Part 71
Scully slowly awakens and realizes that she is in a trunk of a car. Her head is pounding and she can't concentrate. She is tied up and gagged. All she can think of is 'why' this is happening and when will it all end. Memories of Duane Barry come to her and she prays that she isn't headed toward being abducted again. She doesn't think she can handle that again and she knows Mulder couldn't. The car stops and she wonders what will happen next.
Inside the car Alex Krycek turns to the CSM. "I'm going to fill up with gas and then go buy a drink. Do you want anything?"
"Pick me up a pack of Morleys", says the CSM tossing a five dollar bill to Krycek who gets out of the car and puts the pump on automatic. He enters the store and picks up a Gatorade. He approaches the counter to pay and glances out the window. CSM isn't looking in that direction. "I also need a pack of Morleys. Do you have a payphone?" The clerk points to the back of the store after giving Krycek the cigarettes and his change. Krycek glances again at CSM before going to the back of the store. He waits for a woman to answer.
"Marita? Its Alex. The plan is all set. You know what to do. Our destination is Arlington. Its time to put a stop to all of this."
"Alex, be careful. If he even suspects", says Marita.
"No, he won't know what hit him", says Krycek. "Then we can finally be together." He hangs up the phone, grabs his Gatorade and heads out to the car. After replacing the gas cap he gets in the car.
"What took you so long Alex?", asks CSM suspiciously as he takes his Morleys.
"There was a long line", says Alex as he takes a swig of Gatorade and starts the engine of the car.
In the trunk Scully struggles to shift her position. Her feet are going to sleep and she is surprised that no one has bothered to check on her. 'I've got to escape', she thinks to herself. 'Mulder can't rescue her because he is under house arrest.'
Part 72
After unlocking the transmitter and throwing it into a storm drain Mulder dashes back to the apartment building. After dealing with the superindent over the intercom again he races up the stairs slamming the door of his apartment shut. He makes a beeline for his bedroom and pulls open the top drawer of his dresser. Grabbing his extra gun he pulls out the clip and looks at it. He shoves it back in and feels under his extra socks for the extra that he always hides there. Just then the phone rings and he grabs it. "Scully?! Are you all right?'
"Fox? Its Maggie Scully. Do you know where my daughter is? I'm here at her apartment and Mr. Skinner said that he would be dropping her off here. They have yet to arrive and I'm getting worried. Are they still there with you?"
"Mrs. Scully, Dana has been taken.......again", says Mulder. "I'm going after her right now."
"Do you know where she is?", asks Mrs. Scully in a frightened tone.
"No, but I know someone who will", says Mulder. "Mrs. Scully I will find her and I promise you this....that this will be the last time that your daughter is ever taken from you.....or me."
"Just find her Fox and bring her home", she says as Mulder hangs up.
He walks into the living room and looks around trying to think if there is anything else he may need. His badge had been given to Skinner at the airport from the guards. He reaches for a Knicks sweatshirt that is laying on the couch and quickly pulls it on. Its 11:30 PM and he has no idea where he is going to start looking for Scully. He starts to reach for the phone to call the Gunmen to assist with the search, but the phone rings first.
"Scully! Are you all right?", he yells again.
"Agent Mulder, this is Marita Covarrubias. I need to speak to you. Is this a secure line?"
"Yes", says Mulder immediately. He doubts if his answer is true, but he is willing to take the chance if it involves information regarding Scully's whereabouts.
"I understand that you have experienced a loss recently and I think I can help you with that."
"Drop the guessing games Marita and tell me where Scully is", says Mulder dropping down on his couch.
"C.B. Spender has her", says Marita. "They are presently heading toward Arlington Cemetery. His family has a crypt there. He is angry Agent Mulder and he is dying. You don't want to anger a dying man. He has given up on you joining the project and before he dies he wants to do something to hurt you. Something that will cause you pain for the rest of your life."
"He is going to do it isn't he? He is going to kill Scully", says Mulder standing slowly.
"Yes Agent Mulder, but I can assure you he will not. It is very important though that when you go you are not armed. You say trust no one Agent Mulder, but this once I ask of you please trust me."
"Why should I?", asks Mulder.
"Because we both want the same thing", replies Marita. "We want him dead so that we may go on with our lives. We both want love and thats why it has to end. Remember, Arlington. Get there, but don't interfere with the plan." She hangs up.
Mulder hangs up and races out the door after shutting the door. His car is still stored at the airport so he hails a cab and gets in.
"Arlington Cemetery and step on it", says Mulder.
The cabbie nods after giving him a strange look.
Part 73
After dropping off Collins and Randolph, Skinner enters the a large conference room where a debriefing is taking place. He takes his seat next to AD Kersh and flips open his notebook. The Director is presently speaking and turns to Skinner nodding his acknowledgment of his arrival.
"I'm happy to report that about an hour ago we were able to establish the identity of one of the muggers that apparently stole the credit card in question and about half an hour ago he was apprehended forty miles west of Las Vegas. He is presently cooperating with the authorities and has already devulged the name of his accomplice. Therefore, I can safely say that Agents Mulder and Scully are exonerated on any wrongdoing. They are no longer subject to house arrest and all charges are dropped. Now, I understand that a new situation has arisen which AD Skinner will fill you in on." He nods to Skinner and leaves the podium.
Skinner arises and gives Kersh a smug look as he goes to the podium. Approximately two hours ago I was dropping off Agent Mulder at his apartment. I had Agents Collins and Randolph with me as backup. I left them in the vehicle in charge of Agent Scully while I took Agent Mulder upstairs affixing his transmitter to his person. I glanced out the window at one point and to my dismay realized that something was wrong as both backdoors of the vehicle were standing ajar. I raced downstairs and found Collins and Randolph unconscious from apparently some sort of gaseous toxin. I immediately took them to the hospital where we were assured that they did not receive any lifethreatening or long term results. Agent Scully however was missing from the vehicle and as of this hour there has not been any demands for ransom or declarations of responsibility. I feel frustrated as I don't know where to turn. I can only hope that something will turn up soon. That is all I have at the moment." He turns to leave the podium.
"Where was Agent Mulder during all of this?", asks Kersh from his seat.
"He was under house arrest. I left him upstairs in his apartment where he was supposed to be", replies Skinner looking him squarely in the eye.
"Agent Mulder did not question you when abruptly left his apartment? Wasn't he concerned over Agent Scully's disappearance, or did you bother to tell him?", continues Kersh flipping open his own notebook.
"I told him that I had to go downstairs. I didn't elaborate on why. Now that this credit card situation is all cleared up I suppose I will go back to his apartment and give him the bad news. I am sure that as soon as the transmitter is off he will head up the search. I won't doubt he will want to the SAC in this case."
Kersh nods. "Well, I suppose you'll want to leave right away. Thats all I have....for now." Everyone starts to get up an leave the meeting. Skinner starts to walk by Kersh when he feels him grab him by the arm. "Something stinks here Skinner and I'm going to tell you that I'm going to find out. Don't think I won't."
Skinner pulls his arm out of Kersh's grasp and glares at him. "Go to hell." He walks away. He smiles as he now realizes that tomorrow is Wednesday and Kate will be arriving. He suddenly becomes ashamed of himself that he is thinking of himself when Scully is missing. He decides that the only way to avoid suspicion is to go to Mulder's apartment, although he knows he won't be there.
Part 74
After dropping off Collins and Randolph, Skinner enters the a large conference room where a debriefing is taking place. He takes his seat next to AD Kersh and flips open his notebook. The Director is presently speaking and turns to Skinner nodding his acknowledgment of his arrival.
"I'm happy to report that about an hour ago we were able to establish the identity of one of the muggers that apparently stole the credit card in question and about half an hour ago he was apprehended forty miles west of Las Vegas. He is presently cooperating with the authorities and has already devulged the name of his accomplice. Therefore, I can safely say that Agents Mulder and Scully are exonerated on any wrongdoing. They are no longer subject to house arrest and all charges are dropped. Now, I understand that a new situation has arisen which AD Skinner will fill you in on." He nods to Skinner and leaves the podium.
Skinner arises and gives Kersh a smug look as he goes to the podium. Approximately two hours ago I was dropping off Agent Mulder at his apartment. I had Agents Collins and Randolph with me as backup. I left them in the vehicle in charge of Agent Scully while I took Agent Mulder upstairs affixing his transmitter to his person. I glanced out the window at one point and to my dismay realized that something was wrong as both backdoors of the vehicle were standing ajar. I raced downstairs and found Collins and Randolph unconscious from apparently some sort of gaseous toxin. I immediately took them to the hospital where we were assured that they did not receive any lifethreatening or long term results. Agent Scully however was missing from the vehicle and as of this hour there has not been any demands for ransom or declarations of responsibility. I feel frustrated as I don't know where to turn. I can only hope that something will turn up soon. That is all I have at the moment." He turns to leave the podium.
"Where was Agent Mulder during all of this?", asks Kersh from his seat.
"He was under house arrest. I left him upstairs in his apartment where he was supposed to be", replies Skinner looking him squarely in the eye.
"Agent Mulder did not question you when abruptly left his apartment? Wasn't he concerned over Agent Scully's disappearance, or did you bother to tell him?", continues Kersh flipping open his own notebook.
"I told him that I had to go downstairs. I didn't elaborate on why. Now that this credit card situation is all cleared up I suppose I will go back to his apartment and give him the bad news. I am sure that as soon as the transmitter is off he will head up the search. I won't doubt he will want to the SAC in this case."
Kersh nods. "Well, I suppose you'll want to leave right away. Thats all I have....for now." Everyone starts to get up an leave the meeting. Skinner starts to walk by Kersh when he feels him grab him by the arm. "Something stinks here Skinner and I'm going to tell you that I'm going to find out. Don't think I won't."
Skinner pulls his arm out of Kersh's grasp and glares at him. "Go to hell." He walks away. He smiles as he now realizes that tomorrow is Wednesday and Kate will be arriving. He suddenly becomes ashamed of himself that he is thinking of himself when Scully is missing. He decides that the only way to avoid suspicion is to go to Mulder's apartment, although he knows he won't be there.
Scully slowly awakens and realizes that she is in a trunk of a car. Her head is pounding and she can't concentrate. She is tied up and gagged. All she can think of is 'why' this is happening and when will it all end. Memories of Duane Barry come to her and she prays that she isn't headed toward being abducted again. She doesn't think she can handle that again and she knows Mulder couldn't. The car stops and she wonders what will happen next.
Inside the car Alex Krycek turns to the CSM. "I'm going to fill up with gas and then go buy a drink. Do you want anything?"
"Pick me up a pack of Morleys", says the CSM tossing a five dollar bill to Krycek who gets out of the car and puts the pump on automatic. He enters the store and picks up a Gatorade. He approaches the counter to pay and glances out the window. CSM isn't looking in that direction. "I also need a pack of Morleys. Do you have a payphone?" The clerk points to the back of the store after giving Krycek the cigarettes and his change. Krycek glances again at CSM before going to the back of the store. He waits for a woman to answer.
"Marita? Its Alex. The plan is all set. You know what to do. Our destination is Arlington. Its time to put a stop to all of this."
"Alex, be careful. If he even suspects", says Marita.
"No, he won't know what hit him", says Krycek. "Then we can finally be together." He hangs up the phone, grabs his Gatorade and heads out to the car. After replacing the gas cap he gets in the car.
"What took you so long Alex?", asks CSM suspiciously as he takes his Morleys.
"There was a long line", says Alex as he takes a swig of Gatorade and starts the engine of the car.
In the trunk Scully struggles to shift her position. Her feet are going to sleep and she is surprised that no one has bothered to check on her. 'I've got to escape', she thinks to herself. 'Mulder can't rescue her because he is under house arrest.'
Part 72
After unlocking the transmitter and throwing it into a storm drain Mulder dashes back to the apartment building. After dealing with the superindent over the intercom again he races up the stairs slamming the door of his apartment shut. He makes a beeline for his bedroom and pulls open the top drawer of his dresser. Grabbing his extra gun he pulls out the clip and looks at it. He shoves it back in and feels under his extra socks for the extra that he always hides there. Just then the phone rings and he grabs it. "Scully?! Are you all right?'
"Fox? Its Maggie Scully. Do you know where my daughter is? I'm here at her apartment and Mr. Skinner said that he would be dropping her off here. They have yet to arrive and I'm getting worried. Are they still there with you?"
"Mrs. Scully, Dana has been taken.......again", says Mulder. "I'm going after her right now."
"Do you know where she is?", asks Mrs. Scully in a frightened tone.
"No, but I know someone who will", says Mulder. "Mrs. Scully I will find her and I promise you this....that this will be the last time that your daughter is ever taken from you.....or me."
"Just find her Fox and bring her home", she says as Mulder hangs up.
He walks into the living room and looks around trying to think if there is anything else he may need. His badge had been given to Skinner at the airport from the guards. He reaches for a Knicks sweatshirt that is laying on the couch and quickly pulls it on. Its 11:30 PM and he has no idea where he is going to start looking for Scully. He starts to reach for the phone to call the Gunmen to assist with the search, but the phone rings first.
"Scully! Are you all right?", he yells again.
"Agent Mulder, this is Marita Covarrubias. I need to speak to you. Is this a secure line?"
"Yes", says Mulder immediately. He doubts if his answer is true, but he is willing to take the chance if it involves information regarding Scully's whereabouts.
"I understand that you have experienced a loss recently and I think I can help you with that."
"Drop the guessing games Marita and tell me where Scully is", says Mulder dropping down on his couch.
"C.B. Spender has her", says Marita. "They are presently heading toward Arlington Cemetery. His family has a crypt there. He is angry Agent Mulder and he is dying. You don't want to anger a dying man. He has given up on you joining the project and before he dies he wants to do something to hurt you. Something that will cause you pain for the rest of your life."
"He is going to do it isn't he? He is going to kill Scully", says Mulder standing slowly.
"Yes Agent Mulder, but I can assure you he will not. It is very important though that when you go you are not armed. You say trust no one Agent Mulder, but this once I ask of you please trust me."
"Why should I?", asks Mulder.
"Because we both want the same thing", replies Marita. "We want him dead so that we may go on with our lives. We both want love and thats why it has to end. Remember, Arlington. Get there, but don't interfere with the plan." She hangs up.
Mulder hangs up and races out the door after shutting the door. His car is still stored at the airport so he hails a cab and gets in.
"Arlington Cemetery and step on it", says Mulder.
The cabbie nods after giving him a strange look.
Part 73
After dropping off Collins and Randolph, Skinner enters the a large conference room where a debriefing is taking place. He takes his seat next to AD Kersh and flips open his notebook. The Director is presently speaking and turns to Skinner nodding his acknowledgment of his arrival.
"I'm happy to report that about an hour ago we were able to establish the identity of one of the muggers that apparently stole the credit card in question and about half an hour ago he was apprehended forty miles west of Las Vegas. He is presently cooperating with the authorities and has already devulged the name of his accomplice. Therefore, I can safely say that Agents Mulder and Scully are exonerated on any wrongdoing. They are no longer subject to house arrest and all charges are dropped. Now, I understand that a new situation has arisen which AD Skinner will fill you in on." He nods to Skinner and leaves the podium.
Skinner arises and gives Kersh a smug look as he goes to the podium. Approximately two hours ago I was dropping off Agent Mulder at his apartment. I had Agents Collins and Randolph with me as backup. I left them in the vehicle in charge of Agent Scully while I took Agent Mulder upstairs affixing his transmitter to his person. I glanced out the window at one point and to my dismay realized that something was wrong as both backdoors of the vehicle were standing ajar. I raced downstairs and found Collins and Randolph unconscious from apparently some sort of gaseous toxin. I immediately took them to the hospital where we were assured that they did not receive any lifethreatening or long term results. Agent Scully however was missing from the vehicle and as of this hour there has not been any demands for ransom or declarations of responsibility. I feel frustrated as I don't know where to turn. I can only hope that something will turn up soon. That is all I have at the moment." He turns to leave the podium.
"Where was Agent Mulder during all of this?", asks Kersh from his seat.
"He was under house arrest. I left him upstairs in his apartment where he was supposed to be", replies Skinner looking him squarely in the eye.
"Agent Mulder did not question you when abruptly left his apartment? Wasn't he concerned over Agent Scully's disappearance, or did you bother to tell him?", continues Kersh flipping open his own notebook.
"I told him that I had to go downstairs. I didn't elaborate on why. Now that this credit card situation is all cleared up I suppose I will go back to his apartment and give him the bad news. I am sure that as soon as the transmitter is off he will head up the search. I won't doubt he will want to the SAC in this case."
Kersh nods. "Well, I suppose you'll want to leave right away. Thats all I have....for now." Everyone starts to get up an leave the meeting. Skinner starts to walk by Kersh when he feels him grab him by the arm. "Something stinks here Skinner and I'm going to tell you that I'm going to find out. Don't think I won't."
Skinner pulls his arm out of Kersh's grasp and glares at him. "Go to hell." He walks away. He smiles as he now realizes that tomorrow is Wednesday and Kate will be arriving. He suddenly becomes ashamed of himself that he is thinking of himself when Scully is missing. He decides that the only way to avoid suspicion is to go to Mulder's apartment, although he knows he won't be there.
Part 74
After dropping off Collins and Randolph, Skinner enters the a large conference room where a debriefing is taking place. He takes his seat next to AD Kersh and flips open his notebook. The Director is presently speaking and turns to Skinner nodding his acknowledgment of his arrival.
"I'm happy to report that about an hour ago we were able to establish the identity of one of the muggers that apparently stole the credit card in question and about half an hour ago he was apprehended forty miles west of Las Vegas. He is presently cooperating with the authorities and has already devulged the name of his accomplice. Therefore, I can safely say that Agents Mulder and Scully are exonerated on any wrongdoing. They are no longer subject to house arrest and all charges are dropped. Now, I understand that a new situation has arisen which AD Skinner will fill you in on." He nods to Skinner and leaves the podium.
Skinner arises and gives Kersh a smug look as he goes to the podium. Approximately two hours ago I was dropping off Agent Mulder at his apartment. I had Agents Collins and Randolph with me as backup. I left them in the vehicle in charge of Agent Scully while I took Agent Mulder upstairs affixing his transmitter to his person. I glanced out the window at one point and to my dismay realized that something was wrong as both backdoors of the vehicle were standing ajar. I raced downstairs and found Collins and Randolph unconscious from apparently some sort of gaseous toxin. I immediately took them to the hospital where we were assured that they did not receive any lifethreatening or long term results. Agent Scully however was missing from the vehicle and as of this hour there has not been any demands for ransom or declarations of responsibility. I feel frustrated as I don't know where to turn. I can only hope that something will turn up soon. That is all I have at the moment." He turns to leave the podium.
"Where was Agent Mulder during all of this?", asks Kersh from his seat.
"He was under house arrest. I left him upstairs in his apartment where he was supposed to be", replies Skinner looking him squarely in the eye.
"Agent Mulder did not question you when abruptly left his apartment? Wasn't he concerned over Agent Scully's disappearance, or did you bother to tell him?", continues Kersh flipping open his own notebook.
"I told him that I had to go downstairs. I didn't elaborate on why. Now that this credit card situation is all cleared up I suppose I will go back to his apartment and give him the bad news. I am sure that as soon as the transmitter is off he will head up the search. I won't doubt he will want to the SAC in this case."
Kersh nods. "Well, I suppose you'll want to leave right away. Thats all I have....for now." Everyone starts to get up an leave the meeting. Skinner starts to walk by Kersh when he feels him grab him by the arm. "Something stinks here Skinner and I'm going to tell you that I'm going to find out. Don't think I won't."
Skinner pulls his arm out of Kersh's grasp and glares at him. "Go to hell." He walks away. He smiles as he now realizes that tomorrow is Wednesday and Kate will be arriving. He suddenly becomes ashamed of himself that he is thinking of himself when Scully is missing. He decides that the only way to avoid suspicion is to go to Mulder's apartment, although he knows he won't be there.