A frantic Mulder enters a hospital in search of Scully, who had suddenly collapsed during
the FBI hearing (see previous episode). He finds her unconscious body lying in a bed, her
breathing aided by a ventilator. Skinner explains that Scully went into shock and is close to
death. When Mulder refuses to cooperate with Skinner, he is escorted to the main FBI
building, where he is questioned by Section Chief Scott Blevins and a Senior Agent. But
Mulder fails to cooperate with the inquiry and leaves the room.
The Cigarette-Smoking Man meets with the Elder and fellow Syndicate member Quiet
Willy. The Elder chastises the Cigarette-Smoking Man for allowing Mulder to escape from the
research facility, leaving their project vulnerable to exposure. But the Cigarette-Smoking
Man counters that Mulder is much more valuable alive, and plots to assure his loyalty. When
the Cigarette-Smoking Man leaves the meeting, the Elder tells Quiet Willy he can “proceed.”
Scully regains consciousness. She tells Mulder that Skinner is the mole operating from
within the Bureau. But Mulder counters that Skinner is withholding Ostelhoff’s forensics
information, casting doubt on the theory. Their conversation is interrupted by Mrs. Scully
and Dana’s brother, Bill Jr. Bill blames Mulder-and his cause-for his sister’s condition.
Shortly thereafter, the Cigarette-Smoking Man approaches Mulder. He informs him that the
metallic vial contains a tiny microchip that will cure Scully’s illness. Later, Bill Jr. voices
grave concern about the chip. But Scully tells Dr. Zuckerman she is willing to give it a try.
Meanwhile, Kritschgau testifies before the FBI’s investigative panel. He denies knowing the
identity of Ostelhoff’s killer, states that his own son died earlier that day, and reveals that
part of his remuneration is funded by a Congressional lobbying firm called Roush.
In an effort to cement Mulder’s trust, the Cigarette-Smoking Man arranges a meeting
between Mulder and his sister, Samantha. She reveals that, some time after her abduction,
she was taken to a hotel room and told that the Cigarette-Smoking Man is her father. Mulder
tells Samantha that their mother is still alive… and that she was lied to by the
Cigarette-Smoking Man. Her head spinning with confused emotions, Samantha makes her
way back to the Cigarette-Smoking Man’s car and disappears into the night. Later, the
Cigarette-Smoking Man tells Mulder that Kritschgau deceived him with a host of “beautiful
lies.” He asks Mulder to quit the Bureau and work for him, but Mulder refuses.
While watching a televised Congressional hearing on biotechnology, the Elder notices
Skinner lingering in the audience. He instructs a subordinate to “fix” the problem. Blevins
informs Mulder that a ballistics test matched the bullet from Ostelhoff’s body to Mulder’s
service revolver. Blevins also claims that Skinner has been working inside the Bureau with
a secret agenda. Mulder refuses to believe the story… and refuses to finger Skinner as a
mole during his testimony before the FBI panel (even though such testimony would
exonerate himself from wrongdoing).
Mulder takes his place before the FBI panel. Simultaneously, Quiet Willy, rifle in hand,
positions himself inside a parking garage opposite the Cigarette-Smoking Man’s apartment.
Before answering questions regarding his culpability in Ostelhoff’s death, Mulder announces
the name of the mole who has acted from within FBI: Section Chief Scott Blevins. At almost
the same moment, Quiet Willy opens fire, shooting the Cigarette-Smoking Man. Blevins
makes his way back to his office. There he encounters the Senior Agent, gun in hand. A shot
rings out, and Blevins falls to the ground. The Senior Agent then places the weapon in
Blevins’ own hand. Shortly thereafter, Skinner tells Mulder that the Cigarette-Smoking Man is
dead. Though no body was recovered, the massive loss of blood found inside the apartment
leaves no other conclusion. During their conversation, Mulder tells Skinner he guessed as
to Blevins’ identity as a mole. Skinner confirms that Blevins had been working for a
biotechnology company called Roush for four years. Mulder then informs Skinner that
Scully’s cancer has gone into remission.
THE X-FILES “REDUX II” #5X03
Original Air Date: 11/09/97
CAST:
DAVID DUCHOVNY as Special Agent Fox Mulder
GILLIAN ANDERSON as Special Agent Dana Scully
GUEST CAST:
William B. Davis as The Cigarette-Smoking Man
Ken Camroux as Senior Agent
Charles Cioffi as Blevins
Brent Sheppard as Doctorv
Bruce Harwood as Byers
Don S. Williams as Elder
Dean Haglund as Langly
Tom Braidwood as Frohike
Sheila Larken as Mrs. Scully
Pat Skipper as Bill Scully Jr.
Robert Wright as Dr. Zuckerman
John Finn as Kritschgau
Megan Leitch as Samantha Mulder
Arnie Walters as Father McCue
WRITTEN BY:
CHRIS CARTER
DIRECTED BY:
KIM MANNERS
