It's not stated explicitly anywhere. I'm inferring that from Tesla's saying that the story occurs very early, and because Scully's season two abductions are referenced.

Actually, in this story Scully mentions Mulder's PSTD as a result of her abduction. I think she says his is worse than hers, or words to that effect, so not really my idea.

This fic would make my top ten. I just think Tesla is a terrific writer. She makes it look so easy, which it really isn't. She said in her LJ that she wrote this over about 18 months, in 2002, I believe.

You, on the other hand, are good at noticing the forest.

Thank you.