A Place To Go

Prompt: #005 You Gave Us Someplace To Go

Notes: Written for FictionNET (August/September)

Scully rushed into the hotel foyer in a frenzied desperation, with Mulder not far behind her. She arrived at the desk out of breath and took a moment to recover before turning her attention to the middle-aged receptionist, who was tapping away at her keyboard.

"Do you have any spare rooms?" she enquired. She rapped her fingers restlessly on the wood as she awaited a response.

"I'm sorry. We do have one room left, but it's under renovation and has no furniture at the moment," she explained politely, glancing up from the screen. She smiled sympathetically at them and turned to go back to work.

"Is it possible we could take that room?" Mulder put in.

The receptionist paused for a moment and studied them thoughtfully. "Well, if you're that desperate, I can let you take it. As long as you don't mind the rooms' conditions."

Scully glanced over at her partner, questioningly. He nodded back and a silent understanding came between them. "We'll take it," Scully informed the receptionist. They would have to stay in the same room, but that really couldn't be helped in their current predicament.

The receptionist, whose name was Lynne (according to her badge) handed Scully a pen and some paperwork to fill out. It took several minutes and slowed them down considerably, but at least they had a place to go.

Scully placed the paperwork on the desk on front of Lynn, sliding it across to her. After scanning what she'd written, Lynn passed her the keys and gave them instructions on how to get to their room. "I hope you enjoy your stay at the Lake Star Hotel," she called after them as they headed down the hall. She watched them as they left, envious of the tightly knit relationship that they appeared to have.

Scully glanced back at her and smiled grimly. "Thank you."

A/N: Should I continue?