An exploration of a relationship between Skinner and Mulder. Anger, like a sparked fire, can burn a forest to the ground. Sometimes, though, the inferno is necessary for regeneration. Lines By Sheryl Clay Set after 'Anasazi'. Scully and Skinner have a meeting of the minds in their search for the missing Mulder.
Skinner is shot.
Mulder and Scully work together to find out why. Mulder tells Scully about his feelings for Skinner. An ailing Skinner accompanies Mulder and Scully to Roanoake in pursuit of a killer the Assistant Director helped to put away fifteen years ago. Along the way, Skinner comes to realize his unique relationship with the X-Files team. Love Forever, Sharon By Medina Skinner considers his life with and without Sharon.