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Walking Away I: Big Mistake: Regretting One Night
Walking Away II: Stolen Shots: Bridging the gap has been painfully trying. Something else makes it even worse.
Walking Away III: Unexpected Visitor: Scully gives in at the wrong time.
Walking Away IV: Passing Torches: Things might never happen.
Walking Away V: Repress, Restrain, Deny: "I won't follow you anymore, Scully. I can't. Not in this." - Mulder
This one opens the morning after their first time together. Scully questions whether changing their relationship was a mistake, before assumptions, jealousy and insecurity take over.