Title: Fox And Dana XV: Loose Ends (2/2) Author: Jo Ann Medrano Address: agentsinlove@yahoo.com Rated: PG- language Distribution Statement: DO NOT ARCHIVE Spoilers: Arcadia, Chinga, Tempus Fugit, Triangle Classification: S Keyword: Mulder/Scully Romance Summary: The events in February bring an end to some and new beginnings to others. Disclaimer: The characters of the X-Files do not belong to me. They are the property of Chris Carter, 1013 Productions and Fox Broadcasting. No copyright infringement is intended. Fox And Dana: Loose Ends (2/2) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Never in her life, did Dana feel so special. After Dana had opened her gift, Fox removed his sweat pants and boxer shorts. Taking the small cake from the plate, he smashed and smeared it on his private area. Hopping on the table right next to her, Dana couldn't help laughing at the mess of frosting and cake covering his penis and testicles. " Come on, Kitty-cat, eat me up... " Fox encouraged her. " ... And I thought it was my birthday... " Dana laughed. At the restaurant, Dana freely made a pig of herself. Not only finishing off her stack of pancakes, she stole some from Fox's plate when she pretended to feed him. She got him to close his eyes and open his mouth, leaving him hanging when she shoved the fork-full into her mouth. Going back to her apartment, Dana really wanted to stay home and relax. It wasn't often when they had this chance, but Fox had other ideas. " Please, Dana, let's go to the movies. I wanna go to the movies. Pleazzz..? " Fox got into his begging routine. Truth was, Dana and Fox rarely went out. Their work schedule made it hard for them and they really weren't into it. Going to restaurants was about as far as it went, the last time they had gone to the movie theater was about five months ago. Dana smiled at him. " All right, as long as I pick the flick... " " Of course... unless I don't like it... " Before going to the movies, they stopped for lunch. Dana stuffed herself again with the best cheeseburger she ever ate. Reaching over to Fox's plate to feed him a french fry, he pulled it away before Dana could touch the plate. " No, you don't. Not again... " Fox lifted a fry and placed it in his mouth holding it like a cigarette. Leaning closer to her, he brought the fry near her mouth and offered it. Dana took one bite, than another, until her lips were on his. Then she bit him. " OUCH!! " Fox jumped as he took his hand to his lips, looking at her with surprise. " Can I have another one..? " Dana looked at him so sexy. Despite the big breakfast and heavy lunch, Dana asked Fox buy her the biggest tub of popcorn available with lots of butter and a big coke at the theater. Screw the diets! Dana was having too much fun pigging out. Fox shook his head. Dana was the light eater of the two. When he opened his mouth, Fox wanted to kick his own ass for what he had said. " Geez, are you sure you're not pregnant..? " He regretted saying it even before she looked at him. The pain covered all the happiest she had been sharing with him. Before anything could be said, Fox took her into his arms, bear- hugging her tight. Up close he could see her eyes watering. " I'm sorry... " He whispered to her. " It's OK... " Dana nodded her head close to his chest. Looking up at him, she smiled but the sadness was still there. " Come on, let me get you your popcorn... " Fox wanted to make up. " ... And a box of Milk Duds, too... " After the movie, Fox suggested they take a walk in the mall, which surprised Dana. Fox hated shopping malls. Doing more window shopping than actually going into any of the stores, Fox and Dana came upon a jewelry place. They stopped to admire the items in the window. Fox looked over to Dana, who was smiling back at him. He noticed she was playing with the engagement ring he had given to her on Valentine's Day... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx February 14th: Nine Days Ago... '... You bet I will' played over and over again in Fox's head. In her own special way, Dana had said 'yes'. She would be his wife. Dana extended her hand out to Fox as he placed the ring on her finger. His hand shook a bit from the sheer joy of her accepting his proposal. As soon as it was on her, Dana was actually giggling. She could not get over how beautiful the ring was and what it meant. Fox Mulder had asked her to marry him. Never did she believe this day would come. Funny the things she thought about as she admired the ring. The first time he asked her to marry him was when she was in Maine helping the local authorities. She had called him for advice on the case. She was on vacation, away from everything including Mulder. It was a time for her to be by herself. Life just didn't work out that way for her anymore. " Scully..? " " Yes..? " " ... Marry me... " " ... I was hoping for something a little more helpful... " God, she didn't even believe him the first time he told her that he loved her. " Hey, Scully... " " Yes... " " ... I love you... " " ... oh, brother... " Even when they went undercover as a married couple, being in his arms felt so right, no matter how hard she tried to pull away. Fox was always and still was such a teaser. It was hard to take anything serious with him. Until that night almost a year, when he asked to be called, 'Fox', even then she thought he was kidding. Somehow, he made her believe. Dana turned back to Fox, who was still on his knees with his head resting on his arms. The smile he had, went from ear to ear. She smiled as well, and leaned over to kiss him. Like two magnets, they were locked together, lip to lip, soul to soul. The moment they shared was intoxicating When they separated, Fox whispered. " You're going to marry me..? " " Yes, I am... " " Really..? " " Yes... " " Even with all my bad habits... " " Yes, even with the few good ones, too... " " I love you, Mrs. Mulder... " " I love you, Mr. Mulder... " Their lips locked again, as they held onto each other with their kiss. Fox lifted his body off the floor and onto the bed next to her. When they stopped kissing, Fox fell back onto the bed with a bounce. Dana moved over to him, resting her body on top of his as he hugged her tight. " I'm going to tell the world. Scream it to everyone. I'll even take out the biggest ad in the newspaper... I, Fox Mulder is without question, totally for it, will do it in a second, am marrying Dana Scully!! " " No, you are not... " " Yes, I am. Wait until I blow some horns back at Headquarters... " " You are not telling anyone... " " Yes, I am... " " No, you are not!! We can tell my mother and maybe Skinner but you are not to say anything!! " For a moment, Fox thought she was joking until he saw the look on her face. " You're kidding..? " " I am certainly not!! Do you want them to take everything away from us, again? The X-Files, our crusade. " This was something he should be saying. " Dana, you come first... " " So do you, Fox... but we shouldn't have to lose the X-Files. We have done so much. We have to continue being quiet... " " FUCK BEING QUIET!!! " Moving Dana out of the way, Fox jumped off the bed. He paced up and down in front of her, angry at the words she spoke. " FUCK EVERYTHING!! YOU CANNOT BE THIS NAIVE, DANA!!! WHAT THE FUCK MAKES YOU THINK THEY DON'T KNOW!!! THE WHOLE FUCKIN' BUILDING KNOWS, EVEN BEFORE WE STARTED FUCKIN' EACH OTHER!!! THE CANCERMAN KNOWS!!! HOW COULD TELL ME TO CONTINUE THIS CHARADE WHEN THE WHOLE FUCKIN' CONSORTIUM, ALIEN RACE, EVERY JACK-ASS FUCKHEAD WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED KNOWS!!! " He looked at Dana, who didn't seem to have anything to say, and he wasn't going to let you. " I can't believe you live in such a la-la land, Dana. How many times do you think they have tape or videotape us?! Yeah, their own private collection of us fuckin' each other!! You won't even let me do that!!! Oh, let's just keep pretending, keep calling ourselves 'Mulder' and 'Scully', no one will be the wiser... yeah, we fooled them all right!! " " I... I just know how much the X-Files means to you... I... " " No, apparently, you don't know shit!! " Fox went on his knees, taking her hands. " You mean everything to me!! Yes, the X-Files are important, but you, you're everything... Everything I searched for... Dana, can't you see that? " Her eyes were filled with tears, how could she be so foolish? Dana didn't want to believe anyone knew. Yet, it was always there in front of them. No way to hide it... and why should they? " I'm so sorry, I just know.. I don't... " Dana leaned her head against his. " I'm just so afraid, Fox... " " It's all right, Dana, there's nothing for you to be afraid of... They won't take anything away from us, so long as we are together... " xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Present Time- Shopping Mall... " So where are you taking me for dinner? " Dana asked as she gave Fox a hug. " Dinner? Are you kidding, we're going home and eat TV dinners... " Fox hugged her right back. Dana playfully hit him in the stomach. " Cheapskate!! No, really, where are we going? " " Now that's a surprise!! Let's go home and change our clothes. You put on that pretty red dress of yours... " " That dress!! In this weather!! I'll freeze!! " " Not where we're going... " xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx " Come on, open the door, I'm freezing!! " Fox Mulder jumped up and down as Dana Scully slip in the key to the keyhole. " ... And you want me to wear that red dress. " Dana said as she turned the key and pushed the door open. " So, where are we going... " " SURPRISE!!! " The whole apartment came to life with Dana's family and friends appearing before her. Her mother came up and hugged her tight. " Happy Birthday, Baby!! " Maggie Scully kissed her daughter. " OH, MY GOD!!! OH, MY GOD!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!! " Dana's mouth and eyes were wide open. " YOU!! WHY DIDN'T YOU WARN ME?!! " She slugged Fox. " I'm better at keeping secret than you, that's all... " Fox laughed as he gave her a hug. " Happy Birthday, love... " Once all the greeting and best wishes were done, Maggie took Dana's hand and waved to Fox to come to her side. " Dana, we have one more surprise for you... and for Fox, too. " " What?! What is it?! " " Come on out!! " Maggie shouted. Out from the bedroom, came a figure Dana had not seen for sometime, his hair was as red as hers. " OH, MY GOD!!! CHARLIE!!! " Dana rushed to her younger brother as they hugged each other tight. " Happy Birthday, Sis!!! God, it's great to see you. " " It's great to see you!! Oh, Charlie, look at you!! I can't believe you're here!! " As brother and sister embraced each other, Fox Mulder had the urge to run out of the room. Charlie, the other brother was here. What would Charlie think of him? Would he hate him like Bill does? What name would Charlie be calling him, if he disliked him? All that came to past, when Charlie looked up at him. A smile came across his face. He knew who this man was that was staring at him and his sister. Charlie walked up to him, extended his hand in a greeting. " I know you anywhere, the famous Fox Mulder. It's great to finally meet you... " What was he going to say? First impression, right? Gotta make it sound good. " ... you, too... " Fox Mulder's voice came out in a squeak... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thursday, February 24 - 2:10 A.M. Fox Mulder couldn't sleep. Staring at the stars from the window in the living room, Fox thought of his life this past year and was grateful. He didn't know what he had done to deserve this happiness, even if it was his place to ask. Would there be anyone there to answer him, like so many questions he had asked before and received no reply? Never would he trade his new life for answers to the questions he made his life quest. There were out there. He simply needed to find them. A journey he was no longer alone on. Yet, he hadn't really been alone for years. He never bothered to accepted that. Only in the last two years did his eyes opened to one truth. His love for Dana Scully. Her willingness to be with him, every step of the way... " What are you doing awake? " Dana walked into the room. " Thinking... " He turned to her. She came over to him and sat on his lap, as Fox place his arms around her waist. The warmth of her body was welcomed. " I'm glad you finally met Charlie... " Fox smiled. He himself was glad to meet the other brother, he had only known by name. Charlie was definitely a different person than Bill, Jr. was. He and Charlie hit it off right from the start, despite his squeaky voice. There was an age difference between them, but Fox could swear that Charlie seemed more grown up than either Bill, Jr. or himself. Charlie took a great interest in him. Asking Fox just about everything from the sports he liked to what movies were his favorites, never once touching on the subject of the work that he and Dana did for the FBI. A subject Fox was glad they never got into, too many wounds to open up for them all. Already Fox planned to met Charlie to play shots at his favorite basketball court this weekend as well as dinner later with Dana and their mother. Fox was determined not to mess this one up. He really did like Charlie and can only hope Charlie felt the same way. " Spookie... " Dana called to him breaking him of his thoughts. " Would you be upset if we waited until next January to get married? " It was a subject that was brought up at the party when Dana announced to everyone there of their engagement. She had not even told her mother beforehand. Poor Maggie nearly passed out. The big question was when? When were they getting married? Spring? Summer? They shouldn't wait too long. A big wedding? Yes, let it be a big wedding! It has to be in a church... Fox, you don't mind? A white gown, Dana... with lots of bridesmaids. A big party afterwards! The whole family including Fox's whether he liked or not. So much to plan... Where and when to start..?! Both Fox and Dana felt like their heads were spinning... " Well, no, but can you tell me why you want to wait until then? " Fox asked. Dana wrapped her arms around his neck. Even in the darkness, Fox could see her blush. " I always thought that getting married at the stroke of Midnight, on New Year's Eve, was romantic. The start of a new year, the start of a new life. " He gave a light laugh, his Dana the romantic. How could Fox tell her no? " If that is what you want, Dana. It's fine by me. I don't think Mom will like it though. I think she was ready to have Father McCue marry us tonight... " " If she had it her way... " Dana rested her head near his neck, looking out at the stars with him. In the twilight of the night, they felt as if they were the only people in the world. Safe with each other, knowing one would never leave the other. They had been together for so much. The strength of their bond grew with each passing moment... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Somewhere In The United States... U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander William Scully Jr. walked through the corridor to the meeting he was expected at. Thinking what today was, his sister's birthday, the first time he remembered without anyone having to remind him. He wished he could have called her, but as long as that 'sorry son of a bitch' was there. He would rather have rusty needles stuck in him than to hear that bastard's voice on the other end of the line. Still, he missed his baby sister, wishing that things could be different between them. Life had a way of changing many things, but not always for the good. Another officer greeted Scully as he entered into the large room where there were several men in suits waiting for him... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx A Few Days Later... Walter Skinner looked at the phone number on the card before him. He debated whether to call or not. After hearing her voice again, Skinner felt a warm and comfort feeling when he spoke to her. Her voice was like an angel, who was indeed sent from the Heaven above. He regretted that he had to turn down her offer, but there was too much work for him to make himself available. Still, hearing from her, made him realize how lonely he was feeling. For over a week, he could not forget her. How many times he held her phone number in his hand, afraid to call, afraid of being rejected. Finally, he had enough of his self-pity. Lifting the receiver, he dialed each number carefully. He listened to the phone ring. Part of him hoped she would be home, the other wanted to hang the phone up quick before she answered. " Scully residence, this is Maggie speaking... " " Uh... Hi, Maggie, this is Walter Skinner... " The End... continues in Fox And Dana: The Road Feedback is welcome... Dedicated to the 'Real' Jake the Snake and Sara a.k.a. the Rat, two of the finest cats I know... Please visit my site at: http://www.agentsinlove.com/