Lost in Translation "I don't want you to lie to me ever, and I sure as hell don't want to be placated." "Mulder, I've never once told you what you wanted to hear, unless I believed it too. If you don't understand that by now, I don't know that you ever will. And I've never 'lied' as you so kindly put it. Not about anything to do with our work." "I shouldn't have said 'lie.' I'm sorry. I . . . " "Mulder, I'm tired. I'm going home."
"I'm afraid, Scully. Do you know that? Do you understand that?" "The doctor said I was fine." "Are you?" "Good night, Mulder." ~ End ~ Archiving: If you would like to archive anywhere, I'd appreciate a quick note first. E-mail: leighchristine@hotmail.com Feedback: Always happy to receive it. This story is (c) Copyright 2004 by Christine Leigh. "The X-Files" and its characters are the property of the Fox Network and Ten-Thirteen Productions and are borrowed here without profit or intent for profit.
By
Christine Leigh
Summary: Alternate dialogue for the scene between Mulder and Scully at the end of Elegy. Written for X-Files Drabbles "Language" Challenge.
Rating: PG
Category: 106 words.
Spoilers: Elegy