Missing Scene: Existence

Part 2

by Trycee

Time-Line: Season 8, Scully gives birth to William with Monica Reyes' help. Mulder arrives by helicopter.

Disclaimer: I do not own the X-Files, this is written for fun not profit.

For a woman who had given birth without modern medical equipment or medication, Dana Scully was doing well. She was only slightly in pain but nothing interfered with the smile that was plastered on her face or the love in her heart. She had Mulder back, they were together again, this she knew and they had a healthy son, what more could she ask for? Life was perfect, this she was sure. Scully with Mulder's assistance stepped out of the car and she handed Monica the baby. Mulder placed his arm around her waist as she walked up the steps, flinching now and again which caused Mulder to sweep her back into his arms just as he'd done a few hours before in Georgia.

"Mulder, I can walk...", she fussed but Mulder ignored her, carrying her to her apartment door until they reached the front door and Mulder placed her on her feet.

Just as Mulder began to pull out his key, the door swung open and Maggie stared back at them, her face red with swollen eyes and dried tear streaks down her cheeks. "Dana!", she said, hugging her daughter tightly. "I was so worried...", she said, stepping back. "You had the baby without me?"

"Mom...", Scully said, glancing over to Mulder.

"It's a long story, Mrs. Scully," Mulder said, as Maggie let them in.

"I went to the store, I came back and the door was left open...", she said, exhaustively. "You couldn't call me?", she said, raising her voice.

Scully touched her shoulder. "Mom...someone was after me...they would've killed me..."

Maggie eyes widened. "Oh my!"

Monica walked up to Maggie handing her the baby. Maggie's eyes brightened when she touched him. "Its a boy, isn't it?"

Scully smiled. "You were right...", she said, easing herself down on the couch.

"He's beautiful Dana," she said, and then glanced up at Mulder. "Tell me...Tell me Fox..."

"Yes, I'm the father," Mulder answered.

Monica's eyes enlarged but she remained silent, like a fly on the wall. Maggie beamed. "I knew it...I knew it...Thank God...for a minute I thought you'd used one of those sperm donors..."

"Mom!", Scully said, rolling her eyes.

"I think that's my cue...", Monica said, pointing towards the door.

Scully perked up. "Monica...thank you again for everything you did..."

"No problem!", Monica said, as she closed the front door behind her.

When the door closed, Maggie sat down next to Scully, her attention fully on both her daughter and her new grandson. "You did good...the both of you...he's absolutely gorgeous..."

Mulder beamed again as he stood by. He was proud, very proud but nervous of such a tiny little life. He wasn't sure if he'd drop the baby or not. He wasn't the most coordinated of the two. He hadn't held his son yet, just admiring him from a far. He was sure the moment would come but for now he was content watching the joy on Maggie's face at being a grandmother again, this time by the only daughter she had left, and watching Scully who had a look on her face that was indescribable. He'd dreamed of that look, the look of motherhood, but he never thought they'd ever see it. She looked angelic, maternal, and beautiful. It was enough to bring tears to his eyes. Maggie turned at just that moment to see Mulder tearing up. Scully followed her mother's gaze and what she saw startled her. It was Mulder looking not like the partner, best friend or even lover she'd known for years, but as a Father...a proud father.

Mulder walked up to her and planted a kiss on her lips that made Maggie blush. Maggie stood up with the baby in her hand and left them alone as she retrieved the bassinet from the babies room. When she returned they were finished kissing and she was grateful. As much as she had wanted Fox to be with her daughter and to be the babies father, she didn't want to be inches from them kissing in front of her. Maggie returned with the bassinet and handed the baby to his mother. Scully kept staring at her son as if her blinking alone would make him dissolve.

"Did you name him?", Maggie asked curiously.

Scully shook her head no. "Not yet..."

Maggie sighed. "Well, I need to call your brothers and tell them you're okay. They were both about to fly out here...I even tried calling you...", she said, looking at Mulder.

Mulder pulled out his phone and noticed all the missed phone calls. "I don't think I ever heard the phone ring..."

"We were in a rush, mom...", Scully explained. "This guy...he wanted to kill us...", she said, slowly.

Maggie shook her head. "But why?"

Mulder walked up to Maggie. "Its very...complicated...I got her out of here just in time and Monica took her to Georgia where the baby was born..."

Maggie knelt down in front of Scully. "I wish I could've been there...but I understand..."

Scully smiled. "Thanks Mom!"

Mulder's phone rang and he quickly answered it. "Mulder..."

"There you are," Byer's voice rang out.

"We were wondering what happened to you two...", Froehike said.

"We left a few messages with no reply...", Langley added.

"Guys...", Mulder spoke. "Our son was born..."

He could hear some shuffling over the phone. "Told ya!", Langley said, in the distance.

"Pay up!", Froehike said.

"Guys!", Mulder sighed. "Look, I can't talk for long...We just got home..."

"You think she'd mind if we visited?"

"Of course she'd mind, it's Scully...", Froehike huffed. "She'd tear our arms off!"

"I think she'd love to see you guys...", he said, glancing at Scully who was shaking her head no. Mulder shrugged his shoulders. "Just be bearing gifts...old wise-men..."

"The only old one here is Froehike!", Langley joked.

"You're still wet behind the ears...", Froehike countered.

"Look...I've gotta go...", Mulder said, trying to end the conversation.

"We'll be over there soon...", Byers added.

"Alright...bye," Mulder said, with a smile.

"Mulder," Scully whined. "Can't it just be us?"

"I...ah...", he said, shrugging his shoulders.

"Fox, can you drop me off at home?", Maggie questioned. "I've been up for nearly two days..."

"Sorry again...Mrs. Scully, " Mulder said. "For all the worry..."

Maggie nodded. "I'll be back in a few days...", she said, kissing the top of Scully's head. "I'll let you and baby bond...But I'll need to know his name so I can send out birth announcements..."

Scully laid the baby in his bassinet and then kissed her mother on the cheek. "You're gonna call Bill and Charles for me?"

"Yes...as soon as I get home...", she said, gathering her purse.

"Ok, thanks...I think I'll nap while he's napping," she said, yawning.

Scully picked up the baby and Mulder followed her with the baby bag into the bedroom. She sat down on the edge cradling their child and looked at him lovingly. "Mulder...we did good, didn't we?"

Mulder kissed Scully on the top of her forehead and then lower to her lips. "We did..."

"I'm gonna change into something comfortable and get some rest..."

"I'll be back...Do you want me to bring you some food?"

Scully shook her head no. "I'll wait until you come back..."

"Will you be okay by yourself, Scully?", he said, nervously.

She smiled. "I've got company...", she said, rocking the baby in her arms. "Plus...it'll give me time to come up with a name..."

Mulder smiled. "I have my phone with me if you need me...The guys might stop by...I'll be back soon...", he said, kissing her lips.

He reached out and touched her hand which was holding the baby. "He's so tiny...", he sighed. "I feel so weird leaving you right now..."

"We'll be fine...", she smiled. "Take my mom home...we'll be here when you get back..."

Mulder nodded. Reluctantly he turned and walked towards the front door. Maggie smiled, she could see the conflicted emotions registered in Mulder's face. "Fox...you won't be gone long...They'll be alright..."

He nodded. "You're right...It would kill me to be away from them for long..."

Maggie smiled and placed a warm hand on Mulder's arm. "Don't worry...You won't be..."

The End

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**The next scene is when Mulder walks into Scully's apartment and the Lone Gunmen are there...So that's the in-between of those scenes. Thanks for reading...