Title: The Talk
Fandom: The X-Files
Characters: John Doggett/Monica Reyes
Prompt: #28 - Children
Word Count: 100
Author's Note: Starts out angsty, ends with hope. :)

As much as she wanted to, Monica just couldn't bring herself to broach the subject of a family with John. She didn't want to see that look of pain in his eyes at the reminder of Luke, the life he had once lived. So she remained silent, hoping the chance to mother his children wasn't just a wayward fantasy.

Turns out, she needn't have worried about asking John, because she wouldn't have the chance.

One evening, while sitting at home together, Monica prepped herself, but before she could speak . . .

John opened his mouth. "Monica, I was thinkin' . . ."