Story 189 & 190: "Epiphany" by MaybeAmanda, and "How to Fly" by Oracle

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It's a good thing we just got finished with an apocafic, because this year we're going to have two fics for Christmas and they're both sweet and generally happy little stories. Everyone is welcome to comment on both, or only one, in either order, at any time.

The first one is an AU season 9-ish fic in which Mulder and Scully spend Christmas together with their infant son. It's also probably the most homey, domestic fic I'm ever going to rec. *g* But don't let my Scrooge impression scare you off. It's nice, and there's an interesting little twist to Mulder and Scully's world, amidst all the domestic bliss.

Epiphany by Maybe Amanda

In the second fic, Mulder and Scully spend Christmas Eve stranded while on the road. It's set in any one of the early/mid seasons, and it's nothing complicated, just a sweetly romantic little vignette.

How to Fly by Oracle

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and seasonal well wishes to all who don't.

Comments

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I liked Epiphany, a lot. There's nothing especially new about it, but it's sweetly written and manages not to be too sappy despite being holiday fic, baby fic, and schmoopy 'ship fic. I like the background detail of Mulder's missing memories and the references to Doggett and Scully's new job.

I like the beginning of How To Fly, the setting of the scene. Like amyhit mentioned above, I thought this was a good scene:

"So then why did you want to join me?" she asks, raising
her eyebrows.

There's a pause. He brushes some snow from her hair.

"Because I wanted to," he replies. He avoids her gaze.
"Why do I need a reason?"

The ending is way too sugary for my taste, though. I really don't like the reindeer conversation or the underlying metaphor. Bah humbug.