Days of William
by Christine Leigh

Summary:  Three birthdays have come and gone. Written 
for X-Files Drabbles Birthdays/Anniversaries Challenge.
Rating: PG
Category: 178 words.
Keyworks: M/S
Spoilers: None.
Disclaimer: All characters are the products of Chris 
Carter. They also belong to Ten-Thirteen Productions 
and the Fox Network.  No copyright infringement intended.
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Email: Feedback is always welcome, leighchristine@hotmail.com


The first year they'd gone about their day, which at the 
time didn't consist of much.  They had gone outside and 
faced people.  Strangers were welcome on that occasion -- 
preferable, actually.  They didn't make love that night.  
This he remembers.

***

Last year it had been raining that morning.  They both had 
jobs to go to, so had hurried about as people do when 
confronted with unexpected weather. It had been a slow drive 
into town.  They'd talked about perfunctory things -- did 
they need to stop at the grocery store on the way home 
this evening? That night he held her tight in the dark and 
they cried.

***

This year he has work to go to, but she does not. He doesn't 
want to leave her, but he doesn't have a choice.  They need 
whatever income they can earn. He tells her good-bye and 
kisses her.

When he returns home in the evening dinner is ready, and she 
has lighted candles on the table. There are three, he notices.  
They eat in silence. That night their lovemaking is fierce.


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