Chapter 4- Midnight Ponders
Will shifted lazily through the apartment, he sighed when he looked at the TV clock which read 1:32am, and fell onto the bed with a soft thud. His mind buzzed with the events of the past week, and what tomorrow was going to bring.
His parents had moved into their new home a few days prior, they had found a 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath in Arlington, it was a beautiful house that had a small park down the street from it that Maggie, when she was old enough, could play at. Or, until then, it was a great place for a walk.
And then there was tomorrow, tomorrow his Uncle Charlie was coming with his family to see his big sister and newly found nephew. His eldest Uncle Bill would be arriving 2 days after Charlie.
His thoughts drifted to Dana, she had been a godsend, they had had many late night discussions and even ended staying at the office until 12 o'clock one night reminiscing on their childhood memories.
Dana's childhood had been undoubtedly more exciting that Will's. The biggest thing that occurred in his, other than his various visitors and all that came along with them, was flying his uncles ( Mr. Van de Kemps brothers) plane. He was 12 then, and seriously considering a career in the Air Force. But that dream had faded, along with many others. At one time he had thought of going to medical school, but he never had the money for that kind of schooling. So he combined his two favorite things together. Forensics and Psychology, he majored in Forensics and only minored in Psychology however.
Dana told him the stories she had heard as a child about his parents. Obviously they had been the topic of many bedtime stories told by her own parents. Not that her parents didn't have their own stories to tell, but because Dana had admired her aunt and uncle so much.
He had found out that his mother had had cancer when she was still fairly young. It had been unable to cure and she would have ultimately died, if it hadn't been for his fathers interference. The cancer had occurred due to the fact she was abducted at a place called Skyland Mountain. Not by aliens but by the men who were conspiring against his fathers quest for the truth. A chip had been placed in the area around her shoulder and when that chip was discovered and taken away the cancer showed up. His father had found a identical chip in some sort of government storage facility inside the Pentagon. They replaced the chip and her cancer went into remission.
What he thought was most interesting was the fact that his father had been dead, more than once, but the most amazing of all was after his abduction, he had been barrier and laid in his grave for months before they found another man, who like him was thought to be dead, but was truly alive. He was dug up and it was discovered that he was in fact, alive. But what was later found was he was harboring an alien virus, which former AD Skinner accidentally killed off, by taking him off of life support.
He had done this because a man by the name of Alex Krycheck had told him either his father went or he (William) would have to die. Skinner knowing how much he meant to Scully decided that William could not die. Much to Williams surprise he hadn't even been born yet.
The biggest shocker was his father was a wanted felon. Wanted for killing a man which as he heard it, could not die. A Super Solider that he had heard so much about. But seeing as that was so long ago, and everybody who once searched for him was dead, that didn't really matter much.
As he thought sleep slowly crept up on him.
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Dana sighed as she hung up with her mother. Her mother as usual had kept her on the phone for hours and it was now after 1 in the morning. A Monday morning no less. She would have to wake up in less than 6 hours for work. She slumped onto her bed, set the alarm, and turned off the light.
Like Will her mind was flooded with everything that had accumulated in such a short amount of time. She had talked to Dana earlier and had a very interesting conversation. It had to do with the consequences that come along with working in the basement office. She joked on how everybody who had worked in the basement ended up evolved, ultimately marrying. Dana had turned a deep shade of red, and the eldest Dana had laughed.
"Aunt Dana! I can't believe you just said that!."
"Just stating the obvious dear. You know Danz im a bit smarter than you are, it doesn't take somebody like Gibson to know that you have feelings for my son."
"Gibson! What did he tell you!"
"Nothing dear, absolutely nothing."
"Im going to kick that mans ass! Aunt Dana, what did he tell you."
"You know dear, you don't have to call me Aunt. Im not exactly related."
Dana's face grew hot, damn her for thinking something when Gibson was around. "Oh." Was all that she could say
"Oh is right." Dana said with a laugh.
Dana's blushed just thinking about the conversation, how could she have been so stupid to admit something like that to Aunt Dana. No doubt she would tell Will the first chance she got.
But she did have a point about the relationships dealing with those who worked in the basement. Everybody did end up together. With exception of Diana and Jeffery, which really didn't count much. Her parents hadn't wasted as much time as Aunt Dana and Uncle Fox had though, she wondered where her relationship with William would lead.
As she thought sleep took over.
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Chapter 5- The Bad, the Funny, and Tooms
Will woke up fairly early the next morning, and oddly enough wasn't the least bit tired. He quickly showered and got ready to leave for work, as he was about to exit the apartment the phone rang, he backtracked and picked up the phone. "Will."
"Will, its mom. Your coming tonight right? 8 o'clock."
"Wouldn't miss it for the world mom. I'll be there."
"Ok, see you then."
"Goodbye mom."
"Bye Will."
He hung up the phone and exited the apartment, made his way to the car, pulled out his keys, and drove to work. When he arrived it was just after 8 in the morning. He sighed and headed to the basement office. Dana was already sitting at her desk, which he had been informed use to be his fathers, and looking over old files.
"What'cha looking at?" He said as he slumped into his own desks chair.
"A old file, about a man that called himself 'Pusher', I tend to look over old files when there's nothing else to do. This case is interesting though. Fox told me about it. This man, 'Pusher' could will people into doing what they wanted, he could so to say 'push' them into killing themselves, or another. He had a brain tumor that allowed him to do so. Your father almost fell victim to him, they played a game of Russian Roulette, if your mother hadn't shown up, who knows. The man was crazy."
"What happened to him?"
"Went into a coma, then a few years later came out of it, went on another killing spree. Except this time it wasn't him doing the killing it was his twin sister, who had the same ability as he did."
"Wild."
"Yea, you should really look over some of these, their very interesting."
He sighed and got up and sifted through the files.
"This looks interesting. Eugene Tooms."
"Why don't you read it and then I'll clear up any questions you have."
"Sounds good."
He read the file attentively and when he was finished reading it for the 3rd time looked up at where Dana sat. "He could squeeze through a vent?"
"Apparently so. Attacked your mom before your father came, got into your fathers apartment the same way. You know what brings this around full circle? Your now occupy the apartment all this happened in. Let me tell you a lot happened in your mothers apartment, Donnie Phaster, Tooms, Eddie Van Bludht, which was my favorite out off all."
"Who is Eddie Van Bludht?"
"That's the million dollar question. He could've been whoever you wanted to be, was your father for a while."
"Care to elaborate?"
"This man Van Bludht, could make himself look like anybody he wanted. He got 4 women pregnant by making himself look like their husbands, and the one who wasn't married he made himself look like Luke Skywalker. Scary, I know. But anyway he had this condition, let me correct that, he had a tail. So anyway each of these baby's were born with tails. That's why your parents went down, and anyway they investigated and found out that this Eddie Van Bludht was behind everything, they had him arrested but he made himself look like one of the cops and escaped. To make a long story short he made himself look like your father, and locked Fox up. He went home with Scully and acted like your dad. He tried seducing your mother and for the most part it was working until your father barged through her door. To say the least your mother was horrified. They really didn't talk about it much, I presume it's a bit of an uncomfortable topic." She laughed out right.
He didn't hesitate in laughing himself, he looked through the file and it only sent him into another laughing fit. "This Van Bludht, what happened to him?"
"Jail. They gave him muscle relaxant so he couldn't shape-shift so to say. It's all very funny."
The phone rang and Dana picked it up, "Dogett."
Pause.
"Paperwork sir. No new cases."
Another pause.
"Yes, sir. Were on our way."
She hung up the phone. "Hunts wants to see us."
"Wonderful. Do you know why?"
"No, maybe a new case."
"Well, lets get going."
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Dana sighed as she exited the elevator, she looked over at Will who had a shockingly solemn look on his face, she on the other hand was nervous, and it showed. She chewed on her bottom lip as they walked into the secretary's office.
Meagan looked up from her computer, "Agent Dogett, Van de Kemp. He'll see you know."
Dana nodded and opened the office door, the cold air chilled her face and blew her hair back slightly. She sat down in one of the chairs and Will next to her. She crossed her legs and continued chewing on her lower lip.
She always hated going to AD Hunts office, it made her feel like she was once again 12 and in the principles office waiting to be punished. Her father had told her about the wrath of Skinner, but it couldn't be worse than the wrath of Hunts.
He was an older man, with graying brown hair and a towering stance. He reminded her of her grandfather around the time she was 14 years old. She once again looked over at Will who's solemn look never faded but seemed to get even more serious. She diverted her attention to Hunts and he took a deep breath.
"Agents, am I correct in amusing you are not evolved with a case at the moment?"
'Well, yes you pompous ass, I just told you that a few moments ago.'
"Yes sir." Will spoke.
"Than I suggest you take a look at this." He said handing the file to Dana.
'Does this mean I have a choice?' She thought as she gave a faux smile and took the file.
She opened it and looked over the case, "Sir I don't see how this is a X-File. It looks to me like a simple murder/suicide." She looked over the case files again and then handed them to Will.
He took a few minutes, "I agree sir. I would say murder/suicide."
"Well, agents, it appears there may have been a third party involved. But there is no point of entrance. The door was locked from the inside and all the windows were shut tight. Also what isn't in the report is the fact when the autopsy was done the livers of the victims were missing."
Dana gave a blank stare and then looked at Will who in turn looked at her. "You think?" She said.
"It sounds like it." He replyed
"Agents?" Hunts asked perplexed, "Is there something I should know about?"
"Well, yes sir. A case dating back to Agents Mulder and Scully's time on the X-Files. A man by the name of Eugene Tooms, apparently Tooms could fit into the smallest of spaces, which explained the fact there was no point of entrance, he also ate the livers of his victims."
"I've heard of that case, Eugene Tooms died though, am I correct?"
"Yes, he did. Escalader crushed him, but what if Eugene Tooms had a sibling, or somewhere along the course of the many years he was alive reproduced. It's a plausible idea sir."
"Your right, it is. I want you to get down there as soon as possible."
"South Carolina sir? When, tonight?"
"If its possible, yes. But if there is no way you can make it then you would have to be leaving early tomorrow morning."
Will looked over at Dana, "I've got that thing with Charlie at 8. But it shouldn't last long, you could come along with me tonight, then we could catch a plane afterwards."
Dana nodded. "Sir, we'll leave as soon as possible."
"Goodbye Agents."
"Goodbye sir."
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Will let out a large breath when they exited the office. His mind reeled with the new information. Dana however seemed like she was on an energy high. She seemed to radiate the stuff. She beamed and he followed her back down to the basement office.
"Will do you know what this means? This is amazing, Tooms has family, somewhere out there, and their killing. God Will, this is so shocking. I have to call mom."
She laughed nervously and picked up the phone, dialing the number and waiting patiently for the phone to be picked up.
"Mom." She breathed into the receiver, "You'll never guess what we just got called into Hunts office about."
Pause.
"A case, but get this, two people were killed. It looks like an apparent murder/suicide but the amazing thing is its not. Both victims livers were taken out an presumably eaten, and there were no points of entrance, all doors and windows were locked tight. Mom, you know what this means don't you?"
Pause.
"I know. Im going with Will tonight to see Charlie, but right after were heading to the airport and down to Goose Creek, South Carolina."
Pause.
Dana laughed, "Yes mom, Goose Creek is a real city. It's by Charleston and Mount Pleasant."
Pause.
"Ok, mom. Im going to call Dana, or at least let Will call her."
Pause.
"Yes mom, I love you to. Bye."
She hung up looking a bit flustered, "Will, do you want to call your parents?
"No go ahead, you seem to be enjoying yourself. Why take that away from you?"
She laughed once more and dialed the new number to the Mulder's.
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After 3 rings Samantha picked up.
"Mulder residence, Samantha speaking."
"You sound like a secretary, is your mother home?"
"Yea, hold on let me get her. She's with the baby."
"Ok."
She was put on hold for a few minutes and then Dana picked up the phone.
"Hello."
"Dana, hey its me. Dana."
"Funny."
"Wasn't trying to be. Listen, Dana. I got news, big news."
"About what? You and William?"
"No, for heavens sake Dana, listen. We got a case."
"Oh really, what about?"
"It looks like a murder/suicide, I was a bit upset that Hunts would give this to us at first but he explained what wasn't in the case file."
"And that was?"
"That both of the livers were missing. And that all the doors and windows in the house were locked tight, from the inside. Sound familiar?"
"Yes, but Dana, honey. Tooms is dead. Fox killed him, I was there. I saw the blood, it happened."
"I know that Dana, but listen, what if Tooms had a son, or daughter. Or he had a brother or sister. Its highly likely. He was alive how many years? Over a hundred right? Im sure he could have had children over the course of all those years."
"The guy was a freak, I doubt he got lucky much."
"I know that Dana. But think. It fit's the profile. 100%, there's no denying this could be a possibility."
"Wait."
"What."
"You calling me Dana now? What happened to Aunt?"
"I don't know. Just doesn't sound right anymore. Put Fox on, please."
"Alright, but if your not going to call him Uncle Fox, then call him Mulder. He only lets me call him that since mom passed."
"Ok."
Sam heard shuffling then the familiar voice of Mulder. "Yea."
"Mulder, its Dana. Listen Will and I got a case I think you'll be interested in."
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Chapter 6- Meet the Family
Will picked up Dana at her apartment at around 7:15, and when she answered the door he had been floored.
"Wow. You look…wow."
She laughed, "I'll take that as a compliment. Dana told me to dress up." She looked him up and down, "You don't look bad yourself, very handsome."
Will felt his cheeks grow warm and he smiled, "We should get going, don't want to be late do we?"
"Of course not. Im looking forward to a long talk with your father, about the case."
'The case, wonderful.'
"Yea, what did he say on the phone?"
"He was about as excited as I, if not more. Im bringing my laptop because he's going to want daily updates."
Will laughed, "He would."
He stopped outside the passenger door and opened it for Dana. She smiled shyly and stepped in.
"Thank you." She said quietly and shifted in her seat.
Will stepped around to the drivers side and started the car, "So Dana, have you meet Charlie?"
"Yea, once. I was a lot younger though, I think around 11 or so. He has 3 kids and 5 grandchildren. Im not sure who all's coming tonight, but I've meet his children. Anna, Matthew, and Bill."
"Lots of Bills."
"Yea, he was named after his grandfather." She looked down at her shoes and then back at Will. "Can I ask you a question. Why did you chose to be called Will instead of Bill? I know a lot of people who chose Bill over Will."
"I don't know. I never really liked Bill before, Will always seemed to go with me better. The Van de Kemps always called me William. I hated being called William, by them at least. It just seemed like I was being punished every time, you know how when you get in trouble and your parents scream out your name like its one sentence? 'WilliamFoxVandeKemp!' My name didn't make it easier to stomach either. It's a bit odd, William Fox Van de Kemp."
"Do you think you'll get your name changed to Mulder?"
"I was thinking about it, I might. William Fox Mulder. It seems right."
"Your right, it does."
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When Dana answered the door she was taken aback, Will was dressed in a simple suit, minus the blazer and tie. But he still looked…great.
She was instantly happy she wore the black dress.
"Wow. You look…wow."
She was about to say the same exact thing, only the words wouldn't form. She laughed, "I'll take that as a compliment, Dana told me to dress up." She looked him up and down, pleased with his outfit, "You don't look bad yourself, very handsome."
She would've sworn she saw him blush but quickly dismissed it. When they got to the car Will opened the door for her and she shyly smiled.
They reached Dana and Mulder's house at 7:52 and Dana was sitting on the porch with Missy who was crying very loudly.
"What's wrong?" She asked.
"Nobody knows, she just started wailing. Hasn't stopped in over 10 minutes."
Will walked to his mother and gave her a quick peck on the cheek, "Let me take her. You go on inside with Dana, she and dad have a conversation in the mix."
"I heard, so your second case right?"
"I wouldn't say that, the first one was a bit of a dud, it was a simple murder. Nothing supernatural about it."
"Bummer, well you'll get your fix with this one, if it's what Dana says it is." She said as she handed the crying baby over. She took Dana's arm and dragged her inside. "Come on, I want you to meet somebody."
As Dana was being dragged into the house she noticed the baby had stopped crying and was down to a small wimper. Will was coaxing her, "It's alright, shh, its ok."
She smiled as the older Dana tugged harder at her arm.
"Dana, this is Matthew, you remember him don't you?"
How could she have forgotten? Matthew was Charlie's youngest child. He was two years her senior and she had followed him around like a hawk when they met while she was still a pre-teen. She smiled politely at him and Dana walked away.
"So Dana, what have you been up to lately?"
"Oh you know the usual, work, and more work. I've taken over the quest, it's taken over me." She laughed nervously and spotted Mulder. "Oh, Matt I have to go talk with Mulder, would you excuse me?"
"Sure. Don't let me stop you." He smiled.
She gave the same faux smile that she gave Hunts and walked towards Mulder. Dana intercepted her on her way.
"So?"
"So what? Dana just what are you trying to do?
"Prove a point."
"And that is?"
"Well, Matt is a wonderful guy, you didn't seem the least bit interested, I remember when you use to follow him around like he was the only male on the planet.
"I was young and naive Dana. The past is the past, and it what happened in the past stays in the past. Please, keep it in the past." She smiled, "That's where it belongs."
"Im just saying is all. You seemed a bit uncomfortable, that's not like you. Now when your around Will, that's a different story."
"I need to go talk to Mulder."
"Ok, but by the way, nice dress."
Dana rolled her eyes and breezed past her. As she did so she noticed Will walk in, she motioned for him to come over to her and he smiled and handed Maggie over to her mother giving Sam a small kiss on the cheek. He walked over to Dana and smiled. "You talked to Dad yet?"
"Not yet. On my way. Wanna come?"
"Yea. I guess."
They continued walking over to Mulder and Dana looked behind her to see Dana (Mulder) snickering. She threw her a look and turned back around.
"Uncle Fox." She said as she gave him a hug. "Its great to see you."
"Uncle Fox again is it?" He smiled, "Hey Will."
"So tell me, what do you think about this case dad."
"I think its legitimate, like Dana I believe that it's a very plausible idea Tooms could've had a son."
Dana walked up to him and put her arm around his waist, "It's a nice idea, but im still a bit skeptical. I mean, who in their right mind would even consider--"
"Dana! That's mean!" Dana (Dogett) said.
"You saw the pictures, but you were lucky enough not to see him in real life. I however didn't have that luxury."
"I know Dana, that had to have been traumatic for you. Im sorry."
"Its ok. I got over it. Then along came Donnie Phaster. Got over that too." She laughed stiffly. She turned around for a second and walked away, returning with a tall older man, with graying hair and relatively normal build. "Charlie, I'd like you to meet somebody."
Charlie Scully grabbed William Van de Kemp into a large hug. "Great to finally meet you." He laughed. "Im your uncle as you can tell."
Will hugged him back and smiled. "It's great to meet you too. Im sorry we cant really stay long."
"We?"
"Dana and I have a case were leaving for in a hour."
"That's too bad. How long will you be gone?"
Dana answered this time, "It's a big case Charlie, were not sure."
Charlie looked over at her and smiled. "Hello little missy, where's my hug?" He laughed and pulled her into a hug almost as large as the one he gave Will. "Haven't seen you in a long time. You've grown into a very beautiful young women." He looked at Will and raised his eyebrow, "Hasn't she Will?"
Dana pulled back, "Charlie Scully." She said embarrassed.
Will smiled, "Yes she has."
Dana's cheeks grew hotter and she quickly changed the subject, "Anyway Charlie, how are the grandkids?"
"Doing great. Lisa just turned 6, and the twins are growing so fast. Its amazing how time flies."
Dana (Mulder) smiled, "And that's just Bill's kids."
The rest of the hour went by quickly and before she knew it was 9 o'clock.
"Ok." Will said placing his hand on her shoulder, "Time to go."
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Will shifted lazily through the apartment, he sighed when he looked at the TV clock which read 1:32am, and fell onto the bed with a soft thud. His mind buzzed with the events of the past week, and what tomorrow was going to bring.
His parents had moved into their new home a few days prior, they had found a 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath in Arlington, it was a beautiful house that had a small park down the street from it that Maggie, when she was old enough, could play at. Or, until then, it was a great place for a walk.
And then there was tomorrow, tomorrow his Uncle Charlie was coming with his family to see his big sister and newly found nephew. His eldest Uncle Bill would be arriving 2 days after Charlie.
His thoughts drifted to Dana, she had been a godsend, they had had many late night discussions and even ended staying at the office until 12 o'clock one night reminiscing on their childhood memories.
Dana's childhood had been undoubtedly more exciting that Will's. The biggest thing that occurred in his, other than his various visitors and all that came along with them, was flying his uncles ( Mr. Van de Kemps brothers) plane. He was 12 then, and seriously considering a career in the Air Force. But that dream had faded, along with many others. At one time he had thought of going to medical school, but he never had the money for that kind of schooling. So he combined his two favorite things together. Forensics and Psychology, he majored in Forensics and only minored in Psychology however.
Dana told him the stories she had heard as a child about his parents. Obviously they had been the topic of many bedtime stories told by her own parents. Not that her parents didn't have their own stories to tell, but because Dana had admired her aunt and uncle so much.
He had found out that his mother had had cancer when she was still fairly young. It had been unable to cure and she would have ultimately died, if it hadn't been for his fathers interference. The cancer had occurred due to the fact she was abducted at a place called Skyland Mountain. Not by aliens but by the men who were conspiring against his fathers quest for the truth. A chip had been placed in the area around her shoulder and when that chip was discovered and taken away the cancer showed up. His father had found a identical chip in some sort of government storage facility inside the Pentagon. They replaced the chip and her cancer went into remission.
What he thought was most interesting was the fact that his father had been dead, more than once, but the most amazing of all was after his abduction, he had been barrier and laid in his grave for months before they found another man, who like him was thought to be dead, but was truly alive. He was dug up and it was discovered that he was in fact, alive. But what was later found was he was harboring an alien virus, which former AD Skinner accidentally killed off, by taking him off of life support.
He had done this because a man by the name of Alex Krycheck had told him either his father went or he (William) would have to die. Skinner knowing how much he meant to Scully decided that William could not die. Much to Williams surprise he hadn't even been born yet.
The biggest shocker was his father was a wanted felon. Wanted for killing a man which as he heard it, could not die. A Super Solider that he had heard so much about. But seeing as that was so long ago, and everybody who once searched for him was dead, that didn't really matter much.
As he thought sleep slowly crept up on him.
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Dana sighed as she hung up with her mother. Her mother as usual had kept her on the phone for hours and it was now after 1 in the morning. A Monday morning no less. She would have to wake up in less than 6 hours for work. She slumped onto her bed, set the alarm, and turned off the light.
Like Will her mind was flooded with everything that had accumulated in such a short amount of time. She had talked to Dana earlier and had a very interesting conversation. It had to do with the consequences that come along with working in the basement office. She joked on how everybody who had worked in the basement ended up evolved, ultimately marrying. Dana had turned a deep shade of red, and the eldest Dana had laughed.
"Aunt Dana! I can't believe you just said that!."
"Just stating the obvious dear. You know Danz im a bit smarter than you are, it doesn't take somebody like Gibson to know that you have feelings for my son."
"Gibson! What did he tell you!"
"Nothing dear, absolutely nothing."
"Im going to kick that mans ass! Aunt Dana, what did he tell you."
"You know dear, you don't have to call me Aunt. Im not exactly related."
Dana's face grew hot, damn her for thinking something when Gibson was around. "Oh." Was all that she could say
"Oh is right." Dana said with a laugh.
Dana's blushed just thinking about the conversation, how could she have been so stupid to admit something like that to Aunt Dana. No doubt she would tell Will the first chance she got.
But she did have a point about the relationships dealing with those who worked in the basement. Everybody did end up together. With exception of Diana and Jeffery, which really didn't count much. Her parents hadn't wasted as much time as Aunt Dana and Uncle Fox had though, she wondered where her relationship with William would lead.
As she thought sleep took over.
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Chapter 5- The Bad, the Funny, and Tooms
Will woke up fairly early the next morning, and oddly enough wasn't the least bit tired. He quickly showered and got ready to leave for work, as he was about to exit the apartment the phone rang, he backtracked and picked up the phone. "Will."
"Will, its mom. Your coming tonight right? 8 o'clock."
"Wouldn't miss it for the world mom. I'll be there."
"Ok, see you then."
"Goodbye mom."
"Bye Will."
He hung up the phone and exited the apartment, made his way to the car, pulled out his keys, and drove to work. When he arrived it was just after 8 in the morning. He sighed and headed to the basement office. Dana was already sitting at her desk, which he had been informed use to be his fathers, and looking over old files.
"What'cha looking at?" He said as he slumped into his own desks chair.
"A old file, about a man that called himself 'Pusher', I tend to look over old files when there's nothing else to do. This case is interesting though. Fox told me about it. This man, 'Pusher' could will people into doing what they wanted, he could so to say 'push' them into killing themselves, or another. He had a brain tumor that allowed him to do so. Your father almost fell victim to him, they played a game of Russian Roulette, if your mother hadn't shown up, who knows. The man was crazy."
"What happened to him?"
"Went into a coma, then a few years later came out of it, went on another killing spree. Except this time it wasn't him doing the killing it was his twin sister, who had the same ability as he did."
"Wild."
"Yea, you should really look over some of these, their very interesting."
He sighed and got up and sifted through the files.
"This looks interesting. Eugene Tooms."
"Why don't you read it and then I'll clear up any questions you have."
"Sounds good."
He read the file attentively and when he was finished reading it for the 3rd time looked up at where Dana sat. "He could squeeze through a vent?"
"Apparently so. Attacked your mom before your father came, got into your fathers apartment the same way. You know what brings this around full circle? Your now occupy the apartment all this happened in. Let me tell you a lot happened in your mothers apartment, Donnie Phaster, Tooms, Eddie Van Bludht, which was my favorite out off all."
"Who is Eddie Van Bludht?"
"That's the million dollar question. He could've been whoever you wanted to be, was your father for a while."
"Care to elaborate?"
"This man Van Bludht, could make himself look like anybody he wanted. He got 4 women pregnant by making himself look like their husbands, and the one who wasn't married he made himself look like Luke Skywalker. Scary, I know. But anyway he had this condition, let me correct that, he had a tail. So anyway each of these baby's were born with tails. That's why your parents went down, and anyway they investigated and found out that this Eddie Van Bludht was behind everything, they had him arrested but he made himself look like one of the cops and escaped. To make a long story short he made himself look like your father, and locked Fox up. He went home with Scully and acted like your dad. He tried seducing your mother and for the most part it was working until your father barged through her door. To say the least your mother was horrified. They really didn't talk about it much, I presume it's a bit of an uncomfortable topic." She laughed out right.
He didn't hesitate in laughing himself, he looked through the file and it only sent him into another laughing fit. "This Van Bludht, what happened to him?"
"Jail. They gave him muscle relaxant so he couldn't shape-shift so to say. It's all very funny."
The phone rang and Dana picked it up, "Dogett."
Pause.
"Paperwork sir. No new cases."
Another pause.
"Yes, sir. Were on our way."
She hung up the phone. "Hunts wants to see us."
"Wonderful. Do you know why?"
"No, maybe a new case."
"Well, lets get going."
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Dana sighed as she exited the elevator, she looked over at Will who had a shockingly solemn look on his face, she on the other hand was nervous, and it showed. She chewed on her bottom lip as they walked into the secretary's office.
Meagan looked up from her computer, "Agent Dogett, Van de Kemp. He'll see you know."
Dana nodded and opened the office door, the cold air chilled her face and blew her hair back slightly. She sat down in one of the chairs and Will next to her. She crossed her legs and continued chewing on her lower lip.
She always hated going to AD Hunts office, it made her feel like she was once again 12 and in the principles office waiting to be punished. Her father had told her about the wrath of Skinner, but it couldn't be worse than the wrath of Hunts.
He was an older man, with graying brown hair and a towering stance. He reminded her of her grandfather around the time she was 14 years old. She once again looked over at Will who's solemn look never faded but seemed to get even more serious. She diverted her attention to Hunts and he took a deep breath.
"Agents, am I correct in amusing you are not evolved with a case at the moment?"
'Well, yes you pompous ass, I just told you that a few moments ago.'
"Yes sir." Will spoke.
"Than I suggest you take a look at this." He said handing the file to Dana.
'Does this mean I have a choice?' She thought as she gave a faux smile and took the file.
She opened it and looked over the case, "Sir I don't see how this is a X-File. It looks to me like a simple murder/suicide." She looked over the case files again and then handed them to Will.
He took a few minutes, "I agree sir. I would say murder/suicide."
"Well, agents, it appears there may have been a third party involved. But there is no point of entrance. The door was locked from the inside and all the windows were shut tight. Also what isn't in the report is the fact when the autopsy was done the livers of the victims were missing."
Dana gave a blank stare and then looked at Will who in turn looked at her. "You think?" She said.
"It sounds like it." He replyed
"Agents?" Hunts asked perplexed, "Is there something I should know about?"
"Well, yes sir. A case dating back to Agents Mulder and Scully's time on the X-Files. A man by the name of Eugene Tooms, apparently Tooms could fit into the smallest of spaces, which explained the fact there was no point of entrance, he also ate the livers of his victims."
"I've heard of that case, Eugene Tooms died though, am I correct?"
"Yes, he did. Escalader crushed him, but what if Eugene Tooms had a sibling, or somewhere along the course of the many years he was alive reproduced. It's a plausible idea sir."
"Your right, it is. I want you to get down there as soon as possible."
"South Carolina sir? When, tonight?"
"If its possible, yes. But if there is no way you can make it then you would have to be leaving early tomorrow morning."
Will looked over at Dana, "I've got that thing with Charlie at 8. But it shouldn't last long, you could come along with me tonight, then we could catch a plane afterwards."
Dana nodded. "Sir, we'll leave as soon as possible."
"Goodbye Agents."
"Goodbye sir."
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Will let out a large breath when they exited the office. His mind reeled with the new information. Dana however seemed like she was on an energy high. She seemed to radiate the stuff. She beamed and he followed her back down to the basement office.
"Will do you know what this means? This is amazing, Tooms has family, somewhere out there, and their killing. God Will, this is so shocking. I have to call mom."
She laughed nervously and picked up the phone, dialing the number and waiting patiently for the phone to be picked up.
"Mom." She breathed into the receiver, "You'll never guess what we just got called into Hunts office about."
Pause.
"A case, but get this, two people were killed. It looks like an apparent murder/suicide but the amazing thing is its not. Both victims livers were taken out an presumably eaten, and there were no points of entrance, all doors and windows were locked tight. Mom, you know what this means don't you?"
Pause.
"I know. Im going with Will tonight to see Charlie, but right after were heading to the airport and down to Goose Creek, South Carolina."
Pause.
Dana laughed, "Yes mom, Goose Creek is a real city. It's by Charleston and Mount Pleasant."
Pause.
"Ok, mom. Im going to call Dana, or at least let Will call her."
Pause.
"Yes mom, I love you to. Bye."
She hung up looking a bit flustered, "Will, do you want to call your parents?
"No go ahead, you seem to be enjoying yourself. Why take that away from you?"
She laughed once more and dialed the new number to the Mulder's.
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After 3 rings Samantha picked up.
"Mulder residence, Samantha speaking."
"You sound like a secretary, is your mother home?"
"Yea, hold on let me get her. She's with the baby."
"Ok."
She was put on hold for a few minutes and then Dana picked up the phone.
"Hello."
"Dana, hey its me. Dana."
"Funny."
"Wasn't trying to be. Listen, Dana. I got news, big news."
"About what? You and William?"
"No, for heavens sake Dana, listen. We got a case."
"Oh really, what about?"
"It looks like a murder/suicide, I was a bit upset that Hunts would give this to us at first but he explained what wasn't in the case file."
"And that was?"
"That both of the livers were missing. And that all the doors and windows in the house were locked tight, from the inside. Sound familiar?"
"Yes, but Dana, honey. Tooms is dead. Fox killed him, I was there. I saw the blood, it happened."
"I know that Dana, but listen, what if Tooms had a son, or daughter. Or he had a brother or sister. Its highly likely. He was alive how many years? Over a hundred right? Im sure he could have had children over the course of all those years."
"The guy was a freak, I doubt he got lucky much."
"I know that Dana. But think. It fit's the profile. 100%, there's no denying this could be a possibility."
"Wait."
"What."
"You calling me Dana now? What happened to Aunt?"
"I don't know. Just doesn't sound right anymore. Put Fox on, please."
"Alright, but if your not going to call him Uncle Fox, then call him Mulder. He only lets me call him that since mom passed."
"Ok."
Sam heard shuffling then the familiar voice of Mulder. "Yea."
"Mulder, its Dana. Listen Will and I got a case I think you'll be interested in."
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Chapter 6- Meet the Family
Will picked up Dana at her apartment at around 7:15, and when she answered the door he had been floored.
"Wow. You look…wow."
She laughed, "I'll take that as a compliment. Dana told me to dress up." She looked him up and down, "You don't look bad yourself, very handsome."
Will felt his cheeks grow warm and he smiled, "We should get going, don't want to be late do we?"
"Of course not. Im looking forward to a long talk with your father, about the case."
'The case, wonderful.'
"Yea, what did he say on the phone?"
"He was about as excited as I, if not more. Im bringing my laptop because he's going to want daily updates."
Will laughed, "He would."
He stopped outside the passenger door and opened it for Dana. She smiled shyly and stepped in.
"Thank you." She said quietly and shifted in her seat.
Will stepped around to the drivers side and started the car, "So Dana, have you meet Charlie?"
"Yea, once. I was a lot younger though, I think around 11 or so. He has 3 kids and 5 grandchildren. Im not sure who all's coming tonight, but I've meet his children. Anna, Matthew, and Bill."
"Lots of Bills."
"Yea, he was named after his grandfather." She looked down at her shoes and then back at Will. "Can I ask you a question. Why did you chose to be called Will instead of Bill? I know a lot of people who chose Bill over Will."
"I don't know. I never really liked Bill before, Will always seemed to go with me better. The Van de Kemps always called me William. I hated being called William, by them at least. It just seemed like I was being punished every time, you know how when you get in trouble and your parents scream out your name like its one sentence? 'WilliamFoxVandeKemp!' My name didn't make it easier to stomach either. It's a bit odd, William Fox Van de Kemp."
"Do you think you'll get your name changed to Mulder?"
"I was thinking about it, I might. William Fox Mulder. It seems right."
"Your right, it does."
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When Dana answered the door she was taken aback, Will was dressed in a simple suit, minus the blazer and tie. But he still looked…great.
She was instantly happy she wore the black dress.
"Wow. You look…wow."
She was about to say the same exact thing, only the words wouldn't form. She laughed, "I'll take that as a compliment, Dana told me to dress up." She looked him up and down, pleased with his outfit, "You don't look bad yourself, very handsome."
She would've sworn she saw him blush but quickly dismissed it. When they got to the car Will opened the door for her and she shyly smiled.
They reached Dana and Mulder's house at 7:52 and Dana was sitting on the porch with Missy who was crying very loudly.
"What's wrong?" She asked.
"Nobody knows, she just started wailing. Hasn't stopped in over 10 minutes."
Will walked to his mother and gave her a quick peck on the cheek, "Let me take her. You go on inside with Dana, she and dad have a conversation in the mix."
"I heard, so your second case right?"
"I wouldn't say that, the first one was a bit of a dud, it was a simple murder. Nothing supernatural about it."
"Bummer, well you'll get your fix with this one, if it's what Dana says it is." She said as she handed the crying baby over. She took Dana's arm and dragged her inside. "Come on, I want you to meet somebody."
As Dana was being dragged into the house she noticed the baby had stopped crying and was down to a small wimper. Will was coaxing her, "It's alright, shh, its ok."
She smiled as the older Dana tugged harder at her arm.
"Dana, this is Matthew, you remember him don't you?"
How could she have forgotten? Matthew was Charlie's youngest child. He was two years her senior and she had followed him around like a hawk when they met while she was still a pre-teen. She smiled politely at him and Dana walked away.
"So Dana, what have you been up to lately?"
"Oh you know the usual, work, and more work. I've taken over the quest, it's taken over me." She laughed nervously and spotted Mulder. "Oh, Matt I have to go talk with Mulder, would you excuse me?"
"Sure. Don't let me stop you." He smiled.
She gave the same faux smile that she gave Hunts and walked towards Mulder. Dana intercepted her on her way.
"So?"
"So what? Dana just what are you trying to do?
"Prove a point."
"And that is?"
"Well, Matt is a wonderful guy, you didn't seem the least bit interested, I remember when you use to follow him around like he was the only male on the planet.
"I was young and naive Dana. The past is the past, and it what happened in the past stays in the past. Please, keep it in the past." She smiled, "That's where it belongs."
"Im just saying is all. You seemed a bit uncomfortable, that's not like you. Now when your around Will, that's a different story."
"I need to go talk to Mulder."
"Ok, but by the way, nice dress."
Dana rolled her eyes and breezed past her. As she did so she noticed Will walk in, she motioned for him to come over to her and he smiled and handed Maggie over to her mother giving Sam a small kiss on the cheek. He walked over to Dana and smiled. "You talked to Dad yet?"
"Not yet. On my way. Wanna come?"
"Yea. I guess."
They continued walking over to Mulder and Dana looked behind her to see Dana (Mulder) snickering. She threw her a look and turned back around.
"Uncle Fox." She said as she gave him a hug. "Its great to see you."
"Uncle Fox again is it?" He smiled, "Hey Will."
"So tell me, what do you think about this case dad."
"I think its legitimate, like Dana I believe that it's a very plausible idea Tooms could've had a son."
Dana walked up to him and put her arm around his waist, "It's a nice idea, but im still a bit skeptical. I mean, who in their right mind would even consider--"
"Dana! That's mean!" Dana (Dogett) said.
"You saw the pictures, but you were lucky enough not to see him in real life. I however didn't have that luxury."
"I know Dana, that had to have been traumatic for you. Im sorry."
"Its ok. I got over it. Then along came Donnie Phaster. Got over that too." She laughed stiffly. She turned around for a second and walked away, returning with a tall older man, with graying hair and relatively normal build. "Charlie, I'd like you to meet somebody."
Charlie Scully grabbed William Van de Kemp into a large hug. "Great to finally meet you." He laughed. "Im your uncle as you can tell."
Will hugged him back and smiled. "It's great to meet you too. Im sorry we cant really stay long."
"We?"
"Dana and I have a case were leaving for in a hour."
"That's too bad. How long will you be gone?"
Dana answered this time, "It's a big case Charlie, were not sure."
Charlie looked over at her and smiled. "Hello little missy, where's my hug?" He laughed and pulled her into a hug almost as large as the one he gave Will. "Haven't seen you in a long time. You've grown into a very beautiful young women." He looked at Will and raised his eyebrow, "Hasn't she Will?"
Dana pulled back, "Charlie Scully." She said embarrassed.
Will smiled, "Yes she has."
Dana's cheeks grew hotter and she quickly changed the subject, "Anyway Charlie, how are the grandkids?"
"Doing great. Lisa just turned 6, and the twins are growing so fast. Its amazing how time flies."
Dana (Mulder) smiled, "And that's just Bill's kids."
The rest of the hour went by quickly and before she knew it was 9 o'clock.
"Ok." Will said placing his hand on her shoulder, "Time to go."
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