Como en los viejos tiempos (Parte B)
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Scully se quedó esa noche haciéndole compañía a Mulder. Se sentó en una silla al lado de su cama y trató de quedarse despierta el mayor tiempo posible, pero estaba agotada, y cerca a las dos de la mañana se durmió con la cabeza reclinada sobre el antebrazo de su compañero.
did not wake up the next morning when the light began to bother her. Mulder was still unconscious and she took the opportunity to visit the woman who had saved the day before. He climbed the stairs to the third floor which was where Cheryl Cunningham in intensive care. In his room was a doctor talking to what appeared to be the mother of the girl.
- Morning - Scully said entering the habitacióny the lady who was there turned to look.
- Good morning, Dr. Scully - Dr. Rose greeted her.
- Are you Dr. Scully, who attended my daughter yesterday? - Admiringly asked the lady, approaching him.
- Yes, I am -
- It is a pleasure to meet you, doctor - said the mother of Cheryl shaking hand - You saved the life of my daughter - the woman said as her eyes filled with tears. Scully felt a little uncomfortable. He had always been shy to respond to compliments.
- I came to check on her Cheryl -
- She is improving, is not it doctor? - said the lady, looking towards Dr. Rose, who nodded.
- Thus is. We did a blood transfusion, and she seems to be responding well. May soon leave intensive care - said the doctor.
- I am relieved to hear that - said Scully - Well, I have another patient to visit, but later pass through here -
- Thank you again, Dr. Scully - repeated his mother Cheryl. Scully just nodded with a gentle smile and left the room.
When Mulder came to the room he was shaking his head and rushed to close. He took one of his hands and leaned closer to watch. He kept shaking his head until finally his eyes were slowly opening. All around him was blurry, too light, and took in focusing. Displacements for a moment, but later identified the smell of antiseptic and remembered where I was.
- Mulder you know where you are? - She asked.
- In your hospital - Mulder murmured.
- Well, not exactly my hospital, but almost not guess - Scully said smiling - You want some water? - He nodded vehemently and pain that befell I did see black spots - Beware, do not move much, you have a concussion - told Scully put his hands on his chest.
- And only now you tell me - he still complained of pain with a grin. Scully poured a glass of water and handed it over. Mulder only took a couple of drinks before returning the cup.
- ¿No deseas más? - Mulder iba a negar con la cabeza, pero se acordó en el último segundo de lo que pasaría si lo hacía y sólo susurró un ‘No’.
Scully se acomodó en la silla, y Mulder al notar el gesto serio en su rostro, se dio cuenta que venía la parte donde ella lo regañaría.
- Just say Scully -
- What? - She asked innocently.
- I'm a fool for instance? -
- You're not a fool, just enough crazy How did you come look for this woman on your own? You were about to die you know? - Scully scolded.
- I know, sorry - said he embarrassed his head down for a moment - I tried to call you, but I had the car accident, and then the guy threw over the cliff - he explained - Speaking of which, sorry about your car Did you know that as he rolled down the cliff, all I could think about was how much you'd be mad at me? - said with a better mood, trying to steal a smile, but she only shook her head.
- I do not want to re-do something crazy like this anymore right? -
- I'll try - Mulder replied with a half smile.
- You're crazy, "she snapped giving her a quick kiss on the lips.
- So ... Does this mean that volverása home tonight? - Mulder asked cautiously. She returned to get serious, raising fears of worse to Mulder. However, a second later Mulder smiled and relaxed.
- Not only will go tonight, but all the others that we are to live - she promised. Mulder smiled again just at the moment that Skinner came into the room.
- Hello, how are you? - he asked.
- Well Walter - Scully said with a smile.
- Glad to hear that. I went to check on Mulder, last night did not look good -
- I feel much better, sir. His embrace was of little - He mocked her blush by Mulder ex - boss and Scully laughed slightly. Last night had been too preoccupied to the gesture amused.
- I would have done by anyone - Skinner said a little uncomfortable.
- I know, Walter. Thank you very much for your help, without you I do not know what had happened - Scully said sincerely.
- It's the least I could do after what had passed six years ago. But that is over. The FBI dropped the charges against Mulder, and is free to do what you want. No need to spend more hidden - told Skinner.
- So if they kept their word - Mulder exclaimed in surprise.
- But they did, believe me I would be here as the seven plagues - Skinner said - can do anything, to return to the FBI - A shudder ran through Scully to think about what you might decide Mulder. She and her partner exchanged glances, and Scully could read Mulder's eyes what would your response. Smiled in relief when he realized that after what happened last night he was not willing to risk again the calm in which they lived.
- Thanks for your offer, sir, but I'll have to reject it - Mulder said without hesitation. Skinner nodded, understanding their motives to see them hold hands.
- Well, that can be open if they choose to accept it someday. I'm going to the office, but I hope to see you soon, now that there is nothing to prevent -
- Maybe I can drop by any day now. Thanks indeed, Walter - repeated Scully. Skinner merely nodded and left the room.
Mulder moved an inch on the bed, inviting her to take her side.
- No, Mulder. Anyone can see us - Scully refused.
- You work here, do not think anyone will tell you something - Mulder insisted.
- precisely why it would be worse - Scully said, but seeing the faces of helpless put Mulder, changed his mind and came up with him. He settled on its side, resting her head on Mulder's chest. Suddenly began to feel the hands of her partner stroking her hair and sighed.
- And that was why? - Mulder asked according to the caress.
- for anything - she said quickly, embarrassed that I had listened.
- You were afraid that Skinner accepted the proposal, right? - Said hitting him with the thoughts of Scully.
- I really thought you would - Scully confessed.
- Well, stay calm, because I will not. I can get a job around here volveríaa Think you risk the possibility of having you in this way? Never again - promised Mulder bent to kiss the woman's head resting in his arms. She smiled, clutching the body stronger than claimed. She felt calmer.
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FIN
Completed 25/03 / 09