Physics, UFO's and Feelings (The X Files Alternate Universe)

Chapter 22

Mulder's POV

It's been a month since Scully and I lived together, and Aira was so happy. Every day we played and sometimes Scully joined us. Her apartment was filled with laughter every day. Yes, you read that right I moved in since Scully's apartment was bigger and more child-friendly than mine.

Whoever gets home early will cook for dinner. And Aira never leaves me when I am cooking. She just sat and watched me with happiness in her eyes. And it made me happy too.

One night when I was cooking Aira asked me a question that made my whole world stop.

"Fox, can I call you daddy?" she asked, smiling.

Oh shoot, of course, she can but just has to say this to her mom.

Then Scully arrived. Thank God she's here.

"Hi, baby!" Scully said as she put her keys and bag on the table near the door. Aira ran to her. And they hugged. Then she whispered to her mom. And I can tell that Aira asked her what she asked me because Scully's eyes widened.

She said something to Aira but I can't hear it. Then Aira ran to me with excitement and wrapped her small arms around my waist.

And she said "Papa." she looked up at me and continued "Can I call you Papa?"

Mixed emotions I'm feeling right now, I looked at Scully who was smiling, watching me waiting for my answer.

I kneeled and met Aira's eyes and said "Yes of course my baby love." and kissed her cheek.

And just that Aira's joy can't be measured she hugged me tight and showered my cheek with kisses. I laughed. Then she ran to the living while saying on repeat 'I have a papa'

Scully walked to me and kissed my lips softly.

I asked, "What did you say to her?"

She put her right hand on my chest and her left hand played the button of my shirt.

"I told her, yes she can but she can call you papa instead of daddy."

"Why?"

"She calls Brad daddy, and I want her to call you Papa so she will not get confused. And papa is cute."

I smiled and kissed her lips. And said, "Thank you."

She freed herself from my arms and walked to get her things and she said "We better sleep early tonight guys, we'll go to Long Island early tomorrow for Monica and John's wedding on Saturday."

And Aira and I said in unison "Yes ma'am."

Scully looked at us, chuckled, and nodded then she went inside our bedroom.

Then I winked at Aira and she giggled. She loved it when we sometimes teased her mom.

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Scully's POV

Saturday.

We arrived at the hotel in Long Island near the garden where Mon and John will get married later at 1 pm. Mulder, as one of the groom's men went to John and got ready. Me and Aira were in the same room where Monica was and the bridesmaids. I am her maid of honor and Aria was one of the flower girls.

After 5 hours of hair and make-up, we are ready.

All the bridesmaids went ahead. And it was me, Monica, and Aira left in the room. Monica stood in front of the mirror looking so beautiful in her wedding gown as I was at the back, standing looking in the mirror too.

"This is it, Mon." I said "I am so happy for you. And you are so beautiful."

"Thank you, Dana, please don't make me cry," she said between her laughs. "Thank you for being here now."