155 Word BtS Challenge fic and DPP
Author : Shelba
Keywords : William, AU, MSR
Spoilers: William, then AU
Sallie Safe Sequel to "Hiding the Son."
Disclaimer: His. Theirs. Not mine.
Archive: BtS, BTT, Gossamer, Ephemeral, If you'd like to have
it, I'd be honored. Please keep intact, with my name
and email address attached.
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Three hours, fifty minutes.

His hands tremble. The ancient clock stutters. Time
stumbles. The dark eyed man in the wavy mirror blinks
bright, hopeful eyes .

Two hours, twenty-nine minutes.

He's clean, but doesn't remember showering.

Soft coos echo down the dark wood stair. William's
chestnut head presses against his nanny's shoulder;
tiny fingers curl in her soft white hair.

The boy focuses on Mrs. Henry's words. Clean damp hair
shines, one tiny Scullyesque brow arches, one finger
serves as teething ring.

One hour, forty-four minutes.

He's surprised to find himself dressed. The car keys itch
his palm.

Forty-five minutes. Mulder's hands tremble. Mrs. Henry gently
buckles Will's car-seat.

"…and ye'd best be good for your Papa. Ye mustn't
act a hooligan; your mum will think I haven't taught
ye to be a gentleman."

Twenty minutes.

He buys red roses.

Five minutes.

The plane lands. Hazel eyes catch blue ones. She smiles.
Time restarts. Forever begins.

fin~

This was written for the Beyond the Sea 155 word
challenge. This one actually uses "mirror".
Un-betaed. All errors are mine.
Thank you to Circe for giving my fic a home
and to Tonian for a safe fic place.