Walter and Mariel seriesby Mary MastrangeloWalter and Mariel I - Da Capo Summary: A series of near-fatal 'accidents' enmesh Skinner and the woman he has come to love in a web of terror that ends with a final confrontation with the agent of a conspiracy. Nominated for 1996 Spookys for Non Mulder/Scully Romance and Best Recurring Character. Walter and Mariel II - Andante Amoroso Summary: While on their honeymoon trip, Walter and Mariel Skinner begin to share the depths of their feelings for each other. Rated R for romantic but non-explicit love scenes within the context of marriage. Walter and Mariel III - Crescendo Summary: When the agents of a shadow conspiracy attempt to involve Skinner's own wife in their deadly games, Skinner enlists Mulder's and Scully's help. But Mariel Skinner must face the possibility that she knows more than she realizes about the deadly plans, and the unexpected awaits with a final twist of fate. Nominated for 1996 Spooky for Non Mulder/Scully Romance. Walter and Mariel IV - Intermezzo Summary: In this interlude piece set immediately after the last story, the Skinners share a time of healing and of the beginning of new dreams. Walter and Mariel V: Contrappunto Summary: Even as their marriage enters a new phase, Walter and Mariel Skinner must deal with the resulting changes in their lives as well as in the continuing demands of their careers, the Consortium reveals some plans of its own. Soon, the conspiracy's machinations reach more deeply into the Skinner's lives, and their friends in Arizona are drawn towards the same deadly snare. Walter and Mariel VI: Coda, Al Fine Summary: Takes place immediately after events in Walter and Mariel V - Contrappunto. Walter and Mariel VII - Ritornello Summary: This story is told as a flashback set during the time of Walter and Mariel's engagement. In "real time," the Skinners are expecting their first child, who will arrive in the due course of events in another story. Walter and Mariel VIII - Grave e Gioioso Summary: A Child is born.
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