Title: Hazel Eyes
Author: little Starbuck*
Rating: PG
Category: MSR, Babyfic
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Disclaimer: These characters do not, nor will they ever, belong to me.
Spoilers: Season 8
Distribution: I would be happy to share, please keep my name on it. (I'd 
like to know where it's going just for the purpose of visiting. Thanx!)
Summary: "The baby's looking more like you every day, Mulder."

~*Pleeze Enjoy*~


 -Hazel Eyes-
little Starbuck*


When I was young, my mother used to tell me this old wive's tale about 
babies... about how most are born with blue eyes, both Missy and I were, 
and those who keep their's are special gifts from God. Those who retain 
that vibrant blue color through adulthood are there to remind us that 
God loves us and is always watching... through those very blue eyes.

As I got older, I met people with green eyes and brown eyes, some even 
gold. I realized that all of them were special in their own ways and 
that my mother was wrong. But, when I held William for the first time... 
when I peered into his remarkable eyes the very moment after he had been 
born, my mother's story suddenly became true again. This was God's gift! 
William was, most definatly, a miracle. And I was overjoyed that he had 
those blue eyes.

There's no doubt I see parts of myself in him, when I look at him every 
morning. But, recently, I see more and more of his father looking back 
at me. I've told Mulder...

"The baby's looking more like you every day, Mulder." He usually smiles 
and reminds me that it's because William is one half him. And, don't get 
me wrong, I love his eyes... Those hazel eyes that when I look into 
them, read my soul like a book. I like his eyes, I like both their 
eyes... for now they are the same. Perhaps God is not watching through 
the eyes of this child... but, just because Will isn't what I thought he 
was doesn't make him any less of a miracle. Mulder once said that to me.

Sometimes I sit for hours watching them sleep. Mulder, so strong and so 
fearless, holding his tiny hazel eyed son in his arms. Perhaps this was 
his reason for living, for hanging on when almost all hope had been 
lost. Maybe, somehow, he knew that this miracle was bound to happen. 
He'd never admit it, but I always knew Mulder wanted a family, 
especially after losing his own. And he always had a delicate way with 
kids. He always seemed to know how to make them laugh... even my own 
daughter. It's part of what made me fall in love with him.

Now that he has this family, he's more happy than I've ever seen him. 
It's as if I gave him the most wonderful gift... the only gift that he 
could give me as well. I'd like to think about our future, but I think 
he's still too caught up in falling in love with his son. So, for now 
I'll let it be.

I don't think Mulder and I are quite sure what we're doing... first time 
parents never are. But, I have no doubt in my mind that William will be 
perfect, just like his dad. We make a good team, Mulder and I... that's 
why we've stuck together so long. Because we believe in each other. I 
trust Mulder with all my heart, and I love him. That's why I'm not 
nervous about our son turning out like him. For all the times that I've 
questioned Mulder or his actions... I'm realizing now, what a capable 
and caring person he is. It's a side that he likes to keep to himself, 
but I know him like the back of my hand. And, I hope William will turn 
out just like him... just fine!

And, even if we do mess up, I still have the blue eyes that my mother 
spoke of. Maybe God will be watching. 

And maybe he'll give us another chance.


~*Fin*~

Author's Notes:
Short and sweet, I know. But all that needed to be said, was said... And 
I hope I could brighten your day. Feedback is always read and answered 
and recommendations make my day!!!
Thanx for reading!

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