Part 16 is here, folks, and right before the holidays too! Enjoy (or not.) Words in bold are this person's thoughts. Mulder doesn't belong to me, but boy oh boy I wish he did…(Grins goofily then slides to the floor)

The Fragile Pt. 16

Unknown POV

Unknown Place

5 PM

I've got to stop them now. Right now. They're getting to close to the truth, and they must be stopped.

I've got to call him.

My hand shaking, I dial the number he gave me and pray that he's there and in a good mood to hear what I have to say.

They must be stopped…

"What." His voice is soft, but menacing at the same time. I take a deep breath and begin to talk.

"They found something at the site today," I say shakily, running a hand through my black hair. "One of your boys left something there they shouldn't have, and it could implicate me! I want Bailey and Dana taken care of before they find out!"

"What makes you think they haven't all ready?" He replies, cool as a cucumber.

"Because if they had, I'd be in a body bag by now!" I hiss back.

"Maybe…or maybe they haven't found out that you're even connected to me yet. Maybe you're just paranoid," He insinuates. "That wouldn't surprise me. If they'll hire Fox Mulder, they'll hire anyone."

"I'm not paranoid! I know that sooner or later they're gonna find out, damn it! Now are you going to help me or not?"

"Well, I'll tell you one thing…my boys didn't leave that evidence there. I did."

A chill runs down my spine as I realize what he's saying.

"You set me up…you set me up, Damn it!"

He laughs.

"On the contrary, I've just given you the power to bring Dana to me, as well as Bailey. Here's what I want you to do. Darren just called me. Both Dana and Bailey are still at the forensics lab. You are to meet them there, where you will surprise them. My boys have all that's needed. Then I want you to follow them to me, so that you can join me in my little gloating fest. In case you get lost, do you remember where I'm located?"

"Of course."

"Then you'd batter get packing…don't worry. By the time I'm done, Bailey and his new profiler are going to wish they never met us…"

He hangs up, and I begin to get my stuff ready. The last thing I need is to stay here and wake up tomorrow morning staring into the barrel of a gun, with lava red eyes directly above it.

Grabbing my car keys, I glance outside. Nothing moving on the silent dark street at the moment, I'm pleased to note. Throwing my stuff in my car, I pull out of the driveway, my heart beating fast, adrenaline making me shake. Finally, it was all coming to an end, and I, Section Chief Fiona Garciaparra, would give all of them what was coming to them…