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[randomfoggytiger]

Collector's Edition: Bill Scully, MSR, and Pain (Part I)

How to melt the Abominable SnowBilly, Season 2 through Season 7 (IVF arc not included.)

**Note**: I had to eliminate fics not specifically related to an illness or injury because the word capacity on Tumblr is uncharitably short.

Loose chronological order below~

SammyLovesASOIAF's I Don't Want You Like A Best Friend

He chuckled to himself. The Scully siblings were a weird juxtaposition of different traits. Bill Jr. was strict, Melissa was carefree, Scully was careful, and Charles—well, he was always in absentia. 

AU-- Post One Breath Mulder is almost creamed by a firework before Bill Scully saves him.

@living-in-unreality/@television-overload/ContentsPriceless's beautiful (Ao3)

The pieces slowly come together in his mind, everything he knows about Fox Mulder. His mother must have seen it long ago, hence her willingness to help him this morning. And he would have stood in the way.

Bill Scully can see the love in Mulder's attempts to paint on Scully's makeup for her.

MldrItsMe's A Favor

“Should Dana be out of bed?” Bill grumbled.

Mulder involuntarily squeezed Scully a little closer to himself. “She asked me to,” he said. He thought better of adding “hold her” and just let the situation speak for itself.

AU-- Redux II Scully is suffering on her deathbed: 96 pounds and swiftly losing independence.

@scully-loves-ruthie's cancer arc: mulder sneaks a dying scully out

Bill will storm into her hospital room after, a firecracker beneath a teacup ready to explode sending the fine shards of his rage into the newlyweds.  He’ll find himself frozen his fuse stamped out at the sight of his sister’s frail and fading body wrapped like a puzzle piece inside Mulder’s arms, the couple sound asleep.

AU-- Redux II Bill doesn't rip Mulder's head off after finding out he and Scully were quickly married.

intrepidment's Bill and me

"You had talent for medicine, Dana, everyone admitted that. You would've had every right to be haughty, but you never flaunted your talent then. Then you changed your mind, you became an investigator, and suddenly you're this overconfident professional."

I opened my mouth to rebuke him, but I had to admit he was right. Somewhat. 

Post Redux II Bill and Scully have a siblings' semantics fight over Mulder's napping body.

amorfati3215/Amorfati32’s (FFN) Number 9 for the dialogue prompt.

Mulder hasn’t got very far when he hears Bill call out, stopping him in his tracks. “You’re in love with her, aren’t you?”

Post Redux II Bill gives Mulder his version of a blessing.

@lotsoforangesoutside/@lotzzoforangezoutside‘s (Ao3) Seven Pound and Six Ounces (Ao3)

He’s never held a day-old baby before this one.

And now, Fox Mulder can proudly say that he has held one, changed his diaper, and napped with the tiny thing like a log in the cradle of his arm.

With his other arm held by one Dana Scully, his hand holding hers. On the sofa in her big brother’s living room.

Post Emily Bill lets Mulder and Scully be.

soverysesual's The Truth Not Considered

He frowned as he observed the scene in front of him: his sister was sitting up, her head resting in an awkward position as she dozed, the mug of tea precariously balanced in one of her hands, while Mulder held her other hand grasped between both of his, as if he was clinging to her for dear life.

Post Emily Bill (reluctantly) helps Scully get comfy next to Mulder.

Marguerite's (Ao3) When the Bough Broke

Bill is standing between us and the embers of last night's fire. Scully has not stirred; I still keep her within the circle of my arms. Her brother's face is unreadable. I make a helpless gesture with my hand, but he stops me and points to my face. It's still wet with tears.

Post Emily Bill finally understands and becomes comrade-in-arms.

pen-paper-aliens/theficisoutthere/aka PPA's 95 ❤️

She’s still holding that hand when we walk in, nobody notices, or if they do, they don’t care. Bill notices too, but even he doesn’t say anything. What do you say to a mother who lost a child she never knew? 

AU-- Post Emily Bill lets his sister find comfort in her partner.

Jen's (mulderscreek)

Christmas Eve & Airports and Christmas & Mrs. Scully's House

"He's upstairs," Dana said and could swear she heard Bill mutter something under his breath. 

AU-- S6 Scully convinces Mulder to join her and her family for Christmas and ends up nursing his unexpected strep throat.

@baronessblixen‘s (Ao3) 

Christmas With The Scullys (Tumblr)

“My bed,” she says, just to clarify. She hears a clatter from behind her and doesn’t need to turn around to know that Bill is there and listening.

S7 Bill and Scully battle it out after she brings an injured Mulder to the Scully family Christmas party.

O Holy No - Chapter 7 (Tumblr)

“Where’s the guy?” he asks, chewing with his mouth open.

“Do you mean Mulder?” Her brother nods, stuffing more chips into his mouth. It reminds her of when they were teenagers and Bill, towering over her and Melissa, would steal their snacks and interrogate them, claiming it was his duty when their father wasn’t home.

AU-- Mulder and Scully, newly minted couple that they are, both fly out to Bill's house for Christmas... and are greeted with unexpected shenanigans.

Shoshana's

Almost Home (4/4)

"Hey, wife," he said, approaching her from behind.

Mulder wrapped his arms around her, resting his head on her shoulder.

"I don't think Bill suspects a thing," she told him gravely.

AU-- Post Requiem Mulder is returned with ongoing medical complications; but that doesn't stop the leftover Conspiracy or Bill Scully's lingering concerns.

And salliejohns's

Mr. Mulder, Mother Maggie, and Empty Place Settings

It was a big risk, but it paid off well. We were able to establish contact with our old boss and he came through for us, sending Bill Scully, Jr. a cryptic message about his dry cleaning.

AU-- S9 Bill is happy to find his sister and her partner alive in California; but that doesn't erase the pain of losing touch with his mother while Maggie raises baby William in hiding.

Hestia01‘s (Ao3) The Next Great Adventure Chapter 1 and Chapter 5

"Bill, they're here!"

Bill looks around, now looking concerned for his mother's grip on reality. "Who's here?"

"Dana's here! She brought Fox along, too! You can't see them, but they stayed!"

Giving his mother a pitying look, he nods indulgently. "Sure, Mom, whatever helps."

AU-- The crack adventures of Mulder and Scully after death (Skinner hoarding their poster and Bill getting his comeuppance included.)

@incidental-ao3/incidental's

Keep It All the Year

“Where’d he go?” she asked. He shrugged.

“Got in a cab,” he said. “I don’t know where to.” Scully groaned.

“Maybe one of you should stay put so the other can find them,” he said, but she wasn’t listening at all.

“He left his phone at the hotel, I bet he went back to get it,” she said, barreling passing Bill down the stairs and grabbing the keys.

AU-- S6 Mulder is dragged out to Scully's torturous family Christmas in San Diego, where the franchise becomes a complete disaster all the way 'round (Diana included.)

bluesamutra's una via - Chapter 4, Chapter 5 and Chapter 6

Dana had been at death’s door before he showed up at the hospital with a computer chip and a story straight out of a Michael Crichton book.  Bill had stood by in disbelief when she, a woman of science, trusted him enough to put it in her neck.

And yet.

And yet, he had watched from the shadows of her room, unseen, when Mulder crept into her room that same night and wept silently into her hand. 

AU-- Post Amor Fati Bill Scully's family reunion takes a serious turn when Matthew almost drowns and Mulder injures his shoulder during the rescue.

@scully-eats-sushi/ijustknew's

You're Not Alone and You're Not Alone II

She’d barely stepped inside their mother’s home before Bill had started inspecting her injuries, making her instantly regret not wearing a turtleneck. He went so far as to grasp her chin and tilt her head up to get a better look at them. Irritated, she’d shoved his hand away and declared “I’m fine” before stepping past him to embrace her mother.

Post Millennium Mulder and Scully are navigating their relationship post episode, with their own personal complications as well as her family, profiling, and on-the-job demands.

Red0313's Nothing Breaks Like a Heart

We make eye contact. He knows I am awake. I can’t even fake it. This should be good. Kick a man while he’s down, literally.

“Mister Mulder, I see you’re going to be just fine. That seems to make my sister very happy,” he huffs. Something’s eating him up.

S7 Bill observes his sister's pain and penance after Mulder takes a bullet for her.

Susan Proto’s Barbecue Series 14, The - Labor of Love

She must have picked up Matty, because all I hear from him now are soft whimpers instead of hysterical crying. And then I hear her ask, "What happened, Bill?"

"He got hit by the Harley. He ran into the street and got hit by the Harley."

A Harley?

AU-- Mulder has been bullied by Bill for years, and finally sets his foot down after the other throws away his engagement ring.

@tatooedlaura-blog/tatooedlaura/Laura Sprys​’s Always Been Yours

Mulder was out of the shower and in the kitchen helping Scully with a makeshift dinner when Charlie and Bill walked through the door. Scully's eyes swam again when she saw her older brother. Hugging her tightly, he looked over toward Mulder and nodded his head.

In shocked surprise, he walked over a shook Bill's hand, "hello again."

AU-- S7 Maggie is unexpectedly killed in a car accident; and Bill keeps to himself while Mulder prevents Scully from falling apart.

Thank you for reading~

Enjoy!

[randomfoggytiger]

I do! (And yes, Bill is more sympathetic in my interpretation--)

Bill the Nice Bro

Cancer Arc Scully dies; Bil is there silently-- where is duty; where is sacrifice : Day 18: Forced to Watch (tumblr.com) Ao3 We Always Reveled in the Pain - Chapter 18 - BananaChef - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Post Amor Fati Scully and Mulder attend a Scully Christmas, where he saves Matthew from drowning and wins Bill's respect-- una via - bluesamutra - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Bill picks up his sister and bf Mulder at the airport in an ugly Christmas sweater-- Joy To The World - Chapter 1 - greycoupon - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

S8 Bill there for his sister's baby shower-- The In-Between - Chapter 36 - BananaChef - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Scully runs into Bill while on the run-- Chance Encounter - Arcticmist - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Bill lets his sister stay near him in Cali so she and on-the-run Mulder can have a beach break-- where is duty; where is sacrifice : 35 for the touching prompts? :) (tumblr.com)

Post IWTB Bill sees Mulder struggling with depression and decides to bury the hatchet-- Holiday Apologies - ScullyLovesQueequeg - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

IWTB-Revival Bill and Mulder amicably scold each other while chopping Thanksgiving onions-- all these ghosts — “You ruined her life, you know,” Bill says.... (tumblr.com)

Here's an entire series where Maggie is in hiding w/ Will and Bill helps Mulder/Scully to integrate into Cali on the downlow--

Gossamer | Story: "Mr. Mulder" by Shoshana 

Gossamer | Story: "Mother Maggie" by Shoshana 

Gossamer | Story: "Daughter Dana" by Shoshana 

Gossamer | Story: "Professor Morris" by Shoshana 

Gossamer | Story: "Doctor Morris" by Shoshana 

Gossamer | Story: "Empty Place Settings" by salliejohns & Shoshana 

Gossamer | Story: "Dead Letter" by Shoshana 

Bill the Pill

Cancer Arc Scully isn't deterred from undercover case and dance with Mulder because of her huffy brother Bill-- To Keep and Be Kept - Chapter 2 - mrsskeptic - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Counterfeit Matrimony AU while Scully has cancer-- where is duty; where is sacrifice : Counterfeit Matrimony (tumblr.com) Ao3 Counterfeit Matrimony - BananaChef - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Bill's attempts at setting Scully up on a date are thwarted-- More Than Enough - ChooseYourFighter - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Scully brings new bf Mulder to family party, and gets in a fight with Bill. Maggie sorts them out, and Charlie is amused-- Welcome to the Family - AgentTroi - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Post Existence Mulder and Scully don't know if Will is theirs but don't care. Bill's the bigger pain-- Tranquility Base - CaptainTroi - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

Pre-IWTB Bill blows a gasket over Mulder's "tramp stamp"- joke- prompt: mulder lets it slip that scully has a... - cosmic grocery store (tumblr.com)

Post IWTB Bill is happy to drop in to see Scully. She keeps office door shut-- Drabbles - Chapter 1 - gilliandersob - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own] 

Breakup Bill is watching weight and giving his sister solid relationship advice-- ficlet; if only in my dreams - cosmic grocery store (tumblr.com)

Post Revival Bill's kids love Mulder. Charlie's there, too-- Lights in the Sky - Chapter 2 - miathesapphic - The X-Files [Archive of Our Own]

i actually wish we got more of bill scully. because it’s so easy to hate him, but like, i’d like to believe at some point he had a good relationship with scully. (but jesus i am so glad i don’t have brothers?! between my mom’s childhood stories and what he does to little dana is *horrifying*) so when and why did that change? was it the fbi and then even worse after mulder? does he experience any empathy? or is he a ~pop psychologist~ just to horribly psychoanalyze & dismiss his sister? but damn. you can see the logic & skepticism runs in the family but i can’t help but feel he hates women and for some reason, most especially dana. and i just don’t want to believe maggie scully could raise a man like that. and the scully family seemed to have a pretty good family life even with navy hardships. so idk.

anyone have fic recs that include bill & the scully family?