Second attempt at commenting here. I think I agree with pretty much everything you wrote. I think she's a good writer, too. I definitely give her kudos for keeping me reading, as I'm far more likely to hit the back button as not these days. I agree, Mulder having violent tendencies is pushing the limit, but I think back when this was posted, writers had more leeway to create their own head canon than we do now after nine seasons and two movies. There's always Scully's reaction to Mulder in Grotesque as canon support. And Weepy Profiler!Mulder must have been a staple item, following in the wake of "Oklahoma."

"... but the story as a whole was a good one. Creepy, funny at times, and full of the early season charm of these two people. I think it would've made a good episode."

Well-said.