Naked by Lucy Maria Elmer (PG-13)

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Fandom: THE X-FILES
Pairing: Doggett/Reyes
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Unknown

Okay, okay, I know I said I'd be doing all MSR fiction recs from here out, but I finally found a perfect Doggett/Reyes piece that is up to my standards for a recommendation. So, here is my other X-Files OTP pairing: Monica and John.

Plus I get to use my D/R icon, so I am a happy 'shipper! *g*

Why this must be read: it has angst, lots and lots of angst. My favorite.

In story, John and Monica go undercover as a married couple and discover their true feelings for each other. However, because of John's past he is reluctant to commit and breaks it off with his partner. Monica is devastated and struggles to go on with her life, but continues to work with John.

Then, she finds out she's pregnant. Knowing how much it crushed John when he lost he son Luke to a crazy serial killer, she hesitates in telling him, not sure if she's ready to be a mother and risk her child's safety while she's working on the X-Files.

Monica's inner debate is the great conflict of this story and sets the tone for a very engrossing read. One of the better DRR stories I've read.


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