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The late John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney wrote the song.  The Beatles 
recorded it, and I borrowed it for the story.

Any elements not recognized as being taken from the show copyright
Christina Shuy. 

Comments and other things sent to cshuy@netcom.com are much appreciated. 

Rating:  G, Series, MSR (what else?)
Spoilers:  Ummm, hints from first and second season.  Nothing major.
Summary: Mulder and Scully's tenth wedding anniversary.

This story was posted to ATXC at 11pm PDT, Saturday, 6 July 1997.
   
The Beatles Files:  "I Will"
by Christina Shuy
cshuy@netcom.com
   
  "Who knows how long I've loved you
   You know I love you still
   Will I wait a lonely lifetime
   If you want me to--I will."

      Dana's head turned at the sound of the lyrics from the radio.  The 
words had been what she had thought so long ago... it now seemed like 
forever since she was alone.  A lifetime ago, only it wasn't so very lonely.
      Now, she had a loving husband and partner, and two wonderful kids.  
Her job was still hers and she loved doing it.
   
  "For if I ever saw you
   I didn't catch your name
   But it never really mattered
   I will always feel the same."

     Scully remembered when she first realised she truly loved Mulder.  It
had been in Alaska, a few months after her abduction and return.  He'd
ditched her that time and gone after a shapeshifting alien.  He had come
so close to dying, and if she hadn't known about the effects of the
retro-virus and informed the doctors after finding him, he most certainly 
would have died in the hypothermia tank. 
   
  "Love you forever and forever
   Love you with all my heart
   Love you whenever we're together
   Love you when we're apart."

     Oh, yes.  The 'being apart' bit.  First when the X-Files had been 
closed, then after she'd lost 3 months of her life because of some insane 
former FBI agent...  She'd cared for him then, and he for her, but 
neither knew then what they know now.  That the caring ran deeper than 
just friendship.  It was love, everlasting and strong.
   
  "And when at last I find you
   Your song will fill the air
   Sing it loud so I can hear you
   Make it easy to be near you
   For the things you do endear you to me
   You know I will
   I will."

     There was a knock on the bedroom door just as the song ended.
     "Dana, your mother's here, and Skinner is due soon.  We're going to
be late if we don't leave now." Mulder's voice was muffled by the door. 
"Desmond and Molly called.  They're going to be over later with their
kids.  Molly said they have a new case they're going to work on and your
Mom has agreed to watch their kids while they-" 
     "Happy anniversary, Mulder." she smiled, opening the door.
     Fox Mulder was struck speechless for a moment.  There stood his wife 
in an emerald green dress which clung to every curve and yet was elegant 
enough to wear to the most formal of occasions.  
     Tonight it was to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary before
departing on a flight to London where they were going to see more of the
English countryside they hadn't seen on their honeymoon. 
      She grinned at him.  "You were saying?"
      "Uh... huh?"
      Dana giggled.  "Mulder, you amaze me sometimes."
      "You look... stunning.  Happy anniversary, Dana."
      "Shall we go?"
      He offered her his arm and they made their way down the stairs. 
Though they still worked for the FBI, they'd decided to move permanently
into the old 'vacation house' in Maryland several years earlier.  The
school system was good there, and Margaret Scully lived close by and was
more than happy to watch Michelle and David when needed. 
      "Wow, Mom!  Great dress!" Michelle's eyes lit up when her parents 
walked into the living room.
      "Hey, what am I, chopped liver?" Mulder feigned hurt.
      "Nah, Dad..." David grinned. "Though I'm not so sure about that 
tie." Everyone laughed.  Mulder's taste in ties hadn't improved one iota.
      "Fox, Dana, enjoy yourselves."
      Mulder and Scully beamed, both at their family and each other.
      "We'll be back in about ten days.  Michelle, David, behave 
yourselves and listen to Grandma Maggie and Uncle Walter, okay?"
      "Yes, Mommy!" both children chorused.
      WIth one last kiss to both kids and hugs for Maggie Scully, they 
were off.

-the end, at least for now-