the fellowship hall

[truthontheroad]

I took a few minutes in the restroom to try and look like I hadn't just cried for a good ten minutes straight. I looked in the mirror, still not used to the blond hair barely grazing my shoulders, but for the first time in a long time, I saw myself in my reflection

Comments

[inlaterdays]

This is beautiful. I am so glad that you two went together to see him, and could share the sight. How wonderful that you can see each other in him.

[specialtrampds]

It was beautiful. He is an amazing boy.

[kylie_kawaii]

I'm so happy that Mulder can see that you did the right thing. Those things he said before you left really worried me. I knew he didn't really believe those things he said.

I think you two are ready to let go and move on to a new phase of your lives...together.

[specialtrampds]

I agree with you.

Gods, Dana ...

[vegawriters]

You have such strength and beauty and poise even as you face this. I am glad you had the chance to say goodbye in your own way. I hope, someday, he can know you and Mulder for what you did - even though I know that there is a good chance he will not. But he is loved, deeply loved, and well cared for. Mulder is right, sadly. You did the right thing. You kept him safe. Do not question those choices.

Stay strong and allow yourself the time to heal.

Re: Gods, Dana ...

[specialtrampds]

We will. Maybe someday he will know us. I try not to focus on that thought, as doing so will keep me from moving on. But it is a possibility. Anything is possible.

Anything is.

[vegawriters]

You're right. Focusing on him someday knowing you keeps you right where you are emotionally, and it just isn't good right now. But also, anything is possible. You and Mulder have each other now and anything, anything, is possible.

Good luck as you move forward.

[vinrouge84]

It sounds like as difficult as it may have been, it sounds like it was what you and Mulder needed to go forward. No matter what, you both brought a beautiful little boy into the world and it a strange way, he brought you and Mulder back together. I'm glad you got to do this together.

[specialtrampds]

We did need it. I didn't realize how much we needed it, and I'm sorry I didn't realize that down in Mexico when I got so upset at him for even bringing up the idea.

[scapersuse]

Is it totally inappropriate for me to say how proud I am of you and Mulder? You guys needed this, all of it. To work through this together, to see William together (even though there is a part of that that's personal to each of you), and to move on together.

You've both been so courageous through this, and supportive with each other. It's wonderful to witness.

[specialtrampds]

It's not inappropriate.

Thank you. Your support has also helped us a lot.