"Mulder held out his hand, and Scully looked at it for a moment, then took it. They both closed their eyes. Almost immediately, Scully felt the warmth of the nexus flood in, bringing with it Skinner's pain, which was effectively dominating the link, making her flinch. Mulder's mind was like a cluster of bright, swirling silver clouds enveloping her own pulsing orange hues, and merging with them, creating something beautiful, like a Christmas star, shot through with light. They surged together down the nexus, and found Skinner's mind - a blend of pale blues and grays, tinged with the black of pain."

Last Updated: 29th November, 1999.

Summary: Skinner's past as a victim of experimentation in Vietnam comes back to haunt him, entangling Mulder and Scully in a complex web that binds the three of them inextricably together.

Rated: NC17 for explicit sex, including slash, and violence.

Category: Threesomes.

Disclaimer: The characters of Mulder, Skinner, Scully etc belong to Chris Carter and 1013. The story, original characters, and ideas herein, belong to me.

Awards: This story was nominated for the following 1999 Spooky awards:

Outstanding Scully Characterization

Outstanding X-File

Outstanding Mulder/Skinner Romance

Outstanding Work In Progress

Story Page Links

• Nexus. Part One: Lost. Contains explicit slash. Mulder is lost, Skinner is battling ghosts from the past, and Scully finally finds evidence of the paranormal - within the Assistant Director.

• Nexus. Part Two: Found. With both Mulder and Scully now lost, Skinner has to face up to his personal demons in order to attempt a rescue.

• Nexus. Part Three: Nemesis.   Skinner receives a visit from an old enemy, which starts an ordeal that tests his strength to the limit. WARNING: This chapter contains scenes of mental, physical, and emotional suffering/torture.

• Nexus. Part Four: Synergy. Skinner turns to Mulder for help in coping with the aftermath of his recent ordeal, while Scully discovers an unusual gift of her own.