Title: Fox and Dana V: Big Brother Bill
Author: Jo Ann Medrano
Address: agentsinlove@yahoo.com
Rated: PG
Keyword: Mulder/Scully Romance

Summary: Dana and her mother must deal with Bill Jr.
hatred for Fox Mulder...

Archive: Please don't archive on any site without permission
from the author.
 
My many thanks to the following, Chris Carter, Gillian
Anderson, David Duchovny and all who work on the X-Files.
 
http://www.agentsinlove.com/




Fox and Dana: Big Brother Bill




Saturday: Navel Base, San Diego...

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander William Scully, Jr. marched
into his home, with great news for his wife.

" Guess what, Sweetcheeks? " He kissed his wife as he flagged
a piece of paper in his hand.

" If those are divorce papers, I'll get the champagne... " His wife,
Tara teased.

" Ah, Sweetcheeks... Two weeks vacation granted, in one week!
See... I told you I would be able to get it. It helps knowing how
to pull the right strings... One week at your folks and one week at
my mom's... "

" Oh, Bill, that's wonderful!! " Tara hugged him tight and kissed
him again. " Wait until I tell my parents, they have been dying for
us to visit... "

" Yeah, I'll call my mom right, now. " Bill looked at the clock on
the wall in the kitchen to notice the time. it was now the afternoon
where his mother lived.

Bill Scully, Jr. smiled. He never liked the idea that he lived so far
from his widow mother and young sister Dana, who were alone with
no family man around them. His brother Charles also lived out
of state, not close enough for Bill to be comfortable with. He had
been trying to get a transfer to the East Coast to be nearer to them,
but that was harder to accomplish than a two-week vacation.

Still, Bill was glad they were going. He needed to be sure they were
all right and their affairs were being handled.

He also needed to be sure that Dana was doing fine. He worried more
about her because of that 'sorry son of a bitch' partner of hers, whom
she worked within the FBI.

Fuming at the thought of that bastard, Bill pressed his tight.

If he had it his way, Fox Mulder would be chewing his meals from
his ass...

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Saturday: Margaret Scully's Backyard...

Digging through the dirt in the backyard of Maggie Scully, Fox Mulder
came upon several small odd-shape rocks.

Both he and Dana Scully offered to help her mother plant a garden that
brought back pleasant memories to Fox of him and his sister when they
were growing up and searching for buried treasure around their parents'
summer home.

As he did a visual examination of the rock he held, Fox removed one
of the working gloves he had on, to allow him to feel the texture of the
material. It was small, hard and dried. Fox figured this was not a rock,
but more like dry mud...

" Fox!! That's fecal!! " Dana shouted at him.

" GEEZ!! " He threw it away quickly and shook  his hand with disgust.
" FUCK!! " Fox cursed as he looked for the water hose with Dana laughing
at him the whole time.

" Who said that word? " Maggie Scully called from the tool shed.

" Fox did, Mom, he didn't know he was holding fecal!! " Dana still
was laughing when she answered her mother.

" That darn cat!! I always catch him back here... " Mom replied.

Shutting off the water hose, Fox shook his wet hand, still with disgust.
" I'm going inside to wash my hand... " He walked toward the house
with his hand away from his body.

After giving his hand several hot washing, Fox was heading back
outside when the phone rang in the kitchen.

" I"LL GET IT!! " He shouted to the ladies outside." Scully residence... "

Bill Scully pulled his head back when he heard the man's voice on his
mother's phone, but he snapped right back in place. " Who the hell is
this?!! "

" This is Fox Mulder, who the hell are you? " was the reply Bill received.

" YOU SORRY SON OF A BITCH!! WHAT THE HELL ARE
YOU DOING IN MY MOTHER'S HOME?!! "

" Oh, hi, Bill, let me get your mother for you... "

As Bill waited on the other end of the line, streaming up a storm, what
he heard next was about to create a hurricane.

" MOM!! It's for you!! "  " Who is it, Fox? "  " Your son, Bill... "
" Thank you, dear heart... "  " No problem, Mom... "

" Hello, Son... "

" Why is that sorry excuse for a human being calling you 'Mom' for?!!
Doesn't he have his own mother?!! "

" Why, hello to you too, Bill... "

Returning to the backyard, Fox joined Dana who was digging holes
for the flowers.

" Who's that on the phone, Fox? "

" Your big brother, Bill... "

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Fox stretched out on the lounge chari and felt his sore muscles ached.

Having done his best to keep himself in shape, being in a bent position
was more then his body could take.

Watching the sunset behind the houses and trees of the neighborhood,
Fox couldn't think of the last time that he did something that was so...
normal.

The smell of the grill caused his stomach to growl. Fox watched Dana
and her mother as they busied themselves making dinner. He wanted
to help but Mom would not let him. Still feeling uncomfortable,
when they pampered him, Fox had shared a few meals at Mother
Scully's house and not once did he ever have to do anything. Each time,
Fox wanted to stop them, but they seemed to enjoy taking care of him.

Figuring that one day they would come to their senses, Fox decided
to let them be.

" Hey, want some more tea? " Dana showed him the pitcher filled
with iced tea.

" Nah, I'm fine. Thanks, anyway... " Fox showed her his glass that was
still full.

Dana placed the pitcher back on the table, and patted Fox's side to move
over so she could sit next to him. Fox moaned as he shuffled over.

" Looks like you're going to need a massage tonight... " Dana touched
his shoulder and pressed it. Her other hand massaged his exposed thigh.

' God, he looks so cute in shorts... ' Dana thought to herself as she
pressed his thigh higher.

" Not here... " Fox said in a low voice and pointed toward Mom with his
eyes.

" It's not like I'm going to pull your shorts down... " Dana took her hands
off his body and crossed her arms over her stomach.

She turned to look at her mother, while Fox admired her beauty. The
setting sun radiated a halo around her lovely red hair.

Letting out a sigh, Fox thought how close he came to losing his little
redhead the other day...

A suspect they had cornered in an empty building was armed and ready
to kill. Mulder circled one side as Scully took the other. When he heard
the gun shots, he rushed to the sound, and found Scully pinned to the
ground trying to protect herself from the gunman. She had very little
coverage and made her an easy target.

Directing his eyes to where she was shooting, Mulder caught sight of
the suspect. He yelled out a warning but the gunman refused to obey,
aimed his weapon at Mulder, who in turn shot the suspect dead.

Fox had trouble that night as played and replayed the scene in his mind.
If he had been a few seconds late, Dana would be dead.

Dana was with him that night at his apartment and every time she got up
and moved away from him, he demanded to know where she was going.
He had done it a few times until Dana put a stop to it.

" Damn it, Fox!! Will you stop this? He didn't shoot me, stop acting like
he did!! "

" ... But he could have... "

" ... But he didn't, stop tormenting yourself... look at me... " Dana took his
hand, and guided him to touch each part of her body. " See, Fox, he didn't
harm me. Please stop thinking of what might have happened because it
didn't... "

" I'm sorry... it's just how I am... "

" Did you do this to yourself every time..? " Dana looked at him in the
eyes.

" Every time... I just didn't say anything... "

" You said a lot! Your mouth stayed shut but your body said it all.
Sometimes, you drove me crazy... " Dana brought his hand up to her cheek.
" I worry, too, Fox. I think I drove myself crazier than you... I'm all right,
please, stop punishing yourself, or I'm going to have to strangle you... "

It was another thing for them to work on, Fox wasn't sure if he could even
move on from it. He had always been a worrier and punished himself even
when everything came out for the best.

Fox glanced over to where Mother Scully was as she stood over the
grill. Flipping the chicken over, Fox could see, even with her keeping
herself busy the pain from the fight she had with her son, Bill on the
telephone.

The fight was about him.

Fox brought his head down. Feeling again the guilt of knowing he was
the cause of the rip between mother and son...

When he gave the phone to her, Fox went back outside with Dana to
give Maggie the privacy she needed to talk with her son.

Besides, hearing Bill's voice and being called, a 'Sorry Son of a Bitch'
again, was more than Fox could take. He felt the urge to fight with Bill,
but out of respect for Mother Scully, he held his tongue.

He started helping Dana dig more holes in the ground, when they both
heard Magggie scream out. Dana rushed in with Fox right behind her.

" .... how dare you talk to me this way?!! I'm ashamed of you!!! "
Maggie shouted into the phone.

It was not hard to hear what Bill said right back. Both mother and
daughter gasped as Fox swung his head to the side out of anger. He
turned back to take the receiver away from Maggie, but Dana who
was standing closer to her, grabbed it from her crying mother.

" LISTEN TO ME, YOU BASTARD!! WHO ARE YOU TO MAKE
THOSE THREATS?!! THIS IS YOUR MOTH... WHO IS THIS?!!
Tara? Put your husband back on the line. NO one talks to my mother
that way and NO one insults my Fox!! No, I will not hang up!! YOU
WANT ME OFF THE LINE YOU BETTER HANG UP THE
PHONE YOURSELF!! Hello..? She hung up... " Dana put the receiver
back in its place. " Oh, Mom... " She hugged her crying mother and
whispered reassuring words to her as Fox stood nearby fuming at
Bill Scully, Jr.

" Mom, need any help? " Fox asked out of concern. She had been so
quiet since the phone call that both he and Dana tried to make things
easier for her.

No, Fox, I'm fine. You two relax, you both worked so hard today... "

Dana got up from the lounge chair she was sharing with Fox.  " Here,
Mom, let me finish dinner... Go sit down... "

" Dana, please, I can handle it... "

" Mom... " Dana took the utensil away from her, and pointed to the
other lounge chair near Fox.

Giving in, Maggie walked over and slowly sat down. She watched
Dana at the grill with her face sad and silent.

Fox reached for her hand. " I'm sorry, this is all my fault... "

" Fox, this is not your fault, it never was. I thought I knew my son...
I never... I never imagine he could be so cruel... so heartless. I don't
know what I'm going to do..? "

" You do nothing and just hope for the best. He's not angry at you,
but at me. I don't blame him for what he thinks of me. I don't go
a day without thinking of what I put Dana through... It eats me up. "

Fox glanced over to Dana at the grill. She was not looking at them
but he was sure she could hear everything they were saying.

" I can't imagine my life without her and I know she would kill me
if I asked her to stop. Bill is worried about his family. He cares very
much for you, all of you. He doesn't care for threats. I'm a threat.
He's handling me the way he thinks he should but he doesn't see
what he is doing to you. He only sees me... and he'll do everything
he can to get rid of me, even if it means hurting the ones he is trying
to protect... "

" You're not going anywhere, Fox... "

" I don't plan to... "

" Good, I know what you are saying, dear. Bill must one day accept
how things are, if we are ever to be a family again... but if not, I still
have Dana, Charlie ... and you... "

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Bill Scully, Jr. was beyond mad. The rage he threw on the phone
with his mother had worn him out. If his wife Tara had not taken
the phone from him, he would have ripped it completely off the wall.

He did not hear anything Tara told his mother, all he could think
about was Mulder. That 'sorry son of a bitch' was with his sister.
HIS SISTER!! It wasn't enough that he heard the son of a bitch call
his mother, 'Mom' and to be inside of her home. When his mother
informed him of Dana's new relationship with the son of a bitch, it
was as if someone punched his dick out.

" What do you mean they're together?!! " Bill replayed the conversation
in his head.

" Bill, you are making a fool of yourself. Dana and Fox are in love,
can't you be happy for your sister..? "

" Is he sleeping with her?!! Is that foul creature touching my sister?!! "

" That's none of your business!! How dare you call Fox that?!! He's
a wonderful human being...You just don't give him a chance... "

" A chance for what?!! Get her killed?!! How many times can you
stand for that, Mom?!! Melissa's dead because of him!! How could
you let that monster call you 'Mom'?!! "

" That's enough!! I'll not take this sort of talk from you... "

" You're taking it, Mom, you're going to learn the truth, when a
bunch of green babies are running around your house... "

" You... you know your sister can't have children!! How dare you...
how dare you talk to me this way?!! I'm ashamed of you!!! "

" Well, I'm not too proud of you myself!! So long as that 'sorry son
of a bitch' is there, you can just forget about seeing your grandson.
I'm not going to let him get killed because you got the devil under
your roof!! "

" BILL!! " Tara ripped the receiver from him. He pounded his fist
against the wall, as his wife talked to his mother.

Mulder. That name was like acid to his stomach.

As he sat on the pouch not to enjoying the view of the sunset, Bill
was too angry to talk with his wife. He regretted hurting his mother
but she had to hear the truth.

No matter what, they were still going to visit her in two weeks.

Bill Scully, Jr. would deal with this Mulder problem and make that
'sorry son of a bitch' regard the day he was born...

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One and Half Week Later...

" Fox, no! You are not carrying me! "

" Well, at least, lean on me..? "

" No! This is why they gave me the crutches. Just hand them to me... "

" I don't like them... please, let me carry you in..? "

" NO!! "

" Pleazzz, Dana? I won't give these to you until you say 'yes'... " Fox
had on his famous sad-puppy dog look.

" Youuu... Fine!! But let me use them until we are out of the street
and then you can carry me into the apartment... deal? "

" Deal!! " Fox didn't get his way completely but he did enjoy trying.
He didn't realize how easy he could get Dana to give in. Not that his
begging always worked, but he was certain he won most of the time.

As he helped her out of the car, Dana cursed herself to no end. A twisted
ankle! She was going to be out for more than a week. Of all the stupid
things to do, and it wasn't like she injured herself on the job but in
her own kitchen.

It happened in the morning, when she was getting ready for work. Fox
had spent the night at his place and Dana forgot to set the alarm clock
to wake her up in the morning. She was so use to having Fox set the
alarm that Dana's forgetfulness caused her to be late for work.

Dashing around getting dressed, Dana planned to bring their lunch
today. Fox had been taking her out for lunch for the last few days
and would not let her pay once.

Dana didn't like it one bit.

" Will you stop acting like I can't afford to pay for my own meal?!
I am not financially helpless!! "

" It's nothing to do with your financial situation, I just want to treat
you special, can't you just let me have that?! "

" Did you ever think that maybe I would like to treat you special? Take
you out to lunch... or maybe make a lunch for you? "

" You always make me feel special... what would you make me for
lunch? Nothing healthy, I hope... "

" I rather surprise you... How about it? Let me make you lunch tomorrow
and I'll let you pay for the next lunch? "

" Maybe, I'll make you lunch... "

" Oh, please, Fox, you can barely make the bed... "

After dinner at a restaurant near work, (Dana gave in and let Fox pay
for it), Fox headed back to his apartment. There was some work he
needed to do on his computer and wasn't sure if he would be back the
rest of the evening. He didn't want Dana to know until he was certain
about some information that mysteriously appeared on his desk the
other day. With help from the Lone Gunman, tonight, Fox should
have enough proof to make this an X-File and with any luck, enough
to get Dana's interest going.

With Fox gone for the night, this gave Dana time to start planning
for tomorrow's lunch without him getting in the way.

A quick stop at the supermarket to buy the items she needed, Dana
thought of calling her mother to see how she was doing.

The last time Dana talked to her mother, she still hadn't heard from
Bill. Dana herself tried to call but would only get their answering
machine. She did leave a few choice words to Bill the first time, and
only tried once more to reach him without any luck.

Unloading the grocery bags, Dana decided on making beef stew for
their lunch. It had everything in it, the beef that Fox loved and lots
of vegetables. He didn't eat enough of them as far as Dana was concern.

She also decided to make stream rice as well, to pour some of the beef
stew over it. Fox would make a face, but Dana didn't care. She liked
rice with beef stew. She would have to remember to bring the streamer
with her tomorrow to make the rice fresh just the way she liked it.

As she cut up the vegetables, Dana called her mother. It was never
worse than to hear the sadness in her mom's voice. The fight she
had with Bill took a toll on her much worse than Dana expected. It
didn't help that neither Bill or Tara would not return any of their calls.

" Mom, do you know if Charlie has heard from him? " Dana asked.

" I don't know, dear? I... I don't know if Charlie is aware of what
has happened. He didn't mention anything to me the other day, and
I won't tell him. I don't want him to hate Fox as well... "

Dana could not agree more, Charlie was the only immediate family
member whom Fox has not met, yet. It would be nice if one of her
brothers liked her Fox.

The next morning, Dana could not believe she forgot to set the alarm
clock. She took her shower and dressed fast. With any luck, she would
only be a few minutes late.

Dana was about to walk out the door when she remembered the lunch
she made. She worked too hard on it to let it go.

Slipping the container of beef stew in a plastic bag along with a
package of uncooked rice, Dana was not about to forget the streamer.

If she could only remember where she put it?

Being too tired to look for it last night, Dana figured she had plenty of
time in the morning to search for it.

Going through the lower covers in the kitchen, Dana suddenly remembered
she placed the streamer in one of the higher shelves in the kitchen covers.

Taking the stepping stool in front of the covers where she was certain the
streamer was, Dana stretched her arms out to reach it. She really missed
Fox for this. The man could reach just about anywhere without stepping
on his toes. Dana could barely reach the damn thing even with the stepping
stool.

Standing on her toes, Dana made one good push with her feet to reach
the streamer when the stool slipped.

Dana barely had time to react when she came falling down. She tried to
land on both of her feet, but she was coming down too quickly for that
kind of action. As she landed on her right foot, her body twisted and
she fell hard on her side. She managed to keep her head from not hitting
the kitchen floor. The rest of her body ached from the impact.

She lay there for a moment to catch her breath. Dana chastised
herself when she started to stand up.

" What a great way to start the mor... OUCH!! "

Dana nearly fell again when she put pressure on her right foot. There
was no way she could walk on it or tell at that moment if it was broken
or not. She needed help.

Hopping against the wall for support, Dana painfully reached the living
room for the phone. Lowering herself on the couch, she dialed Fox's cell
phone.

" Mulder... " He answered.

" Fox, it's me. I need your help... " The pain of her ankle as well as her
side made her cringed.

" DANA!! Where are you?!! Are you all right?!! "

" ... I'm at home. I fell in the kitchen... I can't tell if I broke my ankle
or not... Please, Fox..? I need your help... "

Keeping to her words, Dana allowed Fox to carry her into her apartment
building. This morning when he came to help her, Fox had to carry her
out of her apartment to his car. At the time, Dana didn't care who saw
them. She just wanted to get to the hospital.

When they reached her apartment, Fox placed Dana down to unlock
the door. She was about to hop in when Fox stopped her.

" Your promise, Dana..? "

" Fine!! Just get me in!! "

Just as Fox scooped her back into his arms, one of Dana's neighbors
opened her door, surprised at the sight before her.

" Oh, my goodness!! Did you two finally get married? "

" No, Mrs. Kneeler, I twisted my ankle this morning and he's just being
nice to carry me in. " Dana showed her the crutches she was holding in
her hand.

" Not that the idea of getting married doesn't sound so bad, what do you
think, Dana? " Fox asked her, giving his boyish smile.

" I'd like to talk about it, later. Can we go inside? Goodbye, Mrs. Kneeler... "

Taking her to the bedroom, Fox lay Dana down carefully as if she was
made of crystal. He took the extra pillows to level her right foot on them
and fluffed the other pillows for her head.

" Thank you, Fox... "

He kissed her on the forehead, tenderly. " Hey, just my chance to pay
you back for all the times you took care of me. Is there anything you need?
Water? Are you hungry? Do you want me to turn on the TV for you or
do you want something to read? "

" Water, please, I'm not hungry right now... Oh, no! I left the stew outside
the refrigerator... It might not be good anymore... "

" I'm sure it's fine. It hasn't been sitting out there that long. Do you want
me to turn on the TV for you before I get you your water? "

" Sure, why not..? "

Dana closed her eyes for a moment. Fox still could never get over how
beautiful she was. He found a show he thought she might like and place
the remote control near her hand, kissing her on the cheek.

As he was getting Dana the water, Fox decided not to mention marriage
to her right now. It wasn't really the best time to ask. She was tired and
not in the mood. One day, he would bring it up again...

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After calling Skinner to report Dana's condition, Fox remained with her
the rest of the day.

While Dana slept, Fox reviewed again the material the Lone Gunman
had collected for him last night.

It was more than he had hope for. Time was short. Fox needed to go
now. He wasn't concern about getting approval from Skinner, but
Dana on the other hand, he didn't feel right about leaving her...

Unless..?

Finishing her second bowl of beef stew, Dana let out a sigh. After
hearing and reading the material Fox had in his possession, she knew
exactly what he was going to do but asked anyway.

" Sound interesting, are you going to take it up?

" Yes, I am, very much, I need to leave tonight. "

" Have you spoken to Skinner? " She knew his answer.

" Well, he'll read about it, I plan to fax the request just before I leave...
oh, and also your medical forms, too. " Fox smiled at her, but the smile
quickly disappeared. " Dana, I'm sorry, I don't mean to go without you.
I don't want to leave you alone, but I... "

" It's all right, Fox, I understand... " Dana smiled at him. What good was
it to get mad at him? He would drive her crazy either way. If he stayed,
he would be thinking too much about the information he had, and he
also was an overbearing nurse. Dana might end up putting him in the
hospital. She wondered if he would ditch her anyway, ankle or no ankle.
Best not to think about it.

" Dana, I don't want you to be alone while I'm gone. I would like you
to stay at your mother's. It would make me feel better to know that
the both of you are not alone... "

He had expected her usual comment but instead, she shook her head
in agreement. " You're right, I shouldn't be alone nor should my
mother... I'm really worried about her, Fox. I talked to her last night...
I have never heard her sound so depressed. That damn Bill! He's causing
her so much pain. "

" I know, I called her myself last night, right after you. She doesn't need
to be alone and taking care of you just might help get things off her
mind... "

Placing his empty bowl on the night stand, Fox moved closer to her.
" Dana, please forgive me. I have to do this, it's... it's important to me.
I only wish you could go with me. I swear I would have never leave
you behind. You are the only one I trust... and love... " Fox leaned in
for a kiss which she in turn gave to him. " Mmm, beef stew... "

Dana looked at him. A feeling of dread came over her.

" Fox, I love you. Please, promise me, you'll come home to me... "

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Three Days Later...

Dana Scully was trying to relax in her mother's living room by reading
a good book. She kept both her mother's phone and her cell phone near
her at all times.

Dana had received an earful from Skinner when he learned of Mulder's
plans. By limited the information on his whereabouts to Dana and Skinner
as well as not taking his own cell phone, Fox was unreachable.

" He's on his own, Agent Scully. Do I make myself clear?!! "  Skinner
warned her.

Dana was frightened, not by Skinner's comments, but by the danger Fox
had placed him in without any backup. Not that this was the first time he
had ever put himself into such a situation, it never stopped Dana from
worrying about him. What consequence Fox might suffer upon his return
was the least of her worries, Dana simply wanted him to come home safe
and sound.

While working on his investigation, Fox called Dana several times, day
and night, reviewing his thoughts with her on any discoveries he had found.
He knew it was a risk calling Dana. Not only did he need and want to her
feedback, but he needed to hear her voice, as well.

Dana hated not being with him. She would love to be able to examine
the evidence with her own eyes but most of all, she missed and worried
constantly about him.

Dana looked at the time on the Grandfather clock that was in the living
room. She had not heard from him in more than 12 hours. The last call
he made to her was at four in the morning, waking her from a sound
sleep. Fox had called to say he had found something that he needed to
investigate close hand. Dana was terrified.

" Fox, please be careful. I want you to come home, please..? "

" Don't worry, Dana, you know me, I'll be careful. Remember wait for
my call. I love you, Dana, try not to worry... "

" I love you, too, Fox, and I can't promise you that I won't worry... "

Maggie could not miss Dana's worried face in the morning, and Dana
would not hide anything from her mother. When she finished explaining
about Fox's situation, Maggie took her hand.

" We should pray for him, Dana... "

" Yes, I want to pray for him... " Dana started crying.

Together, they prayed for Fox Mulder's safe return...

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The Next Day...

It wasn't until the next morning that Dana received news from Walter
Skinner about Fox Mulder.

When Dana spoke to Skinner on her cell phone, she heard in the distance
her mother's phone ringing, but paid no mind to it as she listened to the
Director.

" Agent Scully, we have received news that Agent Mulder was discovered
near the state highway unconscious in his vehicle, no serious injuries except
for a cut on his forehead. He is aware of who he is, but is unable to recount
his whereabouts for the last 24 hours. He will remain hospitalized for the
next 48 hours for observation. Because of your injury, I'll assign an
agent to escort Agent Mulder back to Washington... "

" Thank you for informing me, Sir. " Dana noticed that Skinner made
no mention of any discipline actions toward Fox. Most likely it would be
handled when the two men were face to face. " Can I ask if I or my mother
could pick Agent Mulder up from the airport to take him home? "

" That is acceptable, Agent Scully, if you or your mother are unable to do
it, I'll have the assigned agent take Mulder home. I'll keep you updated
on his condition, and when he'll be coming back to Washington... "

" Sir, could you please tell me what hospital he is in? I...  I would like to
call myself and see how his progress is doing and perhaps be able to speak
with him..? "

Taking the information from Skinner, Dana did not notice her mother
coming into the room. After thanking her superior and hanging up, she was
about to make the call to the hospital when her mother spoke up.

" Dana, was that about Fox? Is he all right? "

" Yes, Mom, he's all right, but he's in the hospital right now... "

" Oh, dear God, he's not seriously injured, is he? "

Dana explained the situation to her mother, who in turn was grateful for
the news about Fox. Dana started dialing the hospital's number when
Maggie stopped her, again.

" Dana, before you call the hospital, I need to talk to you... "

" What's wrong, Mom? "

" When you were talking to your director, Bill called on my phone...
He and his family are coming this afternoon for a week's visit... "

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Dana was fanatic.

She was trying to move about in her room and pack her bags to leave
her mother's house. She did not want to be here when Bill came
walking through the front door.

Her ankle was feeling better and she was able to put more pressure on it,
but she continued to use the crutches that slowed down her pace
around the room.

All Dana could think about was how she was going to take care of Fox.
He wouldn't be home for another two days, by then her ankle would be
completely healed.

She hoped to bring Fox here with her mother, but now with Bill
coming, she needed to keep Fox far away from as possible. Dana needed
to be away, as well. she knew there was no way she could be civil around
him.

Bill hurt their mother and insulted the man she loved. How could Dana
possibly be in the same house without wanting to shoot him?

After talking to Fox on the telephone, Dana knew this was the correct
course of action. He was depressed and frustrated that he could not
remember anything that had happened to him those 24 hours he was
gone.

Wanting to come home to her, Fox didn't like the idea that Dana wasn't
with him. He even begged her to come but when Dana reminded him of
her ankle, Fox became upset with himself for forgetting.

Dana stayed on the phone with him for quite awhile, until Fox finally
told her he was tired and wanted to get some rest. She promised to
call him later in the day.

Dana was shocked that she spent nearly three hours on the phone with
him. Time was moving fast, it wouldn't be long before Bill and his family
would arrive.

Dana still needed to call for a taxi, since Fox dropped her off here and
took the car with him to the airport.

Maggie walked in as Dana was packing. " What is going on here? Dana,
what are you doing? "

" I have to go, Mom, I don't want to be here when Bill shows up... "

" You're leaving me alone? Dana, I don't want you to go. Please, I need
you here with me... "

" But, Mom, I don't want to see him!! I can't stand the thought of being
in the same room with him after all the things he said!! And Fox, I need
to be home and get everything ready for him. He's going to need me to
take care of him. I know Fox, this case was hard on him, and I wasn't
there for him... "

" Just as you're not going to be here for me... "

" Mom, I... "

" Dana, you're not the only one who doesn't want to see Bill, but I have
to. He's my son, but I can't face him alone.  I need you with me, Dana.
Please, I know how you feel. I can't be brave without you... "

Dana looked at her mother. Her eyes were sad and old. How much,
this woman whom she loved so dearly, had aged so quickly in these
last few days? Dana could not leave her no matter what she was feeling
about her brother. Her mother needed her.

" It's OK, Mom, I won't leave you, " Dana hugged her mother who hugged
her back tight.

Having to worry about Fox later, it was enough that Dana knew he couldn't
come here.

She would have to work it out, somehow...

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In the kitchen, Dana helped her mother prepare lunch. Both women moved
about quietly and only exchanged a few words to each other. Neither one
seemed to want to disturb the other from their thoughts.

Maggie Scully tried to deal with her mixed emotions that were going through
her. The love for her children, family and the love she had for Fox Mulder.

Since the first day she met Fox Mulder, at the crime scene at her daughter's
home when she was adducted, he had been there for her. Despite what he
was going through, Fox stayed in touch with her and would inform her of
any news or simply just to talk. She could not imagine how she would have
made it through without him. Even when she had given up all hope, Fox
remained strong for them both in his belief that Dana would be found.

Maggie would only call him by his first name and if he minded, he never
said anything.

Having made the effort to remain in touch with him, Maggie's invitations
were declined by Fox each time. Yet she never gave up on him.

What was frustrating to Maggie the most, was the obvious love between
him and her daughter, both too stubborn to admit their feelings to each
other.

The love they had could not be hidden when Dana was in the hospital
dying of cancer. The affection Fox would show to her every time he
visited. His devotion was timeless, as was the tenderness he showed
to Dana were cherished by Maggie.

When he found the cure for Dana's cancer, there were never enough
words for Maggie to give thanks to him for saving her only living
daughter's life. The love Maggie felt for him was endless.

Maggie was aware of Bill's feeling about Fox and would defend him,
each time Bill spoke ill of him.

It upset her when Bill would blame Fox for anything, Dana's cancer
and Melissa's death.

When Maggie learned from one of the nurses, who witnessed Bill's
verbal attack on Fox in the hallway of the hospital. She lashed at
her son for his mistreatment toward Fox.

Yet, Maggie knew no matter what she said to her son.

William Scully, Jr. hated Fox Mulder.

Dana managed to walk on her right foot, but once in awhile would stop
and rest. Still using the crutches a few times during the day, Dana
wanted to be sure that she was completely healed before Fox came home.
She needed to be if she was to keep Bill away from him.

Dana did love her brother, no matter how much of a jerk he could be at
times. Even as children, Bill was always headstrong, clashing with each
of his siblings on how he felt they should live their lives.

Dana thought of an incident that happened to her when she was a child
when she had found a small-injured rabbit. Hoping to heal it and keep it
as a pet, Dana kept the rabbit hidden from Bill who had learned about
it and wanted to kill it. Not knowing any better, Dana kept it in an old
lunch box with no holes in it for the rabbit to breathe. When she found
it dead, she buried it in the backyard and cried for it, knowing she couldn't
save it from Bill.

Now Fox was the rabbit.

But unlike the small helpless creature she found as a child, Fox was a
charging force, who would take on anything that stood in his way. As
foolish as he could be sometimes, he was no injured rabbit that Bill could
take out so easily. They were both bullheaded and ready to fight. Dana
had seen that too much with herself, when she did her battles with Bill
in the past. Somehow she would keep them apart, even if she were
the one to come out swinging first.

It was now three in the afternoon when all the worrying and dreading
came to end when they heard the doorbell ring. Maggie went to answer
it, as Dana followed behind her.

With her heart beating fast, Dana gripped the crutches tight as her mother
opened the door.

Standing there with smiles on their faces, was her big brother Bill and
his family.

" MOM!! " Bill grabbed and swung her around as he kissed  both
of her cheeks.

Never had Dana ever seen him so happy. It was as if the phone call
never took place. Maybe once they started talking, everything would be
all right between them.

Bill Scully caught sight of his little sister. His happy face crumbled,
his cheeks became red, and his eyebrows frowned together. He gritted
his teeth as he stared at Dana with the crutches.

" WHAT DID THAT 'SORRY SON OF A BITCH' DO TO YOU
NOW??!!! "

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Hell had broken loose in the Scullys' resident.

Bill charged up to Dana, towering over her. His eyes were wide with
horror at the crutches she held.

" WHAT DID HE DO TO YOU NOW, DANA??!! "

Dana pulled back for a second, but she came rearing up and faced Bill
with the same fire that burned in him.

" Fox didn't do anything to me!! This is what you call an accident!! I had
an accident!! "

" What kind of accident?!! Following him on one of his alien hunts?!! Find
any green men, Dana?!! Or are you two too busy FUCKIN' each other?!! "

Dana let go of one of the crutches and slapped Bill on the face with her
free hand.

" FUCK YOU!! " Dana rarely used the word. " YOU HAVE NO RIGHT
WHATSOEVER TO ACCUSE ANYONE!!! AND ABOUT FOX AND
I FUCKIN'..?! WELL, WE FUCK EACH OTHER EVERY TIME WE
FIND A GREEN LITTLE MANAND GO LOOK FOR ANOTHER SO
WE CAN FUCK SO MORE!!! IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT TO
HEAR?!! "

Dana wasn't done, yet.

" YOU GOT A LOT OF NERVE COMING HERE, AFTER WHAT
YOU PUT MOM THROUGH!! NEVER ONCE DID YOU EVER
THINK OF CALLING HER!! MISTER BIG MACHO MAN!! YOU
THINK YOU COULD COME IN HERE AND ACT LIKE NOTHING
HAD HAPPENED?!! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DID TO
YOUR MOTHER'S HEART?!! IF IT WASN'T FOR FOX... "

" SHUT UP, DANA!!! DON'T SAY THAT 'SORRY SON OF A BITCH'S'
NAME TO ME AGAIN!!! "

Dana brought her face closer to Bill and grimed a smile at him.

" FOX!! FOX!! FOX!! FOX!!! I LOVE FOX MULDER!! GET USE
TO IT!!! "

Tossing the other crutch down, Dana didn't care anymore, if it hurt to
walk on her foot. She was too angry to notice as she left her brother along
with her mother, sister-in-law and crying nephew staring at her with
amazement.

Dana left the house through the kitchen door and walked to the garden
where she and Fox had helped her mother planted flowers about two
weeks ago. Dana was overwhelmed by the pain of missing Fox. Wishing
he could be here now, Dana covered her mouth to keep her grief from
not being heard. Only her tears she shed gave away her emotions to
the world.

Dana suddenly felt her mother's warm hands her shoulders.

" Dana, are you all right? "

" No, Mom, I'm not... I'm sorry for cursing in your home, but I couldn't
stand it. I couldn't stand for the things he said about Fox and I... and what
he put you through. Mom, I don't think I can stay... but if you want me
to... "

" It's all right, Dana, I asked them to leave... "

Dana turned to her mother, shocked. " You did? "

" Yes, I told Bill not to come back until he grows up and that I did love
him no matter what, but I wasn't going to let him hurt you or Fox... "

Dana hugged her mother. She knew what her mother had done, was the
most difficult thing she could ever do.

Bill most likely would read it all wrong that their mother favored Fox
over him. She hoped she was wrong and that he would learn to accept
how things were now.

Dana did love her brother, but most of all she loved her mother.

The love she had with no boundaries and was unlimited like the stars...

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Two Days Later...

Fox Mulder and a male agent named Hewlett made their way through
the crowded airport. They didn't get far when Fox smiled to the two faces
he loved. Dana Scully and her mother waved to him in the crowd. No one
had ever met him at the airport before, unless it was business. Even that
was rare.

" Welcome back, Agent Mulder, " Agent Scully hugged him.

" Thanks, Agent Scully. Hey, you're walking without your crutches.
I bet you were faking it the whole time to get out of this assignment,
am I right, Agent Scully? "

" Yeah, right... " Dana turned to the other agent and introduced herself.
" Agent Scully... "

" Agent Hewlett... "

" I want to thank you for bringing Agent Mulder back to Washington.
I hope he didn't give you any trouble... "

" Nah, no trouble whatsoever, all he did was talk. Great alien stories.
I hope I'm not out of line, but I always heard he was kind of 'Spooky'... "

As Scully talked to the other agent, Fox Mulderhugged Maggie Scully
and kissed her on the cheek.

" Hi, Mom, I'm glad to be home. I missed you both... "

" We missed you too, Fox, and I, thank God you came back to us safe
and sound... "

After parting ways with Agent Hewlett, the three of them headed off to
Maggie's car. Once inside, Fox felt free to kiss his beloved Dana, telling
her how much he missed and loved her dearly.

Dana told the same thing as well, and touched his forehead where the
bandage covered his cut. As soon as they were home, she would examine
and clean it for him.

Driving to Maggie's house, Fox asked tons of questions on how they
behaved while he was gone. They in turn did the same thing with him.
Never once did either Dana or her mother mention Bill. It was best to
talk about it later with Fox. His mood was too good to ruin it now.

" Uh, Dana..? "

" Yes, Fox... "

" We left my car at the airport... "

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Four Days Later: Navel Base, San Diego...

All Bill Scully, Jr. could think about was revenge on Fox Mulder.

The inhuman had taken and ruined everything that was dear to him. His
mother and sister favored the creature over him. Bill was certain that they
were brainwashed by the monster. How else did he lose the respect that
he once had from his sweet little sister and his mother who he loved so
much?

After being thrown out of his mother's house, Bill cut their vacation short
and returned home to San Diego, where he had been streaming over the
events ever since.

He never would have believed his own mother would do such a thing.
He knew it was all because of the monster. He had caused her to act
that way.

His sweet little baby sister lashed out at him, possessed and attacked
him verbally and physically, to protect the foul creature.

Even his own wife fought him. " Bill, you told me you talked to your
mother and sister over a week ago!! Why did you lie to me? "

" I didn't want them to know... "

" What?! Why?! "

" I didn't want them to hide that son of a bitch from me!! If they knew
ahead of time, they would have hidden him. Did you see him there?!! I
knew I shouldn't have called at all!! "

" Bill... " Tara stopped. She was frightened for her husband. His behavior
was bizarre. Never had she seen him act this way toward any person.

Tara understood why he did not like Fox Mulder. It was true. That all
those horrible mishaps did occur when Fox Mulder came into her
sister-in-law's life, but did she feel it was his fault? No, Tara felt it in her
heart that Fox Mulder was not responsible for all the misdeeds done to
the Scully family.

Tara was even surer of it, when she met Fox Mulder at her home after
Christmas when Dana had discovered her daughter Emily. She found
that she liked Mulder. There was the sweetness to him, almost childlike,
especially when Tara looked into his eyes and saw the pain he was
feeling for Dana. There was also the love he had for her sister-in-law,
an emotion that could not be missed by anyone.

Tara couldn't understand why Bill could not try and put his feelings
aside to give Fox Mulder a chance.

With the women of the family against him, Bill needed a plan to ridicule
Fox Mulder and to win back the trust and love of those who once adored
him.

Bill tried to contact his brother Charles. Together, they could stop this
'sorry son of a bitch', but Charles was out of town and would not be
back for about four weeks.

Fine. He could wait. After all he was a soldier, a navy man.

Bill Scully, Jr. could wait for the attack and destruction of Fox Mulder...

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Somewhere In The United States...

He lit a cigarette, like he had done many times before.

There were two files sitting on his desk. One was the case that Fox
Mulder failed at and the other, was the personnel file that belonged to
U.S. Navy Lt. Comm. William Scully, Jr.

After taking a drag from his cigarette, he smiled. He knew that Mulder
would not succeed in his mission. He also knew once again, Mulder
would be allowed to get away with his actions as he had planned it.

He smiled once more.

Lifting the file of William Scully, Jr., the man had potential. Unlike his
father, that the group had once considered, this Scully was the perfect
man to help continue the Project.  .

He was fully aware of Scully's hatred for Agent Fox Mulder, which
did attract his attention but not the reason for his interest in him.

He was also aware of the new relationship between Agent Mulder and
Agent Scully. He was actually happy for them and hoped it would work
out.

For now, his interest was in Agent Scully's brother.

He slipped the personnel file in his briefcase and would present it to the
group.

He was sure they would agree with him...




The End... continues in Fox And Dana: True Souls


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