A/N: This is pure fluff and a little OOC, ( I think). This is a missing scene from Ghost in the Machine. Reviews are bliss.

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Recap: A new intelligence gropes its way to life in the depths of wires and circuit boards - only to find itself perched on the edge of immediate extinction. When it fights back, killing Mulder's former partner in the process, he and Scully must find a way past its considerable defenses.

Ghost in the Machine

1x06

"What happened?" Mulder questioned sharply.

"Air turned on in the duct. Almost blew me into the fan." Scully explained.

"you OK?" The red heads partner asked.

"Fine Mulder, thanks for the ride home," Scully paused, "where are you going?" She questioned, when she got no answer she allowed him to follow her inside.

"Mulder?" Scully asked again when he came in.

"Sit," he demanded, "let me look after you for a minute."

Scully to tired to argue fell into a floral pattered arm chair. Mulder nodded and wandered off to the kitchen when he returned he carried a first aid kit, a clinking metal pot of hot water and a limp wash cloth.

He settled down on the autumn in front of her and after dipping the tired rag in the pot he dabbed at a cut on her chin. She winced and his pampering became softer, repentant. When the rag had completed its course on her face he applied Neosporin with the tip of his rough finger. She smiled when his fingers grazed her cheek and she leant into his gentle touch. He pulled away, grabbed her hand he placed his lips over her cracked knuckles and then traced them with the cloth. Mulder applied Neosporin and the pulled her to him loosely.

She obeyed the pull of his arms without much thought and leant into his chest, he topped her head with his chin. His fingers combed her hair and she lulled off to sleep. Mulder picked her up and cradled her to his chest. He walked to her bedroom and setteled her in bed.

"Love you Scully." he mumbled.

"Love you too, Mulder." was her gentle reply.

He smiled and the captured her upturned lips with his.

A/N: Roses are red Violets are blue and I would love to get reviews from you!