ifmuldercouldseemenow:
This is why the ship works. It’s one out of respect, and recognition of each other’s needs. Scully constantly fears that she isn’t wanted or needed, but Mulder considers it his duty to let her know her worth. And when he’s self - destructive, and self-loathing, she reminds him of his humanity and good qualities. It’s a relationship of mutual respect and caring for each other
And you can see from the smile that even his little utterance showing that he needs her is appreciated. And it’s what keeps them together
(via ohdanascully)