. I was thinking about sending an e-mail?" "That could work. That way not everyone will find out at once." "Let's talk about that later. I'm exhausted. This guy is getting pretty heavy, you know?" "He is going to be one strong boy. I was thinking it's been a few weeks since the sonogram showed it was a boy and we still haven't picked a name. Do you have any ideas?" "Not really. How about you?" "Nah, me neither. I just know that he won't be Fox Jr. I hate my name enough to spare my kid of that misery." The X-Files office 10:00 am 4 days later "I finished writing the email. Come take a look." Mulder came near and read what the screen said. Kissing Scully's neck while he looked at over her shoulder. "Stop that! Someone may come in! Who cares? In a few minutes everyone will begin to find out and in two months we'll be married." "I can't believe we are doing this! I still think this is crazy." "You are right, it is crazy but you know me. I love doing crazy things and most of the time they work out pretty well." "Ok, it's done. I pressed send." "Now what?" "Let's take the afternoon off. I have some things in mind for us to do." "Ooh, I love the way that sounded. Now lets get out of here before the phone starts to ring and people start coming." They left the building fast, trying not to get too much attention. People were going to start flipping out any minute now. Without any event they made it to the car and were on their way to the apartment. VCU Office Five minutes later "Guys, come check this out. I got an email from Agent Scully's Office. The subject is Mrs. and Mr. spooky. This sounds interesting. I'll read it out loud." He started reading: Dear Agents; I think everyone has been waiting for this, so I decided to tell you. I'm getting married in two months. You are all invited, of course, but that is not what you wanted to know. Is it? I know you are dying to know who the father of my baby is, so I'll tell you. He is exactly who you thought he was. The man I'm marrying is Mulder. Ironic, isn't it? 8 years ago I was assigned to him to debunk his work, and here I am carrying his baby. A while ago I realized that without a doubt this is where I was supposed to be. Every choice I made led to this and for that I'm grateful. "They" introduced me to the man of my life and the father of my child. I know you guys had a contest so congratulations to the winner or winners. I expect to see you all at the wedding. "Then it has the place and the address for the wedding. Can you believe this? Mulder and Scully married? That's huge!" Every agent in the room claimed the prize as it turned out most of the bets were for Mulder. Since there are so many winners why don't we give the prize to the true winners? What I mean is why don't we use the prize money to get them a wedding present?" "I agree." "Me too." "Me too." "Then it is settled. We should buy them something with the prize money." One by one the rest of the agents started reading the email. Many hearts broke for good now but most of the people were truly happy for them. They knew after going through so much they deserved a little bit of happiness to say the least. Two Weeks Later "Mulder, I have to go see Christian. Would you like to come?" "Christian? Who's Christian?" "Dr. Matthews... my doctor. Was that jealousy I sensed in your voice?" "Maybe, I forgot you guys studied together. I'd love to go with you." "He was such a stud we I first met him. I can't believe he's all settled down with wife and kids." "A stud?" "Yeah. He had all the girls drooling over him and he was not interested in any of them. No one knew what was wrong with him, not even his best friend. It turned out he was only interested in one: Janet. She was a very close friend of his since high school and was now in law school. He had been in love with her for years without telling her. When he finally did tell her, she told him that she had been in love with him all the way back to high school. I guess we are not the only one who waited years before dealing with out feelings." "We waited too much, if I had known how this would turn out I would have kissed you that night in Oregon." "I guess in both cases it was worth the wait. Christian and Janet make such a great couple. They got married a little while after graduation. They have two beautiful kids." "We are going to do great too. You'll see." With that he hugged from behind and started kissing her neck. Three Weeks Later "Honey, remember we have to meet Christian and Janet today for lunch. We have to settle the last details of the wedding." "I won't forget something like that. I can't wait to marry you." They started kissing and suddenly she felt something; wetness ran down her inner thighs. Her water had broken. "Mulder, I think my water broke." "I'll get you another one baby, don't worry. Oh! Your Water broke! Oh my God! Hand on! I'll get the hospital bag." "Calm down Mulder! I'm a doctor remember? We still have a little while. Let's just call Christian and get to the hospital. His number is my address book. Have him meet us there." St. John's Hospital "Fox! How are they?" Mrs. Scully came in the hospital just as she had done a few months ago, but this time it was for a much happier reason. "Maggie, I'm so happy you could come. They are fine. They were going to put her in a room and let me know." His eyes started watering. "He is so beautiful, Maggie. I can't believe I have a son. I don't deserve this. I don't deserve them." Mulder's voice was breaking and Mrs. Scully hugged him, knowing quite well what he was feeling. "Come on Fox, don't say that. Of course you deserve them! You are going to do great!" "But all I do is endanger the people I love." "That's not true, you protect them as well. If it hadn't been for you Scully would have lost her battle to cancer or she would have never come back from Antarctica. You are her guardian angel and now you are also my son." A nurse came to tell them that Scully was already in her room and that they could go in. When they entered the room they found the most beautiful sight both of them had ever seen. Scully was holding the baby and her face showing such happiness it almost glowed. Mulder went near her and kissed her forehead. Then he just stared at their little miracle. "He is so beautiful. Scully, I can't believe he is ours. That you got pregnant was big but I still can't believe that he is ours. I have never been happier in my whole life. I love you both so much." Scully handed the baby over to Mulder who acted as if he was afraid of breaking it. Meanwhile her mother came near her. "Honey, he is beautiful. How are you feeling?" "Mom. I have never felt better in my whole life. I still can't believe I am a mother. I though I'd never be able to have children and now not only did I have a baby, but it's Mulder's baby. It is almost too good to be true." "Have you guys picked a name yet?" "Nah, actually we have no idea of a name yet." "What do you think of Andrew Mulder?" "Andrew? That sounds good, don't you think?" Mulder nodded. "That's it." Mulder now looked at his newborn son. "Hey Andrew. I guess we finally found a name for you. Do you like it? Well I hope so because I wouldn't want you to get stuck with a name you hate like I did." The boy started grunting almost as if he understood what was being said to him. He was beautiful child. His eyes suggested they'd soon be hazel and he had crimson hair. St. Peter's Church The church was filled with a variety of people, among them you could find FBI agents, computer geeks, naval officers, medical doctor and members of the Mulder and Scully family. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of these two souls in holy matrimony..." Two Hours Later "Excuse me everyone. I'd like to welcome all of you to my house and thank you for sharing this moment with us. Now I'll leave you with Mr. Skinner who will make the toast." "I have the pleasure of knowing Dana and Fox personally and professionally. I never expected this to happen. Actually a while ago I was asked if they were a couple and I my answer was no. Ignorant me huh?" Everyone laughed at this remark. "As their boss I saw what their relationship had to go through and that is why I'm certain these two souls were made to be together. Only love is strong enough to endure through all in this case it had more than enough tests but it finally won. That is why I ask you to raise your champagne and drink to the happy couple, may they live happily ever after with the little miracle God has given them. Cheers!"
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