This is an AU story in which I play fast and loose with the first season. While I'm just as glad that Ethan got eliminated from the actual show (I don't think he would have added much on the screen) I thought it would be fun to play out the relationship here as Scully gets dragged deeper and deeper into the X-Files. I don't really classify fics because my labels don't often match what readers expect, so I am leaving all keywords off here. You clicks your mouse, and you takes your chance. The story will likely stray toward NC-17 territory for sexuality, violence and adult themes. Minors please read elsewhere. As ever, the characters of Mulder and Scully et al. do not belong to me. They are the property of 1013 and FOX, and are used her with respect but without remuneration. Questions? Comments? All feedback welcome at syn_tax6@yahoo.com