Ep 7. Terms of Endearment

Mulder and Scully investigate a mysterious paramilitary group that claims to protect the United States against extraterrestrial threats. The group is led by Colonel Wharton, a charismatic figure who claims to have had contact with aliens and possesses proof of their existence. However, Mulder becomes suspicious of Wharton's motives when he discovers that the group is attempting to build a craft based on alien technology.

Meanwhile, Scully is contacted by an old friend from medical school, Dr. Carla Brauer, who has been diagnosed with a rare and fatal disease. Brauer asks Scully to help her end her suffering, but Scully is torn between her personal beliefs and her duty as a doctor. As the investigation into the paramilitary group heats up, Scully's personal struggle intensifies, leading to a dramatic conclusion that has lasting repercussions for both agents.