During regression hypnosis, Mulder reveals a belief that a specific group of souls reincarnates together in different roles. He identifies Scully as his father in a past life during the Holocaust and his sergeant during the Civil War, suggesting their connection is fundamental to their souls regardless of romantic status.
An interesting feature of The X-Files Season 4, Episode 5, is its heavy reliance on real-life tragedy and its unique exploration of Mulder and Scully's "eternal" bond through reincarnation . Key Features and Trivia Watch The X-Files S04E05
The episode opens and closes with Mulder reciting excerpts from the poem "Paracelsus" by Robert Browning, reflecting the episode's themes of longing and memory. During regression hypnosis, Mulder reveals a belief that