After dinner, the two talk about their plans for the rest of their lives. Scully says "Mulder, I've stood by you all these years, and we've been through so much together. And you've always been there for me. It's hard to imagine what my life will be like without you in it.", and Mulder says, "Then why even try to imagine it, Scully? Let's face it, there's something between us. Something very powerful. Scully....I...I love you, with all of my heart. Over the years, our relationship has gotten stronger and stronger. Scully, I don't want to have to live without you. I love you too much. I want to spend the rest of my life with you." Then Mulder gets down on one knee, and looks up at Scully with wide innocent eyes and says....