The X-Files · Season 6, Episode 8
“The Rain King” · Season 6, Episode 8
In this episode: Dana Scully (8), Fox Mulder (7), Holman (3)
Agent Mulder, welcome to Kroner. I'm Jim Gilmore, the mayor. We spoke on the phone.
Nice to meet you, sir.
If I'd have known you was bringing the missus, I would've arranged for fancier accommodations.
[Mulder purses his lips, smiles, and looks away as if to say "I'm staying away from that one."]
(professional) I'm Agent Scully, Agent Mulder's partner. I'm... sure the accommodations will be just fine.
Well, sir, if this man Mootz could, in fact, somehow produce rain then what's the crime?
I believe Daryl's causing the drought... so he can charge folks for the rain.
And this is what you told Agent Mulder when you spoke earlier?
Yes, ma'am. He seemed real eager to help us.
[Scully looks at Mulder; he tries to look innocent.]
Oh! We were beginning to worry that you wouldn't make it. Is this your first time in a TV studio? How exciting. I couldn't be happier for the two of you.
I'm not su-
(runs over to get Holman, then brings him back to them) Holman, I'd like to introduce you to the Gundersons.
(shaking their hands) Congratulations! I hope you have a truly romantic getaway.
Aren't you glad you watch Channel Five weather?
(showing badge) We're Agents Mulder and Scully. We're with the FBI.
FBI? Oh, my goodness! I thought you were the "Watch the Weather and Win" contest winners.
See, we haven't had any rain in months and... well, people tend to blame the messenger.
Oh, there's the Gundersons. Over here!
[The Gundersons, an older, plain-looking farm couple come over. They look nothing like Mulder and Scully.]
(smiling at Scully) It's like looking in a mirror.
How do you explain your unique ability?
I don't. It's complicated.
Try me. I watch the Weather Channel.
If you're wondering did I ask for this gift no, sir, I did not, no more than I asked to lose this here limb. But I should've expected it and I'll tell you why. Because I come from a long line of healing people. I'm a spiritual man, in touch... with the really real. The... the unseen real.
Oh, miss, we moved your boyfriend's things into your room.
He's my partner, and we prefer separate rooms.
Oh, old-fashioned are you, huh? Well, we're booked solid with the high school reunion. You can take it or leave it.
Scully, I don't think it's a coincidence that a cow gets hurled at me just as we're down here investigating the weather.
(checking his scalp and forehead) Mulder, did they check you for head trauma?
I'm telling you, that cow had my name on it.
(on phone) Mulder, it's me.
(on phone) I'm on my way.
I'm not so sure. Have you looked outside lately? It's pea soup. Our plane can't take off until after this fog lifts.
Fog? (looks accusingly at Holman) Holman!
[Holman shrugs.]
Holman?
Yeah... he wants advice. Dating advice.
Dating advice? From whom?
Yours truly. (VERY long pause) Hello? Hey, Scully. Scully, you there?
I heard you. Mulder, when was the last time you went on a date?
(pauses; in a controlled way, one word at a time) I will talk to you later.
(to herself, after hanging up) The blind leading the blind.
I've been envious of men like you my whole life. Based on your physical bearing, I'd assumed you were... More experienced. I mean... You spend every day with agent Scully a beautiful, enchanting woman. And you two never, uh...? (no response from Mulder) I... confess I find that shocking. I... I've seen how you two gaze at one another.
[Long pause. Mulder puts his arm on Holman's shoulders; they walk toward Sheila's office.]
This is about you, Holman. I'm here to help you. I'm perfectly happy with my friendship with Agent Scully.
So according to your theory I walk in there, tell her I love her and the drought will end?
Just tell her how you feel. (Holman starts walking inside) And Holman. I do not gaze at Scully.
(about Sheila and Holman) Well, it seems to me that the best relationships - the ones that last - are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. You know, one day you look at the person and you see something more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend is... suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with. (seems to realize she could be talking about herself and Mulder)
[All the couples at the reunion are dancing and kissing, including Holman and Sheila.]
I didn't know reunions could be so...
Wet?
[Holman and Sheila approach.]
Well, how'd it go?
You should try it sometime.
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