The Epiphany
(To the tune of "Watershed" by the Indigo Girls)

Thought I knew my partner	  
  like the back of my hand
but then it seems suddenly	  
  he's different, and I don't understand
They say that we change every day 
  that we're constantly growing
But is it growth or regression?	  
  I've got no way of knowing

Then he invites me for dinner
  like he wants a second chance
Am I misunderstanding him,
  or is this all a bid for romance?
They say that it's never too late 
  and you don't, you don't get any younger
But he's been my partner forever  
  so why this sudden hunger?

(chorus)
Up on the Waterbed	     
suddenly it all becomes clear
This is not Mulder next to me 
though it's his reflection up in that mirror 
There's been some kind of switch, somehow
what Fletcher averred was true
But for all of his pains, one question remains -
what am I supposed to do?

And what an odd perspective (when you're on your back)
  to figure it all out
Every time I turn and catch my partner's eye, 
  he just gives me that pout
He starts at the top, and then looks me down
  with a gleam in his eye
I smile back - pull my handcuffs out
  it's a good thing I'm not shy

(chorus)
Up on the Waterbed	     
suddenly it all becomes clear
This is not Mulder next to me 
though it's his reflection up in that mirror 
There's been some kind of switch, somehow
what Fletcher averred was true
But for all of his pains, one question remains -
what am I supposed to do?

Pulling out my gun
I hesitate - this could be fun
Instead I breathe, regain control, and let my hormones pass
'Cause I'd rather have a partner who won't slap my ass

(chorus 2x)
Up on the Waterbed	     
suddenly it all becomes clear
This is not Mulder next to me 
though it's his reflection up in that mirror 
There's been some kind of switch, somehow
what Fletcher averred was true
But for all of his pains, one question remains -
what am I supposed to do?

For all of his pains, one question remains -
what am I supposed to do?

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