Title: As Long As They're Together 3/? Spoilers: Emily, Christmas Carol, Anasazi, Duane Barry, **You'll want to read the first two parts if you want to understand this one :-)** All other info can be found in part 1 ***** As Long As They're Together 3/? Washington D.C. Airport Feb. 4, 1998 "Charlie! Over here!" Scully called out to her youngest brother. She and Mulder had come to pick them up from the airport. When he got over to where she was standing, she gave him a big hug. "God Charlie, I haven't seen you in so long... I'm glad you could come." "Come on Dana, would I really miss your wedding?" He smiled. Charlie's wife, Kate stepped forward and gave Scully a hug. "It's good to see you again Dana, you look great." then Kate pulled at two kids half hidden behind her. "Come on you two, aren't you going to say hi to your Aunt Dana?" The kids slowly appeared and Scully smiled. "My gosh, David, Chrissy, you two are getting so big! What grade are you in now?" The kids smiled. David answered proudly, "I'm in fourth grade now." Pointing to Chrissy he said, "And she's only in second." Scully nodded, then stood up. Grabbing Mulder she pulled him towards her and introduced everyone. "Mulder, this is my brother, Charlie, his wife, Kate, and their kids, David and Chrissy. Everyone, this is Fox Mulder, my fiancee." Charlie shook hands with Mulder and smiled. "So you're the famous Mulder I keep hearing about. You're all my sister talks about, you know." Mulder laughed and Scully cleared her throat. "Okay, let's get going. You're grandma's dying to see you two," she said to the kids. After a short debate, Mulder took the kids in one car, and Charlie and Kate went with Scully. *** "Is Fox your real name?" David asked Mulder. Smiling, he answered, "Of course it is. Is David your real name?" David giggled. "Hey guess what we did in school the other day?" David asked Mulder, his eyes shining. "Umm, you rode an elephant?" Mulder guessed, keeping his face completely serious. "No!!!!!!" David laughed. "We had field day races, and I won first place in one of them!" David started a lengthy description of his activities, and Mulder occasionally nodded or made some comment. Listening to David, his heart began to ache. He wanted children of his own, his and Scully's. He sighed, silently cursing the people who had taken that chance away from him. *** Everyone had gotten settled at Maggie's house, and it was dinner time. Bill, Tara, and Matthew had just arrived. Finally everyone sat down to eat and Maggie got out some wine, pouring some for the adults. "To Fox and Dana," she toasted, giving them a smile. Everyone's glasses clinked together, and the kids had raised their cups of milk, laughing. When she saw Bill staring daggers at Mulder, she cleared her throat. "Bill, how was the flight?" "Just fine mom," was all he would say. He was angry with everyone. He was mad that Mulder was marrying his sister, and he was mad that his mom was happy about it. So he just sat there with a scowl on his face, hoping someone other then himself would be reasonable, and find some way to stop the wedding. Kate spoke up, looking at Scully and Mulder. "Dana, are you guys getting nervous yet? I mean, tomorrow's the wedding and all." Everyone laughed when Scully grinned, "Nervous, what is there to be nervous about." She paused then explained. "Seriously, Mulder and I have been so close for the past 4 1/2 years that we might as well have been married...it's like we're just making it official now." She took Mulder hand under the table and squeezed it. "Hmmm," Kate teased. "Boy, work should be interesting now... alone in the basement, husband and wife...gee, lots of opportunities." The was a small silence, and Mulder looked sadly at Scully. "Um, actually we're not working together anymore..." Bill looked up, surprised, but happy. "The Bureau is kinda strict about the relationship between partners...." Bill smirked to himself, glad that at least something had gone his way. "I'm working with violent crimes, Scully's back at Quantico. It started a few weeks ago." Everyone exchanged small talk the rest of dinner. After dinner Bill and Tara had to leave for the hotel, and Mulder was relieved. When Maggie asked him to come and help him with the dishes, the agreed, glad that Scully and Charlie would have a chance to talk, since Kate had gone shopping with the kids. Scully was sitting on the couch, reading a book, when Charlie walked in. "Hey sis." Scully put her book down and patted the couch next to her. "Hey, come on and sit down, let's talk..." Scully knew they had so much to catch up on, she needed to tell him about some things. "Charlie, I wanted to talk to you about some things, I know mom may have told you a little about what happened at Christmas, but I doubt she told you everything." Charlie shrugged and sat back. "All I know is that you were involved with a girl that ended up dying. That's all she really told me." Charlie saw the hurt in his sister's eyes, and he knew it was much more than that. Scully pulled a picture out of her wallet and handed it to Charlie. "This is Emily, the little girl. Charlie, she-she was my daughter..." Charlie held the picture, and was stunned. "You're daughter? Dana, when..when did you have a child?" Scully could see confusion and a little hurt in his eyes. "Charlie, I never was pregnant. The men who-who abducted me, well, she is a result of what they did to me." A tear slipped down her face. "I-I was going to adopt her, but it wasn't approved. I only knew her for a few days, and now she's gone..." Charlie embraced his sister. "God Dana, I'm so-so sorry. I didn't know, no one told me about it." Scully felt comforted in her brother's arms. She and Charlie had always been close. She stopped crying and sat up. "I thought you should know, I'm- I'm tired of keeping secrets." Scully sighed and they sat there for a few minutes. "Are you..are you going to have any children?" Charlie asked. He saw a flash of hurt in Scully's eyes, and he knew that something else was wrong. "What's wrong?" Scully sighed again. "I just, I thought that Mom would've told you. I-I can't have children. I found out a few months ago, when I was fighting my cancer..." She stopped talking and looked at her feet. "Are you going to be okay Dana?" Charlie asked, squeezing his sister's hand. "Yeah, I've finally come to terms with everything...Mulder, he's really helped me. I couldn't have done it without him..." Charlie nodded. "I can overcome anything, as long as we're together." **** The wedding march started and everyone stood up. Dana Scully started walking down the aisle, her brother, Charlie by her side. she looked magnificent, a long white dress, simple, but elegant. Mulder's eyes were glued to her the whole time, and he was beaming. When Scully finally reached the altar, she kissed her brother, then took her place next to Mulder. She thought he looked so incredible. The priest started his long speech, and all Mulder and Scully could focus on was each other. When it was time to say their vows, Mulder smiled. "Dana, you have been by my side for the past, well, almost five years. You have always been there for me, even when I wasn't there for you. You are my life, the other half of me. I will love you for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, from now until the day I die." Scully blinked back her tears, and realized it was her turn. "Mulder, Fox, over these past five years I have come to trust you as I trust no other. You have saved me more times than I can count, and no matter what you think, you have always been there for me when I have needed you. I love you with all my heart and all my soul and I will be there for you no matter what happens, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, from now until I die." Mulder and Scully gazed at each other, and for a moment, they were the only people in the room. They slipped their rings on each others fingers and looked at the preacher. The smiled and announced, "I know pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride." Ever so gently, Mulder pulled back Scully's veil and touched his lips to hers. The kiss intensified, and then they realized where they were. Pulling apart, everyone cheered. To Mulder and Scully, all they would remember about this day would be each other. *** At the reception, Scully felt like she was floating. The day had gone wonderfully, and nearly everyone had been able to show up. The cake was cut, the bouquet was tossed, and everyone was having a great time. Scully had taken a break from dancing for a drink, when she saw Skinner. He walked over to her and smiled. "You look great, Dana. The wedding was wonderful." Scully stood up and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you, sir. I thought this day would never come.." Skinner laughed and held out his hand. "May I have a dance?" Scully nodded, and they went out onto the dance floor. "So, how is your new position going?" Skinner asked. "I'm getting used to it. I must admit though, It's boring compared to the X-Files. Anyways, It's going to work out..." Skinner nodded. "Well, it's more quiet in my office now too. I guessed I never realized how busy you and Mulder kept me. You two are great together. I'm sure you're going to have a great life..." He squeezed her arm, and they finished the dance in silence. Scully began to realize just how much she admired her ex-boss. After the song ended, Skinner went to talk to some people, and Dana saw Mulder and Bill over in a corner. The conversation didn't look pleasant. Sighing, she knew the day was going all to well. Walking over to where the two were arguing, she heard some of Bill's words-he was doing most the talking, and she was not happy. "Excuse me, but what in the hell are you doing Bill?" Bill looked up in surprise. "I'm simply letting Mulder here know that if he does anything to you, he's going to have to pay the price." He stepped back and looked smug. Scully felt her anger boil up. "Dammit Bill!" she tried to keep her voice down. "We are married. I love him, and he loves me. When are you going to get that through your thick head?! If you can't just accept that then I want you to leave." She was furious at her brother, but was sorry that it was going this far. Bill just stood there, then paced away. She saw him sit down in a corner to sulk. **He can be such a baby sometimes...** Scully told herself. Turning her attention to Mulder, she smiled. "Looking forward to tonight??" she grinned. Mulder leaned towards her and whispered in her ear, "You bet....it's going to be fantastic." He had said this is such a low, seductive voice, Scully shivered. Then, Mulder walked away to talk to someone who had called his name. Scully decided to sit down, since her legs had turned to something resembling jello. Before she knew it, she was surrounded by a group of people, and lots of wedding-night comments. She just blushed and didn't say anything. Tonight was going to be special....it would be their first time together as husband and wife. And then, in the morning, they were off on their honeymoon-to Florida. She couldn't wait. After what seemed like ages, everyone had finally left, and Maggie was shooing Mulder and Scully away. "Go home you two. Don't worry about the mess. Me, Kate, and Tara are going to clean up. You deserve to go home and relax." Scully was about to protest, but she saw the look in her mom's eyes that said she wouldn't win. "Okay mom, I'll send you a post card from Florida, and I'll see you in a week or so." Scully hugged her mom. Fox stepped up and gave Maggie a hug too. "Thanks for everything, we really appreciate it." He smiled and took Scully's hand. Maggie smiled and kissed Mulder on the cheek. "Welcome to the family Fox." He smiled, then lead Scully out the door. They headed to Scully's apartment as husband and wife. **** "Mmmm, that feels great Mulder..Don't stop," Scully closed her eyes and Mulder gently massaged her shoulders. They had just finished their dinner and were sitting on the couch. Mulder's hands wandered down Scully's back. She shifted and layed against him. He pulled his hands away and wrapped them around her. "Mulder, shouldn't we call each other by our first names, I mean, we are married..." Mulder smiled, "Of course, Dana." He turned her around and gently pressed his lips to hers. A rush of fire immediately spread through his body, and he wanted more. Scully opened her mouth, moaning when Mulder did the same. The kiss lasted forever, and was full of passion. Soon, Mulder felt Scully slip her hands under his shirt and run them along his chest. He pulled away and before she could say anything, took off his shirt...and hers. Mulder was trembling with anticipation, and Scully smiled. "Come on Mulder, let's go into the bedroom." She took his hand and led him to her bed. Scooping her up, Mulder layed her gently down on the bed and removed the rest of their clothing. "Mmm, I love you Fox," Scully whispered. "And I love you...Mrs. Mulder..." Mulder smiled. Then, he lay down with her, and they were overtaken by the lust and need filling them. It was heaven, and they both knew that nothing on Earth was better then being together, with the person they loved. In the end, They fell asleep in each other's arms, surrounded by the scent of their love-making. Their lives were only just beginning, and they knew that.
