She makes a noise that manages to be equal parts delight and disgust, snuggling in close against his chest. Already she's a little bit dozy, which is probably to be expected-- the truth is her tendency to fall asleep so easily has more than a little to do with how safe Mulder makes her feel. Always has.

(It's not that she didn't think she could do this without him, of course. There was a time when she was actively preparing for single motherhood. But it's different, so different, to be facing a future so rich with love.)

For a long moment she's quiet, perhaps drifting off... until she stirs and murmurs.

"I'd let you get away with Patrick."