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"We're here, Mommy!" Emily exclaimed looking out the window as Mulder pulled the brakes of the car and parked it.
Scully turned in her seat and watched as the little girl pressed her nose against the glass. Her breath creating a little fog.
"We are, baby. Are you excited?" She asked.
Emily bobbed her head excitedly and wriggled in her seat. She waited patiently for either of her parents to ket her out, and when she was finally free, she ran around the vicinity near their car before she was called.
"Alright, bubba, time to hold our hands. We're gonna walk now." Scully instructed, one of her hands reaching out for the little girl.
Emily took a hold of Scully's on her left, while Mulder's on her right.
The walk was short and when they arrived at the campsite, Mulder and Scully allowed Emily to explore a bit as long as they could still see her while they set everything up.
They played games, ate lunch, napped, and did some exploring. Next thing they knew, it was already dusk.
Mulder was tending the fire as he quietly watched mother and child figure out the portable camping stove they brought. He smiled as they happily exclaimed when they were able to turn it on and started to heat up their dinner. It was his idea, the camping trip, Emily begged they did something fun for the long weekend, and thought a nice trip to the forest would be a great idea. So far, everything has been smooth sailing.
After dinner, they sat in front of the fire. Emily right in between of Mulder and Scully. She watched with amazement as Mulder roasted a marshmallow. Her blue eyes shining as she watched the confectionary melt into sweet goodness.
Her mouth turned into an "o" as she watched Scully sandwich the marshmallow in two graham crackers and a piece of chocolate. She eagerly took it from her mother's hand and munched on it. Her eyes widened at the sweet goodness in her mouth.
"Yummy?" Scully asked.
"Uh huh, it's yummy, Mommy!"
When she was finished, she was more than happy to accept another piece from Mulder. Safe to say, she definitely inherited her mother's sweet tooth.
By the time she was halfway on her third smore, Emily was already dozing off. Scully gently took the food from her and wiped her sticky hands and mouth. She'll have to brush her teeth immediately when she wakes up in the morning.
Mulder carried her to their tent. Her small body heavy and slack against him. When he was about to put her down, her small arms tightened around him, not wanting to let go.
"Shhhh, baby, it's okay. I'm just putting you down, okay?" With that, Emily's arms slackened.
When he was sure she was in deep slumber, Mulder left the tent to help Scully with what's left to clean-up. But he saw her already sitting in front of the fire.
"Thank you for doing this, Mulder." Scully told him as he say beside her.
"You're welcome, Scully."
"I think she had a great time." Scully said, briefly turning her attention to Emily's sleeping inside the tent.
"Yeah..." Mulder murmured. "You know I'd do anything for you both, right?"
"I know. We know. And I can't thank you enough for loving us both." She said.
"You don't have to." Mulder replied, pulling her close to him and pressing a kiss against her forehead.
They sat in front of the fire until both of them started to get sleepy. They entered the tent and laid on the empty sides of Emily. It was the best trip to the forest they've ever had.